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Dogwood Diploma - at a glance
Dogwood Diploma - at a glance
The B.C. Certificate of Graduation or "Dogwood Diploma" is awarded to students who successfully complete the provincial graduation requirements.
Students require a minimum of 80 credits to graduate.
Of these 80 credits:
At least 16 credits must be at the Grade 12 level, including a required Language Arts 12 and Career Life Connections
At least 28 credits must be elective course credits
Effective July 1, 2023: At least 4 credits must have an Indigenous-focus (see Indigenous-Focused Graduation Requirements - Province of British Columbia (gov.bc.ca) for additional information)
52 credits are required from the following:
Career-Life Education (4 credits), and Career-Life Connections (4 credits)
Physical and Health Education 10 (4 credits)
Science 10 (4 credits), and a Science 11 or 12 (4 credits)
Social Studies 10 (4 credits), and a Social Studies 11 or 12 (4 credits)
A Math 10 (4 credits), and a Math 11 or 12 (4 credits)
A Language Arts 10, 11 and a required 12 (12 credits total)
An Arts Education 10, 11, or 12 and/or an Applied Design, Skills, and Technologies 10, 11, or 12 (4 credits total)
In addition, students must also complete three graduation assessments:
The Grade 10 Numeracy Assessment was introduced in 2018
The Grade 10 Literacy Assessment was introduced in 2019/20
The Grade 12 Literacy Assessment will be introduced in 2021/22
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Post-Secondary Application Info
Post-Secondary Application Info
Students are encouraged to start applications to post-secondary institutions (Universities, Colleges, Trade Schools, etc.) early, in the Fall of their Grade 12 year, so that application deadlines are not missed. Please check the institution(s) website(s) you're interested in for further information on their application dates and process.
Students are encouraged to use the new online application form on the PASBC website at www.ApplyBc.ca to apply to the majority of BC's post-secondary institutions.
ONLINE POST SECONDARY INSTITUTION (PSI) SELECTIONS for STUDENTS - The online PSI Selections Form is now available for students graduating in the 2020/21 school year. This online form should only be submitted by Grade 12 students who expect to graduate this school year and are applying to a PSI for September 2021 admission. An instructional document is available at: www.bced.gov.bc.ca/exams/trx_updates/pdf/psi_selections_instructions.pdf. This document includes snapshots of all the screens students will use to select PSIs.
Students may make their PSI Selections between October 9th and July 14th this school year. If students select BC Electronic PSIs and/or OUAC by May 1, their transcript information will also be forwarded automatically in late July. Note: Students who select University of Alberta and/or University of Calgary in Section 3 will also have their interim transcript provided to this PSI.
The following two points address the submission deadlines associated with this form:
1) Interim transcript information will be forwarded to BC Electronic PSIs and the Ontario University Application Centre (OUAC) in early-May if students submit these Section 1 selections by May 1.
2) Final transcript information will be forwarded by July 30 to all PSIs selected from Sections 1, 2 and 3. Students must complete the PSI Selections Form by July 14.Grad Planner 2018/19 - The Grad Planner explains what's required to graduate and where you have choices in the graduation journey. It also covers exams, scholarships, funding and links to web sites with helpful information. https://www2.gov.bc.ca/assets/gov/education/kindergarten-to-grade-12/support/grad_planner.pdf
BC Dogwood Planner - The companion document for the Grad Planner 2018/19 (above) which is meant to be read alongside the Grad Planner is the Dogwood Planner. This booklet helps students find the answers to Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs).
https://www2.gov.bc.ca/assets/gov/education/kindergarten-to-grade-12/support/graduation/bc_dogwood_planner_eng.pdf
Post-Secondary Program Info
Post-Secondary Program Info
Sts'ailes Community School Dogwood Graduates have a wide variety of post-secondary options available to them, both in British Columbia and elsewhere. Many post-secondary programs have specific academic or other requirements, which is why it is important to plan early and research what courses you may need to complete in grades 11 and 12.
Requirements can change from year to year, so we recommend that students check the website of the Post Secondary Institutions (Colleges, Universities and Trade Schools) that they are interested in. They may also consult with their Career Education teacher.
For planning tools, students can use their myBlueprint.ca account or www.educationplannerbc.ca.
Universities and Colleges
B.C. offers opportunities for academic study in a wide variety of disciplines (degree and post-degree). Students interested in attending any of these schools should consult the institution's website and university calendar:
There is now a University or Regional College in many cities and towns throughout British Columbia (e.g. The University of the Fraser Valley - UFV). The regional universities and colleges offer a variety of opportunities:
Bachelor's Degree Programs (4 year) - complete undergraduate Degree in a particular field of study.
University transfer programs - 1 or 2 years at the local college or university and then 2 to 3 years at a another university to complete the requirements for a Bachelor Degree. (e.g. Engineering Transfer to UBC/UVic)
Diploma programs (2 years) and Certificate programs (up to 1 year) as well as Apprenticeship Programs -- offer direct job training in a particular field. Diplomas can often "ladder" into Degree programs while Certificates provide job-market ready skills.
Technical Institutes
Nicola Valley Institute of Technology (NVIT) located in Merritt, BC is an Aboriginal Post-Secondary Institution. They offer a variety of programs in the trades, healthcare, business and others. Here is a link to their 2020-21 Program calendar - Program Calendar. Check out their website - www.nvit.ca
B.C. Institute of Technology (BCIT) in Burnaby is a local example of a Technical Institute (Burnaby). BCIT offers Degrees, Diplomas and Certificates in hundreds of technical and trades programs. BCIT provides many opportunities, such as open house and information nights, for students to see first hand what they offer. Check out their website - www.bcit.ca
Colleges and Universities in other Canadian provinces or the Unites States
Other Canadian universities and colleges usually accept B.C. secondary school graduates. Students should consult university websites and/or specific calendars for entrance requirements.
Sat (Scholastic Aptitude Test)
US post-secondary schools require the SAT to meet entrance requirements. Also, student-athletes intending to compete in NCAA Division I and II post-secondary sports require SAT scores for eligibility. Also, some Canadian universities (SFU) compete in NCAA competition, and therefore also require SAT scores. Sardis Secondary not only offers courses (see university Prep English and Math) that help prepare for the SAT, but SSS is also an official SAT EXAM SITE, and students can register and pay online to write their exam at www.collegeboard.com - the site code is 94328. Students need to check the College Board website for registration deadlines and exam session dates - an exam is offered in November, December, January, May and June at the SSS site. Students can check with their counselor for further information.
Useful Websites
Post-Secondary Information – Canada
Post-Secondary Information – USA and Foreign
cnsearch.collegenet.com/cgi-bin/CN/index
www.globalcomputing.com/university.html
Career Planning
Scholarship Websites
Testing Websites
British Columbia
USA College/University Entrance - SAT/SAT II Exams
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