GRADUATION PROGRAM (GR. 10-12)
ARE YOU IN A POSITION TO GRADUATE?
The Graduation Program includes the following elements for all students aiming at a British Columbia Certificate of Graduation (Dogwood Diploma):
Only Grade 10-12 courses count for credits toward graduation.
Students need a minimum of 80 Credits.
Students must pass certain REQUIRED COURSES.
Students must pass a number of ELECTIVE COURSES.
Students must pass one Grade 10-12 Fine Arts or Applied Skills Course.
Please Note:
Grade 11 level BAA courses may be used to fulfill the Fine Arts/Applied Skills graduation requirement if they meet the outcomes of the Ministry-developed Grade 11 Fine Arts or Applied Skills Integrated Resources Packages (IRPs) at: www.bced.gov.bc.ca/irp/welcome.php Note: Grade 10 and 12 BAA courses in the Fine Arts/Applied Skills subject areas do NOT meet the Fine Arts/Applied Skills requirement.
Students must pass four Grade 12 courses, including English 12.
For the remainder of the requirements please review the information on this page.
If you do not meet Grad Requirements by the end of your Grade 12 year, once you reach the age of 19 you can graduate with the Adult Dogwood program.
Review the GRAD PLANNER DOCUMENT HERE to learn about the BC High School Graduation Program. The document outlines graduation requirements, means of getting graduation credit, and provides information about Graduation Program exams as well as funding post-secondary education. The Grad Planner also contains numerous links to websites with helpful information. Go here for the Grad Planner Companion Document.
Review the TABLE BELOW and if you have any questions please see your Counsellor to ensure you are on track to GRADUATE.