Our counsellors are your best resource for planning a different pathway. This page outlines some ways you can learn outside a classroom and earn credits.
EXTERNAL CREDENTIALS
Credit at the Grade 10, 11 or 12 levels may be granted to students who have attained a high level of competency in a course of study or area of expertise outside the public school system. Credits are granted to those who fulfill requirements in athletics, languages, music, cadets, 4-H, driver education, first aid, lifesaving, computer certification, dance, drama, and speech.
Students who believe they may qualify for external credits must collect documentation and submit it to the school counselor.
http://www.bced.gov.bc.ca/graduation/ext_credentials/
INDEPENDENT DIRECTED STUDIES
Students who wish to pursue a passion on a deep learning level are encouraged to see one of the counsellors about developing an IDS proposal. This course is designed by the student based on fewer learning outcomes from an existing Ministry of Education course. This allows a student to delve deeply into a topic that they find fascinating. Students must write a proposal, which starts with an interesting question, find a sponsor teacher with expertise in the subject area, and have it authorized by the principal - before the new semester begins.
SPECIALIZED PROGRAMS
We encourage students and their families to consider our specialized programs as part of their pathway through school. There is much to be learned by taking a slightly different path for at least part of your time in school.