Applied Skills - Business

Business Education 8-9

Business education prepares students for this new reality by incorporating the challenges of technology, the recognition of evolving roles of women and men, and the concept of lifelong learning. At each grade level students will master the prescribed learning outcomes for the following topics:
Business Communication
Finance
Economics
Marketing
Entrepreneurship

Fine Arts/Applied Skills 11

This is a modular course is designed to allow maximum flexibility to meet individual student needs. Every student is at a different technology skill level and will begin each module at their current level, advancing accordingly. Each module has a real life application as part of the course requirements. These modules can be integrated with other courses. Each module is 1 credit or 1 term.
Units covered are decided by the enrolling students. This is dictated by both their personal interests and goals along with their current technology skill level.

Module 1 Spreadsheet Design and Applications
Module 2 Internet and Web Design
Module 3 Desktop Publishing
Module 4 Multi-Media Presentations
Module 5 Keyboarding Techniques and Business Applications
Module 6 Digital Imaging
Module 7 Animation

Applied Skills - Home Economics

Home Economics 8-10

Home economics education helps students to interpret and understand the world of family and work, and to identify and solve challenges that occur in their daily lives. The aim of the Home Economics 8 to 10 curriculum is to provide opportunities for students to develop knowledge, skills, and attitudes that have immediate and future applications in their personal and family lives, as well as in several key sectors of our local and global economies. Specific areas include:
- understanding, creating, and managing economic and human resources to address the needs and wants of individuals and families
- practicing and thinking critically about principles and techniques related to the
- acquisition, production, and processing of foods and textiles nurturing and caring for others in various situations and contexts

Family Studies 11 and 12

Family Studies 11 and 12 focuses on the reciprocal relationships among self ,family , and society. Students increase their knowledge of how families function in society and develop skills in interpersonal communication through activities such as interviews, research, visual and oral presentations, case studies, role plays, and community involvement. Students also investigate how human interaction is affected by changing societal, economic, and technological conditions. They are encouraged to share their findings with other school and community groups. Students of Family Studies 11 and 12 can apply their learning in their own families as well as in community settings. They may choose to continue their exploration of human and family relationships by pursuing postsecondary courses in social sciences or focusing on careers in human services.

Food Studies 11 and 12

Food Studies 11 and 12 focuses on planning and preparing nutritious food for individuals, groups, and families. Students develop various skills from planning menus to presenting attractive meals, and increase their knowledge of the nutritional, social, and economic, factors that affect food selection and preparation.

Textile Studies 11 and 12

Textile Studies 11 and 12 focuses on the contemporary and historical significance of textiles. Students increase their awareness of the versatility of textiles by participating in activities such as designing, producing, and evaluating textile items. They also develop the ability to express themselves creatively through the medium of textiles. Students learn to use various equipment and techniques to create textile items from raw fibres, spun yearns, and finished fabrics. In addition, they learn to recycle and remodel, manage time and energy, and investigate global issues related to textile production and consumption. Textile studies 11 and 12 encourages students to recognize applications of their learning at home, in business, and in the community. Students may choose to pursue further study in fashion design, production, marketing, and other textile-related careers.

Applied Skills - Information and Communications Technology

Information Communications Technology 10 - 12


The aim of the ICT curriculum is to help students develop the attitudes, skills, and knowledge needed to live, learn and work effectively in an information-rich technological society. An introductory course designed to explore information technology tools and resources including computers, multimedia, and related technologies used for local and global communications. Students will gain skills and knowledge in the areas of computer networks, computer programming, electronic communications (including Internet), and multimedia presentations.

Physical Education

Please note that PE 11/12 may be used to meet the applied skills requirement on the 1995 graduation program. Physical Education does not meet the applied skills requirement for the 2004 graduation program.

Physical Eduation 8

The aim of Physical Education 8 is to enable all learners to enhance their quality of life through active living. This is achieved by providing an opportunity for improving and developing a good level of physical fitness, motor skills and mental alertness. Physical Education 8 is a course which tries to provide the student with an opportunity to develop and improve his/her physical fitness, motor skills, sportsmanship and personal hygiene. The skills taught are both of the team oriented and individual type: bordenball, soccer, floorhockey, volleyball, basketball, badminton, raquetball, paddle-tennis, circuit-training, track and field and softball. The students are evaluated at the end of each unit with a practical test in the gym activities. Their overall evaluation is based upon the skills tests and subjective marks throughout the year.

Physical Eduation 9

The aim of Physical Education is to enable all learners to enhance their quality of life through active living. This is achieved by providing an opportunity for improving and developing a good level of physical fitness, motor skills and mental alertness. Physical Education 9 is a course which tries to provide the student with an opportunity to develop and improve his/her physical fitness, motor skills, sportsmanship and personal hygiene. The skills taught are both of the team oriented and individual type: bordenball, football, soccer, floorhockey, volleyball, basketball, bad­minton, racquetball, paddle-tennis, circuit-training, track and field and softball.

Physical Eduation 10

The aim of Physical Education is to enable all learners to enhance their quality of life through active living. This is achieved by providing the students with the opportunity for the im­provement and development of a good level of physical fitness, motor skills and mental alertness. Physical Education 10 is a diversified program of fitness activities, major sports and recreational activities. Skills taught are: bordenball, football, soccer, floorhockey, volleyball, basketball, badminton, rac­quetball, paddle-tennis, circuit-training, track and field, tennis and softball. Students will participate in some leisure time activities such as skiing, swimming, weight-training and golf. Students are required to participate in all activities to the best of their abilities and hopefully demonstrate improvement in areas of fit­ness, skill development, personal development and knowledge.

Physical Eduation 11/12

The aim of Physical Education is to enable all learners to enhance their quality of life through active living. This is achieved by providing the students with the opportunity for the impro­vement and development of a good level of physical fitness, motor skills and mental alertness. P.E. 11 /12 focuses on activities to enhance skill development, as well as fitness and recreational activities. The student will be intro­duced to lifetime leisure sports such as golf, curling, skiing, swim­ming and weight-training, as well as gym activities. Since this is a senior class of P.E., the activities are conducted so that maximum time is allotted for the game situation. Only a review of the basic skills are covered, with emphasis on more advanced skills. Testing is conducted in a game situation.

Applied Skills - Technology Education

Technology is embodied in devices that extend human capabilities. It provides the tools to extend our vision, to send and receive sounds and images from around the world, and to improve health, personal relationships, lifestyle, economies, and ecosystems.

Technology is a dominant force in today's society. Technological literacy is as essential to participation in modern society as is numeracy and the ability to read and write. A technologically literate person uses tools, materials, systems, and processes in an informed, ethical, and responsible way. Technology education helps young people prepare to live and work in a technological world.

Technology Education 8

The first of a series of courses in the shop areas. The students, working in the wood and metal area, explore their potential in a hands on media. With safety training, the student will use successfully the wood band saw and the drill press as well as most of the non-power tools available in the shop.

Technology Education 9

The students, in wood and metal, will be able to use safely all the power tools available in the shop by the end of the school term, provided they have shown a safe, conscientious attitude. Safety is stressed.

Technology Education 10 - General

A refining of Grade 9 technology education. Students will be given further safety instruction in the use of power and non-power tools and show a safe, conscientious attitude towards themselves and their fellow students. In doing so, the student will be working on projects which utilize each of the tools, power and non-power.

Technology Education 10 - Drafting and Design

This is an entry level course that has students use software programs to develop increasingly complex drawings and designs.

Carpentry and Joinery 11-12

This course provides the opportunity to learn the safe uses of a wide variety of hand and machine woodworking tools. It will also cover some basic knowledge of wood and wood products as well as basic finishing techniques. Students will learn a variety of common woodworking joints.

Metal Fabrication and Machining 11-12

Students will receive exposure to the various areas of metalwork, including machine work, sheet metal, welding and art metal .Emphasis will be placed on practical work.

Language Arts

English 8

English 8 is the first year of intensive study in the four areas of reading, writing, listening, and speech to help the students develop skills needed for effective communication in today's society. Composition and analysis skills will begin to be stressed. We will study literature, mythology, language development, and media studies. 60% recommended for English 9.

English 9

This course continues the skill building of reading, writing, listening, and literature analysis began in English 8. We study composition, short stories, the novel, non-fiction, poetry, media, and language history. Emphasis will be on communication and analysis skills in conjunction with world application. 60% recommended for English 10.

English 10 (Provincial Examination)

As with English 9, English 10 covers composition, short stories, the novel, poetry, Shakespeare, media, and mythology but at a more advanced level. Emphasis is on composition. This is the level at which students decide whether or not they go on to the post-secondary stream. 60% recommended for English 11

English 11

This course is for students who intend to proceed onto post-secondary education and continues the academic emphasis of communication skills and literature analysis. We cover advanced composition, short stories, the novel, Shakespeare, non-fiction, and poetry. 60% recommended for English 12.

Communications 11

This course is for students weak in expository composition. It will focus on sentences, paragraphs, and essays. If these parts of the course have been completed, the students can then go on to creative writing.

English 12 (Provincial Examination)

This final year of the academic English program continues where English 11 left off. Its purpose is to hone the students' skills and help them develop their own compositional and analysis styles. We cover advanced composition, short stories, the novel, non-fiction, mythology, poetry, and media. This is a provincially examinable subject where the exam is worth 40% of the mark.

Communications 12 (Provincial Examination)

The Communications 12 course is a continuation of the Communications 11 course. Language skills are emphasized from correct punctuation to effectively constructed sentences, as well as various writing formats, from lists and schedules to multi-paragraph compositions. The literature section of the course covers short stories, poetry, novels and plays. Indirectly and directly, preparation is given to the final Government exam which constitutes 40% of a student's final mark.

Fine Arts

Drama: Film and Television 11-12

These courses build on previous learning by providing students with a range of opportunities in the dramatic arts and by responding to each student's particular needs and interests. Students have opportunities to explore a variety of dramatic forms and techniques in a general way and to specialize in areas of interest. They are able to design self-directed studies, explore career paths, and access community resources. Use of video and film technology is a key component of these courses.

Visual Arts

Visual Arts 8

1. Introduces or reviews principles and elements of design language, i.e. line, shape, form, space, pattern, texture; and harmony, balance, emphasis, contrast and rhythm.
2. Exposes students to a variety of media in which to explore the above principles and elements.
3. Introduces or develops student's awareness of the arts and artist in history and especially in Canadian history and culture.

Visual Arts 9

Extends the three aspects of art introduced and developed in Art 8 and begins or extends students' ability to evaluate work- their own, their peers, and professional artists- in the interest of promoting self-evaluation and continual growth in skills and perception. Provides students with experience in drawing, painting, printing, and sculpture in a variety of media.

Visual Arts 10: General

This course provides an opportunity for continued exploration and experience in a variety of two-dimensional and three-dimensional mediums. Students will be engaged in the development of skills and knowledge related to personal image creation, selected techniques and historical developments.

Art Foundations 11-12

Continues and extends all Art 9 and 10 aspects as well as introduced career studies and awareness in art-related fields.

Studio Arts 11-12

In Studio Arts 11 courses students engage in an in-depth study in a particular visual expression area. Image development, the relationship of context(s), the application of the elements and principles of design, and technical skill development in relation to the materials, processes and technologies particular to the chosen studio art specialty will be studied. There are four studio art visual expression specialty areas:
• Drawing & Painting 11
• Ceramics & Sculpture 11
• Printmaking & Graphic Design 11
• Fabric & Fibre 11

French

French 8
In this introductory course to the French language students will develop oral and written communication skills.

French 9

Students build on previously learned vocabulary and learn common phrases useful in everyday situations. They encounter more irregular verbs, reflexive verbs, object pronouns and interrogative pronouns. All communication skills are practiced.

French 10

This course develops vocabulary related to the work place, current events and travel. Students learn past tenses, the imperative mood, negative expressions, and the comparative.

French 11

Students examine the different aspects of French-Canadian culture, past and present, through news articles, songs, videos and slides, and learn accompanying vocabulary and necessary grammatical constructions.

French 12 (Optional Provincial Examination)

This course introduces students to literature by well-known French authors. They learn subjunctive mood, past and present, and literary past tense. Speaking, listening, reading and writing skills are developed through the use of filmstrips, tapes, debates, written exercises, etc. (This is a provincially examinable subject and as such extra sessions close to final exams are mandatory)

Mathematics

Mathematics 8 and 9

The Mathematics 8 and 9 curriculum provides all students with the opportunity to develop the knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary to be numerate.
Mathematics 9 is fully aligned with the Western Canada Protocol Common Curriculum. Units studied are problem solving; number concepts; number operations; patterns; variables and equations; measurement; 3-D objects and 2-D shapes; data and analysis; and chance and uncertainty. Some units include computer technology. Scientific calculators are required.

Essentials of Mathematics 10 - 12

The Essentials of Mathematics pathway is designed to meet the needs of students who will be consumers and active citizens but do not intend to choose careers that require the use of advanced mathematics. The course emphasizes proficiency in basic skills, the understanding of fundamental concepts, every-day problem solving, and developing confidence in their mathematical ability.

Principles of Mathematics 10 - 12

This pathway is intended for students who may wish to pursue mathematical-related studies at the post-secondary level and prepares students for the study of Calculus.

Essentials of Mathematics 10 (Provincial Examination)

This course includes problem solving; personal banking; wages, salaries and expenses; spreadsheets, rates, ratio and proportion; trigonometry; geometry project; and probability and sampling. Some units include computer technology. Scientific calculator required.

Principles of Mathematics 10 (Provincial Exmaination)

Principles of Mathematics 10 is fully aligned with the Western Canada Protocol Common Curriculum. Units studied are problem solving; number concepts; number operations; patterns; variables and equations; relations and functions; measurement; 3-D objects and 2-D shapes; and data and analysis. Some units include computer technology. Scientific calculators required and graphing calculators are also used.

Essentials of Mathematics 11

The emphasis in this course is on Consumer Mathematics. Topics include problem solving; relations and formulas; income and debt; data analysis and interpretation; measurement technology; owning and operating a vehicle; personal income tax; applications of probability; and business plan. Some units include computer technology. Scientific calculator required.

Principles of Mathematics 11

This course is required for entrance to many post-secondary institutions. This course leads to Math 12, Calculus 12 or A.P. Calculus 12. This course studies problem solving; relations and formulas; income and debt; data analysis and interpretation; measurement technology; owning and operating a vehicle; personal income tax; applications of probability; and business plan. Some units include computer technology. Graphing calculators used throughout.

Essentials of Mathematics 12

This course emphasizes Consumer Mathematics. Topics include: personal finance, design and measurement, government finances, taxation, investments, variation and formulas.

Principles of Mathematics 12 (Optional Provincial Examination)

A higher level of Mathematics which is required for entrance into many university-level programs. Principles of Mathematics 12 is designed for students who have a particular interest in mathematics or who have career aspirations in engineering, mathematics, the sciences, or economics. This provincially examinable course has problem solving; patterns; variables and equations; relations and functions; 3-D objects and 2-D shapes; transformations; and chance and uncertainty. Some units include computer technology. A graphing calculator is essential for the provincial exam.

Science

Science 8
The skills, processes, and attitudes of science are woven through the organizers of life science, physical science, and earth and space science.
Science 9
A general Science course which explores Chemistry, Astronomy, Energy, Ecology, Life Functions and changes in the Environment.
Science 10 (Provincial Examination)
The emphasis will be on Energy, Electricity and Magnetism, Chemistry, Life Functions and Ecology Resource Management.

Earth Science 11

A survey course that, through lab and field experiences, explores the earth and its environment in space. Earth science topics include rocks and minerals, plate tectonics, volcanoes, earthquakes, ocean and weather sciences, and oil, gas and mineral exploration. Space science topics include planets and the solar system, stars, galaxies, and deep space objects such as quasars and black holes.

Biology 11

A course for senior students that may provide the basis for further academic work and career training. The course incorporates the fundamental processes and concepts of Biology. It further stresses the methods and principles of biology, microbiology, plant and animal biology. The course is supplemented with a variety of laboratory experiences ranging from pencil and paper activities to open-ended investigations.
Chemistry 11
Chemistry 11 involves the study of lab safety, classifying and naming materials, the periodic table, atomic theory, organic chemistry, and solutions. Chemistry is a fundamental course that has applications in many scientific and everyday situations.
Physics 11
Physics 11 provides an introduction to the study of physics with units on waves, optics, kinematics, dynamics, momentum, energy, and relativity. Laboratory work is incorporated where possible, and extensive use is made of graphical analysis of data using graphic calculators.
Biology 12 (Optional Provincial Examination)
A course for senior students that may provide the basis for further academic work and career training. The course incorporates the fundamental processes and concepts of Biology. It stresses the latest findings in cell biology, biochemistry, genetics, plant and human biology plus biological technology. The course is spuulemented with a variety of laboratory experiences ranging from pencil and paper activities to open-ended investigations. (This is provincially examinable subject and as such extra sessions close to final exams are mandatory.)
Chemistry 12 (Optional Provincial Examination)
Chemistry 12 involves a study of reaction kinetics, equilibrium, solubility equilibria, acids, bases, salts, and oxidation-reduction reactions. Laboratory work is an important part of the course. Chemistry 12 is a provincially examinable subject.
Physics 12 (Optional Provincial Examination)
Physics 12 develops further topics of kinematics, dynamics, momentum and energy initially studied in Physics 11. New areas of study are statics, circular motion, electricity, and magnetism. It is strongly recommended that students have completed Principles Mathematics 11 with a minimum C+ standing. Physics is a provincially examinable subject.

Social Studies

Social Studies 8

This course examines the historical development of civilizations in Europe, the Middle East, the Far East, and Africa from ancient times to the early 1600's. Students will discover many differences between these civilizations, but many similarities as well.

Social Studies 9

Social Studies 9 is divided into three sections. During the first section, students will examine North America from a geological and historical perspective. Tropics of the study will include early European settlement and the creation of British North America. In the second section of the course, students will explore the growth of democratic institutions, nationalism and imperialism. The third section of the course will cover industrialization, commencing with the development of factory systems and concluding with the modern-day industrial state. Concurrent with these studies, students will examine current events and developments.
Social Studies 10
This course focuses specifically on Canadian content. In order for the students to understand the influence of the physical environment on the activities of Canada throughout our history, basic geographic understanding will be emphized. The history section traces Canada's story from the British conquest of New France to the opening of the Western Frontier (1696-1905) with special emphasis on the origins of British Columbia. The course concludes with a geography section which looks at Western Canadian Geography and our economic ties to the Pacific Rim.
Social Studies 11 (Provincial Examination)
A required course for graduation, marks the culmination of students' social studies education. Building upon the foundation of knowledge, skills, and attitudes students have gained in social studies from Kindergarten to Grade 10, it offers students an integrated approach to Canadian and global issues. Social Studies 11 is also a foundation course for further sutdy in the humanities and social sciences. With its focus on historical and contemporary social, cultural, political, legal, economic, and environmental issues. This course covers the Canadian Identity, Canada in the World Community and Canadian and Global Community.

B.C. First Nations Studies 12 (Provincial Examination)

The course is primarily B.C. focused, emphasizing the traditions and history of British Columbia's First Nations peoples. The course looks at First Nations self-government across Canada and the literature produced by indigenous authors.
History 12 (Optional Provincial Examination)
This course covers modern World History from World War I to the present. Special emphasis is placed on the world wars, the rise of totalitarianism, the cold war, decolonization, and the rise of the third world. The world community is also emphasized.
Law 12
This course covers the basic topics contained in provincial law. It is a survey course with the degree of depth of treatment varying among the topics. The seven main topics range from An Introduction to Law, to Criminal Law, Tort Law, Family Law, Contractual Law, Consumer Law, and Native Legal Concerns. There is a considerable amount of cross-referencing to allow for flexibility of course content and treatment. The legal applications and their issues have been arranged to help guide students through a logical process of reasoning to arrive at a second legal desion.
Geography 12 (Optional Provincial Examination)
Geography 12 will introduce students to resource assessment and management, physical and biological processes and environments, and people. Students will explore the challenge of the future and their role in shaping it. This section of the course will attempt to show students that a good understanding of geography assists people in making informed decisions, and it challenges students to become involved in shaping their own destinies.

Career and Personal Planning

Health and Career Education 8 and 9
Students in grades 8 and 9 will develop skills, knowledge and attitudes that will assist them in making informed decisions related to pesonal health, education, career planning, and study skills.
Key elements are:
-decision-making and problem-solving
-exploring education and career goals
-critically thinking through health topics
-developing healthy relationships
-identifying good sources of information about health, education and career topics
-developing skills to improve student learning

Planning 10

The Planning 10 curriculum is designed to have students set learning goals, develop plans to achieve these goals, and to study topics that promote career and personal development. The program recognizes that students need to understand the personal relevance of their studies and acquire the specific knowledge, skills and attitudes that will help them make good personal decisions and manage their lives more effectively. A key objective of personal planning is to encourage students to take increased responsibility for their learning.

Board Authority Authorized Courses

ARMED 10 to 12 (Accepting Responsibility for My Education and Development)
This course has been developed to support and encourage students in developing and using learning strategies in a safe and supportive environment. Students will develop skills in time management, studying, test taking, math, reading and writing. Students will also be assisted in completing assignments. Students who are inrolled in this course are expected to use a planner book and be punctual and attend class regularly.

Doing It Right 10 to 12

This course is designed to provide girls with a healthier start to the school day by combining two key components of living a healthy lifestyle: regular exercise and good nutrition. In a safe and supportive environment classes will include exercise suited to each girl's needs and abilities and activities related to planning and preparation of quality, nutritious meals. Time will also be allocated for discussion of health issues.

Nisma'as 11/12

This couse will assist students in organizing and presenting activities and workshops on the First Nations culture. Students will work on team-building, effective communication and hands-on learning experiences. Topics include First Nations:
-cultural presentations
-history
-myths and legends
-language
-traditional games
-dance and music
-healing circles
-crafts
-kinship

Leadership 10

This course is designed for grades 10 to 12 students who are interested in developing leadership skills. The course will focus on developing and practicing leadership skills. Emphasis will be on improving and developing decision-making, communication and organizational skills. The class will practice these leadership skills through the planning and management of student activities. Admission to the course is by application and interview.

Peer Tutoring 11

This course provides the opportunity to learn practical tutoring teaching skills that can be used to assist classmates who need help with academic subjects.

Psychology 11

Topics include: personality types, theories of moral development, sleep, dreams and fears, how do we develop your attitudes and can we change them, what process do we go through when we make decisions, the application of psychology in contemporary issues. An interest in discussing ideas, debating theories and understanding our part in human society will be an asset in this course.

Psychology 12

This course further develops the skills and knowledge acquired by students in Psychology 11. Students deepen their understanding of psychological methods by applying these methods within the school setting while they develop an undestanding of the principles of learning, the process of thinking, sensation and perception, motivation, and career paths. Ideally suited to the student planning to continue studies in this field at university or college, the course will also be of interest to students planning to enter any of the helping professions.

Publishing 11

Our schools are the perfect place for students to experience the purpose of publication preparation through the production of a variety of publications. When students are exposed to the production of school-based publications, they gain practical skills that are relevant to the world of work. The publication production also exposes students to the challenge of working with the business community while selling advertisements or completed publications. Finally, production provides the opportunity for students to take full responsibility for the success of their publication. They must work collaboratively in order to solve problems and complete their publications within a specific, pre-arranged time frame.

Students gain the basic technical and critical skills to publish the Art Calendar, the Art & Literary Magazine, and the Yearbook for our school. Principles of fair and equitable reporting, copyright and privacy law, and all required computer skills are taught. By evaluating publications produced in the past, print materials of various sources and the study of various instructional materials, students learn what constitutes good design and practice the application of the latter through the production of various publications. As technology advances, there are also opportunities for the production of media other than print. The yearbook contains either a cd or dvd produced parallel to the current theme.

This course leads to Publishing 12, which should be taught concurrently, building on the team dynamic of students with a variety of skill levels and experience

Publishing 12

Students further develop the technical and critical skills to publish the Art Calendar, the Art & Literary Magazine, and the Yearbook for their School. Principles of fair and equitable reporting, copyright and privacy law, and all required computer skills are reviewed. Having worked through the process of producing publications before, returning students will mentor the development of junior students and take on a leadership role. Students review what constitutes good design and practice the application of the latter through the design and production of a variety of publications, as well as multi-media content issued as an adjunct to the yearbook.

Students take on leadership roles as Editors or Section Heads for the various publications. The student designers develop the ladder, cover design, folios, font choices and all other elements of the yearbook. Budget planning and modification of the publication specifications to meet budget plans are done in cooperation with the teacher/advisor.

This course is a continuation of Publishing 11, which should all be taught concurrently, building on the team dynamic of students with a variety of skill levels and experience.

Credit-Based Graduation Program

1995 Graduation Program Requirements 2004 Requirements - Grade 10, September 2004
CREDIT REQUIREMENTS
Grades 11-12 Grades 10-12
52 credits (equivalent to 13, 4-credit courses) required for graduation Minimum of 80 credits (equivalent to 20, 4-credit courses) required for graduation
28 of 52 credits must be in Foundation Studies, including:
Language Arts 11 (4 credits)
Language Arts 12 (4 credits)
Social Studies 11 or BC First Nations Studies 12 (4 credits)
Mathematics 11 or 12 (4 credits)
Science 11 or 12 (4 credits)
Fine Arts 11 (2 credits)
Applied Skills (2 credits)
Career/Personal Planning 11 (4 credits)
Career/Personal Planning 12 (4 credits)
48 credits are Required Courses, including:
Language Arts 10 (4 credits)
Language Arts 11 (4 credits)
Language Arts 12 (4 credits)
Social Studies 10 (4 credits)
Social Studies 11, Canadian Civics 11 or BC First Nations 12 (4 credits)
Science 10 (4 credits)
Science 11 or 12 (4 credits)
Mathematics 10 (4 credits)
Mathematics 11 or 12 (4 credits)
Physical Education 10 (4 credits)
Fine Arts or Applied Skills 10, 11, or 12 (4 credits)
Planning 10 (4 credits)
4 credits for Graduation Transitions
24 credits in Selected Studies 28 credits are Elective Courses
Minimum of 16 credits of ministry developed courses at the Grade 12 level, including Language Arts 12 for 4 credits. Minimum of 16 credits at the Grade 12 level including Language Arts 12. All Ministry-Authorized and Board/Authority-Authorized courses count.