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In order to graduate with a Dogwood, every student in the Graduation Program has to pass certain basic courses, like English, math and science.
The 2004 Graduation Program requires that you have:
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48 credits from required courses
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28 credits from elective courses
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4 credits for your Graduation Transitions
The Grad Planner (PDF document) outlines what you will need to graduate, but you should talk to your DL school regarding its requirements for your Graduation Portfolio.
The table below is an overview of the courses you need to graduate.
For complete information on graduating in British Columbia, please check out the official BC Government graduation Web site.
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Required Courses
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| Subject Area |
Minimum Credits
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| Planning 10 |
4
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| a Language Arts 10* |
4
|
| a Language Arts 11* |
4
|
| a Language Arts 12* |
4
|
| a Mathematics 10* |
4
|
| a Mathematics 11 or 12* |
4
|
a Fine Arts and/or Applied
Skills 10, 11 or 12* |
4
|
| Social Studies 10 |
4
|
| a Social Studies 11 or 12* |
4
|
| Science 10 |
4
|
| a Science 11 or 12* |
4
|
| Physical Education 10 |
4
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| Total |
48 credits
|
|
Elective Courses
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| Students must earn at least 28 elective credits for Grade 10-12 courses. Additional Grade 10-12 credits** |
Minimum Credits
28 credits
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|
Graduation Transitions
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| Students must earn 4 credits for Graduation Transitions. |
4 credits
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| Overall Total |
80 credits
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* Please consult an Academic Advisor for eligible courses.
** Of the 80 credits for graduation, at least 16 must be at the Grade 12 level, including a Grade 12 Language Arts course. Others may be required or elective courses.