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Course Identification / Graduation Requirements

High School Academic Requirements / Regular High School Requirements

It will be noted that all courses in the course description for Grade 9, Grade 10, Grade 11, and Grade 12 are numbered in three characters, as specified by Manitoba Education & Training

1st Character: 30S

• 1 for courses developed for Grade 9
• 2 for courses developed for Grade 10
• 3 for courses developed for Grade 11
• 4 for courses developed for Grade 12
  

2nd character: 30S

• 0 developed or approved by Manitoba Education and Training for 1 credit
• 1 developed by school or division (includes Student Initiated Course (SIC))
• 2 developed elsewhere, such as university, out of province, and out-of- country
• 5 developed or approved by Manitoba Education and Training for .5 credit

3rd character 30S

• F Foundation = educational experiences which are broadly based and appropriate for all students and which may lead to further studies beyond the senior years (e.g. apprenticeship, college, and university)
• G General = general educational experiences for all students
• S Specialized = learning experiences and appropriate skills leading to further studies at the post-secondary level
• A Advanced = academically challenging courses which go beyond the curriculum expectations for general and specialized courses and which are either developed or approved by the department
• M Modified = courses for which the curriculum has been modified to take into account the capabilities of students with special needs
• I Individualized = educational experiences intended for students with significant cognitive disabilities and that are developmentally and age appropriate and a highly individualized to take into account the learning requirements of the student.

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

Selection of all courses and levels should be based on student needs, interests and abilities as well as the admission requirements to the post secondary institution and/or work situation to which the student aspires. A student's goals for his or her future should determine the pattern of courses selected.

One full credit is granted for each course completed with 110-120 hours of classroom attendance and study.

A 1/2 credit course requires 55-60 hours.

The Physical Education/Health credit is divided into two credits taken in Grade 9 and Grade 10.

Students may not select courses at the same level such as English 30S and 30G to gain two credits. Nor can a student take courses in which the content overlaps in order to gain additional credits: for example, Physical Science 30G and Physics 30S.

Students may earn a credit for: S tudent I nitiated P rojects, fluency in language other than those taught in school, or a private music option.

Students may be able to graduate early. Accelerated programs which involve full timetables for grade 9 through grade 12 are available to academically successful students. See a counselor for further information.

The Department of Education has tried to implement many changes in the past few years. This has resulted in some confusion regarding the requirements for High School Graduation. Please consult a counsellor when planning your high school program and selecting courses.

High School Academic Requirements

The Department of Education requires that students accumulate a minimum of twenty-eight (28) credits for graduation from High School.

Compulsory Credits: 15

Optional Credits: 13  from subject areas such as

Twenty-eight credits is the minimum number. Many students earn more than 28 credits

Within the optional subject areas, students must complete:

Regular High School Requirements

Grade Nine

Compulsory Credits - 5

Grade Ten

Compulsory Credits -5

Grade Eleven

Compulsory Credits - 3

Grade Twelve

Compulsory Credits -2

** A total of 4 credits in Grade 12 is required.