Grad Program & Adult Graduation Diploma

You have a lot more choices about what you learn. But, in order to graduate with a Dogwood Diploma, every student in the Graduation Program has to pass certain basic courses, like English, math and science.
Please download the complete 2011/12 Grad Planner (PDF) for full details.

REQUIRED COURSES
SUBJECT AREA Minimum Credits
Planning 10 4
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
a Science 10 4
a Science 11 or 12* 4
Physical Education 10 4
Total 48
ELECTIVE CREDITS
Students must earn at least 28 elective credits from Grade 10-12 courses.
Additional Grade 10-12 credits**		 Minimum Credits
28 credits
GRADUATION TRANSITIONS
Students must earn 4 credits for Graduation Transitions. 4 Credits
OVERALL TOTAL 80 Credits
* See pages 6 – 10 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 courses or elective credits.

The table on the left is an excerpt from the 2011/12 Grad Planner (PDF) and provides an overview of what you need to graduate:

> 48 credits from required courses
> 28 credits from electives
> 4 credits from your Graduation Transitions Program

    Preparing now will help ensure you get the credits you need to achieve your goals. Graduation requirements are introduced in your Planning 10 class. For more help, talk to your teacher or school counsellor.

    Graduation for Adult Learners

    Students can enrol in adult education programs to complete their high school graduation, obtain the B.C. Adult Graduation Diploma (or "Adult Dogwood"), prepare for further education at the post-secondary level, or gain employability and life management skills.

    Information regarding eligibility and requirements of the Adult Graduation program can be found here..