“Be the change you want to see in
the world.”
Mohandas Gandhi
Adapted from
a Presentation
Prepared by
Leah Percival
D. Livingston
April 2011
Career & Course Planning:
A Goal-Setting Approach
• Bridges to explore career interests
• Post-Secondary options & entry requirements
– University Program Admissions
– Other Post-Secondary Training Opportunities
– Direct Entry into Workforce / Career
• BC Dogwood graduation requirements
• Course planning with a goal in mind
• Dare to Dream
Bridges – Exploring Career
Interests
• Access the program at school or home
– Check with Ms. Azak or Dr. Hansen for login info
• Choices Explorer – online articles
• Choices Planner – building powerful plans
• Ability Profiler – helps identify strengths
• Self Discovery Assessment
• Learning Style Inventory
Part of BC’s Planning 10 & Grad Transitions
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Simon Fraser University
SFU Programs at a glance
• Applied Sciences
• Education
• Arts and Social Sciences • Science – Science – Math –
– General – Criminology –
• Compare University
– World Literature –
Admission Requirements
– Teachers of English –
– Graduate & Undergraduate –
• Business Administration
• Communication, Art and
Technology
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TechOne
Interactive Arts & Technology
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COMPUTING SCIENCE
Faculty of Applied Sciences
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS:
Software systems, Computing science, Applied
Sciences. (admission average: 80% or higher)
Grade 11 Courses
(Must be passed, but grades are not used to
calculate your admission average)
• English 11, or French language 11
• Language 11 (includes beginners language
11, American sign language 11 or 12, and
language 12 courses)
Grade 12 Courses
(Your admission average is calculated on four
approved grade 12 level courses on either
the final school mark or the final blended
{course & provincial} mark, whichever is
higher)
• English 12
• Principles of math 12
• One of Biology 12/Chemistry 12/Physics 12
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One additional approved course from the
following list:
BC First Nations Studies 12,
English Literature 12;
History 12,
Principles of Math 12,
Biology 12,
Chemistry 12,
Geography 12,
Geology 12,
Physics 12.
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French 12 or Francais langue seconde 12,
German 12,
Japanese 12,
Mandarin 12,
Punjabi 12,
Spanish 12,
Computing Science
Career Options
•Software Engineers
•Network Administrators
•Database Developers
•Video Game Developers
•And more.
ENGINEERING SCIENCE
Faculty of Applied Sciences
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Mechatronic systems engineering, Engineering
science, Applied sciences. (Admission
average: 80% or higher)
Grade 11 courses
(Must be passed, but grades are not used to
calculate your admission average)
• English 11 or Francais premiere langue 11
• Language 11 ( includes beginner’s language
11, American sign language 11, or 12, and
language 12 courses.)
• Science 11 ( includes Applications of Physics
12, Biology 11, Chemistry 11, Earth Science
11, Forests 11, IB Environmental Systems 11,
Principles of Physics 11)
Grade 12 Courses
(your admission average is calculated on four
approved grade 12 level courses on either
the final school mark or the final blended
{course & provincial} mark, whichever is
higher)
• English 12
• Principles of Math12
• Chemistry 12
• Physics 12
Engineering Science
Career Options
•Mechanical design
•CAD/CAM
•Strain and stress modeling
•Simulations & design using MATLAB &
LabVIEW
•Control system Theory
•Hierarchy, polyarchy, heterarchy &
hybrid architectures
•Control algorithms
•Electronic circuits
•Analog & digital circuit analysis &
design
•Digital signal processing
•Circuit simulations using HSPICE
•IC circuit design & production
•Network communications
•Real-time programming
•Embedded & hard drive design
•Sensor & actuator design &
Production.
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EXPLORATIONS
Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Explorations, Arts and social sciences ( admission
average 82% or higher)
Grade 11 courses
(must be passed, but grades are not used to
calculate your admission average)
• English 11 or Francais premiere langue 11
• Language 11 ( includes beginner’s language
11, American sign language 11 or 12, and
language 12 courses)
• Science 11 ( includes applications of physics
12, Biology 11, Chemistry 11, Earth science
11, Forests 11, IB Environmental Systems 11,
Principles of Physics 11)
• Principles of Math 11 with a minimum grade
of 60%
Grade 12 courses
(your admission average is calculated on four
approved grade 12 level courses on either
the final school mark or the final blended
{course & provincial} mark, whichever is
higher)
• English 12
Three additional approved courses from the
following list: BC First Nations studies 12
• English Literature 12;
History 12,
• Principles of Math 12, Biology 12
• Chemistry 12,
Geography 12,
• Geology 12,
Physics 12.
• French language 12 Or francais langue
seconde 12
• German 12,
Japanese 12
• Mandarin 12,
Punjab 12, Spanish 12,
Explorations
Undergraduate Programs:
•Anthropology
•Archeology
•Cognitive science
•Economics
•English
•First Nations Studies
•French
•French Cohort
•Gender, Sexuality and women’s
studies
•Gerontology
•Hellenic Studies
•History
•Humanities
•International studies
•Labor studies
•Languages
•Legal studies
•Linguistics
•Philosophy,
World literature
•Political Science, Statistics
•Psychology,
Sociology
Criminology
Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Criminology, Arts and social sciences (admission
average 82% or higher)
Grade 11 courses
(must be passed, but grades are not used to calculate
your admission average)
• English 11 or Francais premiere langue 11
• Language 11 ( includes beginner’s language 11,
American sign language 11 or 12, and language 12
courses)
• Science 11 ( includes Applications of Physics 12,
Biology 11, Chemistry 11, Earth science 11, Forests
11, IB Environmental Systems 11, Principles of
Physics 11)
• Principles of Math 11 with a minimum grade of
60%
Grade 12 courses
(your admission average is calculated on four
approved grade 12 level courses on either
the final school mark or the final blended
{course& provincial } mark, whichever is
higher)
• English 12
• Three additional approved courses from the
following list: BC First nations Studies 12
• English Literature 12;
History 12,
• Principles of Math 12, Biology 12
• Chemistry 12,
Geography 12,
• Geology 12,
Physics 12.
• French language 12 Or francais langue
seconde 12
• German 12,
Japanese 12
• Mandarin 12,
Punjab 12, Spanish 12,
Criminology
Undergraduate
Programs:
•Year 2-4 (complete BA)
•Criminology
•Criminology (police
studies)
Criminology Graduate &
Professional Programs
•After year 4 ( Complete
MA or PhD)
•Criminology Master’s
Program
•Criminology Doctoral
Program.
WORLD LITERATURE + MATE
FACULTY OF ARTS AND SOCIAL SCIENCES
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
World literature, Arts and Social Sciences
(admission average: 82% or higher)
Grade 11 Courses
(must be passed, but grades are not used to
calculate your admission average)
• English 11 or Francais premiere langue 11
• Language 11 ( includes beginner’s language
11, American sign language 11 or 12, and
language 12 courses)
• Science 11 ( includes Applications of Physics
12, Biology 11, Chemistry 11, Earth science
11, Forests 11, IB Environmental Systems 11,
Principles of Physics 11)
• Principles of Math 11 with a minimum grade
of 60%
Grade 12 Courses
(your admission average is calculated on four
approved grade 12 level courses on either
the final school mark or the final blended
{course & provincial} mark, whichever is
higher)
• English 12
• Three additional approved courses from the
following list: BC First Nations Studies 12,
• English Literature 12;
History 12,
• Principles of Math 12, Biology 12
• Chemistry 12,
Geography 12,
• Geology 12,
Physics 12.
• French language 12 Or francais langue
seconde 12
• German 12,
Japanese 12
• Mandarin 12,
Punjab 12, Spanish 12,
World Literature & MATE
Undergraduate Programs:
•Year 2-4 Complete BA
•World Literature
World Literature & MATE
Graduate & Professional
Programs:
•After year 4 (Complete MA
or PhD)
•Master of Arts for Teachers
of English (MATE)
•Arts and Social Sciences
Master’s Programs
•Arts and Social Sciences
Doctoral Programs
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Business Administration
Faculty of Business Administration
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Business Administration ( Admission average 80%
or higher)
Grade 11 Courses
• (must be passed, but grades are not used to
calculate your admission average)
• English 11 or Francais premiere langue 11
• Language 11 ( includes beginner’s language
11, American sign language 11 or 12, and
language 12 courses)
• Science 11 ( includes applications of physics
12, Biology 11, Chemistry 11, Earth science
11, Forests 11, IB Environmental Systems 11,
Principles of Physics 11)
Grade 12 Courses
(your admission average is calculated on four
approved grade 12 level courses on either
the final school mark or the final blended
{course& provincial} mark, whichever is
higher.
Admission decisions for students applying for Fall
2011 will be based on a combination of a
student’s academic performance and an
assessment of their broad based admissions
form.)
• English 12,
Principles of math 12
• Two additional approved courses from the
following list: BC First Nations Studies 12,
English Literature 12;
History 12,
• Principles of Math 12, Biology 12
• Chemistry 12,
Geography 12,
• Geology 12,
Physics 12.
• French language 12 Or francais langue
seconde 12
• German 12,
Japanese 12
• Mandarin 12,
Punjab 12, Spanish 12,
Business Administration
Undergraduate Programs
Year 2-4 (complete BBA)
•Accounting – Honours
•Entrepreneurship &
Innovation
•Finance
•Human Resource
management
•International Business
•Management Information
Systems
•Management Science
•Marketing
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TechOne
Faculty of Communication, Art and Technology
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
TechOne, Communication, Art & Technology
(admission average: 80% or higher)
Grade 11 Courses
(Must be passed, but grades are not used to
calculate your admission average)
• English 11 or Francais premiere langue 11
• Language 11 ( includes beginner’s language
11, American sign language 11, or 12, and
language 12 courses.)
• Science 11 ( includes Applications of Physics
12, Biology 11, Chemistry 11, Earth Science
11, Forests 11 IB Environmental Systems 11,
Principles of Physics 11)
• Principles of Math 11 with a minimum grade
of 60%
Grade 12 courses
(your admission average is calculated on four
approved grade 12 level courses on either
the final school mark or the final blended
{course & provincial} mark, whichever is
higher)
• English 12
• Three additional approved courses from the
following list: BC First Nations Studies 12,
• English Literature 12;
History 12,
• Principles of Math 12, Biology 12
• Chemistry 12,
Geography 12,
• Geology 12,
Physics 12.
• French language 12 Or francais langue
seconde 12
• German 12,
Japanese 12
• Mandarin 12,
Punjab 12, Spanish 12,
TechOne
Undergrad Programs
Year 2-4 (complete BA, BASc,
BBA or BSc)
•Business Administration
•Communication
•Education
•Interactive Arts & technology
Interactive Arts & Technology
Faculty of Communication, Art & Technology
Interactive Arts & Technology ( admission average
80% or higher)
Grade 11 courses
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(must be passed, but grades are not used to
calculate your admission average)
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English 11 or Francais premiere langue 11
• Language 11 ( includes beginner’s language
11, American sign language 11, or 12, and
language 12 courses.)
• Science 11 ( includes Applications of Physics
12, Biology 11, Chemistry 11, Earth Science
11, Forests 11 IB Environmental Systems 11,
Principles of Physics 11)
Grade 12 courses
(your admission average is calculated on four
approved grade 12 level courses on either
the final school mark or the final blended
{course & provincial} mark, whichever is
higher)
• English 12
• Principles of Math 12
• Two additional approved courses from the
following list: BC First Nations Studies 12,
• English Literature 12;
History 12,
• Principles of Math 12, Biology 12
• Chemistry 12,
Geography 12,
• Geology 12,
Physics 12.
• French language 12 Or francais langue
seconde 12
• German 12,
Japanese 12
• Mandarin 12,
Punjab 12, Spanish 12,
Interactive Arts &
Technology
Undergraduate Programs
•Informatics
•Media Arts
•Design
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Education
Faculty of Education
Admission Requirements
Education (Admission Average of 82% or higher)
Grade 11 Courses
(must be passed, but grades are not used to
calculate your admission average)
• English 11 or Francais premiere langue 11
• Language 11 ( includes beginner’s language
11, American sign language 11, or 12, and
language 12 courses.)
• Science 11 ( includes Applications of Physics
12, Biology 11, Chemistry 11, Earth Science
11, Forests 11 IB Environmental Systems 11,
Principles of Physics 11)
• Principles of Math 11 with a minimum grade
of 60%
Grade 12 Courses
(your admission average is calculated on four
approved grade 12 level courses on either
the final school mark or the final blended
{course& provincial} mark, whichever is
higher)
• English 12
• Three additional approved courses from the
following list: BC First Nations Studies 12,
• English Literature 12;
History 12,
• Principles of Math 12, Biology 12
• Chemistry 12,
Geography 12,
• Geology 12,
Physics 12.
• French language 12 Or francais langue
seconde 12
• German 12,
Japanese 12
• Mandarin 12,
Punjab 12, Spanish 12,
Education
Undergraduate programs
Year 2-4 ( complete BA, BSc or
BGS)
•Counselling & human
development
•Curriculum ‡ instruction
•Early learning
•Educational psychology
•Environmental education
•French education
•General studies
•International & global education
•Learning & developmental
disabilities
•Mathematical sciences
•Physical education
•Secondary mathematics
education
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Science
Faculty of science
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Science (admission average 80%)
Grade 11 courses
(must be passed, but grades are not used to
calculate your admission average)
• English 11 or Francais premiere langue 11
• Language 11 ( includes beginner’s language
11, American sign language 11, or 12, and
language 12 courses.)
• Chemistry 11
• Principles of Physics 11
Grade 12 courses
(your admission average is calculated on four
approved grade 12 level courses on either
the final school mark or the final blended
{course & provincial} mark, whichever is
higher)
• English 12
• Principles of math 12
• Two of Biology 12, Chemistry 12, Geography
12, or physics 12
Science
Undergraduate Programs
Year 2-4 (Complete BSc )
•Actuarial science
•Applied mathematics
•Applied physics, Biological physics
•Biological sciences
•Biomedical physiology and
kinesiology
•Chemical physics
•Chemistry, Earth sciences
•Environmental chemistry
•Industrial mathematics
•Life sciences year two
•Management & systems science
•Marine science, Mathematical physics
•Mathematics
•Mathematics & computing science
•Molecular biology & Biochemistry
•Nuclear science
•Physics
•Statistics
Mathematics
Faculty of Science
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Mathematics, Management & Systems Science
(admission average: 80%)
Grade 11 courses
(must be passed, but grades are not used to
calculate your admission average)
• English 11 or Francais premiere langue 11
• Language 11 ( includes beginner’s language
11, American sign language 11, or 12, and
language 12 courses.)
• Chemistry 11
• Principals of Physics 11
Grade 12 courses
(your admission average is calculated on four
approved grade 12 level courses on either
the final school mark or the final blended
{course & provincial} mark, whichever is
higher)
• English 12
• Principles of Math 12
• Two of Biology 12, Chemistry 12, Geography
12, Geology 12, or Physics 12.
Mathematics
Undergraduate Programs
Year 2-4 ( complete BA or BSc)
•Applied mathematics
• Industrial Mathematics
•Operations research & applied
statistics
•Scientific computing
•Discrete mathematics
•Management & Systems
Science
•Mathematics
•Mathematics & computing
science
•Mathematical physics
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Compare University Entrance
Requirements
UNIVERSITIES
• British Columbia
• Northern British
Columbia
• Victoria
• Saskatchewan
• Alberta
• Emily Carr
COLLEGES
• Langara (Vancouver)
• Northwest (Terrace)
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Other Post-Secondary Programs
• Trades Training
• WITT (women in trades)
• Raven Aboriginal Youth
Employment program
• Bold Eagle
• Aboriginal Youth
Internship
• RCMP Youth Academy
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Trades Training
“Earn while you learn”
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Apprenticeship training is a form
of post-secondary education that
combines paid, work-based
training (about 80% of training),
with technical training in a
classroom or shop setting (about
20% of training). Successful
completion of both components,
along with examinations, is
required to earn a certificate or
ticket, and become a certified
tradesperson. In school technical
training typically ranges from 4 to
10 weeks per year depending on
the trade and takes approximately
four years on average to
complete.
There are several routes into
apprenticeship training, including:
• Direct entry with an employer to
sponsor you
• Pre-apprenticeship Foundation
program at a college of your
choice
• Applying for credit for prior training
or experience. Which may enable
you to complete your certification
requirements in less time
• Secondary school apprenticeship
programs
Trades Options
There are over 140 recognized
trades in BC including :
•Air Pilots,
Aircraft Assemblers,
•Aircraft inspectors,
•Appliance servicers/technicians,
•Auto body repairers,
•Auto mechanics/Technicians
•Bakers,
Blacksmiths,
•Brick Stone Masons,
•Bricklayers,
Cabinetmakers,
•Carpenters,
Chefs
•Construction managers, Millwrights
•Cosmetologists, Crane operators
•Drywall Installers and finishers,
•Electricians
•Gas Fitters,
Glass cutters,
•Heavy Equipment Operators,
•Heavy-Duty Equipment Mechanics
•Painters, Plumbers, Roofers,
•Sheet metal workers, welders, etc.
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WITT
Women In Trade Training
Opportunities for Women
The Industry Training Authority (ITA) is
supporting women in B.C. to find
rewarding careers in the trades
through a number of different
programs and initiatives that help
women find their perfect fit.
The ITA Women in Trades
Training initiative helps unemployed or
underemployed women get the
support they need to become skilled,
in-demand trades people. This exciting
training and employment initiative
offers financial support such as free
tuition, tools and books, child-care
subsidies and more. It can also
connect you to other opportunities,
such as general skills upgrading, career
counselling , on-the-job training and
introductions to potential employers.
Information about trades
training is available by contacting ITA
Toll Free ! 1-866-660-6011 or e-mail
info@womenintrades.ca.
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Raven Aboriginal Youth Employment Program
The program is a total of 6 weeks long and gives
you a very good idea of life in the Canadian
Forces. You can complete the program with
the option, but no commitment – to pursue a
career in the Reserve Force, Regular Force, or
work in a Civilian Occupation with the
National Defence.
Raven is Held at Canadian Forces Base Esquimalt
at the Work Point Barracks, and the staff are
current Military members who have years of
experience. The Culture Camp phase is
administered by Elders from different First
Nations and Aboriginal groups.
The Raven Program Consists of Two Phases:
1. A Culture Camp; and
2. A military recruit training course.
Important Dates for Raven
2011
•Application deadline: April 30
2011
•Travel to Victoria: July 9/10
2011
•Culture Camp: July 11-13
2011
•Military Training July 13August 17 2011
•Graduation: August 18 2011
•Travel Home: August 19-20
2011
(Please understand that these
dates may change again
before the end of this year)
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BOLD Eagle
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Are you interested in challenging
summer employment that delivers
hands-on skills development, involves
teamwork, and promotes physical
fitness?
Bold Eagle is the program for you! It
is a unique summer program that
combines military training along with
Aboriginal culture and customs.
Bold Eagle is a rewarding experience
that fosters the development of
valuable essential skills such as: selfconfidence, self-discipline, teamwork,
respect and fitness to name but a
few.
How To Apply
For further Information, or to obtain
the necessary application documents,
please contact your nearest Canadian
Forces Recruiting Centre by calling 1800-856-8488 or visit www.forces.ca
to apply on-line.
The following documents are required:
•Pre enrolment Security Clearance PreAssessment Questionaire
•Canadian Forces Employment
Application Form
•Birth Certificate
•Status Card or Drivers License or
Passport or Provincial Health Card
(Photo Identification)
•Official education transcripts (if
currently enrolled in grade 10, a letter
from your school indicating courses
being taken, current results and
potential for completion of grade 10 is
required)
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Aboriginal Youth Internship
What is Aboriginal Youth Internship?
• A 12- month paid internship for Aboriginal
youth residing in B.C.
• Age 29 and under
• Interns are placed in provincial government
ministries for nine months and then in
Aboriginal organizations for the last three
months of their internship
• Interns are supported by the Aboriginal
youth Internship Program staff (Program
lead, program coordinator, and program
administrator) and supervisors and mentors
in government ministries and Aboriginal
organizations.
• The program runs annually from September
to the following August
• Provides professional experience, leadership
development, cultural support, and provides
a professional, cultural, and social network
through the intern cohort.
Deadlines and important dates for next program (2011/12)
DATE:
• Friday, March 18, 2011
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Friday, May 13, 2011
June 2011
Monday, July 4, 2011
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Tuesday, September 6, 2011
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Call for intern applications for Program
begins.
Deadline for intern applications for program.
Interviews for short-listed applicants begin.
Successful applicants notified; Ministry
placements confirmed.
Year 5 for Aboriginal Youth internship
officially launches. Orientation week in
Victoria for all new interns
Available ministry
placements
Ministry placements will vary from
year to year and include a diversity of
work assignments in Victoria,
Vancouver, and regional locations.
Placements can range from :
•Youth and community engagement
•Practical field experience
•Policy development
•Project management
•Program development
•Healthy lifestyle advocacy
•Adjudication
•Community-based research
•Negotiations
•And many other specific placements
in various ministries
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RCMP Youth Academy
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This work experience is offered to students
who have a genuine interest in policing as a
potential career.
ANY student wishing to apply may do so, but
only students who meet the following basic
criteria will be considered:
Has a genuine interest in policing
16-18 years of age (in grade 11 or 12)
In good standing in all classes
Has good attendance record
Displays a willingness to work
Completed the application in FULL
Been recommended by a school staff
Be physically and medically fit
NON-SMOKER
The camp will be held in
Prince George BC
If there are any questions
regarding the application, physical
testing, or any other information
you may need, please contact
Bruce Northrop directly at
•Phone: 250-564-3121 (W)
•Fax: 250-564-4896
•E-mail: bnorthrop@sd57.bc.ca
•Also check it out on
www.facebook.com
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Planning to Graduate?
The BC Dogwood Certificate is your ticket!
• The Dogwood Certificate is
awarded for BC graduation
• 20 Full courses from Grades
10 to 12 are required
• Provincial Exams are
required for some classes
• Evergreen Certificate is
provided for a nontraditional career path;
post-secondary training
options are limited
• Full courses are 4 credits
• To graduate with a
Dogwood, a student has to
pass certain courses:
– 48 credits required courses
– 28 credits of electives
– 4 credits of Graduation
Transition
• Grad requirements are
introduced in Planning 10
Graduation (2004) Course Map
Required Courses
Other Requirements
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• Elective Courses – At least
28 credits
• Graduation Transitions –
4 credits
• 16 of the credits must be a
the Grade 12 level
(including the Grade 12
Language Arts course)
• Overall Total – 80 credits
Planning 10
Language Arts 10, 11 & 12
Mathematics 10 & 11 or 12
Fine Arts or Applied Skills
10, 11 or 12
• Social Studies 10 & 11 or 12
• Science 10 & 11 or 12
• Physical Education 10
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