Everything You Need to Know
About High School Registration
THE ALBERTA
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA
“Begin with the end in mind.”
To earn an Alberta High School Diploma
a student must...
earn a minimum of 100 Credits
To earn a Certificate of High School Achievement
a student must...
earn a minimum of 80 Credits and be taking
Knowledge and Employability courses
What are Credits?
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Full Course = 5 Credits
(1 Semester in length which is two Terms ~ 20 weeks)
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Half Course = 3 Credits
(Half a Semester in length, which is one Term ~ 10 weeks)
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must pass a course with a mark of at least
50% to earn credits
Credits = Time
Mandatory Courses for an
Alberta High School Diploma
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Grade 10, 11, 12:
- English
- Social Studies
Grade 10 and 11:
- Mathematics
- Science
Mandatory Courses for an
Alberta High School Diploma
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Physical Education 10
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C.A.L.M.
(Career and Life Management 20)
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Two full courses (10 credits) in
approved options:
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Career and Technology Studies
Fine Arts
Second Languages
Physical Education 20 & 30
R.A.P.
Mandatory Courses for an
Alberta High School Diploma
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10 more Credits at
the Grade 12 level
other than the
required Grade 12
English and Social
Studies courses
Innovative Technologies 10
Why is InTec 10 Needed?
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The modern learning
environment has evolved far
beyond blackboards and books
This mandatory course will
enhance student skills and
knowledge in the practical use
of technologies that are
becoming essential for the
21st Century learner
Important skills and issues that
InTec 10 will address:
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Video conferencing
File formats & management
Power searching the Internet
Safety and security online
Netiquette skills
D2L tools for online learning
e-Portfolios
Digital images & video
Using cell phones and PDAs as
power tools for learning
UNIVERSITY ENTRANCE EXAMPLE
The University of Calgary
(Culture and Communication)
1. English 30-1
2. One of the following:
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Applied Math 30
Pure Math 30
Grade 12 Second Language
Grade 12 Science
3.&4. Any TWO of the following:
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Social 30 - Biology 30 - Physics 30
Math 31- Chemistry 30 - Science 30
Grade 12 Second Language
5. Any Grade 12 Subject (except Special Projects 30)
2011 Competitive Admission Average: 78%
Faculty Specific!!!!
COLLEGE ENTRANCE EXAMPLES
S.A.I.T.
Mount Royal University
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All 4 year Degree programs require English
30-1 and 4 other subjects, some of which
may be specified. Many programs,
including the Bachelor of Business
Administration, accept Applied Math 30
Many two year Diploma programs accept
English 30-2
Some programs have specialized
requirements, such as:
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specific courses
interviews
resumes
auditions
portfolios
Final Admission Averages Vary
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Almost all programs require an Alberta
High School Diploma
Some programs such as those in the
Engineering Technologies and Medical
Technologies have very demanding
academic requirements; however, many
programs are more accessible
Many programs have specialized
requirements, such as:
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specific high school courses
interviews
resumes
Career Investigation Reports
Final Admission Averages vary
depending on the program
Apprenticeship Training & RAP
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50+ designated trades in Alberta
Apprenticeship programs in most of the designated trades are three
to four years
80% of training is provided on-the-job, 20% at technical training
institutions like SAIT
The Registered Apprenticeship Program (RAP) combines high
school courses with on the job training such that students acquire
their high school diploma and their first year apprenticeship hours
Upon completion of the RAP Program SCHOLARSHIPS are available.
Academic requirements vary from trade to trade
THE GRADE 10 PROGRAM
Grade 10 students must have
a FULL time table
No spares allowed
In 2011, Grade 10 students
have 6 mandatory courses and
2 Student Choice Courses
THE GRADE 10 PROGRAM
Mandatory Courses
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English
Social Studies
Mathematics
Science
Physical Education
Innovative Technologies
Choose Academic
Course Levels for
Success
Grade 10 ACADEMIC COURSES are Based on
Gr. 9 MARKS and SUCCESS!!!!!!!
ACADEMIC COURSES in HIGH SCHOOL are based on LEVELS
i. e. 10-1
or 10-2 etc.
Academic Levels for
Core Courses
AP Program
(Honours)
Academic
General
Academic
Basic
Academic
Knowledge
and
Employability
English 10-1 AP
English 10-1
English 10-2
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English 10-4
Social Studies
10-1 AP
Social Studies
10-1
Social Studies
10-2
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Social
Studies 10-4
Math 10-C AP
Math 10-C
Math 10-C
Math 10-3
Math 10-4
Science 10 AP
Science 10
Science 10
Science
14
Science 10-4
Choosing Academic Levels –
AP Program (Honours)
English 10-1 AP
Social 10-1 AP
Pure Math 10-C
AP
Science 10 AP
Student Characteristics
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excellent past performance
excellent reading and writing skills
strives for high standards
maintains a regular homework schedule
a strength is working independently
excellent problem solvers
excellent organizational skills
enjoys the challenge of complex and
abstract thought
80%
Choosing Academic Levels –
Academic
English 10-1
Social 10-1
Math 10-C
Science 10
Student Characteristics
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above average past performance
strong reading and writing skills
responds well to high standards
maintains a regular homework schedule
capable of working independently
strong problem solvers
good organizational skills
can interpret and analyze more
complex material
Choosing Academic Levels –
General Academic
English 10-2
Social 10-2
Math 10-C
Science 10
Student Characteristics
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average performance
probably needs to strengthen skills
 reading, writing, math, organizational
more comfortable with concrete concepts and
examples
often needs to proceed more slowly with new
concepts
prefers to complete work in class
prefers step-by-step structure and directions
Choosing Academic Levels –
Basic Academic
Math 10-3
Science 14
Student Characteristics
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has experienced significant difficulty in
the subject area
prefers a curriculum directed towards real
life experiences
needs to strengthen basic math skills
often needs to strengthen reading
comprehension, vocabulary and speed
often needs to develop significantly
stronger organizational and writing skills
needs extensive structure and direction in
the classroom
Choosing Academic Levels –
Knowledge & Employability
English 10-4
Social 10-4
Math 10-4
Science 10-4
Student Characteristics
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requires a modified academic program to be
successful
prefers hands-on curriculum
needs to strengthen basic math skills
needs to strengthen reading comprehension,
vocabulary and speed
needs to develop organizational and writing
skills
needs extensive structure and direction in
the classroom
IMPORTANT !
Upgrade paths exist from one
academic level to the next
Students can upgrade course levels
depending on their achievement
PROGRAMS
LBHS
ACL – Art Centered Learning
AP - Advanced Placement
K & E – Knowledge & Employability
ESL – English as a Second Language
ENGLISH
Course Sequences
GRADE 10
GRADE 11
GRADE 12
English 10-1AP
English 20-1AP
English 30-1AP
English 20-1ACL
English 30-1ACL
English 20-2ACL
English 20-1
English 30-2ACL
English 30-1
English 20-2
English 20-4
English 30-2
English 30-4
(80% Grade 9 ELA)
English 10-1ACL
(65%+ in Grade 9 ELA)
English 10-2ACL
English 10-1
(65%+ in Grade 9 ELA)
English 10-2
English 10-4
Social Studies
Course Sequences
GRADE 10
GRADE 11
Social Studies 10-1AP
Social Studies 20-1AP
GRADE 12
Social Studies 30-1AP
(80% Grade 9 Soc.St.)
Social Studies 10-1ACL Social Studies 20-1ACL Social Studies 30-1ACL
(65% Grade 9 Soc St.)
Social Studies 10-2ACL Social Studies 20-2ACL Social Studies 30-2ACL
Social Studies 10-1
Social Studies 20-1
Social Studies 30-1
Social Studies 10-2
Social Studies 20-2
Social Studies 30-2
Social Studies 10-4
Social Studies 20-4
(65% Grade 9 Soc St.)
Science
Course Sequences
GRADE 10
GRADE 11
GRADE 12
Science 10AP
(80% Grade 9 Science)
Biology 20AP
Chemistry 20AP
Physics 20AP
Biology 30AP
Chemistry 30AP
Physics 30AP
Science 10ACL
Science 20ACL
Science 30ACL
Science 20
Biology 20
Chemistry 20
Physics 20
Science 30
Biology 30
Chemistry 30
Physics 30
Science 14
Science 24
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Science 10-4
Science 20-4
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(60% Grade 9 Science)
Science 10
(60% Grade 9 Science)
Math
Course Sequences
GRADE 10
GRADE 11
GRADE 12
Math 10 –C AP
Math 20-1 AP
Math 30-1/31 AP
(>80% in Math 9)
(>80% in Math 10AP)
(>80% in Math 20-1 AP)
Math 10-C
Math 20-1
Math 30-1
(>50% in Math 9)
(>70% in Math 10-C)
(>50% in Math 20-1)
Math 20-2
Math 30-2
(>50 in Math 10-C)
(>50% in Math 20-1)
Math 10-C ACL
Math 20-1 ACL
Math 30-1 ACL
(>70% in Math 10-C)
(>50% in math 20-1)
Math 20-2 ACL
Math 30-2 ACL
(>50% in Math 10-C)
(>50% in Math 20-2)
Math 10-3
Math 20-3
Math 30-3
(<50% in Math 9)
(>50% in Math 10-3)
(>50% in Math 20-3)
Math 10-4
Math 20-4
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(Modified Grade 9 Math)
(>50% in Math 10-4)
(>50% in Math 9)
Student’s Choice Courses
Students will choose these courses
from one or more of the following
areas:
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International Languages
Fine & Performing Arts
Communication Studies
LBHS Leadership Programs
Athletic Related Programs
Science Related Programs
CTS Business, Innovation, Technology
CTS Technical & Trades
WARNING
Choose These
Courses Carefully!
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Passing these courses is usually required to continue on to
Grade 11 and 12 courses in that subject
Some of these courses run all year
At least 10 credits in these courses are required for an
Alberta High School Diploma
Once requested, and time tabled, it may not be possible to
change these requests (staffing is done based on requests)
For many students, these courses provide the backbone of
their program in Grades 11 and 12
INTERNATIONAL LANGUAGES
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French 10
French 20
French 30
French 31
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Spanish 10
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FINE & PERFORMING ARTS
Art
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ART 10AP
ART 10
FINE & PERFORMING ARTS
Drama
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Drama 10
Musical Theatre 15
Dance 15
Technical Theatre 15 (5 credit)
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lighting, sound, set design & building
Advanced Acting 15
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audition in the first or second semester
always after school, outside of the regular time table
FINE & PERFORMING ARTS
Instrumental Music 10
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Instrumental Music 10 for Brass,
Percussion or Woodwinds
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Instrumental Music 10 Wind Ensemble
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audition in September
Instrumental Jazz 15
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Concert Band 15 also required
audition in September
Recording Studio 15
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by application only
FINE & PERFORMING ARTS
Vocal Music 10
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Vocal Music 10
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Vocal Music 10 Chamber Choir
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audition in September
Vocal Jazz 15
audition in September
Recording Studio 15
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application required
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Concert Choir 15 also required
COMMUNICATION STUDIES
Journalism 15
Publishing & Creative Writing 15
Film Studies 15
LBHS LEADERSHIP PROGRAMNS
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T.E.A.M. Leadership 10
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application required
Together Everyone Achieves More
ATHLETIC RELATED PROGRAMS
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Sports Medicine 15
Sports Performance 15
 application required
Sports Performance NSD 15
 application and a fee is required
NSD Hockey 15 (10 credits)
 includes PE10 & Sports Performance 15
 application and a fee is require
OUTDOOR PURSUITS
SCIENCE RELATED PROGRAMS
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Environmentalism 10
CAREER & TECHNOLOGY STUDIES
Business, Innovation, Technology
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Animation & Design 10
Basic Business Essentials 10
Computer Science 10 & 10AP
Creative Communications 10
CAREER & TECHNOLOGY STUDIES
Technical & Trades
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Auto Tech 12
Auto Tech 12 Girls
Auto Body 12
Metal Tech 12
Metal Ornamental
Wood Tech 12
CAREER & TECHNOLOGY STUDIES
Technical & Trades
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Fashion Studies 10
Medical Studies 10
Cosmetology 12
CAREER & TECHNOLOGY STUDIES
Technical & Trades
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Food Studies 10
Culinary Arts 12
Putting it All Together
For a student not taking Music or NSD-Hockey
Semester I
(September – January)
English
Science
Physical Education 10
Student’s Choice #1
Semester II
(February – June))
Social Studies
Math
InTech 10
Student’s Choice #2
Credit Total = 40
Putting it All Together
For an Instrumental or Vocal Music Student
Semester I
Semester II
(September – January)
(February – June))
Music / InTech 10
Music / PE 10
Math
English
Student Choice #1
Science
Social Studies
Student Choice #2
(Split)
(Split)
Concert Band 15 or Concert Choir 15: outside of the regular time table
Credit Total = 41
Putting it All Together
For a student who chooses NSD-Hockey 15
Semester I
(September – January)
Term 1
Term 2
NSD-Hockey
(PE10 & Sp. Perf 15)
English 10-1
Pure Math 10
InTech 10
Semester II
(February – June))
Term 1
Term 2
NSD-Hockey
(PE10 & Sp. Perf 15)
Social Studies 10-1
Science 10
Student’s Choice #1
Credit Total = 40
Your Basis for Choice
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Achievement
Ability
Aspirations
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Aptitudes
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set your goals
special strengths & skills
Interests
Make Realistic Choices
Choose for Success
Remember...
Take advantage of your
choices…
... and choose to
your advantage!
LORD BEAVERBROOK
HIGH SCHOOL
Dare to Excel