What Do You Need To Graduate From High School 18 Compulsory Credits

English

4 Credits
(1 credit per grade)*

Mathematics

3 Credits
(1 credit in Grade 11 or 12)

Science

2 Credits

Canadian History

1 Credit

Canadian Geography

1 Credit

The Arts

1 Credit

Health and Physical Education

1 Credit

French as a second language

1 Credit

Career Studies

0.5 Credit

Civics

0.5 Credit

Plus one credit from each of the following groups

GROUP 1

  • English or French as a second language
  • A Native language
  • A classical or an international language
  • Social sciences and the humanities
  • Canadian and world studies
  • Guidance and career education
  • Cooperative education

GROUP 2

  • Health and physical education
  • The arts
  • Business studies
  • French as a second language
  • Cooperative education

GROUP 3

  • Health and physical education
  • The arts
  • Business studies
  • French as a second language
  • Cooperative education

In addition to the compulsory credits, students must complete

12 optional credits

The provincial literacy requirement

A minimum of 40 hours of community involvement activities

The community involvement requirement is designed to provide students with the opportunity to develop awareness and understanding of civic responsibility. They can actively participate in supporting and strengthening their communities. It also provides the opportunity for students to learn more about themselves and possible career opportunities.

Students can start accumulating hours in the summer before entering Grade 9.

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