ALBERTA EDUCATION HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA REQUIREMENTS 

To earn an Alberta High School Diploma, a student must complete a minimum of 100 credits and meet the course/subject minimum requirements, as outlined in the table below.  Parents and students should ensure that appropriate course selections are made in respect to a student's ability, interest, and achievement in pre-requisite courses.

 

Alberta Education Diploma - www.education.gov.ab.ca (for students registering in Grade 10 as of September , 2008)
Subject	Credits  (minimum)	Required Courses (minimum)
English	15	English LA 30-1 or 30-2
Social Studies	15	Social 30 or 33
Mathematics	10	Pure Math 20 or 24, Applied Math 20
Science	10	Science 20 or 24 or Biology 20 or Chemistry 20 or Physics 20
Physical Education	3	Physical Education 10
Career & Life Management	3	CALM 20
Other	10	*Any two 30-level courses in addition to English Language Arts 30 and Social 30
Other	10	*CTS, Fine Arts, Second Language, Phys. Ed. 20 & 30
Other		Not Specified
MINIMUM OF 100 TOTAL CREDITS

 

 

Students should plan their programs to their best advantage, keeping diploma requirements and career aspirations in mind.  Students in grade 10 and 11 are required to have full timetables (8 full courses per year).  This allows for maximum flexibility in the grade 12 year when diploma exams often add extra demands.  Students scheduled as half-time or less may have timetables adjusted to facilitate leaving school prior to the end of the day.  Students with open blocks in their schedules are expected to be engaged in learning-related activities in the library or cafeteria without interference in any other student's right to learn.  Students and/or parents needing information, clarification, or advice should contact an administrator or the counsellor.

 

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