Graduation Requirements

CORE HIGH SCHOOL COURSES REQUIRED TO GRADUATE

NOTICE OF GRADE 12 GRADUATION LETTER

Prior to the end of October in any given school year, Grade 12 students shall receive a letter from the principal stating the required number of courses that need to be passed for a ‘Certificate of High School Completion’ or a ‘Grade 12 Dogwood Diploma.’ An updated letter shall also be issued by the principal by the end of February confirming the conditions under which a student shall graduate by June of the school year. 

KITASOO GRADE 10-12 HIGH SCHOOL EXPECTATIONS

Some of our high school courses run the full ten months and others run for one semester. Students may take:

• face-to-face courses with their teachers, 
• online courses, or 
• use the ‘Connected Classrooms’ online format with other students from around the province. 

COURSE COMPLETION

During each semester, students focus on 4 core courses and some electives. These courses are often rigorous and aimed to improve and stretch their abilities. Therefore: IT IS CRITICAL FOR SUCCESS IN HIGH SCHOOL TO HAVE REGULAR ATTENDANCE AND DO HOMEWORK REGULARLY.

We recommend that students begin coursework at the beginning of a semester (in September, January, and March). Accommodations can be made for mid-semester entry, but collecting materials and getting the student set up for success mid-way through a term may require some extra time and effort (by the teacher and administration). Your patience and cooperation is appreciated. 

All current High School graduates or adults who seek post-secondary funding need to send a funding request letter to Post-Secondary School Program Coordinator, Tara Duncan. It is the responsibility of students and parents to talk with her about the funding guidelines, application deadlines, and procedures.