College–‘Style’ Programs

The Adult oriented Continuing Education program continues to offer our academic completion programs. These programs allow our students the opportunity to complete their high school graduation(Dogwood) and prepare for College and/or University. You will also find we offer a number of college level opportunities at this
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We have created several new offerings at Continuing Education. We offer career oriented, community college“style” and level programs which have free tuition (for non-grads) and very reasonable tuition for graduates. This application allows us to provide tax receipts for our students. Please peruse this catalogue of programs and courses to review all of the certificate programs we offer!

You may wish to inquire about our First Year University,“College Level Examination Program.” know as CLEP, this program is designed to help you build first year undergraduate degree requirements (30 credits). See an academic advisor for more details and costs.

Plan Ahead

Plan ahead! Plan the courses you will take in your program at Continuing Education.

Most employers, and all colleges, technical schools, and universities require you to have more than just a graduation certificate. In preparation, as part of your graduation program, you may have to include specific courses. Every program at every post-secondary institution has its own special requirements. Deciding on the direction you are going may open doors in the future.

Visit your counseling centre and discuss your educational plans with a counselor.

External Credits

Credit at the Grade 11 and/or 12 level may be granted to students who have attained a high level of competency in a course of study or area of expertise outside the public school system. Credits are granted to those who fulfill requirements in athletics, languages, music, cadets, and 4-H. Standards are high, and only those at a very high level (e.g. Grade 7 or 8 Royal Conservatory of Music, or Provincial and National athletic teams), should apply. Courses from post-secondary institutions, private training organizations, or the military will be considered as well as any other significant training or experience.

Students who believe they may qualify for external credits should see a counselor/advisor.

Individual Education Plan (IEP)

All students are required to complete an Individual Educational Plan (IEP) with a counselor/advisor early in their course of studies. The IEP will assist students in planning the courses they need to attain their educational goals (graduation, meeting post-secondary and work related requirements, etc.). A discussion of career goals will assist students in making sure their education plan will also support their career plans.

Challenge Policy

The purpose of the challenge policy is to permit students to obtain credit for a Grade 11 or 12 course for which they have already acquired the appropriate learning. To successfully challenge, students must demonstrate that they have met the prescribed learning outcomes for the course they are challenging, and they must meet the same standards as the students who take the course through regular classroom instruction. Students are allowed one opportunity to challenge a specific course. Students will receive a letter grade and a percentage mark for each course successfully challenged.

See a counselor/advisor for further information.

Equivalency Policy

The purpose of the equivalency policy is to recognize valid credentials at the Grade 11 and 12 levels. These credentials are acquired by students from other educational jurisdictions and from institutions outside the regular school system. To qualify for equivalency review, students must provide documentation to prove that they have successfully completed the course or program of learning. Equivalency credit will only be granted for credentials which match at least 80% of the prescribed learning outcomes for provincial or locally developed courses. Students will receive either a letter grade and percentage or “Transfer Standing” for transcript and reporting purposes. If no mark is available for acceptable credentials, a “Standing Granted” designation will be assigned.

See a counselor/advisor for further information.