It is always recommended that you contact the institution to which you wish to attend to determine what is required for general admission and for acceptance into specific courses or programs.

1995 Graduation Program

(For sudents who entered Grade 10 prior to the 2004-05 school year)

Foundation Studies:
Requiring a minimum of 28 credits to graduate.

Course Type	Credit Value
English 11 or Comm 11	4 credits
Social Studies 11 or First Nations 12	4 credits
Choose one of the following
Essentials of MA11	4 credits
Intro Math 11 (Intro Algebra)	4 credits
Principles of Math 11 (formerly Math 11)	4 credits
Applications of Math 11	4 credits
Principles of Math 12	4 credits
Choose one of the following
Biology 11	4 credits
Chemistry 11	4 credits
Earth Sciences 11	4 credits
Information Technology 11	4 credits
Physics 11	4 credits
Science & Technology 11	4 credits
Technology 11 A, B, C	4 credits
Fine Arts* 11	2 credits
Applied Skills* 11	2 credits
Career and Personal Planning 11	2 credits
English 12, or TCP 12, or Comm 12	4 credits
Career & Personal Planning 12**	2 credits

           *Some provincial courses may satisfy both requirements
          **Students in Career & Personal Planning (CAPP) must earn one credit
            (30) hours of work experience Selective Studies (electives):
A minimum of 24 credits to upgrade

Minimum of 10 credits at Grade 12 level (no LD Courses)*
Grade 12	4 credits
Grade 12	4 credits
Grade 12	4 or 2 credits
Other Grade 11 or 12 credits (up to 8 credits) (may be LD courses)
Grade 11 or 12	4 or 2 credits
Grade 11 or 12	4 or 2 credits
Grade 11 or 12	4 or 2 credits
Grade 11 or 12	4 or 2 credits

           *A number of Grade 12 courses require the writing of a provincial exam.

Of the minimum 24 credits in Selected Studies, 10 credits must be Provincial Grade 12 level courses, and up to 8 credits can be locally developed courses, unless part of
an approved Career Program. Beyond 24 credits, there is no restriction on the number of district course credits a student can take.

Guidelines

In order to receive subject credit in Foundation Studies, all sections of the course must be completed. For Selected Studies courses, partial credits may be received for any quarter completed successfully. However, courses used for university or college admissions must be completed in their entirety.

2004 Graduation Program

(For students who entered Grade 10 in, or after, the 2004-05 school year)

Required Courses:
A minimum of 48 credits to graduate

      Grade 10 level subjects:
      • Language Arts 10 (4)
      • Social Studies 10 (4)
      • Mathematics 10 (4)
      • Science 10 (4)
      • Physical Education 10 (4)
      • Planning 10 (4)

      Grade 11 and 12 level subjects:
      • Language Arts 11 (4)
      • Social Studies 11, BC First Nations 12, or Civic Studies 11 (4)
      • Science 11 or 12 (4)
      • Mathematics 11 or 12 (4)
      • Language Arts 12 (4)
      • Fine Arts and/or Applied Skills 10, 11, or 12 (4)

Please make an appointment to see an advisor to discuss your graduation requirements, or if you wish to apply for prior learning assessment

Elective Credits:
 Students must earn at least 28 elective credits.

      These credits can be for:

      • Additional Grade 10, 11, or 12 Ministry-Authorized courses
      • External credits
      • Board/Authority Authorized courses
      • Post-Secondary, and/or Independent Directed Studies

This amounts to at least seven (7) 4-credit courses
Grade 12	4 credits
Grade 12	4 credits
Grade 12	4 credits
Grade 10, 11 or 12	4 credits
Grade 10, 11 or 12	4 credits
Grade 10, 11 or 12	4 credits
Grade 10, 11 or 12	4 credits

Of the 80 credits needed for graduation, at least 16 credits must be at the Grade 12 level, including a Grade 12 Language Arts course and 12 other credits. These may be from the Required Courses or elective credits.

Graduation Portfolio Assessment:
Students must earn four (4) credits for their Graduation Portfolio.
This portfolio requirement is now optional.

Adult Educational Program

(Adult Dogwood) (5 courses)

To be completed by students 19 years of age or older who want to graduate (students under 19 years of age require permission of the principal to register in this program).

     Note: Students, once registered in the Adult Graduation Program, must take a
                minimum of 3 courses to graduate under this program.

Adult Education Program

English 12 or TPC 12 or Comm 12

Choose on of the following math courses

Essentials of Math 11

Math 11A (Basic Math)

Intro Math 11 (Intro Algebra)

Principles of Math 11 (formerly Math 11)

Applications of Math 11

Accounting 11

Principles of Math 12 (formerly Math 12)

Financial ACC 12

THREE GRADE 12 COURSES (no locally developed courses)

or TWO GRADE 12 COURSES PLUS SOCIAL STUDIES 11

The Adult Education Program has specific criteria:

    • You must be 19 years of age or older when you apply. Eighteen year-olds who
       have been out of school for at least a year may be considered for admission.

    •You must successfully complete at least three courses.

    •You may be able to gain credit for non-school experience (see External Credits).

Make an appointment to see a counselor/advisor for information and assistance.

       Note: Some Grade 12 courses have recommended Grade 11 pre-requisites.
                  Students on the adult grad program are not required to write the
                  provincial examinations but may do so if they choose.

General Equivalency Diploma (G.E.D.)

Adults planning to write the General Equivalency Diploma (G.E.D.) examinations at Camosun College for Grade 12 equivalency will find the Continuing Education Program’s Grade 10,11, and 12 courses excellent preparation.

Please Note:
Continuing Education does not offer classes that are specific to the G.E.D.

The G.E.D. is not considered to be the same as secondary school graduation and WILL NOT meet the requirements for most post-secondary institutions.

    The G.E.D. covers
    • Writing skills
    • Science
    • Mathematics
    • Canadian Social Studies
    • Literature

Applicants for the examination must be at least 19 years old and residents of BC.

For further information, please call 250 360-4332, and leave your name and phone number for the G.E.D. advisor to contact you.

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 now 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.