Post-Secondary Information

What You Need to Graduate
In order to graduate with a Dogwood, every student in the Graduation Program has to
pass certain basic courses, like English, mathematics and science. The table below is an
overview of what you need to graduate:
– 48 credits from required courses,
– 28 credits from elective courses, and
– 4 credits from Graduation Transitions.
Graduation requirements are introduced in your Planning 10 class. For more help, talk to
your teacher or school counselor, and refer to the Grad Planner for more details.
REQUIRED COURSES:
Subject Area Minimum Credits

Planning 10 – 4 credits
Language Arts 10  – 4 credits
Language Arts 11 – 4 credits
Language Arts 12 – 4 credits
Mathematics 10 – 4 credits
Mathematics 11 or 12 – 4 credits
Fine Arts and/or Applied Skills 10, 11 or 12 – 4 credits
Social Studies 10 – 4 credits
a Social Studies 11 or 12 – 4 credits
Science 10 – 4 credits
a Science 11 or 12 – 4 credits
Physical Education 10 – 4 credits
48 credits

ELECTIVE COURSES:
Students must earn at least 28 elective credits. Minimum Credits
Additional Grade 10-12 credits* 28 credits
GRADUATION TRANSITIONS
Students must earn 4 credits for Graduation Transitions 4 credits
OVERALL TOTAL: 80 credits
*Of the 80 credits for graduation, at least 16 must be at the Grade 12 level, including a Grade 12 Language Arts course. Others may be required or elective courses.

Post Secondary 101

The Essentials:

  • 4 academic courses in Grade 12 for admissions into most universities and some colleges in BC
  • 5 academic courses in Grade 12 for admissions into most universities and some colleges in Eastern Canada

For specific programs and trades, please consult with the institutions that you are interested in.

Post-Secondary Checklist

  • 80 credits earned between grades 10 – 12
  • Understand Graduation Transition requirements
  • Organize achievements and awards
  • Research post-secondary institutions
  • Know academic admission requirements for institutions of your choice
  • Ensure you have the proper courses in grades 11 and 12 to ensure you get into the post-secondary institution of your choice
  • Start thinking of who to approach for reference letters

Basic Post-Secondary Admission Requirements By Faculty:
Arts

  • English 12
  • 3 academic courses (5 for Eastern Universities)

 Sciences

  • English 12
  • Math 12
  • 2 Science 12’s (calculus required in for Eastern Universities)
  • 1 provincially examinable course

Business

  • English 12
  • Math 12
  • 2 provincially examinable courses
  • Calculus 12 recommended

Scholarship Information

There are many types of scholarships available for grade 12 students:

  • Community and school involvement
  • Academic
  • Essay
  • Diversity
  • Sports
  • Arts

Students should start to:

  • Gain volunteer experience
  • Create a resume and establish references and their contact information
  • Fill out achievement and award forms
  • Practice writing short essays around goals and past achievements

 Post Secondary Applications

For all students applying for post-secondary in BC, all applications must be made through one central website; you must create an account on:
http://www.applybc.ca
Username: _________________________
Password: _________________________

For Students applying for post-secondary in Ontario, all applications must be made through one central website, please create and account a on:
http://www.ouac.on.ca
Username: _________________________
Password: _________________________

For all students applying for post-secondary in the USA, all applications must be made through one central website; you must create an account on:
www.collegeboard.com
Username: _________________________
Password: _________________________


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