​​​PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS GRADE 10, 11 & 12

All students in Grades 8 - 10 must take a full course load (min of 8 Courses excluding X-block). Grade 11’s and 12’s are strongly encouraged to take a full course load. Research indicates that students who are fully engaged in courses and school activities are more successful in the classroom. Many post-secondary institutions have declared they take into consideration the breadth of courses applicants have taken in their Grade 11 and 12 years, as well as courses specific to their intended area of study. 

Grade 10	Grade 11	Grade 12
Required Courses	Required Courses	Required Courses
English 10: Literary Studies & Composition OR Literary Studies & Creative Writing Career Life Education  A Math 10 Social Studies 10 Science 10 A PHE or Sport Academy 10	English 11: ​English First Peoples Literary Studies & Writing​                                                     ​ ​A Math 11 A Science 11 A Senior level Social Studies	English Studies 12 Career Life Connections
Elective Courses	Elec​tive Courses	Elective Courses
Elective 1* Elective 2	Elective 1* Elective 2 Elective 3 Elective 4	Elective 1*      Elective 4 Elective 2        Elective 5 Elective 3        Elective 6​

NOTE:  To receive a Dogwood Diploma: In addition to the required course above, students must complete a minimum of one elective course (4 credits) of Arts Education or Applied Skills, Design & Technologies in order to graduate.  These courses may be taken at the grade 10, 11, or 12 level.  Students must complete the Ministry required Graduation Numeracy and Literacy Assessments in Grades 10 and 12.