Think of high school as six semesters rather than three years (eight 5-credit courses make a full schedule). Grade 10 students usually take two core classes in each semester, and fill the rest with electives (and may not have spares). Explore a wide range of electives! In high school, you pass courses, not grades.
Alberta Education Diploma Requirements
For detailed information regarding our subject areas, please click on a link below:
|
Subject |
Credits (Minimum) |
Required Course (Minimum) |
| English Language Arts | 15 | ELA 30-1 or 30-2 |
| Social Studies | 15 | Social 30-1 or 30-2 |
| Mathematics | 10 | Math 20-1 or 20-2 or 20-3 |
| Science | 10 | Science 20 or 24 or Biology 20 or Chemistry 20 or Physics 20 |
| Physical Education | 3 | Physical Education 10 |
| Career & Life Management | 3 | CALM 20 |
| Other | 10 | CTS, Fine and Performing Arts, Second Languages, Phys Ed 20 and/or 30 |
| Additional Grade 12 credits | 10 | 30-level courses and/or CTS 3000-level courses (other than ELA or Social); for example Dual Credit or Off-Campus Courses |
| Minimum of 100 Total Credits | ||
Note: Students must be able to fulfill the Alberta diploma requirements, as above, to qualify for participation in Bellerose graduation activities. A high school diploma does not necessarily grant admission to post-secondary institutions.