Grad Requirements

Alberta Education High School Diploma Requirements

To earn an Alberta high school diploma, a student must complete a minimum of 100 credits and meet the course/subject minimum requirements, as outlined in the table below. Parents and students should ensure that appropriate course selections are made based on a student's ability, interest, and achievement in prerequisite courses. Students must have completed Religion 35 to walk the stage at SACHS.

See the list below for the specific courses required to graduate.

If you have any concerns regarding your grad eligibility, please make an appointment to see a grade coordinator in the main office as soon as possible.

 

Religion Studies 15, 25, and 35 * Requirement for Graduation.

100 credits including the following:

English Language Arts – 30 Level

  • English Language Arts 30-1 or 30-2

Social Studies – 30 Level

  • Social Studies 30-1 or 30-2

Mathematics – 20 Level

  • Mathematics 20-1, Mathematics 20-2 or Mathematics 20-3

Science – 20 Level*

  • Science 20, Science 24, Biology 20, Chemistry 20 or Physics 20

Physical Education 10 (3 credits)

Career and Life Management (3 credits)

10 credits in any combination from:

  • Career and Technology Studies (CTS) courses
  • Fine Arts courses
  • Second Languages courses
  • Physical Education 20 and/or 30
  • Knowledge and Employability courses
  • Registered Apprenticeship Program courses
  • Locally developed courses in CTS, fine arts, second languages or Knowledge and Employability occupational courses

10 credits in any 30-level course (in addition to a 30-level English Language Arts and a 30-level Social Studies course as specified above)

These courses may include:

  • 30-level locally developed courses
  • Advanced level (3000 series) in Career and Technology Studies courses
  • 30-level Work Experience courses
  • 30-level Knowledge and Employability courses
  • 30-level Registered Apprenticeship Program courses
  • 30-level Green Certificate Specialization courses
  • Special Projects 30

High School Diploma Requirements (English)

High School Diploma Requirements (Francophone)

Certificate of High School Achievement

  • 80 Credits
  • Religion Studies 15, 25, and 35 *Graduation Requirement
  • Career Opportunities: Employment 

Certificate of High School Achievement Requirement

80 Credits  including the following:

English Language Arts 20-2 or 30-4

Mathematics 10-3 or 20-4

Science 14 or 20-4

Social Studies 10-2 or 20-4

Physical Education 10 (3 credits)2

Career and Life Management (3 credits)3

5 credits in:

  • 30-level Knowledge and Employability occupational course, or
  • Advanced level (3000 series) in Career and Technology Studies courses, or
  • 30-level locally developed course with an occupational focus

And

5 credits in:

  • 30-level Knowledge and Employability Workplace Practicum course, or
  • 30-level Work Experience course, or
  • 30-level Green Certificate course, or
  • Special Projects 30

Or

5 credits in:

  • 30-level Registered Apprenticeship Program (RAP) course

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