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Publication date: May 4, 2023

Transcript legend information is specific to a student’s graduation program, which is indicated on the transcript.

Tip: The year (i.e. 1986, 1995, 2004, 2018) indicates the graduation program type, not the year a student graduated.

B.C. (2023) Graduation Program (current program)

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Achievement Indicators

A

(86-100%)

Excellent Performance

B

(73-85%)

Very Good Performance

C+

(67-72%)

Good Performance

C

(60-66%)

Satisfactory Performance

C-

(50-59%)

Minimally Acceptable Performance

SG (Standing
Granted)

Where completion of normal requirements was not possible, but credit was granted on the basis of adjudication by the school

TS (Transfer
Standing)

Granted by the school on the basis of an examination of records from an institution other than a school as defined in the School Act
 

Graduation Assessments

1

Emerging

Demonstrates an initial understanding of the concepts and competencies relevant to the expected learning.

2

Developing

Demonstrates a partial understanding of the concepts and competencies relevant to the expected learning

3

Proficient

Demonstrates a complete understanding of the concepts and competencies relevant to the expected learning

4

Extending

Demonstrates a sophisticated understanding of the concepts and competencies relevant to the expected learning

MET

Assessment requirement met by a provincial exam

RM

Requirement met by completion of the Literacy 10 Assessment.

XMT

Assessment requirement exempt.

AEG

Aegrotat Standing means the student has been granted exemption from writing a Provincial Graduation Assessment
due to unpredictable circumstances that render a student unable to write an assessment, even at a future session
 

2023 Graduation Program Requirements

Students must earn a min. of 80 credits and write provincial assessments of numeracy and literacy. The 80 credits include 52 credits for required courses (including 4 credits of Indigenous-focused coursework) and a min. of 28 elective credits. Students must complete a min. of 16 credits at the Grade 12 level, including a required Language Arts 12 and Career Life Connections.

 

  • The graduation requirements below are designated by a code number in the REQ column:

    1   

    =

    Language Arts 10 (4 credits)

    2    

    =

    Language Arts 11 (4 credits)

    3 

    =

    Language Arts 12 (4 credits)

    4

    =

    Social Studies 10 (4 credits)

    5

    =

    Social Studies 11 or 12 (4 credits)

    6

    =

    Mathematics 10 (4 credits)

    7

    =

    Mathematics 11 or 12 (4 credits)

    8

    =

    Science 10 (4 credits)

    9

    =

    Science 11 or 12 (4 credits)

    10

    =

    Physical and Health Education 10 (4 credits)

    11

    =

    Arts Education and/or Applied Design, Skills, and Technologies 10, 11 or 12 (4 credits)

    12

    =

    Career Life Education (4 credits)

    13

    =

    Career Life Connections (4 credits)

    14

    =

    Indigenous-focused 10, 11 or 12 (4 credits)

    15

    =

    Literacy 10 Graduation Assessment

    16

    =

    Numeracy 10 Graduation Assessment

    17

    =

    Elective requirement (28 credits)

    18

    =

    Literacy 12 Graduation Assessment

    19

    =

    Minimum Grade 12 Credits (16 credits)

 

  • Multiple courses can be designated as meeting a requirement where partial credits are used
  • A list of all courses that may be used to satisfy requirements is found in the B.C. Course Registry
 

Course Type Abbreviations

AP

Advanced Placement Course

BA

Board/Authority-Authorized Course
C

Course credit earned through challenge process
E

Course credit earned through equivalency review

IB

International Baccalaureate Course 

IDS

Independent Directed Studies

LD

Locally Developed Course

 

Adult Graduation Program (current program)

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Achievement Indicators

A

(86-100%)

Excellent Performance

B

(73-85%)

Very Good Performance

C+

(67-72%)

Good Performance

C

(60-66%)

Satisfactory Performance

C-

(50-59%)

Minimally Acceptable Performance
P (50-59%)

Pass (only used before September 1994)

SG (Standing
Granted)

Where completion of normal requirements was not possible, but credit was granted on the basis of adjudication by the school

TS (Transfer
Standing)

Granted by the school on the basis of an examination of records from an institution other than a school as defined in the School Act
 

Graduation Assessments (Optional for Adult Diploma)

1

(Emerging)

Demonstrates an initial understanding of the concepts and competencies relevant to the expected learning

2

(Developing)

Demonstrates a partial understanding of the concepts and competencies relevant to the expected learning

3

(Proficient)

Demonstrates a complete understanding of the concepts and competencies relevant to the expected learning

4

(Extending)

Demonstrates a sophisticated understanding of the concepts and competencies relevant to the expected learning

RM

 

Requirement met by completion of the Literacy 10 Assessment
 

Adult Graduation Program Requirements 

To graduate with an Adult Dogwood in the B.C. Secondary School System, adult learners must be 18 years or older. At least three of five required 4-credit courses must be completed after the adult student has entered the Adult Graduation Program.

Adult graduation requirements are designated by the following code numbers in the REQ column:

1

=

Language Arts 12 (4 credits)

2

=

Math 11 or 12 (4 credits)

3

=

Social Studies 11 (4 credits) – if applicable

4

=

Grade 12 Ministry-Authorized course elective (8 credits or 12 credits if no REQ #3)

A list of all courses that may be used to satisfy these requirements is found in the B.C. Course Registry.

 

Course Type Abbreviations

AP

Advanced Placement Course

BA

Board/Authority-Authorized Course
C

Course credit earned through challenge process

CP

Career Preparation Course  (before September 1994)

CS

Correspondence Study Course  (before September 1994)
E

Course credit earned through equivalency review

IB

International Baccalaureate Course

IDS

Independent Directed Studies 

LD

Locally Developed Course
Q

Provincial exams (discontinued July 1, 2019) were optional for the Adult Graduation Program. A “Q” code means the course mark is reported as the final mark because the student chose not to write.

 

​ 2018 Graduation Program

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Achievement Indicators

A

(86-100%)

Excellent Performance

B

(73-85%)

Very Good Performance

C+

(67-72%)

Good Performance

C

(60-66%)

Satisfactory Performance

C-

(50-59%)

Minimally Acceptable Performance

SG (Standing
Granted)

Where completion of normal requirements was not possible, but credit was granted on the basis of adjudication by the school

TS (Transfer
Standing)

Granted by the school on the basis of an examination of records from an institution other than a school as defined in the School Act
 

Graduation Assessments

1

Emerging

Demonstrates an initial understanding of the concepts and competencies relevant to the expected learning.

2

Developing

Demonstrates a partial understanding of the concepts and competencies relevant to the expected learning

3

Proficient

Demonstrates a complete understanding of the concepts and competencies relevant to the expected learning

4

Extending

Demonstrates a sophisticated understanding of the concepts and competencies relevant to the expected learning

MET

Assessment requirement met by a provincial exam

RM

Requirement met by completion of the Literacy 10 Assessment.

XMT

Assessment requirement exempt.

AEG

Aegrotat Standing means the student has been granted exemption from writing a Provincial Graduation Assessment
due to unpredictable circumstances that render a student unable to write an assessment, even at a future session
 

2018 Graduation Program Requirements

Students must earn a min. of 80 credits and write provincial assessments of numeracy and literacy. The 80 credits include 52 credits for required courses (including 8 credits of Career Education courses) and a min. of 28 elective credits. Students must complete a min. of 16 credits at the Grade 12 level, including a required Language Arts 12 and Career Life Connections.

 

  • The graduation requirements below are designated by a code number in the REQ column:

    1   

    =

    Language Arts 10 (4 credits)

    2    

    =

    Language Arts 11 (4 credits)

    3 

    =

    Language Arts 12 (4 credits)

    4

    =

    Social Studies 10 (4 credits)

    5

    =

    Social Studies 11 or 12 (4 credits)

    6

    =

    Mathematics 10 (4 credits)

    7

    =

    Mathematics 11 or 12 (4 credits)

    8

    =

    Science 10 (4 credits)

    9

    =

    Science 11 or 12 (4 credits)

    10

    =

    Physical and Health Education 10 (4 credits)

    11

    =

    Arts Education and/or Applied Design, Skills, and Technologies 10, 11 or 12 (4 credits)

    12

    =

    Career Life Education (4 credits)

    13

    =

    Career Life Connections (4 credits)

    15

    =

    Literacy 10 Graduation Assessment

    16

    =

    Numeracy 10 Graduation Assessment

    17

    =

    Elective requirement (28 credits)

    18

    =

    Literacy 12 Graduation Assessment

    19

    =

    Minimum Grade 12 Credits (16 credits)

 

  • Multiple courses can be designated as meeting a requirement where partial credits are used
  • A list of all courses that may be used to satisfy requirements is found in the B.C. Course Registry
 

Course Type Abbreviations

AP

Advanced Placement Course

BA

Board/Authority-Authorized Course
C

Course credit earned through challenge process
E

Course credit earned through equivalency review

IB

International Baccalaureate Course 

IDS

Independent Directed Studies

LD

Locally Developed Course

 

 2004 Graduation Program​  

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Achievement Indicators

A

(86-100%)

Excellent Performance

B

(73-85%)

Very Good Performance

C+

(67-72%)

Good Performance

C

(60-66%)

Satisfactory Performance

C-

(50-59%)

Minimally Acceptable Performance

SG (Standing
Granted)

Where completion of normal requirements was not possible, but credit was granted on the basis of adjudication by the school

TS (Transfer
Standing)

May be granted by the principal, vice principal or director of instruction in charge of a school on the basis of an examination of records from an institution other than a school as defined in the School Act
RM (Requirement Met)

The student has met the learning outcomes set out in the “Program Guide for Graduation Transitions"
 

2004 Graduation Program Requirements

Minimum 80 credits over Grades 10 - 12, including successful completion of the courses listed below. Students might have earned more than 80 credits but not have successfully completed all required courses. All Ministry-authorized, Board/Authority-authorized or post-secondary courses count toward graduation.

 

  • The graduation requirements below are designated by a code number (e.g., 1-13) in the REQ column:

1   

=

Language Arts 10 (4 credits)

2    

=

Language Arts 11 (4 credits)

3 

=

Language Arts 12 (4 credits)

4

=

Social Studies 10 (4 credits)

5

=

Social Studies 11, Civic Studies 11 or BC First Nations Studies 12 (4 credits)

6

=

Math 10 (4 credits)

7

=

Math 11 or 12 (4 credits)

8

=

Science 10 (4 credits)

9

=

Science 11 or 12 (4 credits)

10

=

Planning 10 (4 credits)

11

=

Physical Education 10 (4 credits)

12

=

Fine Arts and/or Applied Skills 10, 11 or 12 (4 credits)

13

=

Graduation Portfolio Assessment (4 credits)

 

  • In addition to the above 13 requirements students need 28 credits for Elective Courses. Minimum 16 of 80 credits, including Language Arts 12, must be at the Grade 12 level.
  • Multiple courses can be designated as meeting a requirement where partial credits are used.
  • A list of all courses that may be used to satisfy these requirements is found in the B.C. Course Registry.
 

Abbreviations

AEG

Aegrotat standing for a provincial exam granted because of illness or special circumstances

AP

Advanced Placement Course

BA

Board/Authority-Authorized Course
C

Course credit earned through challenge process
E

Course credit earned through equivalency review

IB

International Baccalaureate Course

IDS

Independent Directed Studies

LD

Locally Developed Course (non-credit course)

 

 1995 Graduation Program

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Achievement Indicators

A

(86-100%)

Excellent Performance

B

(73-85%)

Very Good Performance

C+

(67-72%)

Good Performance

C

(60-66%)

Satisfactory Performance

C-

(50-59%)

Minimally Acceptable Performance
P (50-59%)

Pass (only used before September 1994)

SG (Standing
Granted)

Where completion of normal requirements was not possible, but credit was granted on the basis of adjudication by the school

TS (Transfer
Standing)

May be granted by the principal, vice principal or director of instruction in charge of a school on the basis of an examination of records from an institution other than a school as defined in the School Act
 

1995 Graduation Program Requirements

Minimum 52 credits over Grades 11 - 12, plus successful completion of the courses listed below. Students may have earned more than 52 credits but not have successfully completed all requirements.

 

  • 28 Credits of Foundation Studies. The required Foundation Studies courses below are designated by a code number (e.g., 1-10) in the Req. column.

1

=

Language Arts 11 (4 credits)

2

=

Language Arts 12 (4 credits) 

3

=

Social Studies 11 or BC First Nations Studies 12 (4 credits)

4

=

Math 11 or 12 (4 credits)

5

=

Science 11 or 12 (4 credits)

6

=

Career and Personal Planning 11 (2 credits)

7

=

Career and Personal Planning 12 (2 credits)

8

=

Fine Arts 11 (2 credits)

9

=

Applied Skills 11 (2 credits)

10

=

Both Fine Arts 11 and Applied Skills 11 (4 credits)
  • 24 Credits of Selected Studies (a minimum of 10 of these 24 credits must come from Grade 12 level provincially authorized, external credential, CP or BAA courses)
 

Abbreviations

AEG Aegrotat standing for a provincial exam granted by the Provincial Board of Examiners because of illness or special circumstances.

AP

Advanced Placement Course

BA

Board/Authority-Authorized Course
C

Course credit earned through challenge process
E

Course credit earned through equivalency review

CP

Career Preparation Course 

IB

International Baccalaureate Course

IDS

Independent Directed Studies

LD

Locally Developed Course

 

1986 Graduation Program

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Achievement Indicators

A

(86-100%)

Excellent Performance

B

(73-85%)

Very Good Performance

C+

(67-72%)

Good Performance

C

(60-66%)

Satisfactory Performance
C- (50-59%)

Minimally Acceptable Performance

P

(50-59%)

Pass (only used before September 1994)

SG

Standing granted where completion of normal requirements was not possible but credit was granted on the basis of adjudication by the school for non-examinable courses.

TS

Transfer standing granted for a course taken under another jurisdiction.
 

1986 Graduation Program Requirements (Course-Based Program)

Program requirements are course-based rather than credit-based. The total number of Grade 11 and 12 courses required to graduate under this program is 13 courses.

 

  • 6 required courses, one from each of the following: 
    • Language Arts 11
    • Language Arts 12
    • Social Studies 11
    • Math 11
    • Science 11
    • Consumer Education 10 or 12

As selected from required options found under the Course-Based Graduation Program in the online Course Registry.

  • 7 elective courses must be completed.
  • Minimum 4 courses, including a Language Arts 12, must come from Grade 12 level provincially authorized or CP courses.
  • Maximum 2 LD courses may be used to meet requirements.
 

Abbreviations

AEG

Aegrotat standing for a provincial exam granted by the Provincial Board of Examiners because of illness or domestic affliction.

AP

Advanced Placement Course

BA

Board/Authority-Authorized Course

CP

Career Preparation Course

CS

Correspondence Study Course

IB

International Baccalaureate Course

LD

Locally Developed Course
 

Notes

NOTE:

Percentages are not reported for Non-Provincially Examinable courses completed before September 1994.

 

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