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. 

NOTE:  To earn 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 Design, Skills & 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 Assessments of Numeracy and Literacy​ in Grades 10 and 12.