Dogwood (Diploma)
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The British Columbia Certificate of Graduation is a diploma
awarded to high school graduates in the province of British Columbia
. The provincial Ministry of Education uses the name "Dogwood" to describe the diploma, although that name is not set out in provincial statute or regulations.
to graduate, which must include 48 credits for required courses, a minimum of 28 elective credits, and 4 credits for "graduation transitions" (A standards-based assessment evaluated by schools under B.C. Ministry of Education guidelines). Required courses include, among other things, language arts, social studies, mathematics, and science courses in grades 10, 11, and 12. Part of the evaluation of students includes standarized provincial examinations
in a number of the required courses in grades 10 and 12.
High school diploma
A high school diploma is a diploma awarded for the completion of high school. In the United States and Canada, it is considered the minimum education required for government jobs and higher education. An equivalent is the GED.-Past diploma styles:...
awarded to high school graduates in the province of British Columbia
British Columbia
British Columbia is the westernmost of Canada's provinces and is known for its natural beauty, as reflected in its Latin motto, Splendor sine occasu . Its name was chosen by Queen Victoria in 1858...
. The provincial Ministry of Education uses the name "Dogwood" to describe the diploma, although that name is not set out in provincial statute or regulations.
Diploma requirements
The current Dogwood requirements have been in place since July 1, 2004. However, the prior requirements apply to students who started Grade 10 before July 1, 2004, who have until June 30, 2011 to graduate under the previous requirements. Under current regulations, students must earn a minimum of 80 creditsCredit (education)
A course credit is a unit that gives weighting to the value, level or time requirements of an academic course taken at a school or other educational institution.- United States :...
to graduate, which must include 48 credits for required courses, a minimum of 28 elective credits, and 4 credits for "graduation transitions" (A standards-based assessment evaluated by schools under B.C. Ministry of Education guidelines). Required courses include, among other things, language arts, social studies, mathematics, and science courses in grades 10, 11, and 12. Part of the evaluation of students includes standarized provincial examinations
Provincial examinations
Provincial examinations are province-wide examinations, held in April, June, August, and January, for students between the grades of 10 to 12, most commonly known in the province of British Columbia, but also taken in other provinces in Canada. Most students write these exams in January and June,...
in a number of the required courses in grades 10 and 12.