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This document was last revised in 2000 and, while may still be useful in a general sense, should not be depended on for the most up-to-date information concerning ministry policy. Required Areas of Study, Recommended Time Allotments, and Graduation Requirements In the primary years, students are taught all areas of the curriculum. Teachers are encouraged to combine various curriculums to enable students to integrate ideas and see applications of knowledge. School boards are required to offer to each student enrolled in schools in the school district an amount of instructional time of no less than:
In Grades 4 to 10, minimum time allotments, expressed as percentages, are recommended for each required area of study. These percentages (shown in the table) suggest the priority that the ministry expects schools to give to each area of study. It is up to each school to design an appropriate timetable. Variations in the recommended times are encouraged to address the learning needs of individual students and the particular needs of communities. During their graduation years, students must complete at least 52 credits of course work to satisfy the minimum requirements for graduation. These must include at least:
In the credit system for the graduation years, the length and scope of courses are reflected in the credit value awarded to them. For example, courses may have a value of one, two, three, or four credits. A credit is the value attached to the knowledge, skills, and attitudes that most students can acquire in approximately thirty hours of instruction. Individual students may require different amounts of time to demonstrate an acceptable level of achievement. This represents a shift from previous provincial program policy in which all courses were equal in length (100 to 120 hours). The chart that follows summarizes required areas of study for Grades K to 12, recommended time allotments for each subject area, and Graduation Requirements.
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