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.

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Fine Arts and Applied Skills

To ensure that they receive a broad education program, all students must take studies in the areas of fine arts and applied skills at all levels. In Kindergarten to Grade 7, it is expected that students will receive Fine Arts instruction in Dance, Drama, Music and Visual Arts. Also, in Kindergarten to Grade 7, teachers integrate skills and concepts related to Applied Skills subjects (Business Education, Home Economics and Technology Education) with other curriculum areas. In Grades 8 to 10, students must take at least one Fine Arts subject (Dance, Drama Music and Visual Arts) and at least one Applied Skills subject (Business Education, Home Economics and Technology Education). In the graduation years, students must earn two credits of Fine Arts and two credits of Applied Skills in order to graduate.