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.
Credentials in the Graduation Years
Credentials
are provided in four separate documents: the Certificate of Graduation
(Dogwood Diploma), the School Completion Certificate, the Adult Graduation
Diploma and the Transcript of Grades. Each document represents a statement
of student achievement that may be used in applications for work or
for admission to post-secondary institutions.
BC
Certificate of Graduation
The BC Certificate of Graduation, or the Dogwood
Diploma, is awarded after the successful completion of prescribed
provincial graduation requirements. These requirements reflect society's
expectations for secondary school graduates who are continuing to
post-secondary education or to the workplace.
BC
School Completion Certificate
This School
Completion Certificate signifies that students have met the goals
stated in their Student Learning Plans. It is a statement of personal
achievement and reflects the goals that a student has accomplished
during the graduation years.
BC
Adult Graduation Diploma
Adult students (19 and over) who successfully complete the adult graduation
program are awarded the BC
Adult Graduation Diploma. Adult graduation programs are tuition-free
for non-graduates and are offered in every school district in the
province.
Transcript
of Grades
The Transcript
of Grades is an official record of all the courses a student has
successfully completed in the graduation years. It contains a list
of the credits earned, achievement levels, completion dates, and specific
program participation. It also states whether or not provincial requirements
for graduation have been met. As such, it provides prospective employers
and post-secondary institutions with relevant information about students'
accomplishments. Outstanding student achievement is acknowledged on
the Transcript of Grades with the statement "Achievement with Honours".
