Palliser Beyond Borders teachers Keith Harrison and Jennifer Giles are shown at a conference where they presented best practices for online teaching.
Use the following resources to help you plan for your graduation. All courses in Alberta follow the Alberta Program of Studies.
Diploma Exam Dates for Palliser Regional Schools:It’s important to make note of the dates for diploma exams found below. The diploma exam dates are not set by the Palliser Regional Schools themselves and we are not able to change them. If you have any questions about taking your diploma exam, please contact your instructor teacher. Diploma exam reviews are scheduled by each teacher either online or at Our Outreach sites.
Alberta Education Diploma exam information including practice exams
Diploma exam schedule (See also the calendar for dates)
Alberta Education provides an overview of each subject, grade and learning outcomes at this site: My Child's Learning: A Parent Resource
Quick view for diploma requirements
To earn an Alberta High School Diploma, a student must:
Note: Successful completion of a diploma examination is required for English Language Arts 30 or 33 or Francais 30 and Social Studies 30-1 or 30-2. For those going to 30 – level mathematics and science courses, successful completion of a diploma examination is also required.
Successfully complete the following:
10 credits in any 30 – level courses (in addition to English Language Arts 30-1 or 30-2 and Social Studies 30-1 or 30-2.)
Students may earn any number of credits in Work Experience, but only 15 credits may be used to meet the 100-credit requirement for the Alberta High School Diploma.
Students may earn any number of credits in the study of second languages, but only a maximum of 25 language credits
may be used to meet the 100-credit requirement for the Alberta High School Diploma.
1 To earn the credits assigned to all high school courses, you must achieve at least 50% (“C” standing) in each course
2 No credits are granted when the maximum credits have been previously awarded
3 Retroactive credits: If you do not achieve at least 50% in a course, you may repeat it Or, subject to the approval of the principal, you may take a course in an alternative sequence (see examples below) If you successfully complete the next higher level course in an alternative sequence, you will be granted credit for the prerequisite course.
Named in honour of Alexander Rutherford, Alberta’s fi rst Premier and Minister of Education, this scholarship recognizes and rewards exceptional academic achievement at the senior high school level and for students planning to pursue full-time post secondary studies.
Any student who is an Alberta resident with an average of 75% or higher in five designatd courses qualifi es for an award. The scholarship
has a maximum value of $2,500 and is based on scholastic achievement in Grades 10, 11 and 12. The Alexander Rutherford Scholarship can be applied to entrance at many post secondary institutions world-wide.
Apply by May 1st for post secondary studies starting in September. Apply by December 1st for post secondary studies staring in January.
75 - 79.9% IN FIVE SUBJECTS
TOTAL POSSIBLE $1,300
80% OR HIGHER IN FIVE SUBJECTS
TOTAL POSSIBLE $2,500
Please note that if a student has earned credit for a course based on retroactive credits the mark on the Alberta transcript will be noted as a "pass." The grade in which the pass grade is earned is no longer eligible for the Rutherford scholarship. For more information about the Alexander Rutherford Scholarship, visit alis.alberta.ca.
See the Peace Wapati website for awards listed by due dates month by month.
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Hint: Investigate your parents’ place of employment as well as local and national organizations/businesses for available scholarships. Be sure to check and verify deadlines for applications.
Palliser’s DiscoverU Student Leadership Conference: Students found themselves, more often than not, free to explore the realm of self-directed learning. While the idea of students learning without formal direction may startle some, Alison’s approach works wonders for students looking to motivate themselves and get more out of each opportunity to learn.
