Please note that the following information was taken from the web page linked at the bottom of the page.
If I went to public school what credits would I need to earn a Nova Scotia high school graduation diploma?
***Please note, that in Nova Scotia, home educated learners do not earn a provincial graduation certificate***
See the guidance office at the last high school you attended to have your transcript evaluated.
A Nova Scotia High School Graduation Diploma is awarded to students who have successfully completed the required subjects and electives as described below.
Students seeking to earn a Nova Scotia High School Graduation Diploma in June 2009 will require a minimum of 18 credits to graduate.
No more than seven of the 18 credits may be for grade 10 courses, and at least five must be for grade 12 courses.
Compulsory credits for Nova Scotia High School Graduation Diploma will be those listed below.
Please note that homeschoolers do not receive a Nova Scotia High School Graduation Diploma.
https://www.ednet.ns.ca/docs/creditsforgraduationdiplomaen.pdf
Which Curriculum do you Need?
This goes back to the required learning outcomes for you province.
In a 9 – 12 system, New Brunswick requires 20 credits
In a 10 – 12 system, the requirement is 18 credits.
3 English
3 Math
1 Canadian History
1 World Geography
3 Science
3 Math, Science, Technology
1 Fine Arts
1 Physical Education
2 Electives
5 credits must be at the grade 12 level.
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| Grade 11 1 | English 11 |
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| Grade 12 1 | English 12 |
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Now, fill in the remaining required credits and the rest are open to you and your learner.
Here is an example of what we have done with our eldest’s long term learning plan.
It is important to look ahead and plan so that in grade 12 you don’t realize that you’ve missed credits that you need.
Sample Transcript
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Homeschooler Family Homeschool 12 Learners Lane, Dartmouth, NS, B4R 6M3 Transcript for Johnny Homeschooler |
Grade 10
| Subject | Program | Credit value | Grade % |
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| English | World Literature/Grammar/Writing | 1 | |
| Math | Geometry | 1 | |
| Bible | New Testament Survey | 1 | |
| Math/Science/Technology | Chemistry | 1 | |
| Social Studies | Global Geography | 1 | |
| Duke of Edinburgh | Bronze | 1 |
Grade 11
| Subject | Program | Credit value | Grade % |
|---|---|---|---|
| English | Canadian Literature/Grammar/Writing | 1 | |
| Math | Algebra 2 | 1 | |
| Bible | Ministry of Christ | 1 | |
| Science | Physics | 1 | |
| Social Studies | Canadian History | 1 | |
| Fine Arts | Grade 6 piano | 1 | |
| Physical Education | Physical Education | 1 | |
| Duke of Edinburgh | Silver | 1 |
Grade 12
| Subject | Program | Credit value | Grade % |
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| English | British Literature/Grammar/Writing | 1 | |
| Math | Calculus | 1 | |
| Bible | Christian World view | 1 | |
| Science | Advanced Chemistry | 1 | |
| Science | Advanced Physics | 1 | |
| Science | Advanced Biology | 1 | |
| Math/Science/Technology | Python | 1 | |
| French | Rosetta Stone | 1 | |
| Duke of Edinburgh | Gold | 1 |
Refer to back of this page for other relevant information.
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