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PLANNING YOUR HIGH SCHOOL COURSESWith guidance from your parents, teachers and counsellors, you will create a high schoolplan by selecting from the wide variety of courses offered at Central. This plan should reflectdiploma requirements as well as your interests and future plans. In Grade 10, students mustbe registered in a minimum of 40 credits; students in grades 11 and 12 are encouraged toregister in a full program. We maintain this expectation to ensure that all students have theopportunity to graduate from high school in three years and enjoy an enriched programwhich includes a full complement of elective courses.Step1Know your needs and aspirationsPlanning YourHigh SchoolCoursesIt is your responsibility to know and select courses required for your post-secondaryeducation or occupational goal. If you are unsure and require advice in this area, pleasecontact Student Services. Our knowledgeable staff, up-to-date career centre and Internetaccess will be a great help.StepKnow the requirements of a high school diplomaA diploma does not necessarily grant admission to post-secondary schools. You should beaware that there are a variety of entrance requirements for post-secondary schools and thatyou should plan your program accordingly. Again, check with Student Services for currententrance requirements.Step23Know the rules governing awarding of creditsTo earn the credits attached to high school courses, you must achieve at least 50% ineach course. No credits will be granted when the maximum credits in a course have beenpreviously awarded.R E G I S T R A T I O N G U I D E 2 0 1 4 | 2 0 1 5 7