Yukon Education follows the curriculum and graduation requirements of British Columbia (BC). The curriculum requirements include:
The curriculum sets out essential learning standards and “Big Ideas” for each course, and what students are expected to know, be able todo and understand at each grade. To graduate, you must meet the specific course requirements. For more information on the B.C./Yukon curriculum requirements see visit BC's Course Curriculum web page.
Data from the Department of Education shows that many students have gaps in their learning coming out of elementary school. Unfortunately, this is found at a higher percentage for Yukon First Nations students. We strongly recommend that parents and guardians keep track of the progress of their child, and collaborate with the school to ensure success.
At all grade levels, it is critical that parents/guardians and advocates of students:
When students start high school with significant gaps in learning, it can reduce the choices they have.
Elementary school is designed to teach students to read. Students LEARN TO READ in elementary school. By high school, the system is designed for students who have literacy and numeracy skills which allow them to learn further. Students READ to LEARN in high school. If students enter high school without literacy and numeracy skills, they are sometimes put in “alternative” programs to try and support them, but there is little standardization of support. This makes high school a very difficult transition.
To graduate with a Dogwood Diploma, you must complete all the required courses for a total of 80 credits (see chart below). This means that a passing grade of 50% or greater is needed in each course.
