Primary Education
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Set up so that all people at least have a basic knowledge of math, social studies, science, language studies, work skills and exposure to the arts. All people are required to have a High School Certificate and it is usually difficult to obtain a high salaried job or position outside of the mining and agricultural industries. The system is designed to educate a person enough so that they have basic knowledge before they enter the workforce or prepare them for Advanced Education. The course received by grade and Certificate is outline below:
Elementary grades 1-7
receive basic Language Studies, Arithmetic, Applied Science and Applied Social Studies. Physical Education, Art and Music are also taught to expose youth to the arts at an early age.
grade 8
receive next level Language Studies and Arithmetic to help prepare them for more advanced courses in High School as well as Geography and Environmental Science. Drug/Crime Prevention and Health/Speech classes as well.
High School Certificate
Credits/Subject
3 Social Studies ( History, Economics/Government, Ethics/Culture)
3 Science (Physics/Chemistry, Biology, Geology)
3 Math (Algebra I, Algebra II, Geometry)
4 Language Studies (Reading, Writing, Spelling taught at different levels according to grade)
2 Foreign Language
3 Applied Arts (Art, Music, or Theater is various levels)
2 Extra Curricular (Landscaping, Woodshop, Auto Shop, Office aide, Library aide, Debate)
2 Tech Skills (Computer Systems, Typing, Accounting, Work Skills, Home Education)
2 Physical (Sports, General)
24 Credits Total
*Courses such as Sports, Foreign Language III year and above, Art class IV year and various other courses can be used for Extra Curricular Credits.
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