Credits

The credit system begins in Senior 1 in all Manitoba High Schools.

A credit is a course which has a credit value. Most courses offered are 1 credit each. Those that have a lesser or greater value than 1 are specified in this handbook. The minimum required credits for a High School Diploma is 28.0

Course Numbering

The numbering system is made up of three characters, the first and second being numerals and the third a letter. The first character represents the grade level, the second, the origin of development, and the third the level or difficulty or specialization.

First Character

• Senior 1
• Senior 2
• Senior 3
• Senior 4

Second Character

• 0 developed/approved by Manitoba Education and Training for 1 or more credits
• 5 developed/approved by Manitoba Education and Training for 1/2 credits
• 1 developed by the School or Division including Self Initiated Projects for l/2 or more credits
• 2 developed out of province and recognized internationally, i.e. Advanced Placement courses.

Third Character

• F Foundation: general educational experience for all students
• G General: general educational experience for all students
• S Specialized: learning experiences/ skills leading to further studies at the post secondary level
• M Modified: courses for which curriculum has been significantly modified to take into account students with cognitive delays
• I Individualized: a program designed for students with special needs.