High School Course Catalogue

Every senior high core course we offer, in one place. Filter by subject, level, and pathway to plan a clear route from Grade 10 to an Alberta High School Diploma. All courses run in both synchronous and asynchronous formats.

Plan Your Path

Find the right courses

Pick a subject, a level, and a pathway, and the catalogue narrows to the courses that fit. The -1 stream points to university, the -2 stream to college and general programs, and the -3 stream to trades and the workplace. Gateway courses like Math 10C and Science 10 keep more than one door open.

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Level
Pathway
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English Language Arts

6 courses

Understanding, appreciating, and producing text in many formats. Two streams: the -1 stream for the university track and the -2 stream for the college and general track.

ELA11055 credits

English Language Arts 10-1

PrereqGrade 9 ELA (recommended 65%+)
FocusAcademic / University Prep
-1 Academic
ELA21055 credits

English Language Arts 20-1

PrereqELA 10-1
FocusAcademic / University Prep
-1 Academic
ELA31055 credits

English Language Arts 30-1

PrereqELA 20-1
FocusUniversity / Professional Programs
-1 AcademicDiploma Exam
ELA11045 credits

English Language Arts 10-2

PrereqGrade 9 ELA
FocusGeneral / College / Technical Prep
-2 General
ELA21045 credits

English Language Arts 20-2

PrereqELA 10-2 or ELA 10-1
FocusGeneral / College / Trades Prep
-2 General
ELA31045 credits

English Language Arts 30-2

PrereqELA 20-2 or ELA 20-1
FocusCollege / Technical Programs / Trades
-2 GeneralDiploma Exam

Mathematics

10 courses

Three sequences: -1 for calculus and STEM, -2 for general post-secondary, arts, and business, -3 for trades and workplace, plus Math 31 for advanced calculus.

LDC15153 credits

Mathematics 15 (10C Prep)

PrereqGrade 9 Math
FocusPreparation for Math 10C
Gateway
MAT17915 credits

Mathematics 10C (Combined)

PrereqGrade 9 Math
FocusGateway to the -1 and -2 sequences
Gateway
MAT27915 credits

Mathematics 20-1

PrereqMath 10C
FocusPre-Calculus / University STEM track
-1 Academic
MAT37915 credits

Mathematics 30-1

PrereqMath 20-1
FocusUniversity STEM / Engineering / Science
-1 AcademicDiploma Exam
MAT27925 credits

Mathematics 20-2

PrereqMath 10C
FocusGeneral Post-Secondary / Arts / Nursing / Business
-2 General
MAT37925 credits

Mathematics 30-2

PrereqMath 20-2 or Math 20-1
FocusPost-Secondary Programs
-2 GeneralDiploma Exam
MAT17935 credits

Mathematics 10-3

PrereqGrade 9 Math
FocusTrades / Apprenticeships / Workplace
-3 Workplace
MAT27935 credits

Mathematics 20-3

PrereqMath 10-3 or Math 10C
FocusTrades / Apprenticeships / Workplace
-3 Workplace
MAT37935 credits

Mathematics 30-3

PrereqMath 20-3 or Math 20-2
FocusDirect Entry Workplace / Technical Trades
-3 Workplace
MAT32115 credits

Mathematics 31 (Calculus)

PrereqMath 30-1 (prerequisite or co-requisite)
FocusAdvanced University Engineering, Physics, Math
-1 Academic

Sciences

11 courses

Foundation courses in Grade 10 branch into Biology, Chemistry, and Physics, or continue through the general science pathway.

SCN12705 credits

Science 10

PrereqGrade 9 Science
FocusGateway to Bio 20, Chem 20, Phys 20, and Sci 20
Gateway
SCN22705 credits

Science 20

PrereqScience 10
FocusGeneral Academic Science Stream
-1 Academic
SCN32705 credits

Science 30

PrereqSci 20, Bio 20, Chem 20, or Phys 20
FocusBroad Academic Science / University Entry
-1 AcademicDiploma Exam
SCN22315 credits

Biology 20

PrereqScience 10
FocusLife Sciences / Health Sciences Track
-1 Academic
SCN32305 credits

Biology 30

PrereqBiology 20
FocusMedicine / Nursing / Biological Sciences
-1 AcademicDiploma Exam
SCN27965 credits

Chemistry 20

PrereqScience 10
FocusPhysical Sciences / Engineering / Medical Track
-1 Academic
SCN37965 credits

Chemistry 30

PrereqChemistry 20
FocusEngineering / Chemistry / Medicine
-1 AcademicDiploma Exam
SCN27975 credits

Physics 20

PrereqScience 10
FocusEngineering / Physical Sciences / Technology Track
-1 Academic
SCN37975 credits

Physics 30

PrereqPhysics 20
FocusEngineering / Physics / Computer Science
-1 AcademicDiploma Exam
SCN12885 credits

Science 14

PrereqGrade 9 Science
FocusGeneral Practical Science Track
-2 General
SCN22885 credits

Science 24

PrereqScience 14 or Science 10
FocusGeneral High School Diploma Requirements
-2 General

Social Studies

6 courses

History, geography, economics, citizenship, and political systems, in the -1 academic stream and the -2 general stream.

SST17715 credits

Social Studies 10-1

PrereqGrade 9 Social Studies
FocusPerspectives on Globalization (Academic)
-1 Academic
SST27715 credits

Social Studies 20-1

PrereqSocial Studies 10-1
FocusPerspectives on Nationalism (Academic)
-1 Academic
SST37715 credits

Social Studies 30-1

PrereqSocial Studies 20-1
FocusPerspectives on Ideologies
-1 AcademicDiploma Exam
SST17725 credits

Social Studies 10-2

PrereqGrade 9 Social Studies
FocusLiving in a Globalizing World (General)
-2 General
SST27725 credits

Social Studies 20-2

PrereqSocial Studies 10-2 or 10-1
FocusUnderstandings of Nationalism (General)
-2 General
SST37725 credits

Social Studies 30-2

PrereqSocial Studies 20-2 or 20-1
FocusUnderstandings of Ideologies
-2 GeneralDiploma Exam

Physical Education & CALM

2 courses

Mandatory for the Alberta High School Diploma, alongside the academic core.

PED14455 credits

Physical Education 10

PrereqNone
FocusMandatory for the Alberta High School Diploma
Required
PED07703 credits

Career and Life Management (CALM)

PrereqNone
FocusFinancial literacy, health, and career planning. Mandatory for the diploma.
Required
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Alberta High School Diploma

What it takes to graduate

100
Minimum Credits

Most courses are worth 5 credits, so a full diploma is roughly 20 courses across Grades 10 to 12.

  • English30-level ELA (ELA 30-1 or 30-2)
  • Social Studies30-level Social Studies (Social Studies 30-1 or 30-2)
  • MathematicsMinimum 10 credits, including a 20-level Math (20-1, 20-2, or 20-3)
  • ScienceMinimum 10 credits, including a 20-level Science (Science 20, Science 24, Biology 20, Chemistry 20, or Physics 20)
  • Phys EdPhysical Education 10 (3 or 5 credits)
  • CALMCareer and Life Management (3 credits)
  • Options10 credits in 30-level courses beyond ELA 30 and Social Studies 30, plus 10 credits in CTS, Fine Arts, Second Languages, or PE 20/30
The official word

Graduation requirements are set by Alberta Education. For the full provincial reference, see Graduation requirements, credentials and credits at alberta.ca.

Course Planning

Ready to build a timetable?

Not sure which courses to choose? Ask the Hope Assistant, it knows the full catalogue and Alberta graduation requirements. Register, or call and we will plan it together.

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