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As a senior high school student in the High Prairie School Division, you are encouraged to explore a wide range of occupations and career pathways. In addition to the work you will complete with the Career Coaches throughout grades 9 - 12, there are a variety of courses that can help guide your exploration, including Work Experience, Career and Technology Studies (CTS), Fine Arts, Registered Apprenticeship Program (RAP) and Dual Credit courses.
Dual Credit
Your participation in dual credit courses will allow you to:
- Explore a subject that piques your interest and that you would like to know more about.
- Study an area of passion and interest.
- Get a jump start on post-secondary learning.
- Earn high school and post-secondary credits.
- Build confidence and develop skills that will support a successful post-secondary transition.
- Experience a post-secondary learning environment and learn about ongoing opportunities.
- Earn a workplace-recognized certification.
As a Dual Credit student, you would be enrolled in both a post-secondary institution and in your high school concurrently. You would earn credits towards both a high school diploma and post-secondary degree, diploma, certificate or Journeyman’s Certificate.
Who can participate?
Dual credit courses are open to high school students who meet both the academic and non-academic requirements of the course they are applying for. The academic requirements vary by post-secondary institution and by course. All dual credit students must meet the following non-academic requirements:
- Have a record of good attendance.
- Prove their ability to meet deadlines.
- Demonstrate commitment to the course or program.
- Present with a schedule that will allow adequate time to study and complete the required coursework.
- Be open to the Dual Credit Coach and/or Career Coach discussing your application with teachers, principals, and other school supports to ensure a good fit.
- Participate in an interview with parents/guardians and the HPSD Dual Credit Coach.
How do I apply?
To find out more information about dual credit courses and programs and how to apply, schedule an appointment with a Career Coach or email achieve@hpsd.ca.
Please note: Academic requirements for admission into dual credit courses can change at any time. Some programs have limited seats available. Acceptance and admission to a dual credit course or program is not guaranteed.