1. OTHER WAYS TO EARN CREDITS
NEWS WAYS TO GRADUATE

2. Dual Credits
students who meet the post-secondary institution 70% pass standards will receive credit towards both High School graduation and College Credits
For Example –in the Residential House Construction Program, Students receive
PSIQ 12A, PSIQ 12B, PSIQ 12C, PSIQ 12D, PSIQ 12E, PSIQ 12F, PSIQ 12G
IDS 12A [2 credits] linked to PSIQ

3. SSA Secondary School Apprenticeship
is a career program that provides students with the opportunity to begin an apprenticeship while still in high school, and to earn high school credits for doing so.
Students receive 16 High School Credits
SSA 11A, SSA 11B,
SSA 12A, SSA 12B,
After Completion of 480Hours of Work
$ scholarship

4. ACE-IT Accelerated Enrolment Credits--- Industry training
Automotive Service Technician—SASS
Hairstylist—PVSS
Cabinetmaker—PVSS
Power Sports – SASS
Cook PC1– ALF
Auto Body--ALF
What's ACE IT?
ACE IT is an industry training program for high school students.
SD # 83 offer the following in our schools

5. There are two ways to gain valuable Work Experience credit Work Exp 12A and 12B (4 credits each) at PVSS.
Option 1:   If you are already working a part-time job, visit the Career Centre for a Work Experience package.  120 hours of work will  give you credit for Work Exp 12A, while an additional 120 hours will provide you with another 4 credits (Work Exp 12B). 
Option 2:  Take Work Exp 12A and 12B in your timetable and the school will attempt to find you a work experience placement for the semester.  You will be working in the community 1/2 day, every day.

6. OTHER WAYS TO EARN CREDITS
EQUIVALENCY
You complete a course outside the BC school system which may be equivalent to a course in the BC system
CHALLENGE
You show that you already have achieved the Outcomes of a course offered in our School District

7. OTHER WAYS TO EARN CREDITS
EXTERNAL CREDITS You receive credit for some extracurricular activities you participate in after school For Example: Driving Lessons, 4-H, Cadets, Music, Dance, Refereeing
INDEPENDENT DIRECTED STUDIES You have a interest in a specific area and you create your own course under the supervision of a teacher

8. OTHER WAYS TO EARN CREDITS
EOP
Though Education Outreach Programs you can register for any course PVSS doesn’t offer
For Example:
Spanish
Italian
Psychology
TEACHER ASSISTANT
You can sign up for XTA in any subject area and receive up to 8 Credits towards Graduation.
You must have the teachers approval first.

9. EARNING EXTRA CREDITS
If you have any questions regarding Credits towards graduation please check with Mr. B In the Career Centre