1. Dual Credit Program in Battle River School Division

2. What is Dual Credit?
Dual Credit Program allows students to earn post-secondary credit and high school credit at the same time during their high school years.

3. What are the courses like?
Regular post-secondary courses
Taught by post-secondary professors
Supported by post-secondary professors and high school staff

4. What are the benefits?
Increases student engagement
Earn 30-level high school CTS credits
Assist transition to post-secondary and reduce anxiety
Provide competitive edge for students applying for work and/or post-secondary programs

5. More benefits ...
Provide opportunity to explore post-secondary programs prior to investing significant time and finances
Build student confidence
Save money (tuition costs are covered)

6. Your responsibilities
Be dependable and hardworking
Ensure course deadlines are met
Communicate with your professor and your off campus teacher
Attend evening and/or orientation online sessions for some courses/programs

7. Cautions
You will be marked the same as an adult learner
Your professor’s policies may not be the same as your high school teacher (eg. you may not be able to rewrite a quiz, etc.)

8. Cautions
Your mark on your post-secondary transcript stays with you
Post secondary institutions may use grades from both high school AND other post secondary transcripts to calculate a grade point average used for admission in competitive programs.

9. Think our Dual Credit Program is for you?
Watch for upcoming information on course availability
Ask your school administrator for application forms for appropriate institution
Return completed applications to your school administrator who will forward them to Tracy Beattie at
Check you school for information from your professor