Alberta’s new high school graduation requirements explained

Updated graduation requirements for Alberta high school diplomas will give Calgary students more choices starting in 2028.  On Nov. 13, the province announced a reshuffled set of prerequisites for earning a high school diploma. While students must still meet the 100-credit minimum, they will soon be allowed to do so by taking more elective classes than originally allowed.  A news release...
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