h.+Academic+Requirements

English A 10 English B 10 Science 10 Social Studies/History or  Wellness 10 Native Studies 10 Math 10 or Math 11 *A minimum of 8 credits is required for a complete grade 10 standing. English A 20 Math 20 or 21 Social Studies 20 or 30 (Social Studies, Native Studies, Law, and Psychology) Science 20 or 30 (Physics, Biology, Chemistry) *A minimum total of 16 credits are required for a complete grade 11 standing. Of these, at least 5 must be at level 20 and at least one must be a Life Transitions Course or Equivalent English A 30 English B 30 Social Studies/History 30/Native Studies 30 *A minimum number of 24 credits are required for a complete grade 12 standing. Of these at least 5 must be at level 30. Note: The Guidance Counselor is available for consultation regarding required subjects, credit requirements, and career planning. = Credit Load – Division IV = * Class Load: Students in grade ten are required to carry at least nine (9) credits during the school year, and students in grade eleven are required to carry at least nine (9) credits, while students in grade twelve are required to take a minimum of eight (8) credits. All students must take at least three (3) credits in each semester to maintain their status as full-time students. We encourage students to carry as many credits as possible. = = ** “Parents, School and Community … working together for our children’s education.” **
 * Grades 10, 11 and 12 Program (Division IV) Saskatchewan Education Requirements
 * __ Grade 10 Compulsory Level 10 Subjects Are: __**
 * __ At least one of: __**
 * __ Grade 11 Compulsory Level 20 Subjects are: __**
 * At least one of: **
 * __ Grade 12 Compulsory Level 30 Subjects are: __**
 * At least: two ** Practical & Applied or Fine Arts Credits at the Grade 10, 11 or 12 levels.
 * one ** Physical Education Credit at the Grade 10, 11 or 12 level.

= On-Line Classes = Students may take on-line for classes they require but are not offered at Twin Lakes  Community  School. Students will be assigned a staff member from the school to monitor their progress. **Students are required to pay $25.00 for the course. Once they have successfully completed the course, this fee will be reimbursed.** = Challenging Grade 12 = Twin Lakes  Community  School offers the opportunity for young adults to challenge the Grade 12 course material. To qualify to challenge Grade 12, the student must be out of school for one year and 18 years old or over. Students can apply to challenge grade 12 by making an appointment with the school administrator at the beginning of the semester. The administration reserves the right to refuse admission at their own discretion or under the advisement of the Local School Board. Once a student has been accepted sign a contract before they commence classes. Students challenging grade 12 will be expected to participate in fundraising for graduation but will have no say in items pertaining directly to the graduation ceremonies. Challenging students are required to follow the attendance and graduation procedures outline in this section.**Challenging** ** High School **** Exams for those that have been withdrawn from classes follow the same rules. ** = Exam Policy = = Special Education =
 * In the case that a student is absent for an exam, the student will be required to write the exam after school on his/her first day back or as arranged with the teacher.
 * Students are required to write their exam(s) at the prescribed time that particular exam is scheduled to be written. Failure to comply with this expectation will result in the student receiving a zero for that particular exam(s). If there are extenuating circumstances, the student might be able to make alternate arrangements with the teacher and administration.
 * There are exams in March and August available for students who would like rewrites.
 * Twin Lakes  Community  School is offering an inclusive program. As a school, we work to fully integrate students with disabilities into regular school classes.
 * Our goals are to develop the basic academic skills of all students to the highest level of achievement, and to improve the self-concept of individual students. Though our programs offered at Twin lakes Community School, we hope to achieve these goals.

Graduation
Graduation ceremonies will be held the weekend after final exams are completed. All decisions for the ceremonies will be made by the regular Grade 12 students and staff. To participate in graduation ceremonies, all students must meet the following requirements: Students that do not meet **ALL** the requirements will not be allowed to participate in graduation ceremonies. Students are cautioned to limit the amount of money they spend in preparation of graduation if they are having difficulties with their attendance &/or marks. To ensure consistency with graduation ceremonies, Grade 11 students are required to do the following:
 * Have completed or be registered in all classes required for a grade 12 diploma.
 * Have a passing average in all required classes at midterm and retain a passing average for the remainder of the school year.
 * Have written all final exams &/or departmental exams for all required classes.
 * Have participated in fundraising. Each student must do a pre-determined amount of time fundraising for every guest on their guest list.
 * Sit on at least one committee that covers one aspect of the graduation ceremonies.
 * Sit on at least one committee that covers one aspect of the graduation ceremonies.
 * Help with decorations and set up for graduation.
 * Grade 11 students who do not meet these requirements will be at risk of not participating in graduation ceremonies the next year.