This document outlines the recommended course pathways and graduation requirements for students at Tisdale Middle & Secondary School over grades 10 through 12. It provides information on compulsory courses and electives for each grade level. The core courses include English language arts, math, science, social studies, physical education/wellness. It recommends 16 minimum credits be earned by the end of grade 11. A total of 24 credits are required to graduate. The document provides guidance to meet entrance requirements for post-secondary programs.

3. Grade 10’s
Gr. 11 program
• English Language Arts 20
• One Math 20
• One Science
(Physics 20, Biology 20,
Chemistry 20, or Computer
Science 20)
• One Social Science
(History 20, Psychology 20,
Psychology 30, or Law 30)
• One Physical Education
(Wellness 10, Phys-Ed 20
or Phys-Ed 30)
• Graduation Requirement:
Two Arts Education or
Practical and Applied Arts
at the 10, 20 or 30 level
Three Year Planning Guide
A Recommended Strategy for Meeting Minimum Core Curriculum Requirements at Tisdale Middle &Secondary School
For detailed listing of electives please consult the Subject Selection Guide.
Students planning to pursue a post-secondary education of any kind should consult with Student Services
to check program requirements before selecting their classes.
Grade 10
Compulsory:
English 10 A
English 10 B
History 10
Science 10
Math Workplace/App. 10
Math Foundations 10
Wellness 10
Electives:
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Grade 11
Compulsory:
English 20
At least one of:
Biology 20
Chemistry 20
Computer Science 20
Physics 20
At least one of:
Math Workplace/App. 20
Math Foundations 20
Math Pre-Calculus 20
Electives:
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Grade 12
Compulsory:
English 30 A
English 30 B
At least one:
History 30
Native Studies 30
Electives:
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Total minimum classes to take = 10 Total minimum classes to take = 9
Grade 10 + 11 = 16 minimum credits to
be promoted to grade 12.
Total minimum classes to take = 8
To graduate you must have 24 credits.
At least one Social Science:
History 20
Law 30
Psychology 30
At least two: Arts Education or Practical & Applied Arts at the 10, 20, or 30 level:
Accounting, Band, Career & Work Exploration, Design Studies, Drama, Foods, PAA Survey,
Construction and Carpentry, Life Transitions, Visual Art, Welding, Wildlife Management
You must have five 30
level classes to graduate

4. Grade 11’s
Gr. 12 program
• English Language Arts A 30
• English Language Arts B 30
• History 30 or Native
Studies 30
Graduation Requirement:
• Besides the 3 required
classes above, you must
have 5 additional classes at
the 30 Level
• Two Arts Education or
Practical and Applied Arts at
the 10, 20 or 30 level
• One Health/Physical
Education
(Wellness 10, Phys-Ed 20 or
Phys-Ed 30)
Three Year Planning Guide
A Recommended Strategy for Meeting Minimum Core Curriculum Requirements at Tisdale Middle &Secondary School
For detailed listing of electives please consult the Subject Selection Guide.
Students planning to pursue a post-secondary education of any kind should consult with Student Services
to check program requirements before selecting their classes.
Grade 10
Compulsory:
English 10 A
English 10 B
History 10
Science 10
Math Workplace/App. 10
Math Foundations 10
Wellness 10
Electives:
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Grade 11
Compulsory:
English 20
At least one of:
Biology 20
Chemistry 20
Computer Science 20
Physics 20
At least one of:
Math Workplace/App. 20
Math Foundations 20
Math Pre-Calculus 20
Electives:
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Grade 12
Compulsory:
English 30 A
English 30 B
At least one:
History 30
Native Studies 30
Electives:
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Total minimum classes to take = 10 Total minimum classes to take = 9
Grade 10 + 11 = 16 minimum credits to
be promoted to grade 12.
Total minimum classes to take = 8
To graduate you must have 24 credits.
At least one Social Science:
History 20
Law 30
Psychology 30
At least two: Arts Education or Practical & Applied Arts at the 10, 20, or 30 level:
Accounting, Band, Career & Work Exploration, Design Studies, Drama, Foods, PAA Survey,
Construction and Carpentry, Life Transitions, Visual Art, Welding, Wildlife Management
You must have five 30
level classes to graduate

5. GRADE 10 GRADE 11 GRADE 12
English Language Arts A 10 English Language Arts 20 English Language Arts A 30
English Language Arts B 10 English Language Arts B 30

7. • This pathway is designed for
students entering some
trades or the workforce
after high school.
• Note: Some technical school
programs may require
calculus and/or foundations
and will not accept this
pathway for admission.

8. • This pathway is designed
for students who want to
attend a university, college,
or technical institute, but
do not need calculus skills.
• Students will study the
greatest variety of
mathematical topics in
these courses. This path will
fulfill most students' needs.

9. • This pathway is designed for
students who want to study
mathematics or sciences at a
university, college, or
technical institute.
• Pre-Calculus is for students
who plan to enter post-
secondary programs such as
engineering, mathematics,
sciences, health sciences and
some business programs.

10. GRADE 10 GRADE 11 GRADE 12
Foundations & Pre-
Calculus 10
OR
Workplace &
Apprenticeship 10
Foundations 20
OR
Pre-Calculus 20
OR
Workplace &
Apprenticeship 20

11. GRADE 10 GRADE 11 OR 12
Science 10 Biology 20 or 30
OR
Physics 20
OR
Chemistry 20
OR
Computer Science 20

12. GRADE 10 GRADE 11 GRADE 12
History 10 History 20
OR
Law 30
OR
Psychology 20
OR
Psychology 30
History 30
OR
Native Studies 30

13. GRADE 10 GRADE 11 GRADE 12
Wellness 10 OR Phys Ed 20 OR Phys Ed 30

14. • If you are employed in an apprenticeship trades
program, you can apply to participate in this
course. Students must work 100 hours in a trade to
receive this credit. Applications for this course are
made at Student Services.

15. Purpose:
1. To introduce apprenticeship and trade certification process
2. Create awareness of apprenticeship programs and opportunities
3. Make connections between high school programs and skilled trades
training
Entry Requirements:
Saskatchewan secondary students who are 15 years of age and meet one
of the following:
· Experience with part-time or seasonal employment
· Registered in a trade-related Practical and Applied Arts (PAA) course
· Register in Career and Work Exploration 10, 20 or 30
Benefits:
· Get a head start on career planning
· Record achievements for resumes and career portfolios
· Youth registering as an apprentice in a designated trade within three
years receive:
1. Waiver of registration fee ($150.)
2. Waiver of the first level of technical training tuition
3. 100 hours of trade time credit per SYA level completed

16. This class offers 2 credits (2 hours per day –
periods 4 & 5)
Students will be involved in approximately 150
hours of work placement within the
community
This class offers 2 credits (2 hours per day –
periods 4 & 5)
Students will receive a credit for Biology 20 and
Physical Education 20.
There will be a selection process for this class.

18. Admission Averages
You need to meet the following admission averages to be considered for admission.
Conditional Admission
Average Based on Gr 11 Marks
Conditional Admission
Average based on Gr 12 Marks
Final Admission Average
Agriculture and Bioresources & Bachelor of Science and Diploma in Agribusiness
75% 72% 70%
Arts and Science & Bachelor of Fine Arts in Music
(for entry in to music performance, an audition, interview and placement exam is also required)
75% 72% 70%
Education – NORTEP, SUNTEP, ITEP, ACTEP (entry into Home Economics and Industrial Arts, admission is competitive
and based upon academic average. An online interview and 35-40 hours experience working with children and youth)
75% 72% 70%
Engineering
(If you have a final admission average between 75% - 79.9%, you will be waitlisted, in case we can admit more students)
85% 82% 80%
Kinesiology
Applicants will be waitlisted and ranked according to average. The top 100+ qualified students will be admitted.
Edwards School of Business
(If you have a final admission average between 75% - 78.9%, you will be waitlisted, in case we can admit more students)
84% 81% 79%
If you do not meet regular admission standards, you may be offered the Arts and Science Transition Program or the
opportunity to apply for Special (Mature) Admission, as appropriate.

19. Degree/Program Admission Average/Additional Information
Arts 65%
Business Administration 65%-84.9%
85+% Admitted directly through the Excellence Program
Education Submit Teacher Education Application
65% - Competitive Entry Program. Admission is based on
the admission average and the Admission Profile
Engineering 70%
Fine Arts 65% Bachelor of Music: Interview, theory placement test and
audition required.
Journalism 65%
Kinesiology & Health Studies 65%
Nursing A minimum grade of 70% is required in each of the required
courses.
Science 65%
Social Work All applicants are considered for admission to the Social
Work Qualifying Year.

20. Campuses in Regina, Moose Jaw, Prince
Albert, Saskatoon
Any grade 11 students applying to
Saskatchewan Polytechnic should have
applications prepared by June 15.