Mainstream Program

The mainstream program provides a regular course of studies from Grade 9 to Grade 12. In order to graduate from Bishop James Mahoney High School, a student must have a minimum of 24 credits from Grades 10, 11 and 12. Included in these credits are a number of required courses, some determined by the Ministry of Education and some determined by our school division.

Under the Adult 12 Program, an adult may attain a Grade 12 standing by completion of 7 credits. A minimum of 5 credits must be at the 30 level.

a. Compulsory courses are: English Language Arts A30 and English Language Arts B30, one of the following Canadian Studies courses: History 30, Native Studies 30, or Social Studies 30, one Mathematics at the 20 or 30 level, one Science at the 20 or 30 level.

b. Two electives at the 30 level (one may be a Prior Learning Credit).

c. Note: An adult as defined in Part VI, 21a of the Regulations under The Education Act, 1995 means a person who is at least 18 years of age and who has been out of school for at least one year. Under Department policy a person who is 19 is also considered an adult.

All students in Grade 9 must have 10 classes. To achieve standing in Grade 10, a student must earn a minimum of 8 credits. To achieve standing in Grade 11, a student must earn a minimum of 16 credits (including Level 10 credits), 6 of which must be Grade 11 courses. To achieve standing in Grade 12, a student must earn a minimum of 24 credits (including Level 10 and 20 credits), 5 of which must be Grade 12 courses.

Course selections should be made with the assistance of a Student Services Counsellor, the Vice Principal or the Principal.