How do high school courses differ from middle years?

  • Each course is expected to take about 100 hours to complete, plus homework time. If you are comfortable with a subject area or struggle with it, this could affect how long it takes to complete the course.

  • Each course will earn you one credit. You require 24 credits to graduate. These 24 credits consist of compulsory, required and elective credits. If you would like to complete all credits in three years, you should plan to take eight courses each year.

  • You will earn percentages, rather than be graded on a scale of 1-4. A minimum overall average of 50% is required for each course to pass and receive a credit

What credits do you need to meet graduation requirements?

Compulsory credits

You must have these specific credits to graduate.

Grade 10
ELA10
Science 10
History 10 or Indigenouse Studies 10
Financial Literacy 10
Wellness 10
One grade 10 level Math:
Foundations & Pre-Calculus 10 or
Workplace & Apprenticeship 10

Grade 11
ELA 20

Grade 12
ELA 30
History 30 or
Indigenous Studies 30

Required Credits

You must obtain credit(s) in certain areas of subjects. Some choice available in this category.

- minimum of one Math credit at the 20 or 30 level
- minimum of one Science credit at the 20 or 30 level
- minimum of one Wellness 10, Physical Ed 20 or Physical Ed 30
- minimum of 2 Practical and Applied Arts (PAA) or Fine Arts credits
- minimum of 5 credits at the 30 level

Elective Credits

You can take courses from this area to fulfill the rest of your 24-credit minimum.

- Students can take up to 3 electives at the 10 level
- Students can take up to 7 electives at the 20 level
- Students must take at least 3 electives at the 30 level
- Electives are chosen based on the student’s interest level and should be discussed with an Academic Advisor

Choosing your courses

Synchronous (Live Class) Schedule

Synchronous live classes are delivered online, in real-time. A teacher will instruct you through an online platform at a scheduled time daily. These are available for many core high school courses.

Live class schedule

Asynchronous (Flexible Schedule)

If you are a student who is independent and self-motivated and likes to set your own pace this option allows you to have the freedom to build an agreed upon schedule with your teacher. Teachers are available for support and optional online meetings.

Explore Courses

You can choose from 120 high school courses including more than 70 unique elective options from agriculture, business, creative arts, technology, trades and wellness

Sask DLC courses

Academic Advisor

All full-time Sask DLC online students have an Academic Advisor who supports their learning and helps develop a graduation plan that's right for them! To reach your Academic Advisor, call 1-844-515-3276. For part-time high school students please speak with your school Principal or Career Counselor to develop a graduation plan that fits your schedule.

Saskatchewan Distance Learning Centre provides Kindergarten to Grade 12 courses to Saskatchewan students who choose to study online. We empower students and families to choose the learning environment that works best for them, while supporting their graduation plan.

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