Core Curriculum:
Principles, Time Allocations,and Credit Policy
September 2000
Table Contents
Introduction
Background
Curriculum and Instruction Advisory Committee
Principles of Core Curriculum
Required Areas of Study
Common Essential Learnings
Locally-determined Options
Adaptive Dimension
Resource-based Learning
Aboriginal Content and Perspectives
Gender Equity
Instruction and Evaluation
Multicultural Education
Special Education
Time and Credit Allocations
Kindergarten
Elementary Level (grades 1-5)
Middle Level (grades 6-9)
Secondary Level (grades 10-12)
Areas of Study
English Language Arts
Mathematics
Science
Social Sciences
Health Education/Physical Education
Arts Education/Practical and Applied Arts
Christian Ethics
Electives
Special Project Credit
Course Challenge Process
French Immersion and Fransaskois Program Requirements
Alternative Education Program
Adult Secondary Education Requirements
References