@ctvcalgarydigitalnews: The Alberta government says it is moving forward with a plan to allow high school students to graduate with fewer math, science and humanities courses than previously required. Education Minister Demetrios Nicolaides said at a Friday news conference in Calgary that the landscape that today’s graduates are entering into has significantly changed, so the province is changing too. #Calgarynews #calgary_yyc #calgary #education #students #schools #Albertagovernment #Albertaschools #teachers #STEM #Grades #fyp

TMK :

Nothing like lowering the bar for them 😳

K :

Like I hated those courses and I wasn’t great at it but I’m glad I had to do it cause then I’m learning? Why are we trying to have kids get less education?

TheycallmeRees3 :

lowering the standard is a disservice to future generations.

kristenleigheisler :

How many high school students actually know what they need in post secondary though? Not sure this is a good decision.

⚙️ Alicia ⚙️ :

You know what most post seco do courses need as a pre req???? MATH AND ENGLISH

vanessa :

Wow. How low can bar go. We should be setting the bar higher not lower.

Great Green North :

spoiler, post secondary requires a lot of the core stuff they're saying isn't necessary. I can't apply for a bachelor of ARTS because I don't have math 30 yet

samairadhillonnnn :

the whole point of doing multiple subjects is to be EDUCATED on all things and be a well rounded person…

tpaschh :

I actually kinda get this change because it allows for grade 12 students more time who want to focus on education. They can use the time to do whatever extra work they need to do to pursue their passion.

Ahloni :

are u fing kidding

Kaylee :

I agree with requiring Career & life management classes, those are needed. But not needing other core classes can really backfire if that student decides later on that they don’t want do that occupation anymore. Now they don’t have fundamental education that they would’ve gotten had they been required to take those courses, that might be needed for a new occupation they now want to do. Now they have to upgrade to get those credits.

Belibra :

Might not be required to graduate but universities and colleges may have a different opinion.

KC Adventures ❤️🇨🇦🇪🇨 :

Soooo do I get my diploma free now 🤣🤣 I have 130 credits but didn’t write English and social diplomas

Drewtbeer :

This closes so many doors for students who aren’t sure what they want to do yet. Many students have no clue what they want to pursue until grade 12. These requirements help support their decision making process

tannnercole 🇨🇦 :

Danielle smiths Alberta

Wham…Bam 🇨🇦 :

Guaranteed religious offerings for those extra option requirement will be popping off in the private school system. We are so cooked 😳

Keanna ⋆ ݁٠࣪˖˚𖤓☽ ݁٠࣪˖˚⋆ :

wtf why?! This requirement is amazing for those who have no idea what they wanna do in post secondary, it aligns with a lot of college requirements… why are we lowering the bar for future students? Seriously setting them up for failure

Christi :

Students will need better career planning support before hitting grade 12 or they’ll need an additional year to get the courses the need for university entrance. Are they trying to limit student career options by ensuring they won’t have university prerequisites if they fail to plan in advance? This is beneficial for trades students but that’s about it.

Dr. Evil :

samairadhillonnnn :

as a current high school student this is insane…

qixscr :

If they can't pass just lower the standards?

rumplestiltskin_thefirst :

So we actually do need proper reading comprehension especially with the increasing us of ai

shelbyjane2 :

This lowers the bar from students and will most likely make it harder to get into school. The core classes are part of core requirements for colleges

tess :

this is going to make post secondary applicants not qualify properly, especially if they're going out of province for school. and if they are not going to university then it will decrease literacy and critical thinking skills

Hannah :

I was 100% focused on science and didn’t want to use english or social studies at all after high school but I still recognize the importance of learning all of it when you can!