Gifted Education Diplomas

Graduates from Westmount Charter School are eligible for the
Alberta Education High School Diploma
AND
Westmount Charter School Gifted Education Diplomas

Gifted Education Diploma in Academics
To qualify for this diploma, students must have successfully completed a minimum of 120 credits throughout their high school years (grades 9 – 12).

Gifted Education Diploma in Academic Excellence
To qualify for this diploma, students must have an academic average of 80% or higher in five 30-level courses and have completed a minimum of 120 credits. *

Gifted Education Diploma in Academic Excellence with Honours
To qualify for this diploma, students must have maintained an 80% average overall in each of their high school years and have completed a minimum of 120 credits. *

Gifted Education Diploma in Leadership
To qualify for this diploma, students must demonstrate volunteer leadership within our school community totaling a minimum of 60 hours within their high school years (grades 9-12). Volunteer positions must enrich the school community, and foster leadership and responsibility within the student. Volunteer examples may include our school library, the Health in Perspective program, math tutoring, approved Student Council activities, school newspaper, school yearbook, Spring Fling or our recycling program. Hours must be submitted to Mrs. Mismas on an ongoing basis and no later than May 1st of their graduating year.

Gifted Education Diploma in Community Volunteerism
To qualify for this diploma, students must demonstrate volunteer service to groups or individuals outside our school community totaling a minimum of 60 hours within their high school years (grades 9-12). Volunteer positions must enrich the Calgary (or area) community, and be giving to others while fostering strong citizenship within the student. Volunteer examples may include The Mustard Seed, Carewest senior homes, the City of Calgary, Youth Volunteer Corporation, Talisman Centre, Boys and Girls Clubs, community centres, or any charitable organization. Hours must be submitted to Mrs. Mismas in the Student Services Office on an ongoing basis, no later than May 1st of their graduating year.

Gifted Education Diploma with Distinction
Any student who qualifies for all of above mentioned diplomas will be awarded this highly regarded diploma.
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*Averages will be based on the Alexander Rutherford Scholarship’s criteria.
Contact them at www.alis.gov.ab.ca/scholarships or (780) 427-8640

14 January 2010