GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

In order to graduate, students must complete a total of 30 credits to receive a Provincial Diploma and an Interlake School Division Diploma. The Department of Education requires students to complete 17 compulsory credits to graduate and then a selection of electives to complete the 30 required credits. These are the minimum requirements. Many students accumulate more than 30 credits in their four-year program as they study a variety of additional courses.  A detailed description of each subject taught at WCI can be found in the “Course Descriptions” section of this website.

The following tips are taken from the Learning Assistance Centre, University of Manitoba.

STUDY TIPS FOR TIME MANAGEMENT

1. Study 2-3 hours for every one hour in class.
2. Set priorities and do first things first.
3. Plan 1 hour blocks of time for uninterrupted study.
4. Study during the day when you are at peak efficiency.
5. Take 5 minute study breaks every half hour.

STUDY TIPS FOR NOTE TAKING

Before Class:
1. Read texts to familiarize yourself with new material, new terms and vocabulary.
2. Review your notes prior to each class.

During Class:
1. Record all main ideas and sub-ideas.
2. Record examples and details.
3. Use your own words and abbreviations.
4. Highlight specialized vocabulary used by the professor.
5. Focus! Listen carefully.

After Class:
1. Review your notes and clarify information.
2. Note key concepts in the margin and highlight.

STUDY TIPS FOR TEXTBOOKS

Before Reading:
1. Preview your chapter.
2. Look over headings and subheadings.
3. Estimate where the content will be challenging.

While Reading:
1. Turn each heading (or subheading) into a question.
2. Read to find the answer.
3. Recite the answer from memory.
4. Jot down notes in the margin of the text using pencil.

After Reading:
1. Highlight the main points only.
2. Review information at the end of each study session.