New information regarding optional diploma exams

With a state of public health emergency declared by the Government of Alberta on November 24, 2020, PWPSD prepared a guide for parents/guardians in response to the province-wide mandatory measures for education during November 30, 2020 - January 8, 2021.

DIPLOMA EXAMS - NEW INFO: The announcement on November 24, 2020 stated that diploma exams are optional for the rest of the school year. Students and their families can choose whether to write the exam or receive an exemption for the January, April, June, and August 2021 exam sessions. The following is additional information regarding diploma exams: 
  • Students who plan on attending post-secondary institutions are strongly encouraged to contact an advisor at the college or university to determine if consideration for acceptance is influenced by whether or not they write the diploma exam. Some competitive programs and out of country universities give great consideration to diploma exam marks.

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