Graduation

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Graduation 2026

Graduation Ceremony Rehearsal - Thursday, May 7, 2026 (12:30 - 3:30 PM) at Ernest Manning High School

Graduation Ceremony - Monday, May 11, 2026 (9:00 - 11:30 AM) at BMO Centre

Graduation Banquet - Evening of Monday, May 11, 2026 (5:30 - 10:30 PM) at BMO Centre

More Info to Come!

Alberta High School Diploma

All students in Alberta are working towards an Alberta High School Diploma. In order to graduate with this diploma, students must:

Earn a minimum of 100 credits.
Complete and meet the standards of the following specified credit courses:

English 30-1 or 30-2
Social Studies 30 or 33 (30-1 or 30-2)
Science 20 or 24 or Biology 20 or Chemistry 20 or Physics 20 (10 credits)
Mathematics 20P or 20A or 24 (10 credits)
Physical Education 10 (3 credits)
Career and Life Management 20 (3 credits)
10 credits in any combination from Career and Technology Studies, Fine Arts, Second Languages, Physical Education 20 or 30, K & E Occupational courses or Apprenticeship Program
10 credits in 30 level courses in addition to English 30-1 or 30-2 and Social Studies 30-1 or 30-2

Note: For the school’s graduation ceremony in May, Grade 12 students must be enrolled in a program leading to completion of at least 80 credits, and can only be missing one required course.

Alberta Certificate of High School Achievement

The requirements indicated in this chart are the minimum requirements for a student to attain a Certificate of High School Achievement. The requirements for entry into post-secondary institutions and workplaces may require additional and/or specific courses.