Course Planning

We recognize that there can be a lot to think of when choosing courses and making sure you’ll have the right credits to graduate. While it can feel overwhelming at times, we want to walk alongside you as you discover more about the courses we offer, credits you need, and your transcript. Find out more below. Feel free to contact us if you have any questions. 

• How do I register for classes?
• When do I register for classes?
• What credits do I need to graduate from BCA?
• What credits do I need to get into post-secondary education?
• What classes does BCA offer?
• What classes should I take each year?
• Which college courses can I take during my grade 12 year?
• What school supplies do I need?
• How do I get my high school transcript?

• How do I register for classes?

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    1. Online: BCA students register online through Briercrest Live, our BCA Registration Portal. Login credentials for this site are sent to families upon students' acceptance to BCA. Please contact our office for information or assistance.
       • New out-of-province students, please consult with one of our administrators prior to selecting courses online in order to have your current transcript assessed for transfer credits. See this file for detailed instructions.  
       • New international students, you will be registered into courses upon arrival at BCA based on consultation with our administration and our International Program Director as per the ENGLISH+ program guidelines. See this file for detailed instructions.
       • Extra Resource: Credit Transfer Guide, Saskatchewan Secondary Education  (Government of Saskatchewan)
          
    2. Steps for Selecting Classes & Registering Online Using Briercrest Live: Access specific details about how to decide which classes to take and how to register for your classes after logging in to Briercrest Live.
    
    
    

• When do I register for classes?

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    1. Before all students are granted access to online registration through our portal, both parents/guardians and students need to complete all of the necessary online forms. For links to the online forms, click on Forms for Parents or Forms for Students.
    2. Early registration: May*: BCA offers a staggered online registration process, prioritized for students who have been accepted by the beginning of May, starting with grade 12 students, followed consecutively by grade 11, 10, and 9 students. Please read through our BCA Course Registration Schedule for specific dates and details.
    3. Late registration: June–August*: New students who are accepted after our early registration dates OR returning students who miss their early registration dates may access the online portal to select their classes until the end of August. Please read through our BCA Course Registration Schedule for specific dates and details.
    4. *We have delayed our typical registration cycles in order to align our timetable with the most recent COVID-19 public health guidelines for return to school. 
    
    
    

• What credits do I need to graduate from BCA?

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    1. ​BCA Graduation Requirements Policy
    2. All options? For further information about graduation requirements and the variety of pathways to achieving a high school diploma in Saskatchewan, consult the following Government of Saskatchewan pages:

    • Education and Learning
    • Adult Basic Education
    • GED Testing Program
    • "Core Curriculum: Principles, Time Allocations, and Credit Policy" (Saskatchewan Learning document)

    
    
    

• What credits do I need to get into post-secondary education?

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    1. Graduation from high school vs. acceptance into a post-secondary institution: While we routinely provide information regarding the courses students need for graduation in Saskatchewan, parents/guardians and students should research the requirements for entrance into specific post-secondary programs as these vary by institution and by year and may be above and beyond Saskatchewan's basic graduation requirements.
    2. For more information, consult the Government of Saskatchewan page: Credits, Degrees and Transcripts.
    3. Please contact our career counselor for further information and to set up an appointment; call (306) 801-4868 or email bca@briercrest.ca.
    
    
    

• What classes does BCA offer?

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    1. BCA School Calendar
    2. BCA Course Timetable
    3. Complete BCA Course Descriptions
    • Leadership 10/20/30 Class Introduction and Application
    • Special Project Credit Policy 
           (Special Project Credit Project Gudelines are posted on our Policies page)
    • Introduction to Math & Science Pathways at BCA
    • Math Curriculum Information: Parent Brochure
    • Science Curriculum Information: Frequently Asked Questions and Information Brochure (Source: PA Carlton High School)
    
    
    

• What classes should I take each year?

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    1. Steps for selecting classes and registering online using Briercrest Live.
    2. Resources needed to help you select classes:

    • BCA Course Timetable 
      • Please note that insufficient interest in a specific class may result in it being cancelled; in such a circumstance, all efforts would be made to facilitate satisfactory schedules for affected students.
    • BCA Course Planning & Credit Audit Form (Course completion checklist)
    • BCA Course Selection Planning Guides by Grade 
    • Prerequisite Courses at a Glance
    • Math and Science Pathways at BCA: Which courses should I choose?

    
    
    

• Which college courses can I take during my grade 12 year?

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    1.  Eligibility:
    • In order to take one of the BCS courses available to Gr. 12 BCA students in lieu of CE30, you need to have completed your grade 11 courses in good academic standing.
    • In order to take one of the other BCS courses available to Gr. 12 BCA students, you need to have completed in advance of starting the college course one grade 12 English Language Arts course (ELA A30 or ELA B30) with a minimum mark of 60%.
    2. Cost:
    • BCS courses eligible to be taken in lieu of CE30 are available to BCA students at 15% of the regular cost (limit 1 class per student at this subsidized price).
    • The other BCS courses that are available to BCA students are offered at 25% of the regular cost.
    3. Academic Accommodations Available: 
    • A Guide to College Academic Accommodations for BCA Students
    3. College Course Options:
    • See the College Experience page for information on available courses and the application form.
    
    
    

• What school supplies do I need?

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    1. BCA Student School Supplies List
    
    
    

• How do I get my high school transcript?

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    1. You can find out how to request official high school transcripts here.