WISDOM High School Credit Policy Students in high school may choose to pursue Alberta Education courses for credits and marks. Respecting parents as the student’s educator, WISDOM provides support and guidance to help the student be as successful as possible in fulfilling Alberta Education’s requirements for course credits and marks. Click any title to jump to a section of the policy 1. General Policies 2. Course Challenge Preparation Support 3. Course Challenge Evaluations/Assessments 4. Core Course Challenge Final Marks 5. Non-Core Course Challenge Final Grades 6. Diploma Exams 7. Course Challenge Dates and Deadlines
1.
General Policies 1.1. WISDOM policies and procedures for high school credits follow the requirements of the Home Education Regulation, Course Challenge directives in the Alberta Guide to Education, and other relevant regulations. Fiscal responsibility and sustainability impact the policies and procedures that guide WISDOM’s support to students requesting Course Challenge. 1.2.
As per Section 6 of the Alberta Home Education Regulation, WISDOM high school students may earn credits and marks in high school courses that follow the Alberta Programs of Study.
1.3.
Course Challenge is the primary way WISDOM awards credits and marks.
1.4.
As per the Alberta Guide to Education, evaluated marks may be approved and entered in the education platform for Alberta students, Provincial Approach to Student Information (PASI) for previously completed out-of-province courses and external learning opportunity courses.
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1.5.
Pursuant to Section 6 in the Home Education Regulation, approved Alberta courses which can not be awarded a mark through Course Challenge may be formally evaluated by a certificated teacher, following all Alberta requirements and relevant regulations.
1.6.
Alberta Education defines Course Challenge as a request by a high school student for a final grade in an eligible Alberta course which has not been delivered to the student by a school, based upon a formal summative assessment and evaluation of student skills and knowledge.
1.7.
Whether or not a Course Challenge request is accepted is decided by the principal on a case by case basis. The Principal may at any time deny a request for Course Challenge.
1.8.
Course Challenge preparation is the process by which a student studies course outcomes as contained in the Alberta Programs of Study and prepares a Course Challenge portfolio.
1.8.1.
WISDOM chooses to offer parents guidance for effective preparation, providing an outline of the required portfolio standards before conducting a portfolio evaluation and final exam to determine the student’s readiness for a Course Challenge.
1.9.
A student may challenge eligible Alberta courses only once. As per the Guide to Education, a student may not request Course Challenge to improve a final mark for a course which has already been completed. See Course Challenge - Marks, credits and reporting.
1.10.
A student may postpone or withdraw a Course Challenge request at any time during the process, but must inform WISDOM prior to the final course mark approval and submission of the course mark to PASI.
1.10.1.
Postponing a request for Course Challenge is the process by which a student extends the preparation period with the intent to request Course Challenge in a subsequent school term. Previously completed evidence of skills and knowledge may be carried forward to the subsequent request for Course Challenge.
1.10.2.
Withdrawal of a Course Challenge request occurs when a student suspends Course Challenge preparation. No final mark is approved or entered into PASI.
1.10.3.
Note: A student who has submitted a course portfolio and has written the WISDOM final exam may opt to extend the period of preparation and engage in the Course Challenge during the next term or school year only once. When a student delays the Course Challenge at this point in the evaluation, additional evidence of skills and knowledge will be requested at the discretion of the Subject Specialist (See: 4.7.3 Postponing a request for Course Challenge).
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1.10.4.
In a subsequent term, even if a request for Course Challenge had been previously withdrawn, a student may request Course Challenge, adhering to all policies and procedures.
1.11.
As per the Alberta Guide to Education, students may not request Course Challenge for Off Campus Courses and Locally Developed Courses.
1.12.
Students may choose to request as few or as many Course Challenges as suits their goals and is deemed by the Principal to be reasonably achievable. If a student intends to pursue the Alberta High School Diploma or the Alberta Certificate of High School Achievement, WISDOM can provide support and guidance to the student through a Credit Advisor, Core Subject Specialists, the High School Advisor, and their Facilitator.
1.13.
WISDOM will communicate to families the dates and deadlines to be met in order to have a Course Challenge mark submitted to PASI within the deadlines provided by Alberta Education.
1.13.1.
WISDOM enters school marks into PASI four times a year: November, January, April, and June. A student may request an early mark entry which may be granted on a case by case basis.
1.14.
Course Challenges can be completed and reported only during the regular school year, providing the student is with WISDOM in grade 10 or higher at the beginning of the school year, with no conflicting enrollment with another school authority.
1.14.1.
Course Challenge preparation may begin prior to entering grade 10 (typically during the summer). Generally, Course Challenge preparation can include any portion of the Course Challenge process except formal completion through Principal approval.
1.14.2.
Certain eligible Alberta course sequences where the outcomes for grade 9 and grade 10 have no discernable difference may not be prepared for Course Challenge request in grade 9.
1.14.3.
Students who are not yet enrolled in grade 10 may provisionally request and prepare to complete one or two Core Course Challenges in grade 9. If the provisional Course Challenge request is accepted, a provisional school mark will be officially approved and reported to AB Education once the student is enrolled with WISDOM in high school.
1.15.
Non-core courses are not eligible for Course Challenge completion prior to enrolling in grade 10.
1.16.
WISDOM offers support to students preparing for Course Challenge (including academic evaluation and assessment) who are currently enrolled with WISDOM Home Schooling at a high school level, or grade 9 for up to two core courses.
1.17.
If a student demonstrates advanced academic standing, they may request to be advanced to grade 10 early. In such a case, the entire Home Education program will be evaluated at a grade 10 level. Page 3 Revised: September 2026
1.18.
Students new to WISDOM who request a Core Course Challenge using evidence of learning completed at another school authority remain obligated to complete WISDOM Course Challenge requirements.
1.19.
WISDOM may choose to accept course work completed through another school authority as part of the portfolio being submitted for evaluation on a case by case basis.
1.20.
All students requesting Course Challenge for credits require access to their myPass accounts to monitor their progress and to audit their course entries and marks.
1.21.
All students requesting Core Course Challenge must have WISDOM SOLARO accounts.
1.22.
All students requesting Core Course Challenge will be issued a WISDOM student email account in order to access Google Classroom for Core Course Challenge preparation, communications and portfolio submissions.
1.23.
Students may choose to take some of their courses through Externally Delivered Credit options. WISDOM supports the following options:
1.23.1.
Shared Responsibility with another school partner is when 20% to 80% of the student’s program is delivered by another school authority. In this case, the student’s home education program will be supervised by WISDOM as Code 611, and the teacher directed courses will be delivered by another school authority as Code 612. Registration with both WISDOM and the other school authority must be completed before the funding count date in late September. WISDOM will charge families a “Home Education Support Fee” equal to the percentage of regular Home Education administrative funding decreased by the enrollment in a Shared Responsibility between two schools.
1.23.2.
Non-Primary Registration occurs when the student remains 100% Home Education, supervised by WISDOM as Code 600, but enrols with another school authority as a Code 621 or 622 for one 5 credit distance education course per year, funded by Alberta Education. Some school authorities may choose to offer students more credits without additional funding.
1.24.
Course Waivers: Upon the student’s successful Course Challenge, the Principal will waive prerequisite credits and award a “Pass” for courses lower in the course sequence.
1.24.1.
If a student wishes to receive a percentage mark for prerequisite courses on their Alberta Transcript of High School Achievement, the student must successfully complete each individual course either through Course Challenge, or by taking the course in a teacher directed program. In this situation, it is strongly recommended that the student complete the courses in order (that is, first level 10, then 20, then 30).
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1.25.
Plagiarism is a serious offense; it is the student’s responsibility to be aware of what plagiarism is and how to avoid it. Every paper or report submitted must be the student’s own work. Wording must be the student’s own. Quotes from lectures, Internet sources, books, articles, and the use of other writers’ phrases or sentences must be cited. This includes the use of AI writing tools.
1.25.1.
Any instances of alleged or suspected plagiarism will be reviewed by the Credit Advisor.
1.25.2.
If a student plagiarizes an assignment whether in draft form or as part of a portfolio, the assignment will be rejected with a warning. This warning will apply to the student across all subjects. Any further instance of plagiarism may result in WISDOM rejecting the student's request to complete any Course Challenge.
1.26.
WISDOM policy on the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): While some schools encourage and even assign the use of AI tools for studies, WISDOM upholds extreme caution in student use of AI tools, as it very easily interferes with, or replaces, authentic learning. Pursuant to the Schedule of Learning Outcomes, students are expected to: “N. demonstrate critical and creative thinking skills in problem solving and decision making,” as well as: “O. demonstrate competence in using information technologies.” While AI can be used as a powerful tool, students should not allow a tool to do their thinking and work for them. Students should practice EXTREME CAUTION and be critical of content credibility when asking AI for sources or research. Students should also beware of editing tools such as Grammarly which will actively change the student’s voice and original content. It is a student’s responsibility to develop a good sense of study integrity and honesty.
1.26.1.
Cheating is a serious offence. If a student is determined to have used AI or other internet tools (such as ChatGPT) in any way deemed improper by WISDOM, the student will receive a single warning and will need to meet requirements determined by the Principal or Subject specialist. A second occurrence of cheating will result in WISDOM rejecting the student's request to receive credits for any Alberta course through Course Challenge.
1.26.2.
Any instances of alleged or suspected cheating will be reviewed by the Credit Advisor.
1.26.3.
A STUDENT MAY NOT use AI for text generation, thorough grammar edits, or suggestive rephrasing of writing for any piece of Course Challenge portfolios. Such use is not original content and will be considered cheating.
1.26.4.
A STUDENT MAY NOT, during any final examination, use AI tools for research, question explanation or rephrasing, question answering, text generation, thorough grammar edits, or suggestive rephrasing of writing. Such use will be considered cheating. If a student cheats on a final exam they will receive a mark of 0%.
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3.
Course Challenge Preparation Support 2.1.
WISDOM offers Course Challenge support in the following ways: 1) High School credit planning consultation. 2) High School non-Core Course Challenge proposal consultation. 3) Core Alberta course resource consultation for assisting parents and students in choosing adequate resources to complete course objectives. 4) Instructions on how to adequately prepare portfolios for Core Course Challenge requests. 5) Limited tutoring services, and opportunity for extra tutoring at a cost. 6) Some optional formative portfolio assessment for Humanities courses. 7) Other formative assessment at the discretion of the Subject Specialist on a case by case basis. 8) Summative formal evaluation/assessment of portfolios submitted as proof of course outcomes being met. 9) Assessment of student readiness to write the final examination. 10)Development and administration of each core course final examination which aligns with Alberta course outcomes as part of the summative assessment and evaluation. 11)Rubrics for written portfolio components and final exams. 12)Optional workshops, in-person labs, and online courses which may be used to meet some course objectives when preparing for a Course Challenge. 13)Discounted access to Alberta outcome aligned resources. 14)Some remote proctoring availability for final examinations. 15)Assistance with diploma examination registrations. 16)Diploma examination writing centres in Edmonton and Calgary for January and June. 17)Sample templates for non-Core Course Challenge Proposals.
2.2.
WISDOM does not provide the following as part of Course Challenge Support: 1) Curriculum. 2) Teacher-directed course content delivery. 3) Ongoing formative feedback. 4) Teacher support for explaining course content. 5) Formative feedback and rubric scores on final exams. 6) Diploma examination writing centres for November and April.
Course Challenge Evaluations/Assessments 3.1. All school marks submitted to Alberta Education will be evaluated by a certificated teacher employed by the Gilbertine Institute. 3.1.1.
Core Course Challenges will be evaluated by Subject Specialists. The core subjects include: English Language Arts, Social Studies, Mathematics, Science, Latin, French and Spanish. Page 6 Revised: September 2026
3.1.2.
All other Course Challenges, Home Education course completions, or External Learning Opportunity credit will be evaluated by the student’s Facilitator, or another certificated teacher employed by the Gilbertine Institute.
3.2.
All Course Challenge requests must include the submission of a Course Challenge portfolio which shows sufficient evidence of the student’s achievement of the depth and breadth of the outcomes of the course through a variety of formats and strategies.
3.2.1.
Unit tests are to be included in all Core Course Challenge portfolios and are evaluated as part of the portfolio mark. Only the first attempt of a static unit test can be submitted as part of a portfolio. Static unit test re-write exemptions are considered on a case-by-case basis and will be permitted only when deemed reasonable by the Specialist, Credit Advisor, or Principal.
3.2.2.
A Course Challenge portfolio can be used for only one Course Challenge request. Each Course Challenge request must include its own unique portfolio. Some components of a Course Challenge portfolio may apply to more than one Course Challenge request, however, separate, unique portfolio components must be produced by the student to obtain credits in the multiple Course Challenges.
3.3.
A non-Core Course Challenge request must be accompanied by a Course Challenge proposal. A Course Challenge proposal contains the following components: ● A Course Challenge portfolio, including records and samples of student work. ● Records of assessments including percentage weighting for each component (when applicable). ● A copy of the rubrics used for assessments (when applicable). ● A log of activities and hours (when applicable). ● A “Summary of Learner Objectives and How Learner Objectives Have Been Met.”
3.4.
All Core Course Challenges include proctored WISDOM final exams.
3.4.1.
A proctor can be any mature person who is not immediately related to the student nor living in the same household.
3.4.2.
Proctors must sign a WISDOM proctoring responsibilities agreement.
3.4.3.
In a structured setting (i.e. a co-op program), a parent/teacher may supervise multiple students at the same time, including their own child, with approval by the Principal of Home Education. All proctoring responsibilities must be met.
3.5.
Subject Specialists assess the student’s portfolio to determine final exam readiness. Upon approval, the student will then be given access in order to book and write the Course Challenge final exam.
3.6.
By default, all WISDOM final exams are administered online through SOLARO or Google Forms quiz (except in a case where a digital exam is not available). Page 7 Revised: September 2026
3.6.1.
Paper final exams can be made available upon request. For exam integrity, paper exams must be printed by the proctor of the exam or a parent who has signed an exam integrity agreement. Students may not have access to final exams prior to the exam writing.
3.7.
For exam security, final exams are released as close to the writing date as possible.
3.8.
Final Exams are the exclusive property of the Gilbertine Institute. They cannot be duplicated, distributed or stored in any way. Once the exam has been completed, any copies (digital or print) are to be removed/destroyed. Failure to adhere to this policy results in an exam security breach which may result in a denied request for Course Challenge.
3.9.
Final exams may never be used as a study resource.
3.10.
Final exam marks are shared with the student/family by the Subject Specialists. Specific exam results (such as which questions were correct or incorrect) are not shared. Specialists may, at their discretion, choose to provide feedback on student results.
3.11.
Final exam results are retained by WISDOM for one year before they are destroyed/removed.
3.12.
Accommodations for WISDOM final exams will be handled on an individual basis. An accommodation is not automatically granted, however, most accommodations are permitted if they produce a suitable learning environment that is normal for the student’s learning needs. The policies for specific types of accommodations are as follows:
3.12.1.
Extra Time: Students are permitted to have up to double time (6hrs) to write any exam. Parents/students must coordinate with the proctor and extra time may be granted if the proctor is able to accommodate the extra time.
3.12.2.
Coloured Paper/Overlays: Students who normally use coloured paper or overlays for classroom instruction or study may use the same type of coloured paper and/or overlays for writing exams.
3.13.
Sound Cancelling/Ambient Noise: Students are permitted to wear earplugs or hearing protectors to cancel noise. A student may also use natural ambient sound, such as a fan or water fountain. Students are permitted to use headphones attached to a device or, if writing in isolation, a device in the room which can play recorded ambient sound. The device used for ambient sound must not be not connected to the internet, and its sole purpose is the production of sound and/or music. Students using ambient-sound audio must use professionally/commercially recorded tracks intended for background sound.
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3.13.1.
Writing in Isolation: A student may write an exam in isolation, meaning a smaller quiet room under supervision of the proctor, a normal situation for most Home Education students. In extreme circumstances a student may write an exam alone in a room, but the proctor must be able to maintain full sight of the student desk, papers, and/or computer at all times. To do this, a student may write in a room that has a large window or opening through which the proctor can adequately monitor the student. The student may not have access to the internet. If a computer is being used for written exams, the WIFI must be disabled for the entirety of the exam writing. Multiple choice exams must be delivered in paper format. The preferred alternative to a writing in isolation accommodation is a remotely proctored exam.
3.13.2.
Frequent Breaks: The student is permitted to take breaks, as required. The format of the break may reflect time and/or movement; however, the student must be supervised by an approved supervisor (proctor) at all times. The clock to begin writing may be started at any point as long as the student has been sequestered from the official start time. The exam supervisor must stop the clock each time the student takes a break, and the clock continues once the student resumes writing. The student must remain under supervision during each break, to ensure all exam administration directives and rules are adhered to. The student must not be allowed access to any materials (for example but not limited to: paper, notes, books, computers, phones, electronic devices) while on break, to ensure all exam administration directives and rules are followed.
3.13.3.
Reader: A reader can be any mature person, including the parent, who is not the proctor. If the student has a question, it is to be directed to the proctor. The proctor may not answer exam specific questions. A reader must read in such a way that the student understands the beginning and end of each sentence and paragraph. Without leading the student, the reader must be aware of, and obey, all punctuation and must read in such a way that the student understands the use and purpose of the punctuation. A reader must read the exam verbatim; that is, exactly as it appears in the exam. A reader may not add emphasis, inflection, or read in such a way as to prompt or guide the student. A reader may not ask leading questions or provide suggestions, interpretations, or word definitions of any kind. A reader may repeat readings as often as necessary and must read consistently each time. A reader may provide this accommodation to only one student.
3.13.4.
Text to Speech Software: The text-to-speech must be audible to the proctor. The student is not permitted to use headphones or earbuds. Students may use text-to-speech software only to read back their own responses. No other use of such software is permitted. Most browser platforms have built in text to speech software, or a specific application can be used for this purpose.
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3.13.5.
Scribe: A scribe can be any mature person, including the parent, who is not the proctor. If the student has a question regarding the exam, the student is to be directed to the proctor (proctors may not answer questions regarding the exam content, including clarifications of any exam questions. A Scribe may not answer any questions regarding the exam. A scribe must record a student’s response exactly as the student dictates and may not improve the student’s response by rewording, correcting grammar, adding punctuation, indicating paragraphs, or otherwise changing the student’s answer. A scribe may confirm what the student has said by reading it back for clarification. A scribe may not ask leading questions or provide suggestions or interpretations of any kind. For written-response questions, students should be advised to indicate verbally when they have finished one assignment and are beginning the next one by saying, “I am now finished assignment one, and I am ready to begin assignment two.” Students who are dictating their responses should be encouraged to do some rough work on scrap paper.
4.
Core Course Challenge Final Marks 4.1.
All Core Course Challenge marks will be evaluated by the Subject Specialist according to the specific outcomes of the course in the Alberta Education Programs of Study. All marks will reflect the student’s depth and breadth of knowledge and skills in the course. Although a student may have studied material beyond the scope of the AB Education course, only the content required by the AB Programs of Study will be evaluated. If evidence of completing specific outcomes are absent from the portfolio, the Subject Specialist may provide the student with the opportunity to do additional coursework before the portfolio for a Course Challenge request is evaluated.
4.2.
The standard mark distribution for Core Courses is 70% portfolio and 30% WISDOM final exam.
4.3.
A Core Course Challenge portfolio must include sufficient evidence of a student’s achievement of the depth and breadth of the specific outcomes of the course through a variety of formats and strategies. To this end, the Subject Specialist determines what specific components are to be included in the course portfolio.
4.4.
While the student’s effort is key to achievement, no marks are awarded for effort.
4.5.
A student must achieve a minimum grade of 40% on the WISDOM final exam in order to achieve a passing school-based mark for the Core Course Challenge.
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4.6.
The following sliding scale for mark distribution will be used when the student score on the WISDOM final exam is more than 15% below the evaluated portfolio mark: ● Less than 15%: portfolio 70%, WISDOM final exam 30%. ● 16% to 25%: portfolio 60%, WISDOM final exam 40%. ● Greater than 25%: portfolio 50%, WISDOM final exam 50%.
4.7.
If the student is not satisfied with the mark achieved, the student has the following options:
4.7.1.
Withdraw the Course Challenge request (no mark is submitted to Alberta Education).
4.7.2.
Appeal to the Credit Advisor for a mark re-evaluation. Requests for a final exam mark re-evaluation must be submitted within two weeks of receiving the course evaluation. Appeals that fall outside of the two week window need not be considered for approval. If the appeal for final exam mark re-evaluation is accepted, the family must pay a $50 re-evaluation fee. Upon acceptance of payment, an alternate certificated teacher, experienced in the subject, will re-evaluate the final exam using the same rubrics. The second evaluated mark will be applied regardless if it is lower or higher than the original mark. The mark re-evaluation will be completed within 10 days of receiving payment of the re-evaluation fee.
4.7.3.
When postponing a request for Course Challenge and extending the period of preparation for Course Challenge into the next term or year, at a minimum, the student will write a different WISDOM final exam. The final exam rewrite source will be determined by the Subject Specialist, ensuring the evaluation of the same learning outcomes outlined in the Programs of Study. The student may be required by the Subject Specialist to supplement the portfolio with new and/or additional material. New portfolio samples will not affect the previously accepted portfolio grade. WISDOM will charge a $25 fee for administration of an exam rewrite. A student may rewrite a final exam only once, and the second final exam mark will be applied to the course grade regardless if it is lower or higher than the first mark. A student may only extend the preparation period for a Course Challenge only once. Page 11 Revised: September 2026
4.8.
WISDOM will strive to be accurate in its reporting of course marks to Alberta Education. Students should check course mark submissions through myPass to ensure all Course Challenge marks have been reported and all mark submissions are accurate. If an error is found, the student should contact the High School Advisor at the WISDOM office as soon as possible.
4.9.
Students who demonstrate advanced academic knowledge may challenge a higher level course without having completed the lower prerequisite course(s) (except in cases of non-waivable prerequisites). Where applicable, at the time of reporting school marks and awarding credits WISDOM will apply waived course credits for all lower level courses in the sequence following the Guide to Education. The student will receive a course completion “Pass” on their transcript for all waived courses. For course sequences with variable credit amounts, the credits awarded for each waived course are the same as the number of credits achieved for the higher-level course completed.
4.9.1.1.
The student should take into consideration that a prerequisite course may be required for admission into a post-secondary institution, to qualify for a specific scholarship, or to qualify for an external industry certificate. In any of these situations the course may require a mark.
5.
Non-Core Course Challenge Final Grades 5.1.
All the non-Core Course Challenges or course completions through a Home Education delivery method will be evaluated by the Facilitator (or other assigned certificated teacher) according to the specific outcomes in the Alberta Education Programs of Study. The grade will reflect the student’s depth and breadth of knowledge and skills in the course. Although a student may have studied material beyond the scope of the AB Education course, only the content required by the AB Programs of Study will be evaluated.
5.1.1.1.
If specific outcome completion is not evident in the portfolio, the Facilitator (or assigned teacher) may provide the student with the opportunity to do additional coursework before submitting the portfolio for evaluation.
6.
Diploma Exams 6.1.
A student who has successfully completed Course Challenge for the school-based portion of a diploma exam course must write the Alberta diploma exam to receive an “Official Mark” on the AB Education transcript. Page 12 Revised: September 2026
6.2.
For diploma exam courses, the “Official Mark” is a blend of the Course Challenge mark and the diploma exam mark (the Alberta exam counts 30% of the official mark or as determined by Alberta Education).
6.3.
The following are diploma exam courses: ● Biology 30 ● Chemistry 30 ● English Language Arts 30–1 ● English Language Arts 30–2 ● Mathematics 30–1 ● Mathematics 30–2 ● Physics 30 ● Science 30 ● Social Studies 30–1 ● Social Studies 30–2
6.4.
To be eligible to write a diploma exam, a student must have completed the objectives of the course, and have a final school mark through a school-delivered course or by Course Challenge. See Diploma Examinations Program - Eligibility to write.
6.5.
If a student has a school mark for a diploma exam course, the student may proceed to write a Diploma Exam, even if the Subject Specialist recommends otherwise.
6.6.
WISDOM will assist students in registering for Diploma exams.
6.6.1.
WISDOM does not provide a summer school program. Consequently, a student who wishes to write a Diploma Exam in August for a course for which the student has previously gained a school mark (through Course Challenge, or another method) must take personal responsibility to make arrangements to write.
6.6.2.
A student who has already achieved a school mark via Course Challenge (or other means) may self-register for any exam writing period (summer included) at a willing Diploma Exam writing center through the myPass account.
6.7.
Students may rewrite any Diploma Exam in any subsequent Diploma Exam writing period. Students must make their own arrangements through myPass for diploma exam rewrites (fees apply), however, if they are currently enrolled with WISDOM, they will automatically be permitted to write their Diploma Exam at any available WISDOM writing center. Page 13 Revised: September 2026
6.8.
Accommodations for Diploma Exams will be handled on an individual basis.
6.8.1.
For accommodations that cannot be handled at the school level, the Special Cases Procedure put forth by Alberta Examination Branch will apply. These accommodations must be approved by the Principal of Home Education.
7.
Course Challenge Dates and Deadlines 7.1.
WISDOM will annually publish and distribute a Course Challenge Dates and Deadlines document. Dates and Deadlines are specific for two terms each year. WISDOM deadlines are set as late as reasonably possible, taking into account the time necessary for complete and professional administration of Course Challenge procedures in each term.
7.2.
Missing Course Challenge deadlines typically results in a postponed request for Course Challenge, with the preparation period being extended into the next term. It is the responsibility of the parent and student to be aware of and meet Course Challenge Dates and Deadlines.
7.3.
Deadline extensions may be granted by the Principal or Subject Specialist on a case by case basis. Since Alberta Education prescribes administrative dates, a deadline extension is not always possible. A deadline extension, if possible, is considered for: ● Serious illness, unforeseen medical issues or surgery. ● Natural disasters or inclement weather interrupting studies. ● Administrative irregularity. ● Bereavement. ● Community or family emergency or crisis. ● Major technical difficulty.
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