Manitoba Education
Distance Learning
Independent Study Option
Course Credits
Modifications and Adaptations
ISO grades 9 - 12 courses support Manitoba curriculum based outcomes at grade appropriate literacy and numeracy levels.
Learners complete ISO courses independently and at their own pace while having some access to an ISO tutor/marker via email and phone.
ISO courses are designated as General (G), Specialized (S) or Foundation (F). These designations are noted in course titles seen on report cards or transcripts.
The Distance Learning Unit does not offer Modified (M) credit courses. Schools may grant Modified (M) credits for school attending students.
- Modification is defined as changes in the number or the content of learning outcomes a student is expected to meet in the provincial curriculum.
The Distance Learning Unit may be able to accommodate requests for adaptations to course material, assignments, exams/progress tests. This is to be discussed with a Distance Learning Consultant prior to registering in an ISO course.
- Adaptation is defined as a change made in teaching process, materials, assignments or pupil products to help a pupil achieve the expected learning outcomes.
Obtaining Credit for a Course
- Students must complete all hand-in work and exams before a final grade will be issued.
- Individual schools may have additional requirements that must be met before credit can be granted.
- The ISO issues a Statement of Standing for course credit to students who achieve a final grade of 50 per cent or greater.
- A minimum mark of 40 per cent on any mid or final exam or ELA progress test will be required. Students scoring less than 40 per cent on any of the above exams/tests will be required to rewrite. An exam rewrite fee will apply.
Statements of Standing
- Statements of Standing for midterm and final marks for students attending school will be mailed to the ISO facilitator. Attending students must request their marks through that individual.
- During the summer months, an attending student's Statement of Standing will be mailed to their home address. A duplicate statement will be mailed to the school ISO facilitator during the first week of September.
- Statements of Standing for midterm and final marks for students not attending school will be mailed to the student’s home address.
Marks will not be given to students by telephone. Students may make a written request to receive their marks by fax, mail or email.
Report Cards
Students are responsible to track their marks throughout the course. A record of progress is provided with each course and duplicates are available on the ISO website linked to each course description.
One copy of a midterm and final report card are provided.
Transcripts
If the Distance Learning Unit is issuing the Mature Student High School Diploma or High School Diploma one transcript will be provided. If verification of marks is required in the future students can request a Manitoba High School Mark Statement from the Student Records Unit in Russell. Contact Student Records at 1-800-667-2378 for further information.
Letters of Enrollment
Upon request one electronic or hard copy Letter of Enrollment will be provided for a course and forwarded to students only. Duplication and distribution of additional copies are at the student's expense. Contact 1-800-465-9915 or distance.learning@gov.mb.ca to request a Letter of Enrollment.
