The course is adapted to include the study of the Yukon Land Claim and Self-Government Agreements. A guideline for integration of Yukon First Nations materials into each grade level is in place for the 1995-96 school year. YES net is a network established by the Department of Education for the exclusive use of students and teachers of the Yukon education system. When fully functional, it will provide a means whereby schools and other educational institutions as well as Department of Education units will be able to present material via World Wide Web pages beginning in the fall of 1996. Students divide their time between academics in school and trades training in a workplace.
Students complete all compulsory credits required for high school graduation.
Whitehorse grade reconfiguration. The initiative will create two new secondary schools in Whitehorse, one school will be dissolved, and the elementary schools will expand to grade 7. Schools will be aligned more closely with curriculum transition points. Students will receive their education in their neighbourhood community school but will have the flexibility to attend other schools for specialized programs. Postsecondary education Apprenticeship program.