• Standard Diploma Requirements

    Advanced Studies Diploma Requirements

    High School Diploma Seal Requirements

     

    • Minimum Graduation Requirements (2018 – 2021)

      STANDARD DIPLOMA

      English –

      4 Required English Credits: English 9, 10, 11, 12

      Pass the EOC Reading SOL Test

      Pass the Writing SOL Test – 10th grade

       

      Mathematics –

      3 Math Credits that MUST include: Algebra I, Geometry, and AFDA or Algebra II

      Pass a Math SOL Test

       

      Science –

      3 Science Credits

      Pass a Science SOL Test

       

      History and Social Science –

      4 History and Social Science Credits that MUST include: World History I, World History II or 20th Century History, VA/US History, and VA/US Government

      Pass a History/Social Science SOL Test

       

      Health and Physical Education–

      2 Required Health and Physical Education Credits: Health & PE 9, 10

       

      Economics and Personal Finance –

      Meets the Online Requirement

       

      Electives –

      2 Required Elective Credits in Sequence:

      ·         2 Fine Arts Courses, or

      ·         2 Career and Technical Education Courses, or

      ·         2 Foreign Language Courses

      6 Electives Chosen by the Student

       

      Industry Credential –

      1 Required Industry Credential

      https://www.doe.virginia.gov/instruction/career_technical/path_industry_certification/index.shtml

      1 Additional SOL Test in ANY AREA

      ADVANCED DIPLOMA

      English –

      5 Required English Credits: English 9, 10, 11, 12 and Advanced Composition or DE/AP

      Pass the EOC Reading SOL Test

      Pass the Writing SOL Test – 10th grade

       

      Mathematics –

      4 Math Credits that MUST include: Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II, and one course above Algebra II

      Pass 2 Math SOL Tests

       

      Science –

      4 Science Credits

      Pass 2 Science SOL Tests

       

      History and Social Science –

      4 History and Social Science Credits that MUST include: World History I, World History II, VA/US History, and VA/US Government

      Pass 2 History/Social Science SOL Tests

       

      Health and Physical Education–

      2 Required Health and Physical Education Credits: Health & PE 9, 10

       

      Economics and Personal Finance –

      Meets the Online Requirement

       

      Foreign Language –

      3 Credits of One Language or 2 Credits Earned in EACH of two languages

       

      Electives –

      2 Required Elective Credits in:

      ·         2 Fine Arts Courses, or

      ·         2 Career and Technical Education Courses

      5 Electives Chosen by the Student

       

      1 Additional SOL Test in ANY AREA

       

      Minimum Graduation Requirements (2022-beyond)

      STANDARD DIPLOMA

      English –

      4 Required English Credits: English 9, 10, 11, 12

      Pass the EOC Reading SOL Test

      Pass the Local Performance Assessment to Verify Credits in Writing

       

      Mathematics –

      3 Math Credits that MUST include: Algebra I, Geometry, and AFDA or Algebra II

      Pass a Math SOL Test

       

      Science –

      3 Science Credits

      Pass a Science SOL Test

       

      History and Social Science –

      4 History and Social Science Credits that MUST include: World History I,
      World History II or 20th Century History, VA/US History, and VA/US Government

      Pass a History/Social Science SOL Test

       

      Health and Physical Education–

      2 Required Health and Physical Education Credits: Health & PE 9, 10

       

      Economics and Personal Finance –

      Meets the Online Requirement

       

      Electives –

      2 Required Elective Credits in Sequence:

      ·         2 Fine Arts Courses, or

      ·         2 Career and Technical Education Courses, or

      ·         2 Foreign Language Courses

      6 Electives Chosen by the Student

       

      Industry Credential –

      1 Required Industry Credential

      https://www.doe.virginia.gov/instruction/career_technical/path_industry_certification/index.shtml

      ADVANCED DIPLOMA

      English –

      5 Required English Credits: English 9, 10, 11, 12 and Advanced Composition or DE/AP

      Pass the EOC Reading SOL Test

      Pass the Local Performance Assessment to Verify Credits in Writing

       

      Mathematics –

      4 Math Credits that MUST include: Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II, and one course above Algebra II

      Pass a Math SOL Test

       

      Science –

      4 Science Credits

      Pass a Science SOL Test

       

      History and Social Science –

      4 History and Social Science Credits that MUST include: World History I, World History II, VA/US History, and VA/US Government

      Pass a History/Social Science SOL Test

       

      Health and Physical Education–

      2 Required Health and Physical Education Credits: Health & PE 9, 10

       

      Economics and Personal Finance –

      Meets the Online Requirement

       

      Foreign Language –

      3 Credits of One Language or 2 Credits Earned in EACH of two languages

       

      Electives –

      2 Required Elective Credits in:

      ·         2 Fine Arts Courses, or

      ·         2 Career and Technical Education Courses

      5 Electives Chosen by the Student