High School Program of Studies 2022-2023
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Minimum Graduation Requirements (2018 – 2021)
STANDARD DIPLOMA
ADVANCED 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
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
ADVANCED 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
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