
Explanations & Clarifications
Standard Diploma
English:
4 English Credits: English 9, 10, 11, 12
- Verified Credit in Reading (SOL Test)
- Verified Credit in Writing (Local Performance Assessment)
Mathematics:
3 Math Credits that MUST include: Algebra I, Geometry, and AFDA or Algebra II
- Verified Credit in Math (SOL Test)
Science:
3 Science Credits
- Verified Credit in Science (SOL Test)
History and Social Science:
3 History and Social Science Credits that MUST include:
- US and Virginia History,
- US and Virginia Government, and one course in World History (taken while in high school)
- Verified Credit in 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 Elective Credits in a sequence from the choices below:
- Fine Arts Courses, or
- Career and Technical Education Courses, or
- World Language Courses
4 Electives Chosen by the Student
Industry Credential
1 Required Industry Credential
Advanced Diploma
English:
4 English Credits: English 9, 10, 11, 12
- Verified Credit in Reading (SOL Test)
- Verified Credit in Writing (Local Performance Assessment)
Mathematics:
4 Math Credits that MUST include: Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II, and one course above Algebra II
- Verified Credit in Math (SOL Test)
Science:
4 Science Credits
- Verified Credit in 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
- Verified Credit in 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
World Language:
3 Credits of One Language or 2 Credits Earned in EACH of two languages
Electives:
- 1 Fine Arts or Career & Technical Education Elective
- 3 Electives Chosen by the Student (2 electives must meet the sequential elective requirement)
