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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)