Standard Diploma
[ 22 Standard Credits, 5 Verified Credits ]
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Course
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Credits
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Verified Credits
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Course Description
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English
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4
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2
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N/A
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Mathematics
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3
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1
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Courses completed to satisfy this requirement shall include at least two different course selections from Algebra I (mandatory), Geometry, Algebra Functions, Data Analysis (AFDA), Algebra II, or other mathematics courses. An approved computer science course credit earned by students may be considered a mathematics course credit.
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Science
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3
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1
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Courses completed to satisfy this requirement shall include course selection from at least two different science disciplines: Earth Sciences, Biology, Chemistry, or Physics. The board shall approve courses to satisfy this requirement. An approved computer science course credit earned by students may be considered a science course credit.
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History and Social Sciences
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3
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1
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Courses completed to satisfy this requirement shall include Virginia and U.S. history, Virginia and U.S. government, and one course in either world history or geography or both.
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Health and Physical Education
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2
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0
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Courses completed to satisfy this requirement includes 9th Grade Health/PE with CPR/AED and 10th Grade Health/PE with Driver’s Education
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World Languages, Fine Arts, or Career or Technical Ed
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2
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0
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Credits earned for this requirement shall include one credit in fine or performing arts or career and technical education. An approved computer science course credit earned by students may be considered a career and technical course credit.
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Economics/ Personal Finance
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1
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0
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Students must pass at least one Career & Technical Education Certification which includes W!SE, Workplace Readiness, or Microsoft Office.
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Electives
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4
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0
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Courses to satisfy this requirement shall include at least two sequential electives.
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Total Credits
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22
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5
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N/A
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Criteria for Earning the Advanced Diploma
[ 26 Standard Credits, 5 Verified Credits ]
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Course
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Credits
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Verified Credits
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Course Description
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English
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4
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2
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N/A
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Mathematics
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4
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1
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Courses completed to satisfy this requirement shall include at least two different course selections from Algebra I (mandatory), Geometry, Algebra Functions, Data Analysis (AFDA), Algebra II, or other mathematics courses. An approved computer science course credit earned by students may be considered a mathematics course credit.
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Science
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4
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1
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Courses completed to satisfy this requirement shall include course selection from at least two different science disciplines: Earth Sciences, Biology, Chemistry, or Physics. The board shall approve courses to satisfy this requirement. An approved computer science course credit earned by students may be considered a science course credit.
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History and Social Sciences
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4
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1
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Courses completed to satisfy this requirement shall include Virginia and U.S. history, Virginia and U.S. government, and one course in either world history or geography or both.
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Health and Physical Education
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2
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0
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Courses completed to satisfy this requirement includes 9th Grade Health/PE with CPR/AED and 10th Grade Health/PE with Driver’s Education
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Fine Arts or Career or Technical Ed
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1
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0
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Credits earned for this requirement shall include one credit in fine or performing arts or career and technical education. An approved computer science course credit earned by students may be considered a career and technical course credit.
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Economics/ Personal Finance
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1
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0
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Students must pass at least one Career & Technical Education Certification which includes W!SE, Workplace Readiness, or Microsoft Office.
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Electives
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3
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0
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Courses to satisfy this requirement shall include at least two sequential electives.
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World Language
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3
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0
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Courses completed to satisfy this requirement shall include three years of one language or two years of two languages.
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Total Credits
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26
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5
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N/A
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Criteria for Earning the Applied Studies Diploma
The Applied Studies Diploma is a diploma option available to students identified as having a disability who complete the requirements of their individualized education programs (IEPs) and meet certain requirements prescribed by the Board of Education pursuant to regulations, but do not meet the requirements for the Standard or Advanced diploma. Instruction may be required to teach the student to utilize supports when needed.
