Requirements for Advancing to the Next Grade Level
Grade 9
4 Credits
Grade 10
9 Credits
Grade 11
15 Credits
Grade 12
21 Credits
Each student must earn his/her English credit in the previous grade level to advance to the next grade level.
Basic Diploma
27 Credits
- English – 5 Credits
- Mathematics – 3 Credits (Algebra 1 Part 1, Algebra 1 Part 2, Geometry
- Laboratory Science – 3 Credits (Earth Science, Biology 1 or 2, Chemistry 1 or 2, Physics)
- Social Studies – 3 Credits (World Geography or World History, US History, US & Virginia Government
- Health & Physical Education – 3 Credits
- Fine Arts or Practical Arts – 1 Credit
- Additional Courses – 9 Credits
Regular Diploma
27 Credits
- English – 5 Credits
- Mathematics – 3 Credits (Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra 2)
- Laboratory Science – 4 Credits (Physical Science, Earth Science, Biology 1 and/or 2, Chemistry 1 and/or 2
- Foreign Language – 2 Credits
- Social Studies – 4 Credits (World Geography, World History, US History, US & Virginia Government)
- Health, Physical Education, & Drivers Education – 3 Credits
- Fine Arts or Practical Arts – 1 Credit
- Additional Courses – 5 Credits
Advanced Studies Diploma
30 Credits
- English – 5 Credits
- Mathematics – 4 Credits (Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra 2, PreCalculus)
- Laboratory Science – 5 Credits (Physical Science, Earth Science, Biology 1 and/or 2, Chemistry 1 and/or 2
- Foreign Language – 4 Credits
- Social Studies – 4 Credits (World Geography, World History, US History, US & Virginia Government)
- Health, Physical Education, & Drivers Education – 3 Credits
- Fine Arts or Practical Arts – 1 Credit
- Additional Courses – 4 Credits