** Courses that satisfy this requirement must include selections from two different science disciplines:  earth science, biology,  chemistry, and physics (Va. SOA).

*** Courses that satisfy this requirement must include U.S. and Virginia History, U.S. and Virginia Government, and two World History/Geography courses. Courses that satisfy the World History/Geography requirements are: World Geography; World History I; and World History II (Va. SOA).

**** Courses that satisfy this requirement must include two sequential electives (Va. SOA).

*****Students may earn verified credits through alternative means.
 

Earning Verified Credits for the Standard Diploma

Local history or science verified credit

Students who score between 375 and 399 on any history or science SOL test and who have attempted the same test at least twice may appeal to a local panel of educators.  This local panel, under specific conditions spelled out in the School Board’s policy, may award local verified credit.

Students who enter the ninth grade for the first time in 2003-04 and after must earn six verified credits, two in English, one math, one in science, one in social studies, and one student selected test.

For the student-selected verified credit only, students may substitute one professional license in career and technical education fields as approved by the Virginia Department of Education. Students should consult with the Guidance Department concerning this option.

DUAL ENROLLMENT

Dual-credit is designed to award college credit to high school students who, prior to graduation, successfully complete designated college-level courses. Students are expected to perform at the same level as their college counterparts participating in the same course on campus. Normally, academic dual enrollment courses intended for transfer with a grade of “C” or above will transfer to most institutions of higher education. However, no guarantee can be made regarding transferability to all in-state and out-of-state colleges and universities. Community college occupational/technical course credits earned are applicable to specific curricula and are intended to prepare students for employment in those areas. While some of these courses may be accepted for transfer, no unified policy on the transfer of Virginia Community College System occupational/technical courses exists. Students should be advised to consult with transfer institutions in order to determine if their courses will be accepted for transfer.

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