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1200 Long Crescent Drive
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Bristol, VA 24201
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276-821-5858 (phone)
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276-821-5851 (fax)
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Principal: Mrs. Ina Danko
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Assistant Principals: Ronnie Collins
and Brenda Carroll
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School Colors:
Orange and
Black
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School Mascot: Bearcats
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Enrollment Average: 700
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Driving Directions
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From I-81: Take Exit 5. If traveling
I-81 North, turn right at the end of the exit ramp onto Lee
Highway. Travel approximately 1.5 miles on Lee Highway until you
come to the next traffic light. Turn right at this traffic light
onto Valley Drive (west). Travel approximately 1/4 mile and turn
left onto Long Crescent Drive. You will see the school on your
right. If traveling I-81 South, turn left at the end of the exit
ramp onto Lee Highway. Go straight through the next two traffic
lights. Travel approximately 1.5 miles on Lee Highway until you
come to the third traffic light. Turn right at this traffic
light onto Valley Drive (west). Travel approximately 1/4 mile
and turn left onto Long Crescent Drive. You will see the school
on your right.
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Graduation Requirements
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Standard Diploma
22 Units of Credit
| English |
4 |
| *Mathematics |
3 |
| **Laboratory Science |
3 |
| ***History/Social Sciences |
3 |
| Health and P.E. |
2 |
| Fine Arts or Career & Technical
Education |
1 |
| Computer Information Systems |
1 |
| ****Electives |
5 |
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| Total |
22 |
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Students entering ninth grade in 2003-2004 and after must earn the
following verified credits:
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English
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2
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Mathematics
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1
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Laboratory Science
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1
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History/Social Science
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1
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*****Student selected test |
1
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Total
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6
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*Courses completed to satisfy this
requirement must be at or above the level of algebra and must
include at least two course selections from among: Algebra I,
Geometry, Algebra II, or other mathematics above the level of
algebra and geometry. Students taking Algebra 1 A & B must
complete both courses to earn algebra credit. Students taking
Geometry A must complete a second geometry course to earn a
geometry credit
** Courses completed to satisfy
this requirement must include course selections from two different
science disciplines: Earth Science; Biology; Ecology; Chemistry; and
Physics.
*** Courses completed to satisfy
this requirement must include U.S. and Virginia History, U.S. and
Virginia Government, and two World History/Geography courses.
Courses which satisfy the World History/Geography requirements are:
World Geography; World History I; and World History II.
****Courses that satisfy this
requirement must include two sequential electives.
*****Students may earn verified
credits through alternative means.
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Advanced Studies
Diploma
25 Units of Credit
| English |
4 |
| *Mathematics |
4 |
| **Laboratory Science |
4 |
| ***History/Social Sciences |
4 |
| ****Foreign Language |
3 |
| Health and P.E. |
2 |
| Fine Arts or Career & Technical Education |
1 |
| ****Computer Information Systems or |
1 |
| IB Computer
Science |
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| Electives |
2 |
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| Total |
25 |
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Number of credits required to be verified
by passing a Standards of Learning Test
| English |
2 |
| Mathematics |
2 |
| Laboratory Science |
2 |
| History/Social Science |
2 |
| Student selected test |
1 |
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| Total |
9 |
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*Courses completed to satisfy this
requirement must be at or above the level of Algebra and shall
include at least three course selections from among: Algebra I,
Geometry, Algebra II, or other mathematics courses above the level
of Algebra II. Students taking Algebra I A & B must complete
both courses to earn Algebra credit. Students taking Geometry A must
take a second Geometry course to earn a Geometry credit.
**Courses completed to satisfy
this requirement must include course selections from among: Earth
Sciences, Biology, Chemistry, and Physics. Courses from
two different science disciplines may combine with the IB science
course to satisfy this requirement.
***Courses completed to satisfy
this requirement must include U.S. and Virginia History, U.S.
Virginia Government, and two World History/Geography courses.
Courses which satisfy the World History/Geography requirements are:
World Geography, World History I, and World History II.
****Students may satisfy this
requirement with three years of one language or two years of two
languages.
*****Students may opt out of
Computer Information Systems by passing a competency test
or by taking AP/IB Computer Science.
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Modified Standard Diploma
(Class of 2004
and After)
20 Units of Credit
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English |
4 |
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*Mathematics |
3 |
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**Laboratory Science |
2 |
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***History/Social Sciences |
2 |
| Health and
P.E. |
2 |
| Fine Arts
or Practical Arts |
1 |
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****Electives |
6 |
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*Courses that satisfy this
requirement must include content from among applications of algebra,
geometry, and personal finance. The courses in application of
algebra and geometry should be completed before the student takes
personal finance.
**Courses that satisfy this
requirement must include selections from two different science
disciplines.
***Courses that satisfy this
requirement must include U.S. and Virginia History and U.S. and
Virginia Government.
****Courses that satisfy this
requirement must include two sequential electives.
In addition to earning the credits
described above, students must pass the Grade 8 English and Math
Standards of Learning tests to earn a Modified Standard Diploma.
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International
Baccalaureate Program
Courses to Meet the
Standards for the
International Baccalaureate Diploma
| Language A1
(English) |
IB/Honors English 11
AP/IB English 12 |
| Language B |
IB Spanish IV and V
or
IB French IV and V |
| Individuals and
Society |
AP/IB History of the Americas
IB Twentieth Century Topics |
| Experimental
Science |
IB Biology II
or
IB Chemistry II |
| Mathematics |
IB
Pre-Calculus (Math Methods I)
IB Calculus (Math Methods II) |
| Arts and Electives |
IB Computer Science
Theory of Knowledge
Extended Essay
Community Action and Service |
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Pre-IB Courses to Prepare Students for the
International Baccalaureate Courses
| Language A1 |
Honors English 9
Honors English 10 |
| Language B |
Spanish I or French I
Spanish II or French II
Spanish III or French III |
| Individuals and
Societies |
AP Government or US Government |
| Experimental
Science |
Advanced Biology
Chemistry I |
| Mathematics |
Geometry
Algebra II |
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Students may choose to pursue a full IB
Diploma or successfully complete selected courses and receive IB
certificates.
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Community and School Profile
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The city of Goodson, Virginia, was renamed
Bristol in February, 1890. The first public high school was
named Central School and opened in 1891 with 75 students. The
name was changed to Jefferson School in 1895, and in 1915 a new school
was built on Piedmont Avenue and renamed Virginia High School.
The school housed grades 5 - 11 and grade 12 was added in 1945.
The present Virginia High School was dedicated in 1954 in the Spring Garden
section of Bristol housing grades 9 - 12.
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The community served by Virginia High
School is urban. Traditionally, manufacturing and professional
trades have been the largest employers in the city. The closing
of several major companies in the past few years has contributed to a
decline in available jobs and school enrollment.
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While declining in number, the student
population remains characteristic in several areas. The majority
of Virginia High School grades have attended this school for all four
years and most have attended Bristol, Virginia schools since
kindergarten.
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Virginia High School offers a variety of
24 clubs and 14 sports teams for students to participate in after
school hours. Students also take part in Odyssey of the Mind,
forensics and drama competition, academic teams, and various
competitions sponsored by curriculum related clubs. A number of
club and school sponsored programs as well as formal and informal
dances provide involvement of students after school hours. The
Bristol area has several community-sponsored activities for students
such as the Boy's and Girl's Clubs, Theater Bristol, city recreation
teams, and volunteer programs at the hospital.
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Virginia High School is a comprehensive
high school. The Center for Technology is attached to the main
building making it possible for the large majority of the students to
be able to take two or more vocational classes yearly.
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Virginia High School offers various
programs for the special needs students. Classes are provided
for Trainable Mentally Disable, Educable Mentally Disabled,
Emotionally Disturbed, and Learning Disabled students. Honors,
advanced placement, and International Baccalaureate courses are
offered for the highly motivated and gifted students. An
alternative school and an adult basic education program have been set
up to meet the needs of some of our "at risk" students.
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