Grad Requirements

Diploma Requirements For
Graduating Class Of 2003-2007

A message from the Virginia Department of Education

As we begin the 2008-09 school year, the Virginia Department of Education would like to remind you of the Project Graduation web site. On this web site are opportunities and resources that are available to assist you and the students of the graduating class of 2006 who have not met the requirements for one of the diplomas. Please visit the site at http://www.pen.k12.va.us/2plus4in2004/index.shtml.

The class of 2007 has the same requirements for the Standard Diploma as the class of 2006, i.e., 22 standard units of credit with six verified credits earned in English: Reading, English: Writing and four student selected assessments. Local school boards may continue to award local verified credits in science and history and social science based on their established policy.

Graduation Requirements for the Standard, Advanced Studies and Modified Diplomas

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Standard Diploma Requirements:
22 Credits
Students may earn a Standard Diploma by meeting the minimum requirement of 22 credits. Students earning a Standard Diploma and achieving a cumulative average of "B" or better at the end of the first semester of their senior year will receive a Board of Education Seal on their diplomas. The grade average changes to an "A" for the graduating class of 2004 and beyond.The advanced mathematics and technology seal and the career and technology education seal are also available.

English . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 credits
* Mathematics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 credits
**Laboratory Science . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 credits
History and Social Science. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 credits
World History/World Geography (1)
United States & Virginia History (1)
United States & Virginia Government (1)

Health and Physical Education . . . . . . . . . . .2 credits
***Fine Arts or Practical Arts . . . . . . . . . . . .1 credit
****Electives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 credits
Total = 22 credits

*Courses completed to satisfy mathematics requirements shall be at or above the level of Algebra and shall include at least two course selections from
among the following: Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra 2, or other mathematics courses above the level of Algebra and Geometry.

** Courses completed to satisfy science requirements shall include course selections from at least two different science disciplines from among the following: Earth Science, Biology, Chemistry or Physics.

***Fine Arts courses are offered in grades 9 through 12 in art, music, theatre, and creative writing. Practical Arts courses are offered in grades 9 through 12 through the Career Development department course offerings. See pages 59-73. In addition, speech, journalism and all computer programming courses are considered practical arts.

****Beginning with the graduating class of 2003, at least two electives classes must be sequential.

SOL Testing Requirements for Class of 2004/2005/2006
Standard Diploma
Students must pass 6 SOL tests
2 English at grade 11
4 Student Choice- Math, Science, History and Social Science

NOTE: Students are required to take all SOL tests in the core courses.

SOL Testing Requirements for Class of 2007 and beyond
Standard Diploma
Students must pass 6 SOL tests
2 English at grade 11
1 Math
1 Science
1 History and Social Science
1 Student Choice

NOTE: Students are required to take all SOL tests in the core courses.Advanced Studies Diploma Requirements

NOTE: Graduation requirements for the class 2003 are determined by the students ninth grade classification in 1998-99. New graduation requirements became effective for the ninth grade class of 1998-99. The class of 2004 and beyond also has SOL test requirements outlined in the box. When students below the ninth grade complete ninth, tenth, eleventh or twelfth grade subjects, this information will appear on their transcripts, will be included in their grade point average, and will count
toward meeting the units required for graduation in grades 9-12 unless they chose to waive those credits at the completion of the course in middle school.

The Virginia Board of Education has identified substitute SOL tests in Language Arts, Math, Science, and History and Social Science. Students may choose to substitute alternate test scores such as International Baccalaureate, Advanced Placement, SAT II or Test of English for Literacy to meet graduation testing requirements. In addition, the Board has identified industry certifications and state
licenses in the career and technical education fields which may be used to meet the student-selected verified credit.

Students on an active IEP may choose to meet the Modified Standard Diploma. See page 80.

24 Credits
Students may earn an Advanced Studies Diploma by meeting the minimum requirement of 24 credits. Students completing the Advanced Studies Program and achieving a cumulative average of "B" or better (at the end of the first semester of their senior year) and successfully completing at least one advanced placement (AP) or college level course will receive a Governor's Seal on their diplomas. The advanced mathematics and technology seal and the career and technology education seal are also
available.

English . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 credits
*Mathematics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 credits
**Laboratory Science . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 credits
History and Social Science. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 credits
World History/World Geography (2)
United States & Virginia History (1)
United States & Virginia Government (1)
Foreign Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 credits
(3 years of one language or 2 years each of 2 languages)
Health and Physical Education . . . . . . . . . . . 2 credits
***Fine Arts or Practical Arts . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 credit
Electives. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 credits
Total = 24 credits

*Courses completed to satisfy mathematics requirements shall be at or above the level of Algebra and shall include at least three different course selections from among the following: Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra 2, or other mathematics courses above the level of Algebra 2.

**Courses completed to satisfy science requirements shall include course selections from at least three different science disciplines from among the following: Earth Science, Biology, Chemistry, or Physics.

***Fine Arts courses are offered in grades 9 through 12 in art, music, theatre, and creative writing. Practical Arts courses are offered in grades 9 through 12 through the Career Development department course offerings. See pages 64-78. In addition, speech, journalism and all computer programming courses are considered practical arts.

Students who complete the IB (International Baccalaureate) Diploma requirements will also receive an IB Diploma (as well as an Advanced Studies Diploma). The IB Diploma is recognized within the United States and internationally as meeting the requirements of a strong college preparatory program of study. Only students within the schools with approved programs may receive this diploma. See page 8 for details on the IB Program.

SOL Testing Requirements for Class of 2004 and beyond
Advanced Diploma
Students must pass 9 SOL tests
2 English
2 Math
2 Laboratory Science
2 History and Social Science
1 Student selected test

NOTE: Students are required to take all SOL tests in the core courses. The Virginia Board of Education has identified substitute SOL tests in Language Arts, Math, Science, and History and Social Science. Students may choose to substitute alternate test scores such as International Baccalaureate, Advanced Placement, SAT II, or Test of English for Literacy to meet graduation testing requirements. In addition, the Board has identified industry certifications and state licenses in the career and technical education fields which may be used to meet the student-selected verified credit.

Note: Graduation requirements for the class of 2003 are determined by the students' ninth grade classification in 1998-99. New graduation requirements became effective for the ninth grade class of 1998-99. The class of 2004 and beyond also has SOL test requirements outlined in the box . When students below the ninth grade complete ninth, tenth, eleventh or twelfth grade subjects, this information will appear on their transcripts, will be included in their grade point average and will count toward meeting the units required for graduation in grades 9-12 unless they chose to waive those credits at the completion of the course in middle school.




		Diploma Requirements For Graduating Class Of 2003-2007 A message from the Virginia Department of Education As we begin the 2008-09 school year, the Virginia Department of Education would like to remind you of the Project Graduation web site. On this web site are opportunities and resources that are available to assist you and the students of the graduating class of 2006 who have not met the requirements for one of the diplomas. Please visit the site at http://www.pen.k12.va.us/2plus4in2004/index.shtml. The class of 2007 has the same requirements for the Standard Diploma as the class of 2006, i.e., 22 standard units of credit with six verified credits earned in English: Reading, English: Writing and four student selected assessments. Local school boards may continue to award local verified credits in science and history and social science based on their established policy. Graduation Requirements for the Standard, Advanced Studies and Modified Diplomas Get Acrobat Reader Standard Diploma Requirements: 22 Credits Students may earn a Standard Diploma by meeting the minimum requirement of 22 credits. Students earning a Standard Diploma and achieving a cumulative average of "B" or better at the end of the first semester of their senior year will receive a Board of Education Seal on their diplomas. The grade average changes to an "A" for the graduating class of 2004 and beyond.The advanced mathematics and technology seal and the career and technology education seal are also available. English . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 credits * Mathematics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 credits Laboratory Science . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 credits History and Social Science. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 credits World History/World Geography (1) United States & Virginia History (1) United States & Virginia Government (1) Health and Physical Education . . . . . . . . . . .2 credits Fine Arts or Practical Arts . . . . . . . . . . . .1 credit **Electives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 credits Total = 22 credits Courses completed to satisfy mathematics requirements shall be at or above the level of Algebra and shall include at least two course selections from among the following: Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra 2, or other mathematics courses above the level of Algebra and Geometry. Courses completed to satisfy science requirements shall include course selections from at least two different science disciplines from among the following: Earth Science, Biology, Chemistry or Physics. Fine Arts courses are offered in grades 9 through 12 in art, music, theatre, and creative writing. Practical Arts courses are offered in grades 9 through 12 through the Career Development department course offerings. See pages 59-73. In addition, speech, journalism and all computer programming courses are considered practical arts. *Beginning with the graduating class of 2003, at least two electives classes must be sequential. SOL Testing Requirements for Class of 2004/2005/2006 Standard Diploma Students must pass 6 SOL tests 2 English at grade 11 4 Student Choice- Math, Science, History and Social Science NOTE: Students are required to take all SOL tests in the core courses. SOL Testing Requirements for Class of 2007 and beyond Standard Diploma Students must pass 6 SOL tests 2 English at grade 11 1 Math 1 Science 1 History and Social Science 1 Student Choice NOTE: Students are required to take all SOL tests in the core courses.Advanced Studies Diploma Requirements NOTE: Graduation requirements for the class 2003 are determined by the students ninth grade classification in 1998-99. New graduation requirements became effective for the ninth grade class of 1998-99. The class of 2004 and beyond also has SOL test requirements outlined in the box. When students below the ninth grade complete ninth, tenth, eleventh or twelfth grade subjects, this information will appear on their transcripts, will be included in their grade point average, and will count toward meeting the units required for graduation in grades 9-12 unless they chose to waive those credits at the completion of the course in middle school. The Virginia Board of Education has identified substitute SOL tests in Language Arts, Math, Science, and History and Social Science. Students may choose to substitute alternate test scores such as International Baccalaureate, Advanced Placement, SAT II or Test of English for Literacy to meet graduation testing requirements. In addition, the Board has identified industry certifications and state licenses in the career and technical education fields which may be used to meet the student-selected verified credit. Students on an active IEP may choose to meet the Modified Standard Diploma. See page 80. 24 Credits** Students may earn an Advanced Studies Diploma by meeting the minimum requirement of 24 credits. Students completing the Advanced Studies Program and achieving a cumulative average of "B" or better (at the end of the first semester of their senior year) and successfully completing at least one advanced placement (AP) or college level course will receive a Governor's Seal on their diplomas. The advanced mathematics and technology seal and the career and technology education seal are also available. English . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 credits Mathematics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 credits Laboratory Science . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 credits History and Social Science. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 credits World History/World Geography (2) United States & Virginia History (1) United States & Virginia Government (1) Foreign Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 credits (3 years of one language or 2 years each of 2 languages) Health and Physical Education . . . . . . . . . . . 2 credits *Fine Arts or Practical Arts . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 credit Electives. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 credits Total = 24 credits Courses completed to satisfy mathematics requirements shall be at or above the level of Algebra and shall include at least three different course selections from among the following: Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra 2, or other mathematics courses above the level of Algebra 2. Courses completed to satisfy science requirements shall include course selections from at least three different science disciplines from among the following: Earth Science, Biology, Chemistry, or Physics. *Fine Arts courses are offered in grades 9 through 12 in art, music, theatre, and creative writing. Practical Arts courses are offered in grades 9 through 12 through the Career Development department course offerings. See pages 64-78. In addition, speech, journalism and all computer programming courses are considered practical arts. Students who complete the IB (International Baccalaureate) Diploma requirements will also receive an IB Diploma (as well as an Advanced Studies Diploma). The IB Diploma is recognized within the United States and internationally as meeting the requirements of a strong college preparatory program of study. Only students within the schools with approved programs may receive this diploma. See page 8 for details on the IB Program. SOL Testing Requirements for Class of 2004 and beyond Advanced Diploma Students must pass 9 SOL tests 2 English 2 Math 2 Laboratory Science 2 History and Social Science 1 Student selected test NOTE: Students are required to take all SOL tests in the core courses. The Virginia Board of Education has identified substitute SOL tests in Language Arts, Math, Science, and History and Social Science. Students may choose to substitute alternate test scores such as International Baccalaureate, Advanced Placement, SAT II, or Test of English for Literacy to meet graduation testing requirements. In addition, the Board has identified industry certifications and state licenses in the career and technical education fields which may be used to meet the student-selected verified credit. Note: Graduation requirements for the class of 2003 are determined by the students' ninth grade classification in 1998-99. New graduation requirements became effective for the ninth grade class of 1998-99. The class of 2004 and beyond also has SOL test requirements outlined in the box . When students below the ninth grade complete ninth, tenth, eleventh or twelfth grade subjects, this information will appear on their transcripts, will be included in their grade point average and will count toward meeting the units required for graduation in grades 9-12 unless they chose to waive those credits at the completion of the course in middle school.
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