Class of 2015

Making the GradeMaking the Grade

Grade Point AverageA=4 B=3 C=2 D=1 F=0

AP and Dual Enrollment courses are weighted:A=5 B=4 C=3

Sample Calculation-- Grade 9

Course 1st Sem. 2nd Sem. Final Credit

English 9 A A A(4) 1.0World History B B B(3) 1.0Algebra I C B C(2) 1.0Earth Science C C C(2) 1.0Health & PE B A B(3) 1.0Spanish I B A B(3) 1.0Mixed Chorus A A A(4) 1.0

21 7.0

21/7= 3.000

Standard Diploma or Standard Technical

Diploma vs.

Advanced Studies Diploma or Advanced

Technical Diploma

• ****All 4 diplomas are college bound diplomasAll 4 diplomas are college bound diplomas****

Standard Diploma or Standard Technical

Diploma

Graduation Requirements22 credits

English 4

Math--Courses completed to satisfy this requirement shall include at least two different course selections from among: Algebra I; Geometry; Algebra, Functions, and Data Analysis; Algebra II; or other math courses above the level of Algebra and Geometry. Computer Math may be used in conjunction with Algebra I and Geometry to satisfy mathematics graduation requirements if the student also completes a CTE concentration (at least 2 courses that total 72 weeks of content and an approved sequence.)

3

Laboratory Science--Courses shall include three selections from two different science disciplines: Earth Science, Biology, Ecology (classified under Biology), Chemistry, and Physics

3

History/Social ScienceUS and Virginia History & U S and Virginia Government (required)Students may choose one from the following courses:World Geography, World History I, World History II, AP World History

3

Health and Physical Education 2

Economics and Personal Finance 1

Fine Arts/World Languages/Career and Technical Education-See listings in registration guide

2

Electives 4STUDENTS GRADUATING WITH A STANDARD DIPLOMA MUST INCLUDE AT LEAST TWO SEQUENTIAL ELECTIVES WHICH MAY INCLUDE COURSES FROM A VARIETY OF OPTIONS.

Standard Diploma

Standard Technical DiplomaEnglish 4

Math- Courses completed to satisfy this requirement shall include at least three different course selections from among: Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra Functions and Data Analysis , or Algebra II or other mathematics courses above the level of Algebra II

3

Laboratory Science--Courses shall include three selections from two different science disciplines: Earth Science, Biology, Ecology (classified under Biology), Chemistry, and Physics

3

History/Social ScienceUS and Virginia History & U S and Virginia Government (required)Students may choose one from the following courses:World Geography, World History I, World History II, AP World History

3

Health and Physical Education 2

Economics and Personal Finance 1

Fine Arts/World Languages-See listings in registration guide

1

Career and Technical Education (Must include a career concentration)

4

Electives 1STUDENTS GRADUATING WITH A STANDARD DIPLOMA MUST INCLUDE AT LEAST TWO SEQUENTIAL ELECTIVES WHICH MAY INCLUDE COURSES FROM A VARIETY OF OPTIONS.

Advanced Studies Diploma or Advanced

Technical Diploma

Graduation Requirements26 credits

Advanced Studies DiplomaEnglish 4

Math--Courses completed to satisfy this requirement shall include at least three different course selections from among: Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II, or other mathematics courses above the level of Algebra II. Algebra, Functions, and Data Analysis can be used as a fourth course in this sequence. Algebra II is a requirement for the Advanced Studies Diploma.

4

Laboratory Science--Courses shall include four selections from three different science disciplines: Earth Science, Biology, Ecology (classified under Biology), Chemistry, and Physics

4

History/Social ScienceUS and Virginia History & U S and Virginia Government (required)Students may choose two from the following courses: World Geography, World History I, World History II, AP World History

4

Health and Physical Education 2

Economics and Personal Finance 1

World Languages- Three years of one language or two years of two languages

3 or 4

Fine Arts/Career and Technical Education- see listing in registration guide

1

Electives 2 or 3

Students in Advanced Studies Program may or may not be enrolled in advanced classes

Advanced Technical DiplomaEnglish 4

Math--Courses completed to satisfy this requirement shall include at least three different course selections from among: Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II, or other mathematics courses above the level of Algebra II. Algebra, Functions, and Data Analysis can be used as a fourth course in this sequence. Algebra II is a requirement for the Advanced Studies Diploma.

4

Laboratory Science--Courses shall include four selections from three different science disciplines: Earth Science, Biology, Ecology (classified under Biology), Chemistry, and Physics

4

History/Social ScienceUS and Virginia History & U S and Virginia Government (required)Students may choose two from the following courses: World Geography, World History I, World History II, AP World History

4

Health and Physical Education 2

Economics and Personal Finance 1

World Languages- Three years of one language or two years of two languages

3 or 4

Fine Arts/Career and Technical Education- see listing in registration guide

1

Career and Technical Education (Must include career concentration) 3

Electives 0Students in Advanced Studies Program may or may not be enrolled in advanced classes

Standards of Learning

SOLs for the four diplomas

Verified CreditsStandard Diplomas Advanced Studies

Diplomas

Of the total credits for this diploma, Of the total credits for this diploma, students

students must earn a minimum of must earn a minimum of NINE VERIFIED

SIX VERIFIED CREDITS from CREDITS from the following disciplines:the following disciplines:

English 11 Writing & English 11 Writing & Reading/Literature/Research 2 Reading/Literature/Research

2Mathematics 1 Mathematics 2Science 1 Science 2History/Social Science 1 History/Social Science 2Student’s Choice 1 Student’s Choice 1

What classes may I count now?

• Algebra 1 – 1.0 credit• Geometry – 1.0 credit• Spanish 1 – 1.0 credit• French 1 – 1.0 credit• Latin 1 – 1.0 credit• Keyboarding – 0.5 credit

Average GPA Requirements

• Virginia Tech- 3.5 or higher - 89%• University of Virginia- 3.5 or higher -

96%• James Madison- 3.5 or higher - 77%• Roanoke College- 3.0 or higher - 74%• Radford University- 3.0 or higher - 66%

QUESTIONS?