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Class of 2015
Making the GradeMaking the Grade
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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
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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****
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Standard Diploma or Standard Technical
Diploma
Graduation Requirements22 credits
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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
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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.
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Advanced Studies Diploma or Advanced
Technical Diploma
Graduation Requirements26 credits
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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
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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
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Standards of Learning
SOLs for the four diplomas
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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
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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
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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%
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QUESTIONS?