THE VIRGINIA ADVANCED STUDIES DIPLOMA |
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To graduate from high school in Williamsburg-James City County, a student will be required to complete 28 credits, as outlined below, grades 9 through 12.*
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Students who entered the 9th grade in either the 2000-01, 2001-02, or 2002-03 school years must earn a minimum of 9 Verified Units of Credit from courses which require a Virginia Standards of Learning test. Students must earn 2 verified credits in English and choose four others from math, science, and/or history/social science.“Beginning with 9th grade students in 2000-2001, students must…”
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4
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English (Communications, Literature or higher) |
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4
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Mathematics (Algebra1 or above; no more than 1 unit of Computer Science) |
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4
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Laboratory Science (at least three different science disciplines from among Earth Science, Biology, Chemistry, Physics (or Academic Tech courses for the Class of 2002) |
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4
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Social Studies
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3
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World Languages (3 units in one language or 2 units in two languages) |
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2
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Health and Physical Education |
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1
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Fine Arts |
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1
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Technology |
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5
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Electives (including specialized electives) |
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28
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Total Credits | |
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| * When 8th grade students successfully complete subjects identified as high school credit-bearing courses, credit may be counted toward promotion, graduation and class rank. The Commonwealth of Virginia may have additional requirements for graduation which must be met. |
| Courses taken in 8th grade are not counted as core classes by the NCAA Clearinghouse. |