The following applies to students who enter 9th grade in 2018-2019 and beyond.
To graduate from high school, students shall meet the minimum requirements for either the Standard Diploma or Advanced Studies Diploma as outlined below. A standard credit is earned when a student passes a course. A verified credit is earned when a student passes a course and either the associated end-of-course SOL test or a performance assessment in history and social sciences.
Virginia Diploma Types/Graduation Requirements |
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26 Total Course Credits 4 English 4 Math 4 Science 4 History & Social Sciences 2 Health/PE 1 Economics and Personal Finance 3 World Languages (or 2 of 2 languages) 1 Fine Art (FA) or Career and Technology Education (CTE) Electives (including two sequential)
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22 Total Course Credit 4 English 3 Math 3 Science 3 History & Social Sciences 2 Health/PE 1 Economics and Personal Finance 2 World Languages (WL), Fine Arts (FA), or Career and Technology Education (CTE) (1 must be FA or CTE, AND 1 must be WL, FA, or CTE) 4 Electives (including two sequential)
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Verified Credits (SOLs): 5 Total 2 English (1 Reading and 1 Writing) 1 Math 1 Science 1 History/Social Science |
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Additional Requirements
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| Other Diploma Options | Graduation Resources |
| Applied Studies Diploma | Transfer Students |
| Other Diplomas & Certificates | Diploma Seals of Achievement |
| Any student who fails to graduate or who has failed to achieve graduation requirements as provided in the standards for accreditation is entitled to a free public education provided the student has not reached 20 years of age on or before August 1 of the given school year. If a student does not graduate or complete graduation requirements and is a student who is eligible for English Learner Services, the local School Board shall notify the parent of the student’s opportunity for a free public education until age 22. |
