Advanced Studies Diploma (24-credit)

Grade 9:

English 9

World History I (A.D. to 1000)

Earth Science

Algebra I

Health and PE 9

Foreign Language optional

Practical or Fine Art Elective

Grade 10:

English 10

World History II (A.D. 1000 to the present)

Biology I

Geometry

Health and PE/Drivers Ed.10

Foreign Language

Elective

Grade 11:

English 11

US/Virginia History

Chemistry or Priniciples of Physics I

Algebra II

Elective

Foreign Language

Student Choice

Grade 12:

English 12

US/Virginia Government

Physics, Principles of Physics II, AP Biology, Anatomy

Upper Level Math

Upper Level Foreign Language

Elective

Student Choice


To graduate with a Advanced Studies Diploma (24 credits) on or after July 1, 2003, students must have successfully completed the following Standard Units of Credit: English/4; History and Social Sciences/4; Mathematics/4; Laboratory Science/4; Foreign Language/3; Health and PE/2; Fine or Practical Arts/1; and Electives/2. In 2001, it was established that students must earn nine (9) verified credits.