| Discipline Area |
Units of Credit |
|
# of SOL Tests Passed |
|
Standard |
Advanced |
Standard |
Advanced |
|
|
|
|
|
|
| English |
4 |
4 |
|
2 |
2 |
| Mathematics* |
3 |
4 |
|
1 |
2 |
| Laboratory Science** |
3 |
4 |
|
1 |
2 |
| History and Social Science*** |
3 |
4 |
|
1 |
2 |
| Health and Physical Science |
2 |
2 |
|
|
|
| Foreign Language |
0 |
3 |
|
|
|
| Fine or Practical Arts |
1 |
1 |
|
|
|
| 2 Sequential Electives |
2 |
2 |
|
|
|
| Electives |
10 |
4 |
|
|
|
| Student Selected Test |
|
|
|
1 |
1 |
| Totals |
28 |
28 |
|
6 |
9 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
* Courses completed to satisy this requirement shall be at or above
the level Algebra and shall include at least three different course
selections from Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II, and other mathematics courses above the level of Algebra II. |
| ** Courses completed to satisfy this requirement include: Earth Science, Biology, Chemistry, and Physics |
*** Courses completed to satisfy this requirement include World Geography, World History,
U.S. History, and Government |
| Grundy High School Weighted Classes |
| 5% Weight |
10 % Weight |
| Advanced Accounting |
AP Calculus |
| Advanced Computer Information Systems |
AP English |
| Advanced Desktop Publishing |
AP U.S. History |
| Algebra II |
AP Government |
| Calculus |
A. Linwood Holton Governor's School Courses |
| Trigonometry |
|
| Physics |
|
| Chemistry II |
|
| Foreign Language III |
|
| Grading Scale |
| A=94-100 |
| B=87-93 |
| C=79-86 |
| D=70-78 |
| F=69 and below |
To earn a high school diploma in Virginia, students must earn the required minimum number of units of credit in effect when that student first enters the 9th grade. A standard unit of credit is earned by completing 140-hours of instruction and passing the course. A verified unit of credit is earned by passing a course and it's related SOL test or approved substitute test. Students may repeat the end-of-course tests as many times as necessary to earn the verified credit required for graduation. For specific course requirements for each type of diploma, consult the guidance counselor.
Modified Standard Diploma
English 4 credits
Mathematics 3 credits
Science 3 credits
History 3 credits
Physical Ed. 2 credits
Fine Arts 1 credit
Electives 12 credits
Total 28 credits
