Total Credits: 22
English: 4 credits, Pass 2 SOLs
Math: 3 credits, Pass 1 SOL
Science: 3 credits (from 2 different disciplines), Pass 1 SOL
Social Studies: 3 credits (World History, US History, US Government), Pass 1 SOL
Econ/Personal Finance: 1 credit
Health/PE: 2 credits
CPR Certification: taken through PE 9
Fine Arts/CTE/World Language: 2 credits
Electives: 4 (2 must be sequential)
CTE Credential/Honors/Advanced Placement: Must successfully complete one
Virtual Course: satisfied by the Econ/Personal Finance course even if not taken online
Mathematics: 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 mathematics courses approved by the board to satisfy this requirement. Per the Standards of Quality, a computer science course credit earned by students may be considered a mathematics course credit.
Laboratory Science: Courses completed to satisfy this requirement shall include course selection from at least two different science disciplines: earth sciences, biology, chemistry, or physics; shall include interdisciplinary courses that incorporate Standards of Learning content from multiple academic areas. The board shall approve courses to satisfy this requirement. Per the Standards of Quality, a computer science course credit earned by students may be considered a science course credit.
History and Social Sciences: Courses completed to satisfy this requirement shall include Virginia and U.S. history, Virginia and U.S. government, and one course in either world history or geography or both. The board shall approve courses to satisfy this requirement.
Electives: Courses to satisfy this requirement shall include at least two sequential electives as required by the Standards of Quality.
Fine Arts or Career and Technical Education: A computer science course credit may be considered a career and technical credit.
CTE Credential: Students who complete a career and technical education program sequence and pass an examination or occupational competency assessment in a career and technical education field that confers certification or an occupational competency credential from a recognized industry, or trade or professional association, or acquires a professional license in a career and technical education field from the Commonwealth of Virginia may substitute the certification, competence credential, or license for either a laboratory science or history and social science verified credit when the certification, license, or credential confers more than one verified credit. The examination or occupational competency assessment must be approved by the board as an additional test to verify student achievement.
World Language, Fine Arts, or Career and Technical Education: Credits earned for this requirement shall include one credit in fine or performance arts or career and technical education. Per the standards or Quality, a computer science course credit earned by students may be considered a career and technical course credit.
Advanced Placement, Fine Arts, or Career and Technical Education: In accordance with the Standards of Quality, students shall either (i) complete an Advanced Placement, honors, or International Baccalaureate course, or (ii) earn a career and technical education credential approved by the board, except when a career and technical education credential in a particular subject area is not readily available or appropriate or does not adequately measure student competency, in which case the student shall receive satisfactory competency based instruction in the subject area to satisfy the standard diploma requirements. The career and technical education credential, when required, could include the successful completion of an industry certification, a state licensure examination, a national occupational competency assessment, or the Virginia workplace readiness assessment.
Virtual Course: Students shall successfully complete one virtual course, which may be a non-credit-bearing course or a required or elective credit bearing course that is offered online.
Training in emergency first aid, CPR, and AED: Students shall be trained in emergency first aid, CPR, and the use of AED, including hands-on practice of the skills necessary to perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation. Students with an IEP or 504 Plan that documents that they cannot successfully complete this training shall be granted a waiver from this graduation requirement, as provided in 8VAC20-131- 420 B.
Demonstration of the five Cs: Students shall acquire and demonstrate foundational skills in critical thinking, creative thinking, collaboration, communication, and citizenship in accordance with the Profile of a Virginia Graduate approved by the board.
Total Credits: 26
English: 4 credits, Pass 2 SOLs
Math: 4 credits, Pass 1 SOL
Science: 4 credits (from 3 different disciplines), Pass 1 SOL
Social Studies: 4 credits (2 world history, US History, US Government), Pass 1 SOL
World Language: 3 credits of one language or 2 credits of two languages
Econ/Personal Finance: 1 credit
Health/PE: 2 credits
CPR Certification: taken through PE 9
Fine Arts/CTE: 1 credit
Electives: 3 (2 must be sequential)
CTE Credential/Honors/AP: must successfully complete one
Virtual Course: satisfied by the Econ/Personal Finance course even if not taken online
Mathematics: 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 approved by the board to satisfy this requirement. An approved computer science course credit earned by students may be considered a mathematics course credit.
Laboratory Science: Courses completed to satisfy this requirement shall include course selection from at least three different science disciplines: earth sciences, biology, chemistry, or physics. An approved computer science course credit earned by students may be considered a science course credit.
History and Social Science: Courses completed to satisfy this requirement shall include Virginia and U.S. History, Virginia and U.S. Government, and two courses in either world history or geography or both.
World Language: Courses completed to satisfy this requirement shall include at least three years of one language or at least two years of two languages.
Fine Arts or Career and Technical Education: A computer science course credit may be considered a career and technical credit.
Electives: Courses to satisfy this requirement shall include at least two sequential electives as required by the Standards of Quality.
Advanced Placement, Honors, CTE Credential: Students shall either (i) complete an Advanced Placement or Honors course, or (ii) earn a career and technical education credential approved by the board, except when a career and technical education credential in a particular subject area is not readily available or appropriate or does not adequately measure student competency, in which case the student shall receive satisfactory competency-based instruction in the subject area to satisfy the advanced diploma requirements. The career and technical education credential, when required, could include the successful completion of an industry certification, a state licensure examination, a national occupational competency assessment, or the Virginia workplace readiness assessment.
Virtual Course: Students shall successfully complete one virtual course, which may be a non-credit-bearing course or a required or elective credit-bearing course offered online.
Training in First Aid, CPR, & AED: Students shall be trained in emergency first aid, CPR, and the use of AED, including hands-on practice of the skills necessary to perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation. Students with an IEP or 504 Plan that documents that they cannot successfully complete this training shall be granted a waiver from this graduation requirement, as provided in 8VAC20-131- 420 B.
Demonstration of the 5 C's: Students shall acquire and demonstrate foundational skills in critical thinking, creative thinking, collaboration, communication, and citizenship in accordance with the Profile of a Virginia Graduate approved by the board.
The Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) may be administered to 11th and 12th grade students. This integrated aptitude battery reveals a student’s potential for achievement in specific areas. The ASVAB is a free career assessment instrument in which results are used in planning high school programs with students.
The PSAT/NMSQT (Pre-SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test) students in 9th, 10th, &11th grade have the option to take the PSAT/NMSQT. The National Merit portion of the test is used in determining nationwide recipients of scholarships.
The SAT is a part of the admission selection process used by most colleges. Information is available through the school’s counseling office. There is a fee for this test. Students must register for this test online at www.collegeboard.org. KWHS is a testing site for the SAT.
The ACT test assesses high school students’ general educational development and their ability to complete college-level work through the use of multiple-choice tests which cover four skill areas: English, mathematics, reading, and science. The test also offers a writing portion, which is optional, that measures skill in planning and writing a short essay. There is a fee for this test. Information is available through the school’s counseling office. Students must register online for this test at www.actstudent.org.
Virginia Placement Test (VPT) -Students wishing to enroll in dual enrollment courses with RCC will take an English and math placement test. Each course/program has minimum requirements in order for the student to earn college credit for the course. This test is usually given in the Spring once students have submitted their course selection forms for the upcoming school year. More information can be found on the RCC website (www.rappahannock.edu).
Advanced Placement Exams – Students who are enrolled in advanced placement classes have the option of taking the advanced placement exams in the respective classes. The exams are developed by the College Board. Students receive a score from 1-5. Higher scores (3-5) could translate into students receiving college credit for the course. Students must pay a fee to take AP exams.