Graduation Requirements

Commencement Participation Requirements 

Graduation is the culminating event for the students of the Shenandoah County Public Schools and is a treasured moment for all students meeting the requirements for their diplomas.

In order to preserve the honor of participation in the commencement ceremony, only those students meeting the requirements for graduation prior to the ceremony will be allowed to participate according to School Board Policy. Students who fulfill their graduation requirements during their senior year will receive a diploma at the end of the school year. 

Graduation Requirements 

At various times throughout the year the Virginia Board of Education and Virginia Department of Education modify the graduation requirements. The Virginia Department of Education website http://www.doe.virginia.gov/instruction/graduation/index.shtml will contain the most up-to-date and accurate requirements. Requirements may vary depending on the 9th grade entry date.

   Link to the Virginia Department of Education Standard Diploma Graduation Requirements: http://www.doe.virginia.gov/instruction/graduation/standard.shtml 

   Link to the Virginia Department of Education Advanced Studies Diploma Graduation Requirements: http://www.doe.virginia.gov/instruction/graduation/advanced_studies.shtml