A Virginia high school diploma tells admission officers at colleges, universities, and career and technical schools that the bearer is ready for the rigors of post-secondary education. It also tells potential employers that the graduate possesses the reading, writing, and computational skills required for success in the workplace.
The resources listed here explain Virginia’s graduation requirements and the many options now available to students for earning a high school diploma. You also will find information on how students can get even more out of their high school experience by accepting the challenge of advanced courses.
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Guide to Graduation Requirements - 2007 & Beyond
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Frequently Asked Questions about Earning a Virginia High School Diploma |
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Project Graduation Tutorials, Academies & Other Resources |
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For Educators and School Counselors:
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Want to Maximize Your Senior Year?
To get the most out of your high school experience, while reducing the cost of college tuition and technical training, consider these three options:
Early College Scholars
The Early College Scholars program allows eligible high school seniors to complete the requirements for an Advanced Studies Diploma while earning at least 15 hours of potentially transferable credits toward a college degree.
Commonwealth Scholars and Academic Competitiveness Grants
Students who exceed the minimum requirements for a Standard Diploma may qualify for federal Academic Competitiveness Grants and other incentives for students to take more challenging courses. For more information contact your school counselor.
Path to Industry Certification
The Path to Industry Certification program encourages students to earn an industry certification while still in high school. Often, this technical preparation will continue after graduation from high school.
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