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Classes of 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010
ADVANCED STUDIES DIPLOMA:
Grades 9-12
English 4
Mathematics* 4
Laboratory Science** 4
Social Studies *** 4
Computer Applications**** 1
Foreign Language ***** 3
Health and Physical Education 2
Fine or Practical Arts ****** 1
Electives 1-5
TOTAL UNITS 24 (Minimum)
*Courses completed to satisfy this requirement shall be at or above the level of algebra and shall include at least three different course selections from among: Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II, or other mathematics courses above the level of Algebra II.
**Must include Earth Science and courses from two different science disciplines: Biology, Chemistry, or Physics.
***Courses completed to satisfy this requirement shall include two World Studies classes, U.S. and Virginia History, and U.S. and Virginia Government.
****Galax City Public Schools requirement to be met through either a computer course or competency test.
*****Three years of one language or two years each of two languages.
*******One credit in fine arts (band, chorus, music, art, speech and drama) or one credit in the practical arts (agriculture, business, family and consumer science, auto service technology, practical nursing, electrical and plumbing, or I.C.T.) must be completed.
VERIFIED CREDITS:
Of the total credits shown above, students must earn a minimum of nine verified credits. (See verified credits section)
2 English
2 Mathematics
2 Science
2 History/Social Science
1 Student's Choice
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