1. STUARTS DRAFT HIGH SCHOOL Class of 2021
GO COUGARS!!

2. Standard vs. Advanced Diplomas
4 English
3 Social Studies
3 Science
3 Math
2 Health & PE
2 Fine Arts or Career /Tech or Foreign Languages
1 Finance/Economics
4 + Additional electives
22 Standard Credits
6 Verified Credits from EOC/SOL testing
+Earn a board-approved career and technical education credential to graduate with a Standard Diploma; and Successfully complete one virtual course. (Finance/Economics)
4 English
4 Social Studies
4 Science
4 Math
2 Health & PE
1 Fine or Career/Tech
3 or 2 / 2 Foreign Languages
1 Finance/Economics
3 + Additional electives
26 Standard Credits
9 Verified Credits from EOC/SOL
+Successfully complete one virtual course. (Finance/Economics)

3. What Credits Do I Need?
A Standard Credit is earned when you pass a class
A Verified Credit is earned when you pass a class and the end of course SOL test

4. Number of Standard Credits for Each Diploma Type22
Advanced Studies = 26

5. Verified Credits for Each Diploma Type
Standard
2 English
1 Math
1 Science
1 Social Studies
1 Student Choice
6 SOL’S
Advanced Studies
2 English
2 Math
2 Science
2 Social Studies
1 Student Choice
9 SOL’S

6. All 9th Graders Will Take:
English 9
Math
Science
World Geography
PE 9

7. English 9 English 9A: Accelerated
English 9: Regular - Middle of the road
English 9B: (Slower Paced)

8. Math If you are currently taking:
Pre-Algebra ⇒ Algebra I Pt. 1 & Pt. 2
Algebra I ⇒ Geometry (with an A average & pass the SOL) or
Geometry Pt. 1 & Pt. 2

9. Science
Earth Science

10. Social Studies
World Geography

11. Health & Physical Education
Health & PE 9

12. What Electives are Available?
Strength & Conditioning 9
Technology
Business
Art
Chorus
Band
Speech & Drama
Agriculture

13. ART
Art I
Art II
Crafts

14. Chorus I Intermediate Band
MUSIC
Chorus I Intermediate Band
Chorus II Jazz Band
Piano Advanced Band

15. Speech & Drama •Acting •Set design •Production •History of Drama
Speech & Drama I
Speech & Drama II

16. Foreign Language You should consider taking a foreign language IF: OR
Latin I & II
You should consider taking a foreign language IF:
You are currently enrolled in foreign language and are making A’s & B’s OR
You are planning to pursue an Advanced Studies Diploma
French I, II, III
Spanish I, II, III

18. Agriculture Intro to Animal Science Small Animal Care
Equine Management

19. Work & Family Studies Individual Development Life Planning
Nutrition & Wellness

20. Technology Education Technology Foundations Digital Visualization
Engineering Exploration
Technical Drawing & Design
Materials & Processing

21. Does not replace Health & PE 9 Strength & Conditioning 9
PE Elective
Does not replace Health & PE 9
Strength & Conditioning 9

22. Valley Career & Technical Center
Introduction to Culinary Arts
This courses are 1 semester courses and take up 2 blocks
Introduction to Health & Medical Sciences

23. Required! žECONOMICS and PERSONAL FINANCE is a graduation requirement.
žIt is best to take this course in the 11th or 12th grade…UNLESS you are applying for Shenandoah Valley Governor School or Valley Career & Technical Center.

24. Grade Classification 10th Grade: 5 standard credits
12th Grade: 14 standard credits (Have completed US History or English 11)

25. Athletic Eligibility
žAny student who is enrolled in the first semester of the 9th grade, for the first time, is eligible to play fall sports.
žAt the beginning of the 2nd semester, to participate in VHSL activities, students must be enrolled in a minimum of 3 new classes the semester of participation and must have passed 3 courses the previous semester to be eligible.
žExamples: football, basketball, volleyball, sideline cheer, competition cheer, baseball, soccer, etc.

26. What Should My FRESHMAN Course Requests Look Like?
1. English 9 (9B, 9, or 9A)
2. Earth Science
3. PE 9
4. World Geography
5. Math
6. Math (or Elective)
7. Foreign Language or Elective
8. Elective