School Information Guide - Washington County Public Schools

Grading/Graduation
Academics
The curriculum of Washington County Schools provides a
foundation for academic success for all students from
preschool through adult. This curriculum is primarily
guided by the Virginia Standards of Learning (SOL).
Students are able to attain technical skills and
certification through vocational training and on-the-job
experience.
Assessment
Washington County Public Schools strive to meet the
state, regional, and national standards to ensure a quality
education for their students. To reach state accreditation,
70% of students must pass the Standards of Learning
(SOL) tests in Math, Science, Social Studies, and English
in selected grades. Our school district is accredited by
SACSCASI (Southern Association of Colleges and
Schools Council on Accreditation and School
Improvement) through a process of self-study and peer
review. Benchmark tests are periodically administered to
evaluate student progress.
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COURSE
MODIFIED STANDARD DIPLOMA
Standard Credits
English 4
Mathematics 3
Laboratory Science 2
History and Social Sciences 2
Health and Physical Education 2
Fine Arts, or CTE (Career & Technical Ed.) 1
Electives 6
TOTAL 20
The Modified standard Diploma will not be an option for students
with disabilities who enter the ninth grade for the first time beginning
in 2013-2014. Credit accommodations allow students with
disabilities who previously would have pursued a Modified Standard
Diploma to earn a Standard Diploma.
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Grades K-2
Excellent (93-100) Above
Average (85-92) Average
Satisfactory (77-84) Below
Average (70-76) Failure
Incomplete (INC)
Unsatisfactory
Grades 3-12
A Excellent (93-100) Above
B Average (85-92) Average/
C Satisfactory (77-84)
D Below Average (70-76)
F Failure (0-69)
I Incomplete (INC)
COURSE
STANDARD DIPLOMA
Standard Credits
English 4
Mathematics 3
Laboratory Science 3
History and Social Sciences 3
Health and Physical Education 2
Economics & Personal Finance 1
Fine Arts, Foreign Language,or CTE (Career & Technical Ed.) 2
Electives 4
TOTAL 22
ADVANCED STUDIES DIPLOMA
COURSE
Standard Credits
English 4
Mathematics 4
Laboratory Science 4
History and Social Sciences 4
Health and Physical Education 2
Economics & Personal Finance 1
Foreign Languages 3
Fine Arts ,or CTE (Career & Technical Ed.) 1
Electives 3
TOTAL 26
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