Requirements

Promotion Standards

Students are in grade levels based up to the following factors

Virginia Standards of Learning Tests

All students are required to take the Virginia Standards of Learning End-of-Course Tests for English 11 Reading, English 11 Writing, Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II, Earth Science, Biology, Chemistry, World Geography, World History I & II, US History when they are scheduled to complete the course.

Graduation Requirements

Graduation requirements vary depending on whether a student is enrolled in a Modified Standard Diploma, Standard Diploma, Advanced Studies Diploma, Special Diploma or Certificate of Attendance program. Information given to students when they register for classes each spring will define the requirements for each program. Please check the Program of Studies for more information. FCHS is required to follow the Standards of Accreditation, which dictates graduation requirements. The standard unit of credit is based on 140 clock hours of instruction and successful completion of the course. Verified units of credit are based on a minimum of 140 clock hours of instruction, successful completion of the course and passage of the related SOL test.