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 Graduation Requirements

College Preparatory Diploma
To receive the College Preparatory Diploma, a Norfolk Collegiate student must earn a total of 23 credits, take a minimum of five courses each semester, successfully complete the Senior Exhibition, meet the computer competency requirement and complete the following specified coursework in the table below.
Advanced Studies Diploma
To receive the Advanced Studies Diploma, a student must earn a total of 25 credits, take a minimum of five courses each semester, successfully complete the Senior Exhibition, meet the computer competency requirement and complete the following specified coursework in the table below.

College Preparatory Diploma

Advanced Studies Diploma

ENGLISH

English 9

English 9

English 10

English 10

English 11

English 11

English 12

English 12

SOCIAL STUDIES

Ancient & Medieval World History

Ancient & Medieval World History

United States and Virginia History

United States and Virginia History

United States and Virginia Government

United States and Virginia Government
PLUS one additional credit from social studies elective offerings

MATHEMATICS

Algebra I

Algebra I

Geometry

Geometry

Algebra II

Algebra II
Plus one additional credit beyond the College Preparatory Diploma

FOREIGN LANGUAGE

Three years of a foreign language*
OR two years of two foreign languages
Three years of a foreign language*
OR two years of two foreign languages

*In cases of students with proven language disability, the Headmaster may waive the required third credit at the recommendation of the Foreign Language Department Chairperson.

SCIENCE

Biology

Biology

Chemistry

Chemistry

PLUS one additional credit from elective offerings

PLUS two additional credits from elective offerings

HEALTH/PHYSICAL EDUCATION

Health/Physical Education 9

Health/Physical Education 9

Health/Physical Education 10

Health/Physical Education 10

FINE ARTS/PERFORMING ARTS

One credit from elective offerings

One credit from elective offerings

ELECTIVES

Additional credits needed for diploma

Additional credits needed for diploma






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