Students who will graduate in 2004 and thereafter must earn verified credit to qualify for a high school diploma. A student earns a verified credit by passing the Standards of Learning, SOL, test associated with the course. To earn a Standard Diploma, students must earn 22 credits, six of which must be verified. To earn an Advanced Studies Diploma, students must earn 24 credits, nine of which must be verified. Specific courses in each high school discipline must be verified such as two English courses.
Further information regarding requirements is available at each high school.
The Spotsylvania County School Board provides textbooks and other instructional materials which are furnished at public expense. The cost of some expendable materials will have to be borne by the student, since these materials are supplemental to the basic instructional program or become the property of the student. The school will notify students enrolled in certain classes as to the materials needed and the cost. In order to protect public funds, the student is required to pay for any lost books or books which have been subjected to abuse. The student will not be expected to pay for normal wear and tear.