Revised standard units of credit required for graduation took effect with the Class of 2002. Verified units of credit will take effect with the Class of 2004. Many members of the Class of 2004 will enter high school with one or two verified credits, based on completion of high school mathematics courses and passing corresponding EOC tests. Verified units require satisfactory completion of the courses and passing related SOL tests. Students in the 9th grade in 2000-1, 2001-2, 2002-3 are required to pass 2 English, plus 4 others. Students in the ninth grade in 2003-4 and beyond are required to pass 2 English, 1 mathematics, 1 science, 1 history and social science, and 1 of student's choice.

Standard Diploma: 22 units of credit

• English 4

• Mathematics 3

• Science 3

• History and Social Studies 4

• Physical Education and Health 2

• Fine or Practical Arts 1

• Electives 5

Total standard units of credit 22
Total verified units of credit 6

Advanced Studies Diploma: 24 Units of Credit

• English 4

• Mathematics 4

• Science 4

• History and Social Studies 4

• Foreign Language 3

• Physical Education and Health 2

• Fine or Practical Arts 1

• Electives 2