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Questions and Answers about Graduation and Related Topics

What are Fairfax County Public Schools diploma options?
Diploma options include the:

Standard Diploma which requires 22 credits for graduation including 6 verified credits.
Advanced Studies Diploma which requires 24 credits for graduation including 9 verified credits.
Modified Standard Diploma requires 20 credits for graduation. The Modified Standard Diploma is intended for certain students who have a disability and are unlikely to meet the credit requirements for a Standard Diploma.
Special Diploma In accordance with the requirements of the Standards of Quality, students with disabilities who complete the requirements of their Individualized Education Program (IEP) and do not meet the requirements for other diplomas shall be awarded Special Diplomas.

• State diploma seals
• Foreign language proficiency credit
• Grade-point average and class rank
• Withdrawal policy
• Post-secondary planning
• FCPS online courses
• Advanced academic programs
• Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology
• High school academies
• Promotion policy
• Pass-fail
• Professional technical studies
  

What are the new FCPS acceditation requirements?

Where and when are the FCPS high school graduations held?

How do I obtain a copy of my transcript or diploma?

What is Project Graduation?

If you have questions about Virginia's graduation requirements, you may either call the Project Graduation Hotline at 866-835-6039 or visit the Project Graduation web site. The guidance counselor at your school also is prepared to answer your questions about graduation.

 

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