Virginia High School Diploma Requirements

Total Credits Required - 26

1 credit = 1 traditional school year of the class 

(about 120-150 hrs of work)

English

4 credits

Mathematics

4 credits

Must be chosen from:

Alg I

Geometry

Alg II

& maths above Alg II

Laboratory Science   

4 credits

Must include at least 3 of:

Earth Sciences

Biology

Chemistry

Physics

History and Social Sciences

4 credits

Must include:

Virginia & U.S. History

Virginia & U.S. Government

2 courses of World History and/or Geography

World Language

3 or 4 credits

3 years of 1 language

OR

2 years each of 2 languages

Health and Physical Education

2 credits

Fine Arts or Career and Technical Ed

1 credit

Can include Computer Science course

Economics & Personal Finance

1 credit

Electives

3 credits

Must include at least 2 sequential electives

(ex: Art I & Art II)

Additional Requirements for Graduation

• At least 1 AP, honors, IB, or Dual Enrollment course.

• At least 1 Virtual Course

• First Aid, CPR and AED Training

• Demonstrate the 5 C's

Critical Thinking

Creative Thinking

Collaboration

Communication

Citizenship

Learner's Permit

Updated Doc

Study

Practice Tests

https://dmv-practice-test.com/virginia/car

DMV Drivers Manual

https://www.dmv.virginia.gov/dmv-manuals/#/sections/manual/1

DMV Learner’s Tab

https://www.dmv.virginia.gov/licenses-ids/learners

When you are 15yrs 6mo old, and have completed the above learning, you can apply for your learner's permit

Appointment Day Documents

• https://www.dmv.virginia.gov/webdoc/pdf/dl1p.pdf filled out & signed

• SSA Card

• Birth Certificate

• Parent photo ID

• Bank Statement

You’ll take a vision exam and a computer based 2 part test.  

Once you have earned your learner's permit, you must follow these rules

1. A licensed driver 21 or older must be seated beside you alert and ready to assist at all times.

2. You may not hold a cell phone while driving except in a driver emergency.  The vehicle must be lawfully parked or stopped to hold the phone.

3. No headphone use while driving.

from the DMV

Must be 15yrs 6mo to apply.

A learner's permit lets you drive a vehicle when a licensed driver is seated beside you.

The licensed driver must be at least 21 years old, or 18 years of age or older if they are your legal guardian or sibling. They must be alert and able to assist you.

You may drive with your learner's permit without a licensed driver if you:

1. Hold a valid Virginia Driver Training Certificate (DTS B), signed by a parent or legal guardian, showing completion of the classroom and behind-the-wheel portions of driver education

2. Are at least 16 years 3 months old, and

3. Have held your learner's permit for nine months

Driver's License

To earn your driver's license you must

• Drive with parent at least 30hrs during daylight and 15hrs after sunset

• Successfully complete a Driver’s Ed course

  1. Classroom Component - https://www.va-drivercourses.com/default.php

  2. Behind the Wheel (only after completing the classroom component) - 7 days, 50 minutes of driving and 50 minutes of observation each day

• Have your Learner’s Permit for 9 months

• Watch the videos

• Do the Exercises (printed out for you)

• Watch the Exercises video, and check your work, or get a better understanding

• Do the Worksheet (printed out for you)

• Check your answers with the answer sheet, work several problems until they make sense.

• Watch the videos

• Do the Exercises 

• Watch the Exercises video, and check your work, or get a better understanding

• Do the Worksheet  

• Check your answers with the answer sheet, work several problems until they make sense.