TECH PREP SCHEDULE OUTLINE FOR HIGH SCHOOL COURSES
(STANDARD DIPLOMA WITH TECH PREP SEAL)

This sample basic program of study plus a completer sequence for one Career and Technical Education area articulated with a community college program will meet the requirements for a Tech Prep seal on the high school diploma. Approved Tech Prep programs are available in: Business and Information Technology, Family and Consumer Sciences, Marketing, and Industrial Technology.

Grade 9
Grade 10
Grade 11
Grade 12
English 9
English 10
English 11
English 12
Algebra I-Pt. 1 OR

Algebra I
Algebra I-Pt. 2 OR

Geometry
Geometry OR

Algebra II
Algebra II

Algebra II
Earth Science
Biology
Oceanography OR Ecology
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World History and Geography to 1500 A.D.
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VA and United States History
VA and United States Government
Health and Physical Education 9
Health and Physical Education 10
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*Foreign Language

*Foreign Language
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**( Fine Arts or Practical Arts elective)
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* Foreign Language (Two years), while not required for the Standard Diploma, is required for the Tech Prep seal. Foreign Language is important for competing in a global marketplace. Also, with one additional course in foreign language, math, science, and history, students may qualify for the 24-credit Advanced Studies diploma.

** High school Career and Technical Education courses satisfy the requirement for Fine Arts or Practical Arts credits.

Notes:

  1. This basic program of study plus six (6) electives meets minimum requirements for the 22-credit Standard Diploma. Foreign Language as shown in the schedule above counts as two (2) of the six (6) required electives.
  2. Foreign Language (1) and Algebra (1) credits may be earned in middle school.
  3. Complete the schedule by adding the Career and Technical Education courses that best match your career interests. Remaining elective openings may be used for cooperative experiences if available in your chosen area, for additional courses for specialization in your area, or other electives of interest.
 
   
 

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