High

The high school educational experience is designed to enable the students to develop their minds and bodies to their fullest capacity socially, physically, intellectually and psychologically. While instruction is the top priority, other opportunities are available to broaden students’ horizons.

Suffolk Public Schools has three high schools: King’s Fork, Lakeland, and Nansemond River. High school begin classes at 7:45 am and end at 2:15 pm. The schools operate on an alternate day schedule – three 90 minute block classes that met every other day and one single 55 minute block that meets everyday. Specialty programs for students at Suffolk Public Schools include: Academic Scholars, Advanced Placement, Early College Scholars, Paul D. Camp Certificate, Paul D. Camp Degree, International Baccelaureate, and Project Lead the Way. The division also works in conjunction with The Pruden Center and the Governor’s School for the Arts.

High school students are required to earn 22 credits to graduate with a standard diploma. For more information on diploma options, please review the appropriate Program of Studies.

Students are also required to pass the Standards of Learning end-of-course tests in six courses to earn a standard diploma and in nine courses to earn an advanced studies diploma before they can graduate. For more information on verified credits, link here.