Advanced Academic Programs
The International Baccalaureate Middle Years Program at Plaza Middle School
Catherine B. Susewind, Coordinator
The International Baccalaureate (IB) Middle Years Program (MYP) is a program of study...
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Advanced Studies Diploma
The Advanced Studies Diploma requires twenty-six (26) credits for students entering ninth grade in 2018-2019 and beyond. Of the 26 credits, five (5) must be verified credits as follows: two (2) English, one (1) math, one (1) science, and one (1)...
Standard Diploma
The Standard Diploma requires twenty-two (22) credits for students entering ninth grade in 2018-2019 and beyond. Of the 22 credits, five (5) must be verified credits as follows: two (2) English, one (1) math, one (1) science, and one (1) social...
Academic Year
The academic year is at least 180 days divided into two semesters. Courses are either taught on a 4x4 or an A/B schedule. For courses taught on a 4x4 schedule, students receive a final grade and one...
Academic and Career Planning
Virginia Beach City Public Schools is committed to empowering every student to become a life-long learner who is a responsible, productive and engaged citizen within the global community. As it...
Registration
Courses listed will be included in the curriculum for the school year if there is sufficient enrollment and available staff. Grade levels listed for courses indicate the grade(s) in which the course...
Placement / Promotion Procedure
Recommendations concerning instructional placement of students are the responsibility of the teacher and other professional staff directly involved with the students. The final decision concerning...
Awards for Exemplary Performance
The Virginia Board of Education recognizes exemplary academic performance by providing diploma seals.
Criteria for awarding diploma seals are described below.
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Access to Courses
Courses are offered at each high school based on student selection and interest. Therefore, all courses may not be offered at each site.
School Counselors will work very closely with students and...
Full Day of School
All students shall maintain a full-day schedule of classes (5 1/2 hours) unless a waiver is granted by the superintendent. Enrollment in a work-study program (Business Education, Marketing...