Students who transfer from other Virginia public school systems must meet the same requirements as Virginia Beach City Public Schools students. The verified credits required of transfer students from private or out-of-state schools will vary depending on when the transfer student registers. The term “beginning” in the following document means within the first twenty (20) hours of instruction per course, and the term “during” means after the first twenty (20) hours of instruction.
Verified Credit Requirements for Students Transferring into Virginia Beach Public Schools Before 2018-2019 School Year
| Grade Level Student Enters Virginia Beach City Public Schools | Standard Diploma | Advanced Studies Diploma |
|---|---|---|
| During ninth or the beginning of tenth grade | No change in requirements | No change in requirements |
| During tenth or the beginning of eleventh grade | 1 English, 1 mathematics, 1 social studies, and 1 science | 2 English, 1 mathematics, 1 social studies, 1 science, and 1 student-selected test |
| During eleventh or the beginning of twelfth grade |
1 English and 1 student-selected test The student-selected credits must be in mathematics if mathematics testing is required by federal law. |
1 English and 3 student-selected tests. *The student-selected credits must be in mathematics if mathematics testing is required by federal law. |
| During twelfth grade | If Virginia diploma requirements cannot be met, the previous school should award the diploma or student can request that the local school board seek a waiver from the Virginia Department of Education. | If Virginia diploma requirements cannot be met, the previous school should award the diploma or student can request that the local school board seek a waiver from the Virginia Department of Education. |
Verified Credit Requirements for Students Transferring into Virginia Beach Public Schools 2018-2019 School Year and Beyond
| Grade Level Student Enters Virginia Beach City Public Schools | Standard Diploma | Advanced Studies Diploma |
|---|---|---|
| During ninth or the beginning of tenth grade | No change in requirements | No change in requirements |
| During tenth or the beginning of eleventh grade | No change in requirements | No change in requirements |
| During eleventh or the beginning of twelfth grade |
1 English and 1 mathematics |
1 English and 1 mathematics |
| During twelfth grade | If Virginia diploma requirements cannot be met, the previous school should award the diploma or student can request that the local school board seek a waiver from the Virginia Department of Education. | If Virginia diploma requirements cannot be met, the previous school should award the diploma or student can request that the local school board seek a waiver from the Virginia Department of Education. |