Blacksburg High School

Guidance and School Counseling


Standards of Learning Tests (SOL's)

SOL tests are offered in the following subject areas:

Algebra I
Geometry
Algebra II

Earth Science
Biology
Chemistry

World History I
World History II
US History

English Reading
English Writing
(English SOL's are based on English 11)

Successful completion of a class and the attached SOL exam earns the student a verified credit.  A Standard Diploma requires 6 verified credits (1 each math, science, social studies, 2 english plus one of choice) and an Advanced Diploma requires 9 verified credits (2 each math, science, social studies, english plus one of choice).  For more information on SOL requirements for graduation, please see the Graduation Requirements page.

These tests are given to the students at the completion of each class, usually in mid-May.  We will have dates posted on the Guidance homepage when they are confirmed.  English Writing SOL's are given in March.  Seniors, transfer students, and students who have not made passing grades are given additional opportunities during the year in order to take the exams.  Counselors will notify these students when testing will take place.

 

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