Graduation Requirements
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Randolph-Macon Academy offers three diplomas: Advanced College Preparatory Diploma, College Preparatory Diploma, and International Diploma.
Advanced College Preparatory Diploma
The advanced college preparatory diploma rigorously prepares students for entrance to the most competitive colleges and universities and requires 27 credits:
| Aerospace Science* | (required each year) |
| Language Arts | 4 credits |
| Mathematics | 4 credits |
| Social Studies/Religion | 4 credits |
| Science | 4 credits |
| Physical Education | 2 credits |
| Foreign Language |
3 credits in 1 language |
| Visual and Performing Arts | 1 credit |
| Computer Literacy | .5 credit |
| Electives | 3.5 credits |
College Preparatory Diploma
A regular college preparatory diploma meets the necessary requirements to graduate from high school and go to college; it requires 24 credits:
| Aerospace Science* | (required each year) |
| Language Arts | 4 credits |
| Mathematics | 3 credits |
| Social Studies/Religion | 4 credits |
| Science | 3 credits |
| Physical Education | 2 credits |
| Foreign Language | 2 credits |
| Visual and Performing Arts | 1 credit |
| Computer Literacy | .5 credit |
| Electives | 3.5 credits |
International Diploma
The international diploma is designed for international students who require English as a Second Language training as indicated by their achievement level on the Secondary Level English Proficiency Test. It requires 24 credits:
| Aerospace Science* | (required each year) |
| ESL/Language Arts |
4 credits |
| Mathematics | 3 credits |
| Social Studies/Religion |
4 credits |
| Science | 3 credits |
| Physical Education | 2 credits |
| Foreign Language |
2 credits |
| Visual and Performing Arts | 1 credit |
| Computer Literacy | .5 credit |
| Electives | 3.5 credits |
*Randolph-Macon Academy requires these courses, but they are not required by regional or national accrediting agencies.
