<![CDATA[A Plus Academics - Resources]]>Wed, 10 Sep 2025 06:28:12 -0400Weebly<![CDATA[The National Report Card Results aren't looking to good.]]>Sat, 04 May 2024 12:14:31 GMThttps://www.academicswithaplus.com/resources/the-national-report-card-results-arent-looking-to-goodIn 2022, the average score for Virginia students in 4th grade math was 236, which was an 11-point drop from 2019. According to the Virginia Department of Education, students in grades 3–8 have experienced significant and persistent learning loss in math and reading. (https://nces.ed.gov/nationsreportcard)

We can TAKE ACTION at HOME to improve the type of student my child will be.  We can do some simple things at home, such as:   
#1.  Listening to an audio-book in the car or at home daily for 20 minutes and then discuss it as a family.   #2 Having a "no electronic" time while we discuss some DETAILS of what happened at school today.    #3 Email the teachers every 2 weeks and let them know you appreciate them and how is your child doing at school.

These are simple and don't take much effort.  Let's talk to our children to improve their communication skills and academic experience.

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https://nces.ed.gov/nationsreportcard/subject/publications/stt2022/pdf/2023011VA8.pdf
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]]><![CDATA[Graduation Requirements in Virginia]]>Wed, 24 Aug 2022 11:44:14 GMThttps://www.academicswithaplus.com/resources/graduation-requirements-in-virginiaMany families aren't aware of the high school graduation requirements.  In Virginia students may graduate with a STANDART DIPLOMA or with an ADVANCED DIPLOMA.  What is the difference? 
SHORT ANSWER: The standard diploma requires 22 credits while the advanced diploma requires 26 credits.  Here is a link to the Depart of Education website. 
REMEMBER, we should try our very best to place our children in an academic platform they can shine.  One way to shine is to obtain an advanced diploma.  Some students may not be able to obtain an advanced diploma, and this is alright!  Let's highlight the in other ways, such as playing sports, being fluent in a foreign language, having a leadership role in a club, and volunteering in the community.  These are just a few examples, but it's all about finding their gift and helping them to shine with it. 
https://www.doe.virginia.gov/instruction/graduation/standard.shtml
https://www.doe.virginia.gov/instruction/graduation/advanced_studies.shtml

Statewide Graduation Requirements

https://www.ecs.org/high-school-graduation-requirements-state-profiles/
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