Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Question about the Governor's Seal:
It says:Governor's Seal
The Governor's Seal is awarded to students who complete the requirements for an Advanced Studies Diploma with an average grade of "B" or better, and successfully complete college-level coursework that will earn the student at least nine transferable college credits in Advanced Placement (AP), International Baccalaureate (IB), Cambridge, or dual enrollment courses.
My question is about the "nine transferable college credits"---Does that mean the student would have need to take 9 AP classes (or IB, cambridge, DE?)
Or that the student passed high enough on the AP exam that they will get that many credits (because if a student gets a 4 or a 5 on the AP exam, it will usually count towards a college class that is anywhere from 3-5 credits)
Basically, my kid took 3 APs last year and 5 this year, so 8 total....does that mean he does not get the governor's seal?
Because he scored high enough on the exams last year that he will have more than 9 "credits" going into college....however I realize that also varies by college.
That's a good question. Those are indeed different units. In a typical HS course catalog/program of study, it may say:
"High School Credits: 1"
"College Credits: 3"
when listing a course.
Given that it says "9 transferable college credits" I think we're talking about 3 AP/DE classes, which is a low hurdle. Just what you'd expect from a generic seal like this one.
Anonymous wrote:Question about the Governor's Seal:
It says:Governor's Seal
The Governor's Seal is awarded to students who complete the requirements for an Advanced Studies Diploma with an average grade of "B" or better, and successfully complete college-level coursework that will earn the student at least nine transferable college credits in Advanced Placement (AP), International Baccalaureate (IB), Cambridge, or dual enrollment courses.
My question is about the "nine transferable college credits"---Does that mean the student would have need to take 9 AP classes (or IB, cambridge, DE?)
Or that the student passed high enough on the AP exam that they will get that many credits (because if a student gets a 4 or a 5 on the AP exam, it will usually count towards a college class that is anywhere from 3-5 credits)
Basically, my kid took 3 APs last year and 5 this year, so 8 total....does that mean he does not get the governor's seal?
Because he scored high enough on the exams last year that he will have more than 9 "credits" going into college....however I realize that also varies by college.
Anonymous wrote:It is just an extra sticker.
Anonymous wrote: I've been reading about the various seals that can be earned for diplomas in Virginia.
https://www.doe.virginia.gov/parents-students/for-students/graduation/graduation-requirement-resources/graduation-diploma-seals
Is there a tangible benefit to the student who receives these? By graduation they've already been accepted to a college. Or is it like honors cords, but it's bling for the diploma instead of for the graduate?