Counseling & College/Career Advising
Our Services
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Middle School and High School are hard. Our staff is here to support students as they navigate many complex challenges in life.
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KVA students have autonomy to choose their own path in their educational journey. We are here to guide them along that path to meet graduation requirements.
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As a college-prep school, it is a priority for our entire school community to support students as they plan for the next step in their life.
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Navigating the world of financial aid, scholarships, and college affordability is tricky. We are here to support KVA students and their families.
Graduation Requirements
In order to receive a high school diploma, students must complete the following number of credits in each subject as designated.
English - 4 credits (English I, II, III or AP Language and Composition, IV or AP Literature)
Mathematics - 4 credits (Geometry, Algebra II, and two Math electives)
Science - 4 credits (Biology, Chemistry, and two Science electives)
History - 4 credits (World History, Economics/Political Theory, US History or AP US History, and Elective)
Foreign Language - 2 credits (must be two levels of the same language)
Health and Physical Ed - 1 credit
Other Electives - 3 credits
Total Minimum Credits - 22
Community Service
Seniors must also have 60 hours of community service. Hours should be documented on the community service form provided.
College Scholarships and Financial Aid
Celebrate Success
Over the last 3 graduation classes, KVA graduates have averaged over $126,000 in college scholarship money per graduate. We have been successful in preparing students for college to the point that colleges and universities are working hard to attract our students to campus.
Scholarships
Guidance regularly accumulates and updates information on scholarship opportunities, and makes this resource available to all students.
Current Scholarship Opportunities
Character Development & Support
Handbooks and Policies
All Students, parents and faculty should review the handbook and policies set forth by the Board of Trustees of Kerr-Vance Academy. Each of these essential documents are provided below.
Student & Parent Handbook