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Virtual Virginia courses offer a new way to take high school classes. (Photo by Sesh Sudarshan)

Virtual Virginia provides alternative course options

Sesh Sudarshan, Staff Writer March 8, 2024

For students who want flexibility with course selection, or want to take classes that are not offered in-person, Meridian has many options. From Hybrid Classroom classes (Hy-C) to the Arlington Career...

Unlike the AP, IB, and DE courses offered at Meridian, honors courses are not weighted and do not boost a student’s GPA. (Graphic by Tessa Kassoff)

Why are honors courses not weighted?

Vedika Thapliya and Tessa Kassoff February 3, 2023

Most American high schools weight honors, International Baccalaureate, Advanced Placement, and dual enrollment courses, meaning they offer a boost to the student's grade point average. IB and AP classes...

Infographic about visual arts

Which Visual Arts Electives are GM Students Taking?

Rebecca Horovitz March 8, 2017

At George Mason, there are around 34 visual arts electives. These electives fit into three categories; music, arts, and technology. Out of the three, Arts is the most popular, with 197 kids, more than...

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