Graduation Requirements

**  Graduation requires completion of either a 3-unit university preparation or a 4-unit technical preparation path in addition to the 14-unit core curriculum.  One of the three mathematic units must be earned in Algebra I or Math for Technology II. University path must also complete  Geometry and Algebra II.
***  Total units required for graduation:   4 units less than the potential number available in the master schedule of the student's school (or schools) during the four school years following the student's entry into the 9th grade.  As examples, schools on the traditional 6-units-per-year schedule offer 24 and require 20, while schools on the 8-units-per-year schedule offer 32 and require 28.  Adjustments will be made in required number of credits in cases of students and schools in transition between the two schools.

Grading Scale

*  Grade points for Advanced Placement courses receive additional weight as follows:    A=5, B=4, C=3, D=2, F=0, X=0; limited to AP courses adhering to college-level curriculum established by the College Entrance Examination Board for which national AP examinations are available. Grade points for Honors courses receive additional weight as follows: A=4.5, B=3.5, C=1.5, D=1.5, F=0, X=0.

Class Rank

     Rank in class and GPA are computed for the graduating class after the first term of the senior year.  Quality points will be assigned as prescribed by the grading scale (see chart above).  Valedictorians will be selected from the weighted scale. Rank in class will be indicated in deciles (top 10%, 20%, etc.) and determined after the first term of the senior year.

Tennessee Scholars Course of Study

The Tennessee Scholars program is a rewards and recognition program for high school students, sponsored by the Tennessee Chamber of Commerce and Industry. Tennessee Scholars are high school students who complete a rigorous curriculum and reach a high level of skill in several areas so they are ready for any post-secondary endeavor such as the work force or higher education.

 

English	4 Credits
Math*(must include Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II, 1 higher level)	4 Credits
Science (Biology I, 2 additional lab sciences)	3 Credits
Social Sciences**	3 Credits
Foreign Language courses in the same language and/or 2 Technical courses in the same technical track	2 Credits
Health/Wellness	1 Credit
Business/Computer Related course	1 Credit
Fine Arts	1 Credit
Technical Courses in the same technical track	2 Credits
AP Course (Advanced Placement or AP Vocational/Technical)	1 Credit

This proposed course of study exceeds the Tennessee Board of Regents (TBR) requirements for admission to TBR schools and the University of Tennessee as well asa the requirements for the University Path as defined by the State Board of Education. Students wishing to complete the combined University/Technical (Dual) Path would add two related technical courses to meet completer status.

Additional Expectations

• 20 hours of community service documented over 4 years
• Overall "C" average in all Tennessee Scholars Courses
• 95% attendance
• No out-of-school suspensions (per year)
• Successful passing of state assessments (Gateway)
  

 
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