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Find out what the new graduation requirements are under the TN Diploma Project.
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Students beginning high school in Fall 2009 will begin a new path with
increased graduation requirements from 20 credits to 22, a focus on the skills
needed for college and the workforce in an ever expanding global economy, and
new assessments.
Gateway Exams in high school will be replaced by end-of-course exams that
truly test the mastery of expectations leading to college- and work-readiness.
The overall assessment system includes the ACT’s College and Readiness Test,
Explore (given in the 8th grade) and the PLAN College Readiness Test given in
the 10th grade.
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Tennessee Graduation Requirements
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| Requirements for Students Beginning High School in Fall
2009 |
| TOTAL CREDITS REQUIRED: 22 |
MATH: 4 Credits
Including Algebra I, II, Geometry and
a fourth higher level math course |
SCIENCE: 3 Credits
Including Biology, Chemistry or
Physics, and a third lab course |
| ENGLISH: 4 Credits |
| SOCIAL STUDIES: 3 Credits |
| PHYSICAL EDUCATION AND WELLNESS: 1.5 Credits
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| PERSONAL FINANCE: .5 Credits |
FOREIGN LANGUAGE: 2 Credits
FINE ARTS: 1
Credit
May be waived for students not going to a University to
expand and enhance the elective focus |
ELECTIVE FOCUS: 3 Credits
Math and Science, Career and
Technical Education, Fine Arts, Humanities, Advanced Placement (AP) or
International Baccalaureate (IB |
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