State of Tennessee Graduation Requirements
     

 

Core Curriculum

There are 20 total credits required for high school graduation. These 20 total credits consist of core curriculum units, specific path (university or technical) requirement units and electives.

English 4 units
Math*
3 units
Science
3 units
Social Studies
3 units
Health, Physical Fitness and Wellness
1 unit
Total 14 units


*Mathematics Requirements:

All students must complete one of the following: Algebra I, Integrated Math I, or Technical Algebra (formerly Math for Technology II).

NOTE: Students who enter high school in 2005-06 and later must also complete one of the following: Algebra II, Geometry, Integrated Math II, or Technical Geometry.

**Science Requirements

All students must complete one of the following: Biology, Biology for Technology, or the equivalent in an integrated science curriculum.

All students must complete one course in the physical sciences.

University Path
Core Curriculum
14 units
Foreign Language
2 units of the same language
Fine Arts
1 units

Math Requirements for University Path Students:

* Students must take the equivalent of Algebra I, Algebra II, and Geometry or another advanced course (if Algebra I credit was received prior to high school and not transferred to high school transcript).

Technical Path
Core Curriculum 14 units
Technical Program 4 units
Total 18 units

Gateway Exam

All students must score "Proficient" on the following Gateway exams:
Biology I
English II
Algebra I



 

 

 

 

 


 

 

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