GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
Students are required to complete a minimum of 26 specified credits.
The 26 required credits for students on an IEP may vary from those listed below.
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Course
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Credits
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Testing
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English
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4 credits
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EOC Testing
Algebra I
Algebra II
Geometry
Biology
English I & II
US History
ACT
Civics Test & Project
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Math
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4 credits
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Science
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3 credits
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Social Studies
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3 credits
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Wellness
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1 credit
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Physical Education
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.5 credit
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Personal Finance
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.5 credit
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Elective Focus Area
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3 credits
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Foreign Language
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2 credits
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Fine Art
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1 credit
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Electives
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4 credits
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Total
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26 credits
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4 - English (English 9,10,11,12)
4 - Math (Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra 2, 1 higher math class) *You must pass one math every school year
3 - Science (Physical Science, Biology 1, Chemistry or Physics)
3 - History (Government/Economics, US History, World History)
1 - Lifetime Wellness
2 - Foreign Language
1 - Fine Art
1/2 - Personal Finance
1/2 - Physical Education
3 - Elective Focus/Program of Study (3 classes in the same area or career field beyond any core requirements)
4 - Other Electives
Every student must take the ACT as well as the Government/Civics Test to be eligible for graduation in the state of Tennessee.
ACT
(administered student’s junior year)
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ACT Benchmarks:
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English 18
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Math 22
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Reading 22
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Science 23
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Civics Test Graduation Requirement (administered during US Govt. classes)
GRADUATION HONORS
District Honors: All requirements for a regular diploma must be fulfilled and must have a 3.5 GPA or higher.
State Honors: All requirements for a regular diploma and must have a 3.0 GPA and score at or above all the subject area readiness benchmarks on the ACT.
Graduation with Distinction:
Students earning Graduation with Distinction will be recognized as graduating with distinction by attaining a 3.0 GPA and completing at least one of the following:
- Earn a nationally recognized industry certification
- Participate in at least one of the Governor’s Schools
- Attain a score of 31 or higher composite score on the ACT
- Attain a score of 3 or higher on at least two Advanced Placement exams
- Earn 12 or more semester hours of transcripted postsecondary credit
RANKING
Students must be enrolled at Greenbrier High School Junior and Senior year for ranking purposes. All the following will be used in determining rank:
- Must have 8 courses designated as Advanced, AP, and/or Dual Enrollment on transcript
- Final scores of State Mandated End-of-Course Tests (Biology I, English II, Algebra I) will be used in determining final ranking
- Highest composite ACT score (on file at the time of calculation) will be used in determining final ranking
- In the event multiple students are equal on all outlined criteria, multiple valedictorians will be recognized.
Last updated: 4/24/19 (EE)