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2007-08 Requirements

(Beginning with the class of 2010)

 

To become a Tennessee Scholar students complete a demanding high school curriculum that emphasizes “on level” and above courses I mathematics, science, social studies, language arts (English and foreign language), and computer literacy.  The program also stresses the importance of attendance and dependability.

 

In addition to meeting all State Board of Education graduation requirements, Tennessee Scholars complete the following course of requirements:

 

· 4 English courses

· 4 Mathematics courses (Algebra I, Algebra II, Geometry and one higher level course)

· 3 Science courses (Biology I, Chemistry, Physics recommended and preferred)

· 3 Social studies

· 1 Wellness

· 1 Fine Arts

· 2 Foreign Language courses in the same language

· 2 Career Technical Education courses (One must be in a computer applications area)

· Dual credit and online courses are acceptable

 

 

Additional Requirements:

 

· 20 hours of Community Service (starting with freshman class of 2008 this will increase to 40 hours)

· Minimum “C” average in every class or a 2.5 overall GPA

· 96% attendance—4 year average

· No out-of-school suspensions

· Must Pass all Gateway and Exit Exams

 

 

 

The Tennessee Standard is based on the existing Higher Education system in Tennessee which includes:

 

· Career Technical Schools, Community Colleges, the Board of Regents Universities and the University of Tennessee.

· It also fully considers the manufacturing and service industries in Tennessee and the trainable workforce needed for continuing their operations or new industry.

· This Tennessee Standard will allow students to pursue academic excellence to enter colleges, universities, or the technical workforce.

 

 

 

 

 

 

2007-08 Requirements

(2008 and 2009 Graduates)

 

To become a Tennessee Scholar students complete a demanding high school curriculum that emphasizes "on level" and above courses in mathematics, science, social studies, language arts (English and foreign language), and computer literacy. The program also stresses the importance of attendance and dependability.

In addition to meeting all State Board of Education graduation requirements, Tennessee Scholars complete the following course requirements:

 

· 4 English courses

· 4 Mathematics courses (One higher level course beyond the path requirements or four credits in succeeding progression)

· 3 Science courses

· 3 Social Studies

· 1 Wellness

· University Path must have 2 credits of the same foreign language and 4 credits in vocational related classes

· Technical Path must have 4 credits of vocational classes in a related cluster, and 2 additional credits of vocational classes or two credits of the same foreign language

A keyboarding or computer class.     

 

Additional Requirements:

· Minimum "C" average in every class or a 2.5 overall GPA

· 96% attendance – 4 year average

· No out-of-school suspensions

 

The Tennessee Standard is based on the existing Higher Education system in Tennessee which includes:

 

· Career Technical Schools, Community Colleges, the Board of Regents Universities and the University of Tennessee.

· It also fully considers the manufacturing and service industries in Tennessee and the trainable workforce needed for continuing their operations or new industry.

This Tennessee Standard will allow students to pursue academic excellence to enter colleges, universities, or the technical workforce.