The following twenty-eight (28) credits shall be required for graduation for students graduating in 2010, 2011, 2012
| Subject |
Credits |
| English |
4 |
| Mathematics |
3 |
| Science |
3 |
| W. Geography, W. History |
1 |
| U.S. History |
1 |
| Government/Economics |
1 |
| Personal Computing |
1 |
| Physical Education/Band |
1 |
| Wellness |
1 |
| Tech Path: |
| Vocational |
4 |
| Electives |
8 |
| University Path: |
| Foreign Language |
2 |
| Fine Arts |
1 |
| Electives |
9 |
|
Dual Path:
Requirements are to be met by fulfilling the requirements of both the Tech Path and the University Path.
|
| Total |
28
|
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Additional Graduation Requirements
|
- Satisfactory attendance
- Passed the Gateway for Algebra I, Biology I, and English II
- Satisfactory record of behavior
- Completed all requirements of one of the paths
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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.(This is a minimum state of TN requirement, Cheatham County Board of Education requires 28 credits to graduate!)
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.
Cheatham County Graduation Requirements
| Current Basic High School Requirements |
Requirements for Students Beginning High School in Fall 2009 |
TOTAL CREDITS REQUIRED: 28
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TOTAL CREDITS REQUIRED: 28
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MATH: 3 Credits
Including either Geometry or Algebra II |
MATH: 4 Credits
Including Algebra I, II, Geometry and a fourth higher level math course |
SCIENCE: 3 Credits
Including one physical science course and Biology |
SCIENCE: 3 Credits
Including Biology, Chemistry or Physics, and a third lab course |
| ENGLISH: 4 Credits |
ENGLISH: 4 Credits |
| SOCIAL STUDIES: 3 Credits |
SOCIAL STUDIES: 3 Credits |
WELLNESS: 1 Credit
PE: 1 Credit
|
PHYSICAL EDUCATION AND WELLNESS:
2Credits |
| |
PERSONAL FINANCE: .5 Credits |
| ELECTIVE: 6 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(http://www.careerclusters.org/16clusters.cfm), Fine Arts, Humanities, Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) |
Seniors may apply for the Tennessee Hope Scholarship by completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The FAFSA is available at the guidance office or online at www.fafsa.ed.gov The priority for FAFSA completion is March 1.
