Tennessee Diploma Project

Students entering the 9th grade (Class of 2013)during the 2009-10 school year will follow new graduation requirements as approved by the Tennessee State Board of Education. These graduation requirements follow the program outlined in the Tennessee Diploma Project.

In addition to better aligning our academic standards with national standards, Tennessee is also implementing more rigorous graduation requirements. These changes will challenge our students and better prepare them for college and the workforce.

Current Basic High School Requirements	Requirements for Students Beginning High School in Fall 2009
TOTAL CREDITS REQUIRED: 20	TOTAL CREDITS REQUIRED: 22
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	PHYSICAL EDUCATION AND WELLNESS: 1.5 Credits
	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, Fine Arts, Humanities, Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB)
	CAPSTONE EXPERIENCE: Requirements to be determined by local Board of Education

The Tennessee Diploma Project is an affiliate of Achieve Inc.'s American Diploma Project and adheres to its goals and mission. Read about Achieve and the ADP at www.achieve.org.