Step 1: Graduation Status
Listed below are the requirements to graduate with a Science Hill diploma. In addition to earning 28 credits and completing community service hours, all students enrolled in a Tennessee public school during their 11th grade year must take the ACT or SAT. All students must also take and pass a United States Civics Test administered in the Government course.
Registration packets include personalized Graduation Status Reports to show the student's current progress towards meeting all requirements. Use the resource below for assistance on how to interpret the report.
Graduation Requirements
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ENGLISH |
4 credits |
English 1, English 2, English 3, English 4 |
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MATH |
4 credits |
Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra 2, and one additional math course (Students must be enrolled in a math for at least three years of high school.) *Math credits earned before ninth grade can count toward diploma requirements, but students must complete three additional math credits and be enrolled in math for at least three years of high school. |
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SCIENCE |
3 credits |
Biology, Chemistry or Physics, Third science lab course |
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SOCIAL STUDIES |
3 credits |
World History & Geography, US History & Geography, US Government & Civics (1/2 credit) and Economics (1/2 credit) |
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COMPUTER SCIENCE |
Required beginning with freshman cohort Fall 2024 | |
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WELLNESS |
1 credit |
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PERSONAL FITNESS |
0.5 credit |
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PERSONAL FINANCE |
0.5 credit |
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WORLD LANGUAGE |
2 credits |
Two credits must be the same language |
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FINE ART |
1 credit |
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ELECTIVE FOCUS |
3 credits |
Includes three credits in any one of the following: Advanced Placement/Dual Enrollment, Career and Technical Education program, Fine Arts, Human Performance & Exercise Science, Humanities, JROTC, Math & Science |
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OTHER ELECTIVES |
6 credits |
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40 Hours of Community Service Required |
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Total credits required by TN: 22 Total credits required by Science Hill High School: 28