GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS (Classes of 2015-2018)
(new requirements as of 2017-18 scroll down)
– 26 Credits Required for Graduation –
English 4
credits |
Science 3 credits |
English
I 1 |
Biology
I 1 |
English
II 1 |
Chemistry I or
Physics 1 |
English
III 1 |
Another Lab
Science 1 |
English
IV 1 |
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Social Studies 3 credits |
Math 4 credits |
World History &
Geography 1 |
(Students
must take Math each year) |
U.S. History &
Geography 1 |
Algebra
I 1 |
Economics .5 |
Geometry 1 |
Government .5 |
Algebra
II 1 |
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Upper
Level Math 1 |
Foreign
Language 2
credits |
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(In the same language) |
Personal
Finance .5 credits |
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Fine
Arts 1 credit |
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(Such as Band, Music, Theater
Arts, Visual Art or Vocal Music) |
Wellness
and Physical Education 1.5 credits |
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Lifetime
Wellness 1 |
Elective Focus (See
note) 3 credits |
Physical
Education .5 |
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Additional Electives 4 credits |
Graduation
Requirements
(as
of 2017-18)
22 Credits
Required for Graduation
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English
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4 Credits
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Science
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3 Credits
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English
I
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1
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Biology
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1
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English
II
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1
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Chemistry
I or Physics
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1
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English
III
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1
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Another
Lab Science
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1
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Math
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4 Credits
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Social Studies
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3 Credits
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(Students
must take math each year.)
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Algebra
I
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1
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World
History & Geography
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1
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Geometry
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1
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US
History & Geography
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1
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Algebra
II
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1
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Economics
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.5
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Upper
Level Math
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1
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Government
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.5
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Personal Finance
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.5 Credits
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Foreign Language
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2 Credits
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(In the same language)
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Wellness & Physical Ed.
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1.5 Credits
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Fine Arts
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1 Credits
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(Such as Band, Music, Theater Arts, Visual Art, or Choir)
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Lifetime
Wellness
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1
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Physical
Education
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.5
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Elective Focus (See note.)
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3 Credits
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Additional
Requirements: ACT and Civics Exam
Course Substitutes
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The Physical Education requirement may be
met by marching band or athletic team participation.
·
The World History & Geography
requirement may be met by AP European History or AP Human Geography.
·
JROTC (2 years) meets the requirement for
Lifetime Wellness.
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JROTC (3 years) meets the requirements for
Lifetime Wellness, Physical Education, Government, and Personal Finance.
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English Language Learners may substitute
up to two credits for English.
According
to State Board Policy, schools may waive the foreign language and/or fine arts
requirements in exceptional circumstances. If waived, these credits will be
added to the Elective Focus requirement.
Note:
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The
State Board of Education requires all students to complete an elective focus program of study of no
less than three credits to prepare for postsecondary study and lifelong
learning. Elective focus selection must be finalized by the end of the
sophomore year.
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Click here for PDF version of Graduation Requirements
General Information
- In order to set up a master schedule for the coming year, it is necessary to complete pre-registration as early as possible.
- All courses listed in the Curriculum Guide, except for required courses, may be altered according to student demand and teacher availability.
- Students will not be allowed to change a course selection once the registration process is complete unless the CHS staff has made an error. Necessary schedule adjustments will be made as deemed necessary by the CHS staff for completion of graduation requirements.
Testing
- State Tested Course - State exams will be administered at the completion of courses as determined by the Tennessee Department of Education. These exams are English I, English II, English III, Biology I, Chemistry I, US History & Geography, Algebra I, and Algebra II.
- ACT - This exam is mandatory for all 11th grade students. It will be given on a state designated school day, and scores are reportable for college admission. For additional test dates go to www.act.org.
- TCAP Writing Assessment - This exam is mandatory for 9th - 11th grade students. Its purpose is to measure writing skills in preparation for college and the workplace.
Click here for Maury County Public Schools Testing Schedule.
Advanced Placement and Honors Classes
Click here for information about Advanced Placement (AP) and Honors Classes.