H S Graduation Requirements Emphasize rigor and relevance…setting higher standards for proficiency and academic performance 7 End-of-Course Exams Algebra I and II; Geometry; English I and II; Biology; U.S. History EOCs count 15% of course grade (final exam)

H S Graduation Requirements English - 4 Credits: English I - 1 Credit English II - 1 Credit English III - 1 Credit AP English Language & Composition English IV - 1 Credit AP English Literature & Composition DE English

H S Graduation Requirements Math - 4 Credits: (Students must take a math class each year) Algebra I - 1 Credit Geometry - 1 Credit Algebra II - 1 Credit Upper level Math: - 1 Credit Bridge Math Students who have not earned a 19 on the mathematics component of the ACT by the beginning of the senior year are recommended to complete the Bridge Math course. Algebra & Trig (course currently being edited at state level)Students who earned a 19 or higher on the mathematics component of the ACT College Algebra (DE) ; Higher Math (Pre-Calc, Trig, Calculus)

H S Graduation Requirements Science - 3 Credits: Biology I - 1 Credit Chemistry or Physics - 1 Credit Another Lab. Science - 1 Credit Physical Science (9th grade) World Physical Concepts (9th grade)

H S Graduation Requirements Social Studies – 3 Credits: W. History – 1 Credit U.S. History – 1 Credit Economics – .5 Credit Government – .5 Credit JROTC (3 Years) can be substituted

H S Graduation Requirements P. E. and Wellness – 1.5 Credits: Wellness – 1 Credit Physical Education – .5 Credit The physical education requirement may be met by substituting an equivalent time of physical activity in other areas including but not limited to marching band, JROTC, cheerleading, and interscholastic athletics. Personal Finance – .5 Credit

H S Graduation Requirements Fine Art, Foreign Lang., and Elective Focus – 6 Credits: Fine Art – 1 Credit Foreign Language – 2 Credits (Same) Concentrated Elective Focus – 3 Credits Students completing a CTE elective focus must complete three units in the same CTE program area or state approved program of study. science and math, humanities, fine arts, or AP other area approved by local Board of Education The Fine Art and Foreign Language requirements may be waived for students who are sure they are not going to attend a University and be replaced with courses designed to enhance and expand the elective focus.

Graduate with State Honors Students who score at or above all of the subject area readiness benchmarks on the ACT will graduate with honors. English 18; Math 22; Science 23; Reading 22

Graduate with State Distinction Students will be recognized as graduating with “State Distinction” by attaining a B average (3.0 GPA) or higher and completing at least one of the following: earn a nationally recognized industry certification (CTE courses) participate in at least one of the Governor’s Schools participate in one of the state’s All State musical organizations be selected as a National Merit Finalist or Semi-Finalist Earn statewide recognition or award at a skill or knowledge-based state tournament, convention, or competition hosted by a statewide student organization, and/or qualify for national recognition by a national student organization. attain a score of 31 or higher composite score on the ACT attain a score of 3 or higher on at least two advanced placement exams earn 12 or more semester hours of transcript postsecondary credit (i.e. Dual Enrollment)

Graduate with District Distinction Students will be recognized as graduating with “District Distinction” if they have met all of the following: attained a B average (3.0 GPA) or higher earned an industry certification in his or her Career & Technical (CTE) elective focus area completed all other graduation requirements Industry Certification is a real-world certification that is obtained from an outside organization in partnership with GHS and can be used in a chosen career

Sumner County Academic Recognition Tier GPA Honors/AP 1 Highest 3.90 18 2 High 3.70 16 3 Notable 3.50 14 4 With Recognition 3.50 <14

Registration Dates Rucker-Stewart Shafer March 18, 19, and 20 (Monday-Wednesday) Shafer March 13, 14, and 15 (Wednesday-Friday)

“GreenLight” Nights Monday, July 29 and Tuesday, July 30 4:00 – 7:00 PM *Choose one night convenient for you 1st Full Day of School: Monday, August 5