1. 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)

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

3. H S Graduation Requirements
Math - 4 Credits: (Students must take a math class each year)
Algebra I Credit
Geometry Credit
Algebra II 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)

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

5. 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

6. 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

7. 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.

8. 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

9. 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)

10. 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

11. Sumner County Academic Recognition
Tier GPA Honors/AP
1 Highest
2 High
3 Notable
4 With
Recognition <14

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

13. “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