Tennessee Graduation Requirements

  • Tennessee Graduation Requirements
    26 Total Credits

    English – 4 credits

    • English I
    • English II
    • English III
    • English IV (or Comp 1010 at Columbia State)

    Math – 4 credits

    • Algebra I
    • Algebra II
    • Geometry
    • 4th Math (may dual enroll for 4th math at CSCC)

    Science – 3 credits

    • Biology
    • Chemistry
    • 3rd lab science


    Social Studies – 3 credits

    • World History or World Geography
    • U.S. History
    • Government/Economics

    Foreign Language – 2 credits

    • Spanish I
    • Spanish II

    Personal Finance – 1 credit

    Fine Arts – 1 credit

    Wellness/PE – 1.5 credits

    • Life Wellness
    • Physical Education (school athletics can substitute for this ½ credit)

    Focus area elective – 3 credits

    • Must have 3 credits in same focus area

    Additional electives – 4 credits
     

    *Multiple dual enrollment options available for students depending on ACT score and GPA.