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TYPES OF DIPLOMAS
To meet the requirements for all diplomas, a student must have attained an approved attendance, conduct and subject
matter record, which includes a completed graduation path.
The Regular Diploma shall be awarded to students who:
- Earn the specified 22 units of credit (24 for Nashville School of the Arts; 28 for Hunters Lane High School and Stratford High School) or satisfactorily completes an Individualized Education Program (IEP)
- Pass the TCAP Gateway exams in Algebra I, Biology I and English II
The Academic Honors Diploma shall be awarded to students who:
- Earn the specified 22 units of credit (24 for Nashville School of the Arts; 28 for Hunters Lane High School and Stratford High School) in the Scholars Program
- Attain an 85-92 average for the high school career
- Pass the TCAP Gateway exams in Algebra I, Biology I and English II
Special Note: The cumulative semester average will be calculated at the end of seven semesters and shall not be rounded.
The Distinguished Scholars Diploma shall be awarded to students who:
- Earn the specified 22 units of credit (24 for Nashville School of the Arts; 28 for Hunters Lane High School and Stratford High School) in the Scholars Program
- Attain a 93-100 average for the high school career
- Pass the TCAP Gateway exams in Algebra I, Biology I and English II
Special Note: The cumulative semester average will be calculated at the end of seven semesters and shall not be rounded.
The International Baccalaureate Diploma shall be awarded to students who:
- Earn the specified 22 units of credit (28 for Hunters Lane High School) in the Scholars Program
- Earn a minimum of 24 points on culminating examinations in six subject areas
- Complete three core components: Extended Essay, Theory of Knowledge class and 150 hours of Creativity/Action/Service (CAS)
- Pass the TCAP Gateway Exams in Algebra I, Biology I and English II
The Certificate of Attendance shall be awarded to students who:
- Earn the specified 22 credits (24 for Nashville School of the Arts; 28 for Hunters Lane High School and Stratford High School)
- Have not passed the TCAP Gateway exams in Algebra I, Biology I and English II
Special Note: Students receiving the Certificate of Attendance shall not be eligible to participate in Graduation Ceremonies but shall receive a certificate of attendance. This may affect college admissions.
The Diploma of Specialized Education shall be awarded to students who:
- Complete an Individualized Education Program
- Have not passed the TCAP Gateway exams in Algebra I, Biology I, and English
Exchanging the Certificate of Attendance or the Specialized Diploma for a Regular Education Diploma
There are only two types of diplomas (the certificate of attendance or the specialized education diploma) that may be exchanged for a regular diploma.
To exchange a certificate of attendance:
- The individual must pass the TCAP Gateway exams in Algebra I, Biology I, and English II.
- The individual must also earn the appropriate 22 units of credit (24 for Nashville School of the Arts; 28 for Hunters Lane High School and Stratford High School) to obtain a regular diploma.
To exchange a specialized education diploma:
- The individual must pass the TCAP Gateway exams in Algebra I, Biology I, and English II.
- The individual must also meet all the goals of his/her Individualized Education Program to obtain a regular diploma.
The General Educational Development (GED) test is no longer a means of exchanging a certificate of attendance or a specialized education diploma for a regular diploma.
No person may hold more than one certificate or diploma. A person must return the certificate of attendance or the diploma of specialized education before being awarded a regular diploma. This exchange shall be handled by the counselor at the high school where the certificate of attendance or the diploma of specialized education was awarded.
Requirements for a Regular High School Diploma
| Core Courses |
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Credits Required |
| English |
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4 |
| Math (including Algebra I |
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3 |
| Science (including both Biology and a physical science) |
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3 |
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Social Studies: |
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3 |
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U.S. History-1 credit
Economics-1/2 credit
Government-1/2 credit
World Geography, World History
AP Human Geography, AP World History
AP European History, or Ancient History
coupled with Modern History |
1 credit** |
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| Physical Education |
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1 |
| Lifetime Wellness |
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1 |
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University Path |
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Technical Path |
| Course |
Credits |
Students choose one
of these two paths or
the dual option. |
Course |
Credits |
| Foreign Language |
2 |
Technical Courses |
4 |
| Visual or Performing Arts |
1 |
Electives |
3 |
| Electives |
4 |
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| TOTAL |
22 |
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TOTAL |
22 |
- In addition to meeting the core course and path requirements, all students must score "Proficient" on the following Gateway Exams: Algebra I, Biology I and English II.
- University Path students must receive credit in algebra I, Geometry, and Algebra II.
- Technical Path students can only receive credit for 1 course prior to Algebra I that satisfies the mathematics requirement.
**Students are required to take one of these Social Studies courses. If a student chooses to take others, these courses would be electives.
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