GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

MATH (4 Credits, 1 Class per year)- Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II, Senior Math Class (see Course Catalog)

English (4 Credits, 1 Class per year)- English I, English II, English III, Senior English Class (see Course Catalog)

Science (3 Credits)- Biology, Chemistry, and a Third Lab Science (see Course Catalog)

Social Studies (3.5 Credits)- World History, US History, US Government, Personal Finance, Economics

(JROTC III may substitute for US Government & Personal Finance credits)

Wellness (1 Credit)- Lifetime Wellness 

(JROTC I & II may substitute for Wellness credit)

Phyical Education (.5 Credit)- Physical Education, PE I (Crossfit), PE II (Weight Lifting)

(JROTC III or Sports Athlete may substitute for PE credit)

Fine Art (1 Credit, Any Combination)- General Music, Visual Arts, Choir, Classical Piano, Guitar, Media Arts, Band

Foreign Language (2 Credits)- Spanish I & II or German I or II (Must be two years of the same language)

Focus Elective (3 Credits)- Please click here for a list of Focus Elective Groups (FEG)

US Citizenship Test- Pass

ACT- Take the ACT

diploma types

Regular:  Will be awarded to students who earn the specified 22 units of credit and have satisfactory records of attendance and conduct.

Honors:  All requirements for a Regular Diploma must be fulfilled plus an 85% cumulative percent average with no semester grade lower than a 75 and score at or above all of the subject area readiness benchmarks on the ACT or equivalent score on the SAT.

Highest Honors:  All requirements for an Honors Diploma must be fulfilled plus a 90% cumulative percent average with no semester grade lower than a 75 and score at or above all of the subject area readiness benchmarks on the ACT or equivalent score on the SAT. Courses for the Highest Honors diploma must include the following:

• 2 AP Classes (One must be from core- English, Math, Science, or Social Studies)

• 4 Math- Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II, and an additional higher level math (Bridge/Applied/Mathematical Reasoning does not meet this criteria)

• 3 Science to include Biology and two of the following: Chemistry, Physics, Human Anatomy & Physiology, AP Biology, AP Chemistry, AP Physics, AP Environmental Science

• 2 year of the same Foreign Language

• 4 English- Honors Level in 10th, 11th, and 12th

ACT BENCHMARKS

English-18, Math- 22, Reading- 22, Science 23

ADVANCED PLACEMENT (ap)

Individual schools determine enrollment in AP courses. Students entering the AP program must be highly motivated, committed to the course, and understand the higher level of expectations.

The following information is excerpted from the College Board’s overview of its AP Program.

“AP® is a rigorous academic program that provides willing and academically prepared high school students with the opportunity to study and learn at the college level. AP teachers help students develop and apply the skills, abilities, and content knowledge they will need later in college. Each AP course is modeled upon a comparable college course, and college and university faculty play a vital role in ensuring that AP® courses align with college-level standards.”

AP courses culminate with college-level assessments developed and scored by college and university faculty members as well as experienced AP teachers. AP Exams are a required part of the AP experience, enabling students to demonstrate their mastery of college-level course work. Individual colleges determine if course credit is granted for the AP exam score. Each student with a passing average at the end of each nine weeks will be awarded a five-percentage point increase for the quarter for that AP course when the student takes the required culminating exam per state policy.

As an incentive for CMCSS students, those earning a score of 3 or above on a scale of 1 – 5 will be reimbursed the amount they paid for their test. Reimbursements should be received no later than November 1 of the following school year. NOTE: AP Exams are administered in May according to a national schedule established by the College Board. CMCSS reimburses students who earn a score of 3 or higher on any AP exam if they are in the class or if the class is not offered or available. Additional information concerning the national Advanced Placement program may be found at www.collegeboard.org.

**For AP Course Request Forms, go to the WCHS Counseling Center**

DUAL ENROLLMENT (DE)

In order to be eligible for admission to apply for dual enrollment you must do the following:

- Complete your sophomore year of high school.

- Maintain a cumulative high school GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale

- Submit a minimum ACT sub-score of 19 in English and math (SAT 460 on Critical Reading and math).

- Official scores only please (enter APSU school code when you take the ACT); student reports cannot be accepted.

- Be recommended by your high school principal or school counselor.

- Have your parent's permission to enter the program.

**Make sure that the dual courses are going to count at the college/university of your choice as it depends and may not count everywhere.**

Dual Enrollment is for Juniors and Seniors who are interested in taking college courses to have them count for both high school credit as well as college credit**

We currently offer dual enrollment courses from Austin Peay State University (APSU), Nashville State Community College (NSCC), and Tennessee College of Applied Technology (TCAT).

Please click here for more information on dual enrollment and how to take advantage of this great opportunity.

**For DE Course Request Forms, go to the WCHS Counseling Center**