Graduation Requirements
TN Graduation Requirements for Students Entering High School
TOTAL CREDITS REQUIRED: 22
MATH: 4 Credits
Including Algebra I, II, Geometry and a fourth higher-level math course
SCIENCE: 3 Credits
Including Biology, Chemistry or Physics, and a third lab course
ENGLISH: 4 Credits
SOCIAL STUDIES: 3 Credits
World History & Geography (9th or 10th Grade),
U.S. History (11th Grade),
Government and Economics (12th Grade)
PHYSICAL EDUCATION & WELLNESS: 1.5 Credits
Lifetime Wellness 1 credit
Lifetime Sports .5 credit
FOREIGN LANGUAGE: 2 Credits*
FINE ARTS: 1 Credit*
ELECTIVE FOCUS: 3 Credits
Career & Technical Education (CTE) or Liberal Arts
*May be waived for students not going to a university in order to expand and enhance the elective focus
Tennessee Department of Education Requirements for Graduation