Credits and Schedule

TOTAL CREDITS REQUIRED

FOR TENNESSEE:  22

 

TOTAL CREDITS REQUIRED

FOR GREENE COUNTY:   28*

 

 

MATH:  4 Credits

Including Algebra 1 (A & B), Algebra II (C), Geometry and a fourth higher level math course (Pre-Cal, SAILS, SDC Statistics, or BRIDGE).  At least one math course each year.

 

SCIENCE:  3 Credits

(1) Physical Science or Ag Science or Environmental Science, (2) Biology, and (3) Chemistry or Physics

 

ENGLISH:  4 Credits

English 9, English 10, English 11, and English 12

 

SOCIAL STUDIES:  3 Credits

World History or AP Human Geography, US History, Civics/Economics

 

PHYSICAL EDUCATION AND WELLNESS:  1.5 Credits

 

PERSONAL FINANCE:  1 Credit

 

FOREIGN LANGUAGE:  2 Credits

May be waived for students not going to a University to expand and enhance the elective focus

 

FINE ARTS:  1 Credit

May be waived for students not going to college in order to expand and enhance the elective focus

 

ELECTIVE FOCUS:  3 Credits

Math and Science, Career and Technical Education, Fine Arts, Humanities, Advanced Placement (AP)

 

CAPSTONE EXPERIENCE:

Requirements to be determined by local Board of Education - Not currently required by the Greene County School Board

 

    *The added credits for graduation include

      Career Exploration and 5 elective credits.

 

TYPICAL SCHEDULES

 

FRESHMEN

 

English 9

Algebra A and Algebra B

Physical Science/Agriscience

Wellness

3 Electives

- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

 

SOPHOMORES

 

English 10

Algebra 2

Biology

World History/AP Human Geography

Foreign Language x2

2 Electives/Greene Tech Center

- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

 

JUNIORS

 

 English 11

Geometry

Chemistry or Physics

US History

Foreign language x2

ACT Prep

Other Electives

Art/Personal Finance

Dual-Enrollment Classes (3.0+ GPA)

Greene Technology Center

- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

 

SENIORS

 

English 12

Pre-Cal, SAILS, Bridge Math

Civics, Economics

Art/Personal Finance

Other Electives

Dual-Enrollment Classes (3.0+ GPA)

Greene Technology Center