A student must earn a minimum of 22 credits to graduate. The required ready-core curriculum must include the following:
English: 4 units
Mathematics: 4 units
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Algebra I
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Geometry
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Algebra II
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One upper-level math
Science: 3 units
Social Studies: 3 units
Lifetime Wellness: 1 unit
Physical Education: 0.5 units
Personal Finance: 0.5 units
Foreign Language: 2 units
Fine Arts: 1 unit
Elective Focus: 3 units
Dual Enrollment Possibilities:
Dual enrollment is a postsecondary course taught at the postsecondary institution, high school, or online. Dual enrollment offerings depend on the projected interest from students. In order to participate in dual enrollment course work, a student must have outstanding school attendance, a GPA of at least a 3.0, and in some cases, an ACT score that meets postsecondary prerequisites and requirements.
College English
College Algebra
Statistics and Probability
History
Public Speaking
Sociology
The ACT measures your achievement in core academic areas that are important for success in college. There are four multiple-choice tests: English, Mathematics, Reading, and Science. There is an optional Writing test. The ACT is an achievement test that has been carefully designed using surveys of classroom teachers, reviews of curriculum guides for schools all over the country, as well as, advice from curriculum specialists and college faculty. The ACT is offered nationally several times a year, between September and June. If you desire more information regarding the ACT, please use the following information:
www.act.org
Gleason School CEEB Testing Code: 430-770
Scholarships/Financial Aid in Tennessee:
FAFSA
Free application for federal student aid
www.fafsa.gov
Tennessee Promise
www.tnpromise.gov
Tennessee Student Assistance Corporation
www.tn.gov/collegepays
Volunteer/Community Service:
Tennessee Scholars
Tennessee Scholars is now a nonprofit organization with a mission of motivating students to take a more rigorous course of study and meet requirements of attendance, discipline, and 80 hours of volunteer service during their high school career. For more information, see your high school guidance counselor or access to the following link:
www.tennesseescholars.org