Graduation Requirements

English – 4 Credits

Science - 3 Credits

English I

1 Credit

Biology I

1 Credit

English II

1 Credit

Chemistry or Physics

1 Credit

English III

1 Credit

Another Lab Science

1 Credit

English IV

1 Credit

    
       

Math – 4 Credits

Social Studies – 3 Credits

(Students MUST Take a Math Each Year)

    

Integrated Math I or Algebra I

1 Credit

World Geography/ History

1 Credit

Integrated Math II or Geometry

1 Credit

US History/Geography

1 Credit

Integrated Math III or Algebra II

1 Credit

Economics

.5 Credit

Upper Level Math

1 Credit

Amer. Govt.

.5 Credit
       

P.E. and Wellness – 1.5 Credits

Personal Finance - .5 Credit

Wellness

1 Credit

Personal Finance

.5 Credit

Physical Education

.5 Credit

    
       

Fine Arts – 1 Credit

1 Credit

 

 

Elective Focus – 3 Credits

3 Credits

Foreign Language

(Must Be the Same Language)

 2 Credits
23 Total Credits Required for Graduation

Students graduating in Tennessee must complete an elective focus/pathway as a graduation requirement. Please see your counselor for a list of current pathways offered at LHS.

The Physical Education Requirement may be met by substituting an equivalent time of physical activity in other areas including, but not limited to, marching band, JROTC, cheerleading, interscholastic athletics, and school sponsored intramural athletics.
 
Tennessee also requires all students to take the ACT to earn a high school diploma.
 
Beginning with the class of 2020, all students must also pass a Civics test.