High School Graduation Requirements

NIA High School graduation program follows the graduation requirements of the state of Tennessee. Students must complete the following requirements prior to graduation:

1. Earn 22 credits

Subject Required Number of Credits Notes
Math 4 credits Including Algebra I, II, Geometry, and a fourth higher level math course (Students must be enrolled in a mathematics course each school year.)
English 4 credits  
Science 3 credits Including Biology, Chemistry or Physics, and a third lab course
Social Studies 3 credits Including U.S. History and Geography, World History and Geography, U.S. Government and Civics, and Economics
World Language 2 credits  
Fine Arts 1 credits  
Physical Education 1.5 credits  
Personal Finance 0.5 credit  
Elective Focus 3 credits Consisting of Math and Science, Career and Technical Education, Fine Arts, Humanities, Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB)

 

2. Take the required end of course exams (EOC);

3. Take the ACT or SAT in the 11th grade

4. Have satisfactory records of attendance and conduct

5. Perform 50 hours of community service by January of their senior year

NIA High School graduation program follows the graduation requirements of the state of Tennessee. Students must complete the following requirements prior to graduation:

1. Earn 22 credits

a) Math (4 Credits Required)

Including Algebra I, II, Geometry, and a fourth higher level math course (Students must be enrolled in a mathematics course each school year.)

b) English (4 Credits Required)

c) Science (3 Credits Required)

Including Biology, Chemistry or Physics, and a third lab course

d) Social Studies (3 Credits Required)

Including U.S. History and Geography, World History and Geography, U.S. Government and Civics, and Economics

e) World Language (2 Credits Required)

f) Fine Arts (1 Credit Required)

g) Physical Education (1.5 Credits Required)

h) Fine Arts (1 Credit Required)

i) Personal Finance (0.5 Credits Required)

j) Elective Focus (3 Credits Required)

Consisting of Math and Science, Career and Technical Education, Fine Arts, Humanities, Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB)

 

2. Take the required end of course exams (EOC);

3. Take the ACT or SAT in the 11th grade

4. Have satisfactory records of attendance and conduct

5. Perform 50 hours of community service by January of their senior year

While preparation for college is central, the mission of the High School is to develop thoughtful citizens who are confident, responsible, and respectful of themselves and others.