Tennessee Graduation Requirements
Tennessee Preparatory Academy complies with the Tennessee State Board of Education rules, regulations and minimum standards. To earn a regular high school diploma, students must meet the minimum standards established by the State Board of Education and earn the following 22 credits:
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•English 4 credits
•Mathematics 4 credits
•Science 3 credits
•Social Studies 3 credits
•Wellness 1 credit
•Physical Education 0.5 credit
•Personal Finance 0.5 credit
•Electives 3 credits
•Foreign Language 2 credits
•Fine Arts 1 credit
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Total 22 credits
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The completion of a capstone experience is encouraged, but not required for graduation.
A capstone experience may be completed during the junior or senior year. Options for the capstone experience may include, but are
not limited to the following: junior/senior project, virtual enterprise,
internship, externship, work-based learning, service learning (minimum of 40 hrs.) , or community service (minimum of 40 hrs.)