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At Hillwood Comprehensive High School, the academic program includes a wide range of courses designed to complement student skill levels and interests. Hillwood is one of five schools in the state of Tennessee to have the International Baccalaureate program.
The unique nature of Hillwood is that students may take vocational classes, honors courses in English, History, and Mathematics, and Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate classes. The Guidance Councilors at Hillwood work with students from the middle school programs to design a special curriculum to meet their needs and interests upon arrival at Hillwood. Students entering into the International Baccalaureate program begin with honors classes their Freshman year. Any student can take Advanced Placement classes if they meet the prerequisite classes.
The Avid program which students apply starting in ninth grade, provides special support, instruction on study skills, and tutoring for student who may be the first in their family to attend college. The Avid students take the classes for college prepation, including honors and Advanced Placement classes. Many scholarships for college are available for these Avid students.
Besides the International Baccalareate program, the English Language Learner (ELL) program provides support for over 50 students from over 20 countries. Please see the ELL page for additonal information.
Students are encouraged and challenged to take classes that will maximize their opportunities to continue in preparing for college or vocational school upon graduating from Hillwood. At Hillwood, our focus is on providing a strong academic setting to maximize each student's potential. We are about the business of school.
Graduation Requirements
Grading Scale
Classification of Students
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