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Types of Diplomas

To meet the requirements for all diplomas, a student must have attained an approved attendance, conduct and subject matter record, which include a planned program of education.

The Regular Diploma will be awarded to students who:

· Earn the specified 22 units of credit (24 for Nashville School of the Arts; 28 for Hunters Lane High School) or satisfactorily completes an Individualized Education Program (IEP)

· Pass the TCAP Gateway exams in Algebra I, Biology I and English II

The Academic Honors Diploma will be awarded to students who:

· Earn the specified 22 units of credit (24 for Nashville School of the Arts; 28 for Hunters Lane High School) in the Scholars Program

· Attain an 85-92 average for the high school career

· Pass the TCAP Gateway exams in Algebra I, Biology I and English II

The Distinguished Scholars Diploma will be awarded to students who:

· Earn the specified 22 units of credit (24 for Nashville School of the Arts; 28 for Hunters Lane High School) in the Scholars Program

· Attain a 93-100 average for the high school career

· Pass the TCAP Gateway exams in Algebra I, Biology I and English II

The International Baccalaureate Diploma will be awarded to students who:

· Earn the specified 22 units of credit (28 for Hunters Lane High School) in the Scholars Program

· Earn a minimum of 24 points on culminating examinations in six subject areas

· Complete three core components: Extended Essay, Theory of Knowledge class and 150 hours of Creativity/Action/Service (CAS)

· Pass the TCAP Gateway Exams in Algebra I, Biology I and English II

The Certificate of Attendance will be awarded to students who:

· Earn 22 credits (24 for Nashville School of the Arts; 28 for Hunters Lane High School)

· Have not passed the TCAP Gateway exams in Algebra I, Biology I and English II

The Diploma of Specialized Education will be awarded to students who:

· Complete an Individualized Education Program

· Have not passed the TCAP Gateway exams in Algebra I, Biology I, and English