Graduation Requirements:
IMPORTANT: The following list shown in chart A constitutes the minimum requirements for an HLA Diploma for the Class of 2013 and beyond. The old requirement of 21 credits is still in place for students graduating in 2012 (See bottom of page).

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Old College Prep Planning sheet (class of 2011-2012)
Old VoTech Planning sheet (class of 2011-2012) 




It is the parent's responsibility to build upon the following chart according to your student's goals. Counselors are available to help answer any questions you may have. Students who plan on attending a 4 year university should refer to Chart B

Minimum High School Credit Requirements:       
Although HLA’s requirements are in line with the State of TN’s public school requirements, there are some important differences, esp. in the areas of math and science. Please note that when you register with HLA, you do not have to fulfill TN State public school requirements, but only those of HLA.

Refer to the Course Guide & Electives for additional course recommendations .
Planning Sheets are available here - Goal Based Planning Sheet

NOTE: 1 credit = A full year of study (150 hours)
          .5 credit = A semester of study (75 hours)

Chart A: Graduating Class of 2013 and beyond:

Courses               

22 Credits

Minimum Requirement

English                        

4 Credits    

Any 4 English courses (refer to Course Guide)

Mathematics                   

4 Credits    

Any 4 Math courses (refer to Course Guide)

Natural Science

3 Credits

Any 3 Science courses (refer to Course Guide)

Social Science -
US History

1 Credits

Families from other countries may do their country’s

Social Science

2 Credits 

Any 2 Social Science courses (refer to Course Guide)

Personal Finance

0.5 Credit  

 

Physical Education

1 Credit

(150 hours of physical exercise or sports activities)

Health/Wellness

0.5 credit

 

Electives                   

6 credits

Select electives based on the student’s goals and interests.



Graduating Class of 2012:
Courses                21 Credits Minimum Requirement
English                         4 Credits     Any 4 English courses (refer to Course Guide)
Mathematics                    3 Credits     Any 3 Math courses (refer to Course Guide)
Natural Science 3 Credits Any 3 Science courses (refer to Course Guide)
Social Science -
US History		 1 Credit Families from other countries may do their country’s
Economics 0.5 Credit Not Home Economics
Physical Education 1 Credit (150 hours of physical exercise or sports activities)
Health/Wellness 0.5 credit
Electives                    8 credits Select electives based on the student’s goals and interests.