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STATE HONORS
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- Students who score at or above all of the subject area readiness benchmarks on the ACT or equivalent score on the SAT may graduate with state honors.
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DISTRICT DISTINCTION
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- Students shall be recognized as graduating with district distinction if they have met the graduation requirements, have obtained an overall grade point average of at least a 3.0 or higher, and have earned an industry certification recognized by the Department of Education at the time the student earned it.
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STATE DISTINCTION
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- Students may be recognized as graduating with state distinction' by attaining a B average or better and completing at least one of the following:
- Earn an industry certification recognized by the Department of Education at the time the student earned it;
- Participate in at least one of the Governor's Schools;
- Participate in one of the state's ALL State musical organizations;
- Earn statewide recognition or award at a skill- or knowledge-based state tournament, convention, or competition hosted by a statewide student organization, and/or qualify for national recognition by a national student organization;
- Be selected as a National Merit Finalist or Semi-Finalist;
- Attain a score of 31 or higher composite score on the ACT or SAT equivalent
- Attain a score of 3 or higher on at least two advanced placement exams
- Successfully complete the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme; or
- Earn twelve (12) or more semester hours of postsecondary credit.
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SEAL OF BILITERACY DISTINCTION
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- Students who have attained a high level of proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing in one (1) or more languages in addition to English along with additional requirements required by High School Policy 2.103 will be recognized with a Seal of Biliteracy.
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COMMUNITY SERVICE DISTINCTION
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- Students who complete a minimum of 10 hours of community service per semester and provide appropriate documentation will be recognized during commencement ceremonies by a method to be determined by the school’s principal.
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WORK ETHIC DISTINCTION
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- Students who meet the requirements to earn a Work Ethic Distinction and submit a completed application and documentation to the school counselor/designee will be recognized at their graduation ceremony.
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TRI-STAR SCHOLAR
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- A student who earns a composite score of nineteen (19) or higher on the ACT, or an equivalent score on the SAT, and earns a capstone industry credential (includes industry certification and a capstone experience within program of study) as promoted by the Department of Education, shall be recognized as a Tennessee Tri-Star Scholar upon graduation from high school.
- Students who fulfill the requirements of the Tennessee Work Ethic Distinction program will also receive recognition as a Tennessee Tri-Star scholar as identified in Public Chapter 702 TCA 49-6-60.
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INDUSTRY 4.0 DIPLOMA DISTINCTION
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- Students interested in pursuing an Industry 4.0 Diploma Distinction must provide the counselor or school principal with documentation signed by the student’s parent or legal guardian indicating that the parent or legal guardian is aware of the requirements for the student to obtain the diploma distinction and consenting to the student’s participation. Students must also register with a regional American Job Center (AJC) or other career counseling or community partner, known as a career coach, and enroll in work-based learning or dual enrollment course for the student’s junior year. Additional requirements that must be met in order to earn the Industry 4.0 Diploma Distinction may be acquired through the student’s counselor, principal, or through State of Tennessee Public Chapter 946 TCA 49-6-4, or Industry 4.0 Diploma Distinction Overview and Requirements.
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