KY State Graduation Requirements:

The state of Kentucky has a set list of courses that students must take to be eligible for graduation.  These requirements are:

4 credits of English,

(English 1, 2, 3, 4)

3 credits of Mathematics,

(Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra 2)

3 credits of Social Studies,

(Intgrd Social Studies, World Civ, U.S. History)

3 credits of Science,

(Intgrd Science I and II, Biology)

Health/PE,

Humanities,

and 11 credits of Electives.

*In 2010 a new KY law regarding Math went into effect.  All students must take a math class every year.  For some students, the fourth year of Math will count as an elective.

What else is required for graduation?

Individual Learning Plans (ILPs), a writing portfolio, and a diploma slip must also be completed by Seniors to be eligible for graduation.  All student fines must be paid in full.

IMPORTANT FACTS TO REMEMBER ABOUT TCHS CLASSES:

• Each full year of a class offers one full credit for each student to earn.
• In the Fall Semester a 1/2 credit can be earned, and in the Spring Semester another 1/2 credit can be earned.
• Part A of a course is only offered in the Fall, and Part B is only offered in the Spring.
• Part A of a course is required before taking Part B in most courses.
• We have one class that is an exception to this credit system, Connections Algebra  This class is a Math class that meets every day and gives students the chance to earn 1 full credit of Algebra 1 part 1 in the Fall Semester and 1 full credit of Algebra 1 part 2 in the Spring.