Tennessee Homeschool High School Diploma Requirements
See the homeschool high school graduation requirements for Tennessee: required subjects, credits, and a recommended four-year course plan to earn a diploma.
Mathematics
Mathematics — 4 units required
Tennessee Department of Education, more info here.
Requirement:
4 units of Mathematics, including Algebra I, Algebra II, Geometry, and a fourth higher-level math class. Students must be enrolled in a mathematics course for at least three out of four years of high school.
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Science
Science — 3 units required
Tennessee Department of Education, more info here.
Requirement:
3 units of Science, including Biology, Chemistry or Physics, and a third lab course.
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English
English — 4 units required
Tennessee Department of Education, more info here.
Requirement:
4 units of English.
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World Languages
World Languages — 2 units required
Tennessee Department of Education, more info here.
Requirement:
2 units of World Language.
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Physical Education
Physical Education — 0.5 unit required
Tennessee Department of Education, more info here.
Requirement:
0.5 unit of Physical Education.
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Wellness
Wellness — 1 unit required
Tennessee Department of Education, more info here.
Requirement:
1 unit of Wellness.
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Personal Finance
Personal Finance — 0.5 unit required
Tennessee Department of Education, more info here.
Requirement:
0.5 unit of Personal Finance.
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Fine Arts
Fine Arts — 1 unit required
Tennessee Department of Education, more info here.
Requirement:
1 unit of Fine Arts.
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Elective Focus
Elective Focus — 3 units required
Tennessee Department of Education, more info here.
Requirement:
3 units of Electives consisting of Math and Science, Career and Technical Education, Fine Arts, Humanities, Advanced Placement (AP), or International Baccalaureate (IB).
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Social Studies
Social Studies — 3 units required
Tennessee Department of Education, more info here.
Requirement:
3 units of Social Studies, including U.S. History and Geography, World History and Geography, U.S. Government and Civics, and Economics.
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