(a) The State Board of Education shall adopt academic Standard for each subject area, grades kindergarten through twelve (12). The Standard shall specify learning expectations and include performance indicators. The approved Standard shall be the basis for planning instructional programs in each local school system.

(a) High School Diploma.

• 1. The following twenty-two (22) credits shall be required for graduation:

• English language arts 4 credits

• Mathematics 4 credits

• Science 3 credits

• Social Studies 3 credits

• Physical Education and Wellness 1.5 credits

(1) Graduation Requirements - All students will have access to a rigorous education that will prepare them for success in postsecondary and the workforce. All coursework should be aligned to the Tennessee Academic Standard for that subject

Students must complete one (1) credit in wellness. The wellness courses will integrate concepts from health, physical fitness, and wellness and may be taught by a team of teachers from one (1) or more teaching areas, including health, physical education, family and nutrition sciences, and health sciences education.

Participation in marching band and interscholastic athletics may not be substituted for this aspect of the graduation requirements. Credit earned in two (2) years of JROTC may be substituted provided the local system has complied with requirements of the State Board of Education.

Credit for basic training may be substituted, upon the choice of the student, for the required credit in lifetime wellness and credit in one (1) elective course or for credit in two (2) elective courses.

• (a) High School Diploma.

The following twenty-two (22) credits shall be required for graduation:

• English language arts 4 credits
• Mathematics 4 credits
• Science 3 credits
• Social Studies 3 credits
• Physical Education and Wellness 1.5 credits
• Personal Finance 0.5 credit
• Elective Focus 3 credits
• Foreign Language 2 credits
• Fine Arts 1 credit

Outline of health education requirement