In order to graduate from Peabody High School and be in compliance with the State of Tennessee's graduation requirements, a student must successfully complete the following 22 required credits

  • 4 English credits: English I, English II, English III, English IV
  • 4 Math credits: Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II, and a 4th higher level math course
  • 3 Science credits: Biology, Chemistry or Physics, and a 3rd lab course
  • 3 Social Studies credits: World History, US Government, US History
  • 3 Focus Elective credits (see information below)
  • 2 Foreign Language credits: Spanish I and Spanish II
  • 1.5 Physical Education and Wellness credits (.5 credit of PE may be satisfied through athletic or band participation)
  • 1 Fine Arts credit (Art I, II, III, General Music, Art History, or band)
  • .5 Personal Finance credit
  • .5 Economics credit

Grade Classification for Students

  • 9th Grade: less than 5 credits
  • 10th Grade: 5 credits AND pass English 9
  • 11th Grade: 11 credits AND pass English 10
  • 12th Grade: 16 credits AND pass English 11

Additionally, beginning with the Class of 2018, students planning to graduate with a regular diploma are required to take the ACT or SAT.

Please contact your child's school counselor with questions regarding graduation progress.