Students,
Starting with the Class of 2011, Tennessee High will be recognizing Tennessee Scholars. The Tennessee Scholars program offers our students the chance to be recognized for their achievements in high school. Please read the information and requirements below. If you are interested and believe you would qualify, please go to www.tennesseescholars.org print an application or come to the Counseling Office. Return the signed application to the counseling office.
Thank you,
THS Counselors
What is the TN Scholars Program?
Formerly known as the AIM Scholarship program, the TN Scholars Program of the Chamber of Commerce is sponsored by local businesses and industry. Participating Tennessee schools include Kingsport City, Sullivan County, and Hawkins County. Eastman Chemical Company is the primary sponsor of this effort.
Who are TN Scholars?
TN Scholars are high school students who have completed the TN Scholars Course of Study, a specific sequence of academic courses in math, science, language arts, and social studies. TN Scholars Initiative is based on data that proves that larger percentages of students who complete a more rigorous course of study in high school are more successful in college and the workforce.
How do students become TN Scholars?
Students become TN Scholars by completing the TN Course of Study (see back) and the classes required for graduating high school. There are also attendance, discipline, and community service requirements.
TN/VA Scholars Course Requirements
4 English courses 4 Mathematics courses (Alg I, Geometry, Alg II, and 1 upper level math.) 3 laboratory science courses (Biology, Chemistry and other lab science) 3 History courses 1 Computer/keyboarding Course 1 Wellness or Physical Education Course 1 Fine Art 2 Foreign Language courses in the same language 2 Career Technical Education courses (Computer class may count as one of the CTE credits) Dual credit courses are acceptable.
Additional Requirements
80 hours over the course of 4 yrs Community Service
must maintain at least 95% attendance over Attendance the 4-year period out of school suspension will result in removal Discipline from the program recognition
a “C” is the minimum acceptable grade in each GPA required course
successful passing of all Gateway exams or Exams state testing graduation requirements
Note: You must fulfill all of these requirements to eligible for the TN/VA Scholars Program. For more information, please visit www.tnvascholars.org .