Academic Requirements

(The information found on this page was last updated on November 6, 2008)


Grading Scale

Red Bank High School uses the State of Tennessee's marking system, in which:

  • A = 93 - 100 (The student shows mastery of the subject matter.)
  • B = 85 - 92 (The student's work is of a superior nature.)
  • C = 75 - 84 (The student's work is of average quality.)
  • D = 70 - 74 (The student is not doing all assigned work, and the quality is below normal.)
  • F = 0 - 60 (The student's work is unsatisfactory and little growth is taking place.)
  • W = withdrawn, no GPA implication
  • P = pass, credit awarded, no GPA implication
To receive credit for a course, a student must maintain an average of 70 or above. Grades are finalized at the end of each semester (December and May). Finalized grades are used to calculate a students grade point average (GPA).

Report Cards and Progress Reports

Report cards are issued each nine weeks. Progress reports are issued every three weeks during the nine week period. Both report cards and progress reports are issued directly to students, not mailed. Grades are reported on a numerical basis.


Grade Classification

Grade classification occurs at the beginning of the academic school year. Classification (promotion/retention) is based on the student's total accumulated credits.

Grade classification is as follows:

  • 0 - 5 credits: 9th Grade
  • 6 - 11 credits: 10th Grade
  • 12 - 17 credits: 11th Grade
  • 18+ credits: 12th Grade

The class of 2009 and beyond will require 20 credits to be classified as a 12th Grade student.


Graduation Requirements

To meet the requirements for graduation in the Hamilton County school system, a student must:

  1. Earn the specified units of credit.
  2. Make passing scores on the Gateway tests.
  3. Have satisfactory records of attendance and conduct.
  4. Take an appropriate exit exam (SAT, ACT, or Work Keys).
Required units of credit:
English
 4 units
Mathematics
 4 units: 2 Core Units (Algebra I and Geometry) plus 2 advanced math courses
Science
 4 units: 3 Core Units (Physical Science, Biology, and Chemistry or Physics) plus 1 advanced science course
Social Studies
 3 units: World History or Geography, American History/American Studies, and Government & Economics
Foreign Language 2 units in the same language
Fine Art
 1 unit
Wellness 1 unit (OR 2 units of JROTC)
Major/Academy Electives
 4 units
General Electives 4 units (OR 3 units if the student takes 2 units of JROTC)
Senior Project
 1 unit

Total Units Required for Graduation: 28


Diplomas and Certificates

  • A regular diploma may be earned by completing the graduation requirements for Hamilton County Schools.
  • An honors diploma may be earned by any student who successfully completes the curriculum with a minimum grade point average of 89.0.
  • A high school certificate is awarded to students who earn the specified 28 Carnegie units and who have a satisfactory record of attendance and conduct, but who have not passed the required state-mandated tests.
  • A diploma of special education is awarded to those students who have successfully completed their Individualized Educational Plan as determined by the Exceptional Education staff.