• KY State Graduation Requirements:

    The state of Kentucky has a set list of courses that students must take to be eligible for graduation.  These requirements are:

    4 credits of English,

    (English 1, 2, 3, 4)

    4 credits of Mathematics  for students who entered HS in 2019 and after

    (Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra 2, Elective Math)

    3 credits of Social Studies,

    (World Civ, U.S. History, Citizenship)

    3 credits of Science,

    (Physics Earth/Space, Chemistry Earth/Space, Biology Earth/Space)

    Health/PE,

    Humanities,

    and 10 credits of Electives.

    *In 2010 a new KY law regarding Math went into effect.  All students must take a math class every year.  For some students, the fourth year of Math will count as an elective.

    TCHS Grade Level Classification:

    To be classified as a 10th grader, you must have earned, at least, 6 credits.

    To be classified as an 11th grader, you must have earned, at least, 12 credits.

    To be classified as a 12th grader, you must have earned, at least, 18 credits.

    TCHS students need to complete 26 credits to graduate.

    What else is required for graduation?

    Passing the Civics Test is a requirement for graduation.

    All student fines must be paid in full.

     

    Pre-College Curriculum

    Many colleges require two years of a foreign language, Algebra 2, and Chemistry or Physics for full admission to their institution.