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Get involved at Overton.
Encourage your child to
participate in school activities
at Overton.
Send your child to school on
time, every day.
Emphasize appropriate dress.
Require your child to be
respectful of everyone.
Praise your child often.
What is a credit?
A student will earn .5 of a credit at the end of each
semester if they have successfully passed that class.
Semester Average 1st 9 Weeks (40 %) + 2nd 9 Weeks (40%) + Midterm (20%)= 1st
Semester Average
3rd 9 Weeks (37.5%) + 4th 9 Weeks (37.5%) + TN Ready Exam
(25%)= 2nd Semester Average (TN Ready Course)
3rd 9 Weeks (40%) + 4th 9 Weeks (40%) + Final (20%)= 2nd
Semester Grade (Non-TN Ready Course)
English- 4 Credits
-andMath- 4 Credits
Math
English
English I
English II
English III
English IV
Integrated Math IB
Integrated Math II
Integrated Math III
Higher Level Math
(Bridge Math, Finite
Math, Discrete Math,
Pre-Calculus)
Science- 3 Credits
-andSocial Studies- 3.5 Credits
Science
Lab Science
(Physical Science or
Agriscience)
Biology
Chemistry or Physics
Social
Studies
World
History &
Geography
Personal Finance (.5
Credit)
U.S. History &
Geography
Government (.5
Credit)
Economics (.5
Credit)
Other
Lifetime Wellness- 1 Credit
P.E.- .5 Credit
Fine Art- 1 Credit
Elective Focus/Pathway Courses: 3 Credits in
specific sequence.
To apply for a new pathway for the next school
year, please go to this website: bit.ly/1j6Rdu0
Diploma Options
Regular Diploma
Meet all credit requirements for MNPS.
Take required TN Ready assessments.
Honors
Meet all requirements for regular diploma AND
score at or above all of the following ACT
subject scores:
*English 18
*Math 22
*Science 23 *Reading 22
Diploma Options
Distinction
Meet all requirements for regular diploma, earn a GPA
of 85 or higher, AND complete one of the following:
Participate in one of the Governors Schools.
Participate in an All State musical organization.
Attain an ACT composite score of 31 or higher.
Score a 3 or higher on 2 or more AP exams.
Earn 12 or more hours of college credit.
Be a National Merit Finalist or Semi-Finalist.
Earn a Nationally Recognized Industry Certification.
Promotion Policy
To be a
10th Grader 7 Credits including1 English
credit and 1 Math credit (Integrated Math IB)
11th Grader 14 Credits including 2 English
credits and 2 Math credits
12th Grader 21 Credits including 3 English
credits and 3 Math credits
G.P.A.
Grade Scale
4.0
93-100
3.0
85-92
2.0
75-84
1.0
70-74
0.0
50-69
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