Graduation Requirements
| Discipline |
Credits |
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English
|
4 credits (English I, II, III, and IV) |
|
Mathematics
|
4 credits (Algebra I, Algebra II, Geometry. Algebra I taken in the 8th grade will count as one of the four credits) |
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Science
|
3 credits (Biology, Chemistry and Physics) |
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History
|
3 1/2 credits (World History Parts I and II, U.S. History, and Issues in Democracy) |
|
Foreign Language
|
3 credits (same language in upper school) |
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Electives from above disciplines
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As necessary in the senior year to assure a minimum of five courses each semester. |
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Computer Literacy
|
All students will need to pass a proficiency test. Students who do not pass that test will be assigned to a technology class. |
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Fine Arts
|
2 credits (at least 1/2 credit each visual arts, theater, music; at least 50% of those credits must be performanced based.) |
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Speech
|
1/2 credit |
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Ethics
|
1/2 credit |
Non-Major Requirements
Computer Literacy:All students will need to pass a proficiency test. Students who do not pass that test will be assigned to a technology class.
Speech: One semester in 9th grade (or first year for new students).
Ethics: One semester in 10th grade (or first year for new juniors).
Webb Activities Program
Fall and Spring each year for all students; additional winter term for boarding students.
Personal Finance
is not a required course for graduation, but will be an admission requirement for Tennessee public universities for the fall of 2013 and afterwards.
The Webb School accepts course requirements completed at other accredited schools.