Math Lab and Writing Lab
The Math and English departments often offer before and after school labs to offer additional help. Please consult with your student's teacher to determine specific hours/days that would be best for them.
Minimum State Graduation Requirements
*Please note that HFA requires more than the state minimum in certain subject areas.
Diploma Types
Regular Diploma with Honors
In order to graduate with a Regular Diploma with Honors, students must satisfy all requirements for a regular diploma AND score at or above all of the following ACT subject area readiness benchmarks (or equivalent SAT scores). Acceptable scores may be used from more than one ACT test.
In order to graduate with a Regular Diploma with Honors, students must satisfy all requirements for a regular diploma AND score at or above all of the following ACT subject area readiness benchmarks (or equivalent SAT scores). Acceptable scores may be used from more than one ACT test.
Regular Diploma with Distinction
In order to graduate with a Regular Diploma with Distinction, students must satisfy all requirements for a regular diploma, earn a B average (85 or higher), AND complete one of the following:
In order to graduate with a Regular Diploma with Distinction, students must satisfy all requirements for a regular diploma, earn a B average (85 or higher), AND complete one of the following:
- Earn a nationally recognized industry certification
- Participate in at least one of the Governor’s Schools
- Participate in one of the All State musical organizations (includes Army Marching Band)
- Participate in Girls or Boys State
- Be selected as a National Merit Finalist or Semi-Finalist
- Attain a composite score of 31 or higher on the ACT
- Attain a score of 3 or higher on at least two Advanced Placement exams (if meeting this requirement, exams need to be completed by the end of the junior year)
- Earn 12 or more semester hours of transcripted postsecondary credit
- Meet the requirements for TN Scholars
- Successfully complete the School of Science and Math Program at Vanderbilt (SSMV)
- CTSO’s Placed 1st or 2nd in a state competitive event or served as a state officer
- Extracurricular school sponsored activities where you place in a statewide competition (Example: Mock Trail Best Defense Attorney, athletics)
- FFA State Degree
- Earn statewide recognition or award at a skill- or knowledge-based state tournament, convention, or competition hosted by a statewide student organization, and/or qualify for national recognition by a national student organization