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c. Be selected as a National Merit Finalist or semifinalist; d. Attain a score of 31 or higher on the ACT; or SAT equivalent. e. Attain a score of 3 or higher on at least two (2) Advanced Placement exams; f. Earn 12 or more semester hours of transcripted post-secondary credit; g. Earn a nationally and/or state-recognized industry certification; h. 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. 7. Students will be recognized as graduating with “ District Distinction ” by attaining a 3.0 GPA, and earning an industry certification. . 8. The Tennessee Tri-Star Scholar will be awarded to students who attain a 19 or higher on the ACT, and earns a capstone industry certification as promoted by the Tennessee Department of Education. 9. The Seal of Biliteracy will be awarded to students who have attained a high level of proficiency speaking, reading, and writing in one or more languages in addition to English. Students receiving this recognition shall meet the following criteria: a. Complete all English language arts requirements with an overall GPA of 3.0 or higher in those classes; b. Score at the advanced, on-track, or mastered level on each English End of Course assessment taken (excluding EOC taken during the student’s final semester prior to early graduation); c. Achieve a passing score on a nationally recognized foreign language proficiency assessment, portfolio, or alternate model that addresses communication, cultures, connections, comparisons, and communities. 10. Alternate Academic Diploma - The Alternate Academic Diploma will be awarded to those students who have met the requirements (of the Alternate Academic) Diploma aligned to the academic coursework requirements of the students earning a regular diploma. These students must have participated in the high school alternate assessments; earned the prescribed 22 credit minimum; received special education services or supports and made satisfactory progress on an individualized education program; maintained satisfactory records of attendance and conduct; and completed a transition assessment(s) that measures, at a minimum, post-secondary education, and training, employment, independent living, and community involvement. 11. Industry 4.0 Diploma Distinction - The student must successfully complete all coursework required for graduation for his/her diploma type. Students may earn at least one science credit and at least one math credit through course substitutions approved by the State Board of Education, including, but not limited to, dual enrollment (DE) and Work Based Learning (WBL) courses aligned to a student’s chosen career path. These substitutions may only fulfill the student’s third credit of science or fourth credit of math. A list of WBL and DE courses that qualify as science and math substitutions will be published upon State Board of Education approval. By the end of the student’s senior year, the student must earn at least nine (9) credits of DE or WBL, meet no less than once per month during the school year with a career coach, and fulfill all other graduation requirements to earn the Industry 4.0 Diploma Distinction. Students wishing to acquire the diploma distinction must declare their
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