Early admission into college may be considered for a qualified 12th grade student who has at least a 3.5
grade point average and a minimum ACT composite score of 25 or an equivalent SAT score. Such a
student, upon proper completion of the freshman year in a participating institution of higher learning,
may be awarded credit for the senior year of high school.

To be considered for this program, the student shall:

1. Meet the early admission requirements of the college or university and provide evidence of early
   acceptance.
2. Submit a written request to the high school principal at the end of the eleventh year of school,
   signed by student and parents/legal guardians. The request must include a plan for seamless
   transition from high school on the date the student enrolls in the postsecondary institution.
3. Agree to forego all school athletics, performances, curricular activities, and extra-curricular
   activities except:
   1. The prom, provided the student is eligible based on the individual school’s expectation for
      prom participation.
   2. Any school-sponsored senior activity connected to graduation.

The school shall:

1. Conduct a review by the principal, counseling staff, and postsecondary institution.
2. Create a written agreement including the postsecondary coursework and verification that the
   courses identified are an appropriate substitute for any remaining graduation requirements for
   the student.
3. Hold the agreement on file in the office of the principal.

To be eligible for graduation from the high school, the student shall:

1. Satisfactorily complete the college freshman year including all courses prescribed by the high
   school principal as acceptable for the required high school credits; and
2. Make all necessary arrangements with the high school for participation in commencement
   exercises, if desired and feasible.

Legal Reference:

1. TRR/MS 0520-1-3-.06(4).

Approved as to Legal Form
By Knox County Law Director 7/27/2023 
/Gary T. Dupler/Deputy Law Director