Academics

Designed for students who can handle a college preparatory curriculum, are willing to be challenged, can understand the major concepts of the content, are motivated to complete tasks, are prepared to do outside reading and can move to a higher level of critical thinking skills. These classes meet all state college preparatory curriculum requirements.

 

Designed for students who can retain materials and readily use them without constant drill and practice, can handle some outside projects during the semester, possess excellent critical thinking skills but may need some direction, can work independently and can cover material at a faster pace. These classes meet all state college preparatory curriculum requirements.

Designed for students who are self-directed and self-motivated, can handle several outside projects and more outside reading, can handle frequent demands of higher level critical thinking, can handle a faster pace for mastering required elements in courses and can handle material at a more detailed level. Testing, grading and homework should reflect this level.
 

Designed for students who are more responsible for their own academic achievement/progress, are concerned with knowledge as much as grades, are mature and highly motivated, can grasp basic concepts through primarily independent study and are able to synthesize understanding of content with new and varied approaches. Advanced Placement classes are sophomore university level classes and must adhere to standards prescribed by the National Advanced Placement Board. To earn college credit for these courses, students must pass rigorous national tests that are designed by the National Board and administered in May of each school year.

Advanced Placement classes are offered at the sophomore, junior and senior level. Students are required to take the AP exam at the end of the year. A score of 1-5 is received. A passing grade is a 3 and above. A student receiving a passing grade may be eligible for college credit of 3 hours. This is determined by the college or university to which the student is accepted. 
 

Designed for students who meet admission requirements for Chattanooga State Community College and are pursuing college credits in the courses for which they are enrolled. Students must have a certain ACT score, as decided upon by CSCC, and meet certain GPA requirements in order to continue in the program. Students must be willing to meet the rigor and demands of college work. 

The student must apply to CSCC as a student and be enrolled at Notre Dame. If the student passes the semester they may receive 3 hours of college credit, and if they pass two semesters they will receive 6 credit hours. The University of Tennessee and Tennessee Board of Regents colleges and universities accept these credit hours. A student who earns a 21 or higher on the ACT  may qualify for the HOPE Scholarship which will cover the cost of Dual Enrollment tuition at Chattanooga State.