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     Tennessee Scholars is an education initiative sponsored by the Tennessee Chamber of Commerce & Industry, business and industry of Tennessee, policy makers, educators, and parents. It is part of the National State Scholars Initiative. It is endorsed by the Governor of the State of Tennessee, the United States Department of Vocational and Adult Education, and many other educational, workforce development, and economic development entities as an exemplary educational and workforce development initiative that has proven to be successful.  It is part of the National State Scholars Initatiive that includes over 20 states.

Diverse Students

      The purpose of the State Scholars Initiative (SSI) is to increase the percentage of students graduating from high school with a rigorous, defined academic course of study sufficient to prepare them for higher education, the workforce, or the military.

     This purpose is advanced by having local business leaders enter high school classrooms before students select classes and present the students with information on the importance of completing a rigorous, defined course of study. It is institutionalized by the collection and dissemination of data showing increases in the percentage of students completing the Scholars course of study, documenting the success of these students in their life beyond high school, and aligning incentives at the school, district, and state level that encourage students to choose to complete this course of study.

What is the Tennessee Scholars Program?

    The Tennessee Scholars program is a rewards and recognition program for high school students, led primarily by each local Chamber of Commerce or Education Foundation. The students are rewarded as they complete a rigorous curriculum and reach a high level of skill in several areas so they are ready for the labor market or higher education.

How do students become Tennessee Scholars?

      To become a Tennessee Scholar students complete a demanding high school curriculum that emphasizes "on level" or above courses in mathematics, science, social studies, language arts (English and foreign language), and computer literacy. The program also stresses the importance of attendance, dependability, and community service. Students sign up with their school counselor or contact the Tennessee Chamber of Commerce & Industry for more informaton.
       The rewards for being a Tennessee Scholar are scholarships, jobs, local incentives, recognition, higher scores on ACT, and greater options for success upon graduation from high school. 
Tennessee Scholars is Sponsored by
 
Tennessee Chamber of Commerce &Indstry
Alcoa Foundation  
Burr and Forman, Inc                  AT& T
W.R. Grace, Inc.      Goodyear Tire & Rubber
Farm Bureau           Gaylord Entertainment
              Hamilton Ryker
                       
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