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FRANKLIN
Franklin, founded in 1799, in Williamson County,
Tennessee, is an established community with cultural roots and fast-paced
suburban growth.
The county, which covers 584 square miles, has a
population of 172,252.
Between the years of 1990 and 2000, the county
experienced a 56 % population growth and between 2000 and 2005 a 21 % growth.
Franklin is the largest incorporated area within
the county with a population of 59,000.
Over 27,000 students between the ages of 5 and 18
are enrolled in county schools; approximately 9800 students are enrolled in high
school.
The median household income is $86,648.
FRANKLIN
HIGH SCHOOL
Franklin High is a public high school
with a long history and community traditions.
It was established in 1910 with 20 students and 2
teachers.
The Southern Association of Colleges and Schools first accredited the school in
1941, when there were 13 teachers and a senior class of 53 students.
Today the school numbers 1,771 with a faculty of
116, almost half holding advanced degrees.
The student population is 90% white, 4%
African-American, 4% Hispanic, and 2% Asian with a student/faculty ratio of 21.7
to 1.
Over the past five years, 11 students
have been named National Merit Scholarship semifinalists, and test scores have
remained well above state and national averages.
In 2000 Franklin High became the first high school
in Tennessee to be accepted as an affiliate
member of the International Baccalaureate Program.
Franklin High also excels outside the classroom,
with a nationally recognized band program, vocal music and drama programs,
numerous student clubs and organizations, and competitive athletic programs in
every sport sanctioned by the TSSAA.
STATISTICAL DATA
Graduating Class
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2006
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2007
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2008
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2009
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Score
Taken by
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Score
Taken by
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Score
Taken by
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Score
Taken by
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ACT Composite
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22.5
97 %
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22.5
96 %
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22.8
100 %
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23.0
98 %
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English
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22.8
97 %
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22.7
96 %
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23.1
100 %
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23.3
98 %
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Mathematics
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21.8
97 %
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22.2
96 %
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21.9
100 %
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22.4
98 %
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Reading
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22.9
97 %
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22.7
96 %
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23.4
100 %
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23.4
98 %
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Science
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21.8
97 %
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21.9
96 %
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22.2
100 %
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22.6
98 %
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SAT Mean
Critical Reading
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600
25 %
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561
18 %
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586
16 %
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614
14 %
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SAT Mean Math
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596
25 %
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577
18 %
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605
16 %
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585
14 %
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SAT Writing
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596
25 %
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551
18 %
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564
16 %
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582
14 %
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AP Scores
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No. of exams/students
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535
/ 270
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512
/ 377
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530/
265
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521/281
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Areas
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16
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17
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17
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19
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Scores of 3 or better
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73 %
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74 %
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79 %
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74%
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IB Diplomas Passed
/ IB seniors
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12 /
19
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5 /
18
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7 /
11
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9 /
13
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National Merit
Semi-Finalists
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2
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0
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3
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4
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Plans after
Graduation
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Four year college
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80 %
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88 %
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91 %
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94 %
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Two year college
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9 %
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7 %
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7 %
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6 %
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Military, work, other
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11 %
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5 %
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2 %
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0 %
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GRADING SYSTEM
Numerical grades are given in all classes for each
9-weeks’ grading period.
Letter grades are recorded on transcripts (1994-95
and later).
For Advanced Placement (AP) courses, teachers add five
(5) points to each 9-weeks’ numerical average.
For Honors courses, teachers add three (3)
points to each 9-weeks’ numerical average.
Additional quality points are added to Honors and
AP grades to determine the GPA (effective the 1994-95 school year).
The GPA determines class rank.
Class rank includes all subjects given school
credit beginning with the first semester of the 9th grade and ending with the
second semester of the 12th grade.
Prior to 2000 – 2001, class rank and GPA were
calculated only on the work completed in the Williamson County School System.
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Effective 2005-2006
School Year
Grade Scale:
GPA Calculation:
Letter Numeric
Gr Pts
Weighted Pts
Grade
Value
Regular
Honors
AP
A
97-100
4.0
4.5
5.0
A
94 - 96
3.7
4.2
4.7
A
91 - 93
3.5
4.0
4.5
B
87 - 90
3.3
3.8
4.3
B
84 - 86
3.0
3.5
4.0
B
81 – 83
2.7
3.2
3.7
C
77 - 80
2.3
2.8
3.3
C
72 - 76
2.0
2.5
3.0
D
70 - 71
1.0
1.5
1.9
F
0 – 69
0.0
0.0
0.0
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Effective 2004-2005
School Year
Grade Scale:
GPA Calculation:
Letter Numeric
Gr Pts
Weighted Pts
Grade
Value
Regular
Honors
AP
A
97-100
4.0
4.5
5.0
A
94 - 96
3.7
4.2
4.7
A
90 - 93
3.5
4.0
4.5
B
87 - 89
3.3
3.8
4.3
B
84 - 86
3.0
3.5
4.0
B
80 – 83
2.7
3.2
3.7
C
77 - 79
2.3
2.8
3.3
C
74 - 76
2.0
2.5
3.0
C
70 - 73
1.7
2.2
2.7
D
67 – 69
1.3
1.3
1.3
D
65 – 66
1.0
1.0
1.0
F
0 – 64
0.0
0.0
0.0
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Effective 2000-2001 School Year
Grade Scale:
GPA Calculation:
Letter Numeric
Gr Pts
Weighted Pts
Grade Value
Regular
Honors
AP
A
97-100
4.0
4.5
5.0
A
94 - 96
3.7
4.2
4.7
A
90 - 93
3.5
4.0
4.5
B
87 - 89
3.3
3.8
4.3
B
84 - 86
3.0
3.5
4.0
B
80 – 83
2.7
3.2
3.7
C
77 - 79
2.3
2.8
3.3
C
74 - 76
2.0
2.5
3.0
C
70 - 73
1.7
2.2
2.7
F
0 – 69
0.0
0.0
0.0
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INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE COURSES (mixed with non-IB
students)
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Biology AP/IB
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Chemistry Adv.
Topics IB
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French IB
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Psychology AP/IB
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Biology Advanced
Topics IB
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English III Lang.
AP/IB
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History of the
Americas IB
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Spanish IB
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Chemistry AP/IB
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English IV Lit.
AP/IB
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Math Studies IB
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Theory of Knowledge IB
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Mathematics IB
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U.S. History AP/IB
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ADVANCED PLACEMENT COURSES
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Art History
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English III Language
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French Language
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Spanish Language
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Biology
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English IV Literature
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Music Theory
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Statistics
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Calculus AB/BC
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Environmental
Science
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Physics B
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Studio Art
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Chemistry
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European History
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Psychology
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U.S. Government
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U.S.
History
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HONORS COURSES
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Algebra I
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Chemistry
I
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Forensic Science
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Physics
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Algebra II
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Digital Imaging II
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French I, II, III, IV
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Pre-Calculus
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Ancient History
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Ecology
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Geometry
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Spanish I, II, III, IV
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Biology
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Economics
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German I, II, III,
IV
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U.S. Government
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Calculus
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English I, II, III,
IV
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Human Anat &
Physiology
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U.S. History
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Physical Science
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World History
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GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
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University Preparatory Curriculum
(22 credits)
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Technical Preparatory Curriculum (22 credits)
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Dual Preparatory Curriculum (22 credits)
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English
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4
Credits
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4
Credits
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4
Credits
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Math
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3
Credits
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3
Credits
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3
Credits
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Science
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3
Credits
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3
Credits
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3
Credits
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Social Studies
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3
Credits
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3
Credits
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3
Credits
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Lifetime Wellness
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1
Credit
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1
Credit
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1
Credit
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Foreign Language
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2
Credits
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0
Credit
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2
Credits
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Fine Art
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1
Credit
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0
Credit
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1
Credit
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Electives
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5
Credits
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4
Credits
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1
Credit
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Tech Prep Sequence
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0
Credit
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4
Credits
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4
Credits
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