Honors Programs (Graduation Recognitions)

These recognition requirements apply to the Class of 2027 and beyond.

GHS Honors Program Requirements 

**All GPA requirements must be met by the end of the Fall semester of your senior year (December).**

TN Community Service Scholar Requirements (Purple Cord)

Perform 80 hours of community service (10 hours per semester). (Community Service Log/Application available online.)

TN Graduate with Distinction Requirements (White Cord)

Students will be recognized as graduating with ‘state distinction’ by attaining a B average (3.0+ GPA)** and completing at least one of the following:

  • Earn a state or nationally recognized industry certification

  • Participate in at least one of the Governor’s Schools

  • Participate in one of the state’s All State musical organizations

  • Be selected as a National Merit Finalist or Semi-finalist

  • Attain a 31 or higher ACT score

  • Attain a 3 or higher on at least 2 AP exams

  • Earn at least 12 college credits

Tri-Star Recognition (Pin)

Students can earn this honor in two ways:

  1.     Students who attain a 19 or higher composite ACT score AND have an industry certification (Microsoft certification, GCTA, etc.) OR

  2.     Students earn the Work Ethic Distinction by earning 32 points on the standards within the Work Ethic application and turn it into the counseling office. Apps are in counseling office and can be found at tnworkethic.com.

***Students that earn the Work Ethic Distinction will also have a seal placed on their diploma.***

GHS Honor Scholar (Gold Stole)

3.5 cumulative GPA** 9-12th grade.  No Application required.

Tennessee Graduate with Honors (Blue Cord) Meet all 4 ACT benchmarks prior to graduation. 

Benchmark scores E: 18 R: 22 M: 22 S: 23 No Application Required

Future Ready Distinction (cord)

Beginning with the Class of 2027, Students will be recognized as “future ready” by Greeneville High School if they have accomplished one of the following:

  • Complete 3 Early Post-Secondary Opportunities (EPSOs); or

  • Complete 2 EPSOs + score a 21 or higher on ACT Composite

  • Complete 2 EPSOs + increase ACT Composite by 4 points

  • Complete 2 EPSOs + earn a score of 31 or higher on the ASVAB

Industry 4.0 Distinction (Medal)

Beginning with the Class of 2026, students will be recognized as earning the Industry 4.0 Distinction if they complete at least 9 Dual Enrollment and/or Work Based Learning courses AND complete monthly career coaching/counseling.

Applications and forms can be found below: