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Who? | What? | When? | Why? | How?
What Courses Should I Take? | AIM Scholars Expectations

Who?

AIM Scholars are high school students from Hawkins County, Kingsport City, Sullivan County, and Scott County school systems who have completed a specific curriculum that provides a high level of skills and readiness for the labor market or higher education.

What?

Appalachian Inter-Mountain Scholars is a regional program sponsered by area business and industry.

When?

AIM Scholars are recognized annually during their high school years. At an awards celebration in the spring of their senior year, AIM Scholars receive special recognition. A directory of AIM Scholars is provided to area employers to promote job opportunities.

Why?

Students choose to be AIM Scholars because they are assured that their high school education will prepare them for the work force and enable them to compete for a meaningful job. AIM Scholars are awarded a special certificate that is recognized by Northeast Tennessee and Southwest Virginia employers as a symbol of a high quality education. Students pursuing university study or advanced technical education are also well prepared.

How?

You can become an AIM Scholar by choosing to complete the AIM Scholars curriculum at your high school.

What Courses Should I Take?

The following courses are NOT just for the college bound student. They are important courses offered by all participating high schools and will prepare YOU to succeed.

Subject Area	Specific Requirements	Required Credits
English	Regular or above includes Applied/Technical Communications, but no credit for basic.	4
Mathematics	Algebra 1, II, Geometry and one additional higher math. Math for Technology will substitute for Algebra. Pre-Algebra and General Math are excluded.	4
Science	At least two of the three following subjects: Biology I, Chemistry I, Physics I or Principles of Technology. Excluded are General Science and science courses offered at the eighth grade level.	3
History/Govt/Geog/Economics		3
Foreign Language	Two credits of same language	2
OR	OR
Technical Track	Two years in same technical track.	2
Computer Related Course		1
TOTAL		17

AIM Scholars Expectations

1. A "C" will be the minimum acceptable grade to stay in the program.

2. School attendance must be 95% or greater to be recognized as an AIM Scholar.

3. An out-of-school suspension will result in removal from program recognition for that year.