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TCA 49-6-6001(b)  \nACT Update ACT has changed its structure so that only the average of English, math, and reading subtests determines the ACT composite. Students who take the science subtest will receive a STEM score – the average of math and science. Tennessee will continue to require the ACT Science test through at least March of 2026, but it will not count towards an official ACT composite score. Students should check with colleges and universities to which they might apply to see if there is a preference or a requirement to have a STEM score in order to apply.  \nAny student whose ACT superscore dropped because of enhanced scoring will have the option to submit a legacy superscore to colleges. A legacy superscore cannot be combined with a score from an enhanced test. Any student who submits an enhanced superscore may pull from either a legacy test or an enhanced test for the superscore average of English, math, and reading. Students impacted by this change should be notified on their ACT account.  \nMath, English, and Reading nationally, TNDOE currently plans for the TN ACT Test Date to continue, includingthe Science subtest for state reporting and accountability purposes. ACT does not plan on including the science scores earned on the TN ACT Testing Date in the student’s ACT composite. Students may log into their ACT account to view their reported ACT composite scores.  \nAcademic Policies  \nBeginning with the 2025-26 school year, WCS recalculates GPAs of current and incoming transfer students using the WCS weighted scale to create a uniform weighted cumulative GPA for all WCS students. The purpose is to support fair academic recognition and post-secondary opportunities for all students. The Weighted Cumulative GPA is the official weighted GPA for WCS and reflects the same weighting for all courses for all WCS students. This is particularly important now that the University of Tennessee System grants admission to all students in the top 10% of their graduating class. UT began this process of guaranteed admissions during the 24-25 school year.  \nCredit Limits  \nWCS Board Policy 4.6051  \nLimits on the amount of high school course credit that may be earned:  \n1. A maximum of ten (10) credits may be earned during a full calendar (12 months) year.  \n2. A maximum of eight (8) credits may be earned during a regular academic (180-day school calendar) year.  \n4. 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