Greeneville/Greene County
AIM Scholars

 
The AIM Scholars program is a combined effort of the Greeneville City Schools, Greene County Schools, and  Partners In Education.

 
AIM Scholars are high school students from the Greeneville City or Greene County school systems enrolled in the university, technical, or dual path who have completed a specific curriculum that provides a high level of skills and readiness for the job market and/or higher education.


AIM stands for Achievement Is Meaningful and is a program for  Greeneville and Greene County students sponsored by  area businesses and industries.
Why students choose to be an AIM Scholar?

 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 is denoted on student transcripts and students are awarded a special certificate that is recognized by Greeneville and Greene County employers as a symbol of a high quality education.  Students who are awarded this certificate will be given special consideration in hiring by those businesses that  support the AIM Scholars Program.  

A directory of AIM Scholars is provided to these employers.  Graduates are eligible for a scholarships awarded through East Tennessee State University, Tusculum College, and Walters State Community College.  AIM Scholars are recognized annually during their high school years.

How you can become an AIM Scholar?

You can  choose to complete the AIM Scholar curriculum at your high school.  Applications are available from your high school guidance counselor.
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 One (1) higher level math course beyond the student's path requirement or four (four) credits of math in succeeding progression according to the student's chosen path 4
Science Three (3) credits in succeeding progression which also meets the student's chosen path requirements 3
Hist. /Gov't. /Geog. /Econ 3
University Path

OR

 Two (2) Credits of same foreign language and four (4)  credits in vocational related classes 6
Technical Path Four (4) credits of vocational classes in a related cluster and two (2) additional credits of vocational classes or two (2) credits of same foreign language 6
Computer Related Course Any computer related course, excluding those counted as a vocational/technical course for purposes of AIM scholar. 1
Total 21

AIM Scholars Expectations

1. A "C" will be the minimum acceptable grade in each course to stay in the program. Students may repeat a course to regain eligibility.

2. School attendance must be 96% or greater each year or a cumulative of 96% or greater to be recognized as an AIM Scholar.

3. Any out-of-school suspension or alternative school placement will result in removal from program recognition. Students may appeal for readmission to the Assessment Committee at the beginning of the next school year.

All appeals must be made to the Assessment Committee.

 

Achievement Is Meaningful Scholars

AIM Scholars are better trained and ready to enter the work force. They are capable of securing good jobs that pay well instead of settling for minimum wages or unstable employment.

AIM Scholars are recognized by local employers as having a high quality education.

AIM Scholars are prepared for higher education or technical training.

Being an Achievement Is Meaningful Scholar
MEANS BEING READY TO SUCCEED