SAILS

SAILS (Seamless Alignment and Integrated Learning Support) 

SAILS introduces the college developmental math curriculum in the senior year of high school. By embedding the Tennessee Board of Regents (TBR) Learning Support Math program in the high school Bridge Math course, students can get a head start on their college careers. Students who complete the program are ready to take a college math course, saving them time and money while accelerating their path to graduation.

Students who take the ACT their junior year and score less than 19 in Math are required to take the Bridge Math course their senior year. In SAILS, these students can complete the college Learning Support Math program, which prepares them for a college-level math course and gives them a jump-start on their college careers.

"Get ahead in your college journey—complete college-level math in high school and save time, money, and stress on your path to graduation!"

For High Schools

High schools offering the Bridge Math course can enhance their curriculum by partnering with local Tennessee Community Colleges through SAILS. This program blends Bridge Math standards with college-level competencies, preparing seniors for college-level math. Schools maintain control over enrollment and daily operations while benefiting from the community college's support.

For Parents and Students

Rising seniors who scored below 19 on the ACT Math subtest can eliminate the need for remedial math in college through SAILS. This free program allows students to master necessary math competencies while earning high school credit. Students receive support from their high school teachers, coordinators, and community college faculty. Completing SAILS in the fall allows students to take a college-level math course in the spring.

Completion Certificate

Every student who completes the SAILS Learning Support program receives a certificate as their entry ticket to college-level math in any TBR college or university.