GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
120 Credits, Passing score on NJSLA Content Tests
REQUIRED COURSES:
4 years English (20 credits)
4 years PE & Health (20 credits)
3 years Mathematics (15 credits) must take the following courses:
9th grade: Algebra I (or Geometry if Algebra I was passed in 8th grade)
10th grade: Geometry (or Algebra II if Geometry was passed in 9th grade)
11th grade: Algebra II ( or Pre-Calculus/Stats/Calculus: if Algebra II was passed in 10th grade or if a student doubled math courses in a previous year.
3 years Science (15 credits) must take the following courses:
Biology, Life Science, or the content equivalent
Chemistry, Evironmental Science, or Physics
Additional laboratory/inquiry-based science course
3 years Social Studies (15 credits) must take the following courses:
9th grade: World Culture
10th grade: U.S. History I
11th grade: U.S. History II
Economics or Consumer Economics or Personal Finance (2.5 credits)
1 year Art, Band, Music or Choir (5 credits)
1 year Career/Family or Business Ed (5 credits)
1 year World Language – Spanish, German (5 credits)
Remaining credits – Elective Courses
New Jersey State Assessment Requirements
As of June 2015 the graduation requirements for the following classes are: