• GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

    Graduation requirements, as defined by law, fall into three categories - number of credits, courses required and attendance requirements. To enter high school, a student must have passed the previous grade, i.e., must have passed the 8th grade to enter 9th.  Credits: Each semester course is 5 credits while full year courses, which meet everyday of the year, are worth 10 credits.   Vocational courses are worth 15 credits. Students must complete a minimum of 130 credits to meet graduation requirements. 

    English I, II, II, IV

    20 credits

    Physical Education I, II, II, IV (Every year enrolled)

    20 credits

    US History I & II

    10 credits

    World History 

    5 credits

    Algebra I, Geometry, and Algebra 2

    15 credits

    Biology, Chemistry, and Physics or Environmental Earth Science

    15 credits

    World Language I  Beginning with class of 2023

    5 credits 

    It is recommended  that all students complete a minimum of 2 years of the same World Language for college. College bound students are  encouraged to exceed the 2 year recommendation and pursue level 3 and 4 world language courses. 

    Visual/Performing Arts

    5 credits

    21st century life and careers education

    5 credits

    Financial Literacy or Personal Finance

    Financial Literacy and Personal Finance classes fulfill the required 2.5-credits in financial, economic, business, and entrepreneurial literacy; 2.5 credits in a computer related course; and infused Career exploration/development as required by the State.  

    Financial Literacy is available as an online course.  Please refer to the Financial Literacy course description under the Business Department.

    Total of 130 credits

    On June 5, 2019, the New Jersey Department of Education (NJDOE) updated the high school graduation assessment requirements in both English Language Arts/Literacy (ELA) and mathematics for the Classes of 2019 through 2022, pursuant to an amended Consent Order from the Appellate Division of the Superior Court of New Jersey.   The Class of 2023 and Beyond The NJDOE is committed to providing fair notice to students and educators and will continue to collaborate with stakeholders to transition to the next generation of statewide assessments.