GENERAL INFORMATION GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

It is the policy of the Board of Education to provide learning opportunities and programs, which are appropriate to the abilities, needs, and interests of students in order that they may successfully complete an appropriate course of studies leading to graduation. The Board of Education shall award the same high school diploma regardless of the program of studies completed by students. A diploma, therefore, represents only the accumulation of credits; it does not guarantee acceptance into schools to further one’s education.  It is necessary that a student’s program comply with the statute and administrative code of the State of New Jersey, the requirements established by the District Board of Education, and sound principles of education before a diploma will be granted. In order to graduate a pupil must:

1. Pass all required State assessments
2. Earn a total of 120 Credits comprised of required classes and additional electives
3. Meet the district attendance policy
4. Complete NJFAFSA or NJFAFSA Waiver Form in Genesis Parent Portal
5. Pass the following courses:

   

*If courses are completed in middle school, students must complete the high school course sequence. Middle school courses will appear on a students’ transcript for completion only, not credits.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

 

1. Students will carry a minimum of seventeen and a half (17.5) credits per semester and a minimum of thirty-five (35) credits per year.

 

2. The principal alone may, for good reason, waive the minimum of thirty-five (35) credits per year with the understanding that the student needs 120 credits for graduation.

 

3. High school level courses taken prior to Grade 9 may be used to meet prerequisites for advancement in a particular subject area and satisfy the Algebra and or Geometry requirement. A listing of these courses appears as a separate category on the high school transcript with the corresponding grade. However, because graduation credit requirements may only be met by courses taken in Grades 9-12, courses taken prior to Grade 9 are not included in GPA or class rank nor do they count toward graduation requirements, except Algebra and or Geometry, which can satisfy the content requirement, but not the credit requirement.

 

4. All high school level courses taken in approved high school evening/day and review programs, online, and through distance learning, are not included in weighted or unweighted GPA or class rank and must be approved prior to enrolling. Students entering grade 9 may not enroll in an outside program without building principals' written approval first. 

 

5. If a student completes all graduation requirements in three years, a student may be eligible to receive a diploma. This must be approved by the principal or principal’s designee.

 

COURSE PATHWAYS

To make the Course of Study Booklet more manageable you will find pathway opportunities identified within the booklet. These will assist in choosing classes for your schedule based on your interests. Not all pathway courses are identified with the pathway, but a sampling has been provided to assist in planning. To qualify for assistance in securing an internship in your senior year, you must complete a 3 course elective sequence in Career Exploration. The identified pathways include:

 

• Allied Health
• Business and Finance
• Construction/ Design and Build
• Computer Information Systems and Network Technology
• Culinary Arts
• Digital Communication/Broadcasting
• Engineering
• Environmental Science and Sustainability
• Homeland Security and Public Safety
• Theater Arts 
• Visual Arts
• Vocal and or Instrumental Music