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Graduation Information

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS:

Minimum Credits Class of 2020-2022 – 130 Credits
Minimum Credits Class of 2023 and beyond – 130 Credits
English 4 years
Social Studies 3 years
Mathematics 3 years
Science 3 years
Physical Education/Health 4 years
Fine, Performing & Practical Arts 2 years
World Language 1 year
Financial Literacy ½ year

 

NJDOE Assessment Requirements

Classes of 2023–2025 High School Graduation Assessment Requirements

Updated July 2022

 

On Tuesday, July 5, 2022, Governor Murphy signed P.L.2022, c.60 (ACS for A-3196/S-2349), which requires the State Board of Education to administer the New Jersey Graduation Proficiency Assessment (NJGPA) as a field test for the class of 2023. There is no graduation assessment requirement for any student who is expected to graduate with the class of 2023. Students in the class of 2023 must still meet all the other State and local graduation requirements, including but not limited to credit, curriculum, and attendance requirements. The graduation assessment requirements for the classes of 2024 and 2025 remain in place.

The requirements in this section were adopted by the New Jersey State Board of Education on September 8, 2021 for the classes of 2023–2025.

 

English Language Arts and Literacy (ELA)

If, after completing the New Jersey Graduation Proficiency Assessment in grade 11, students did not demonstrate proficiency by passing the ELA component, such students may access the following pathways:

  • Second Pathway: By meeting the designated cut score on a substitute competency test such as other high school-level NJSLA/PARCC assessments, the SAT, ACT, or ACCUPLACER; or
  • Third Pathway: By submitting, through the district, a student portfolio appeal to the New Jersey Department of Education.

Mathematics

If, after completing the required New Jersey Graduation Proficiency Assessment in grade 11, students did not demonstrate proficiency by passing the mathematics component, such students may access the following pathways:

  • Second Pathway: By meeting the designated cut score on a substitute competency test such as other high school-level NJSLA/PARCC assessments, the SAT, ACT, or ACCUPLACER; or
  • Third Pathway: By submitting, through the district, a student portfolio appeal to the New Jersey Department of Education.

For the most up to date information please visit NJDOE Graduation Assessment information

 

Upcoming Events

September 2023

Tuesday September 26 – Wednesday September 27

HS LORS Underclass/Faculty Photos

Thursday September 28

6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
HS Senior/Parent/Guardian Night

October 2023

Saturday October 7

7:45 am – 4:00 pm
HS SAT Testing
4:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Harvest House Turkey Dinner

DECA

Tuesday October 10 – Friday October 13

HS NJGPA - Seniors

Tuesday October 10

7:00 am – 12:00 pm
HS NJGPA Testing

Wednesday October 11

7:00 am – 12:00 pm
HS NJGPA Testing
4:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Vernon Coalition/Youth Action Meetings
Recurs every 3 weeks
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