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A minimum of 120 credits is needed to graduate in 2005, and a minimum of 130 credits will be needed after 2005.
All attendance requirements must be met.
Students must pass all sections of the New Jersey State Assessment, the High School Proficiency Assessment (HSPA).
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Content Area
2005
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# Required Courses
(2.5 cr.)
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# Required
Credits
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English
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8
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20
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Social
Studies
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6
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15
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Healthy
Living/Physical Education
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8
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20
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Spanish
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4
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10
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Mathematics
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6
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15
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Science
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6
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15
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Technology
and Economics
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4
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10
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Visual
& Performing Arts
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4
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10
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Electives
(any content area)
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2
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5
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TOTAL
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120
cr.
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New Jersey College Admission Requirements
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A high school record of at least 16 college-preparatory credits (courses).
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High school class rank.
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Results of the SAT I.
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Special interests, skills, and qualities of all kinds can be influential.
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Certain departments, such as art, music, and health and physical education use additional criteria to evaluate candidates seeking admission into their programs. Students may be required to take the SAT II: Writing Test.
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Personal Essay
Course Selection
Students are enrolled in classes based on two factors: academic need and interest. Some courses are required of all students, while others can be selected. There is a wide range of course offerings in each content area, with honors classes and foundation courses available. Some courses have prerequisites that must be passed before moving on to a more advanced level. Not all courses are available each marking period. Course selections are determined in consultation with guidance staff, parents, and students.
Grading System
Students receive a number grade on their report card, which is also recorded as a letter grade for their transcripts, and is based on a 4.0 scale. The student GPA is reported on the 4.0 scale. The number grades reflect test/completed work assessed. Any grade below a 70/C- is considered failing. Report cards are distributed quarterly, at parent conferences.
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