To graduate from The New School, students must successfully defend their Junior Portfolio, successfully complete their senior exhibition, and meet the following credit requirements:
Credits Credit Type
4.0 English
3.5 Mathematics (Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II or Foundations of Algebra II, and one Applied Mathematics course)
1.0 Biology
1.0 Chemistry
0.5 Physics
0.5 General Science +
1.0 Government
1.0 American History
1.5 World Studies-Geography
1.5 Arts (Music, Fine Arts, Theatre, Dance)
1.0 Social Studies (Psychology, Contemporary Issues, Philosophy, Economics, etc.)
2.0 Foreign Language
1.5 Physical Education and Health
0.5 Computer Electives
4.0 Electives ++
0.0 Junior Portfolio
0.0 Senior Exhibition
24.5 Total credits required for graduation
Students are strongly encouraged to take four credits of math (including Algebra II and Pre-calculus and/or Calculus) and three or more years of one foreign language in order to increase their college options.
+ Any extra biology, chemistry, or physics credits can be applied to the General Science requirement.
++ Extra credits of any kind can count towards the elective requirement.
Annual Credit Values for each HS Module
Morning Module: 2.0 credits per year
A Module: 1.0 credits per year
B Module: 1.0 credits per year
C Module: 1.0 credits per year
Afternoon Module: 2.0 credits per year
Total annual credits possible: 7.0