Bloomfield High School tailors an individual program for each student to meet his or her future goals. Students select their programs with the assistance of their school counselors and their parents/guardians.
BLOOMFIELD HIGH SCHOOL
4 YEAR GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
120 CREDITS TO GRADUATE
English/Language Arts Literacy –20 credits aligned to grade 9 to 12 standards
Math –15 credits including algebra I content, geometry content, and a third year of math that builds upon algebra I and geometry and prepares students for college and 21st century careers
Science –15 credits including laboratory biology; chemistry, environmental science or physics; and an additional lab/inquiry-based science
Social Studies –15 credits including World History, US History 1, US History 2 and integrated civics, economics, geography, and global content
Financial Literacy –2.5 credits in financial, economic, business and entrepreneurial literacy
World Language – 5 credits
Fine/Performing Arts –5 credits
21st Century Life and Careers (Practical Arts) – 5 credits
Physical Education/Health/Driver’s Ed. – 20 credits
Students must take the NJGPA tests in English/LAL and Mathematics; if students do not attain passing scores in either or both area, alternate tests may be used to satisfy the testing requirement, including SAT, ACT, PSAT, ACT Aspire, Accuplacer, ASVAB or portfolio.
Note: testing requirements are frequently changed. To verify current testing requirements, please contact Mrs. Petrangeli at extension 4139.