PLEASE READ FIRST:
Do NOT sign up for an online course without first consulting your Guidance Counselor.
Potential NCAA Division 1 & 2 Athletes must verify their online courses with a Guidance Counselor, in order to be sure they are meeting the NCAA Eligibility Requirements.
ORIGINAL CREDIT Courses: This is for students who have never taken the course before. You can take a course to fill a gap in your schedule, complete a course over the summer to take a higher level in the fall, etc. These are listed as "COMPLETE" courses on Educere.
ABBREVIATED / CREDIT RECOVERY Courses: This is for students who have failed a course at school and need to make up credits. These are listed as "ABBREVIATED" courses on Educere.
Some courses in the list are highlighted in bold – these courses correlate with East's courses, and therefore are available for abbreviated credit as well as original credit. The courses that are not highlighted in bold are available for original credit only.
REGISTER HERE:
https://enroll.edtell.com/enrollment/school/WDJJM78E/33476
Or, go to www.educere.net and enter code: WDJJM78E
REMEMBER:
ORIGINAL CREDIT are listed as "COMPLETE" courses
CREDIT RECOVERY are listed as "ABBREVIATED" courses
Our Educere Contact:
Annmarie Secreti - Personal Learning Coach
866-433-8237
215-283-0380
COURSE SELECTIONS - 2026-2027
District Course Selection Website
High School Course Selection Booklet (PDF) 2026-2027
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Cherry Hill East
REGULAR DAY
Bell Schedule
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Cherry Hill East
REGULAR DAY,
DELAYED OPENING,
& HALF DAY
Bell Schedule
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A minimum of 120 credits is required to graduate.
English - 4 years
Physical Education - 4 years
Health - 4 years
Science - 3 years (includes Biology, Chemistry, Physics)
Math - 3 years (includes Algebra 1, Geometry)
History - 3 years (2 years of US History, 1 year of World History)
Visual & Performing Arts - 1 year
21st Century Life and Career Skills - 1 year
World Language - 1 year (2nd year required for competitive/selective 4 year college)
Financial Literacy - 1/2 year in 11th or 12th grade
African American Studies - 1/2 year in 9th or 10th grade
Take additional courses to reach 120 credits.
Pass required State Assessments:
NJSLA - New Jersey Student Learning Assessments
NJGPA - New Jersey Graduation Proficiency Assessment (ELA + Math) www.nj.gov/education/assessment/requirements/2026.shtml
NJSLA and NJGPA Practice Tests - https://nj.mypearsonsupport.com/practice-tests
Meet district attendance policy
Complete NJFAFSA or Waiver Form in Genesis Parent Portal
ATTENTION RISING SENIORS:
Here is information on alternate pathways to graduation, if you did not fulfill the graduation assessment requirement with your NJGPA scores.
If you scored below 725 in ELA and/or Mathematics, please see this table for minimum scores on substitute competency tests you may use to fulfill these requirements.
Four-Year Academic Planning Guide - Develop a 4-year academic program for your time here at East.
The Credit Story - Click to learn all about credits, how to earn them and keep track, and how to calculate your GPA!
How to Calculate GPA - Click for more detailed instructions on how to calculate your GPA!
Athletic Eligibility - Click for info on Athletic and Co-Curricular eligibility requirements.
HOW ARE FINAL GRADES CALCULATED? Final Grades on your report card/transcript are determined by multiplying the numerical value of each of the four marking period grades by two, adding the final exam numerical grade, and then dividing this total by 9 for a final course grade.
Information on Cum Laude
Click the link below for information about Cum Laude and their free peer tutoring!
https://sites.google.com/chclc.org/checougars/tutoring-cum-laude
HOW DO I GET TO SCHOOL?
Find Your Bus:
Go into Genesis Parent Portal
Student Data Tab
Summary
Scroll down to the bottom and find your bus number, approximate pickup/dropoff times, and bus location.
Check out this map!
HOW DO I GET HOME FROM SCHOOL?
Find your bus on this map. This is where your bus will be parked at the end of school.
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The Helms Academy
https://helmsacademy.org/students
"Your Place To Earn A Tuition Free High School Diploma"
A FREE alternative to traditional high school!!!
"Operated by Goodwill Industries of Southern NJ & Philadelphia in partnership with Camden County College, Temple University, the Community College of Philadelphia, Rowan College of Southern NJ/Rowan University and others, The Helms Academy offers free general adult education and employment services that help individuals fulfill the necessary academic requirements to get their high school diploma. English as a Second Language (ESL) services are also offered.
Flexible scheduling including online learning 24-7 is offered. Through The Helms Academy, students can focus on their education, while also developing a career path with the help of our job development and placement services."
(NJYCA) - Alternative Academic Program
"Excellence, No Excuses!"
This is a 5.5 month residential program held at the National Guard Training Center in Sea Girt, NJ, for students struggling in the normal high school setting.
"Are you so far behind in credits that high school graduation looks impossible? We can help you get back on track."
FAST FACTS:
They're run by the National Guard Bureau
Students that graduate from their school will be credited back to their native school
They are State and Federal funded, which means FREE for students and families!
"The Mission of the New Jersey Youth Challenge Academy is to train and mentor disengaged teenage youth so they become responsible and productive citizens of their community, state, and country. We will do so by providing unique transformational experiences through a highly disciplined 22-week residential program that integrates a quasi-military training environment, innovative academic offerings, and opportunities to further develop their physical, social, and intellectual abilities. In partnership with a mentor, they will receive continued guidance and support during their one-year post residential phase immediately following graduation."
CONTACT INFO:
Phone: 800-997-5587
Email: rpm@dmava.nj.gov
Website: https://njyca.org