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Required Courses for Graduation:
Required Courses for Graduation:
Students must earn a minimum of 23 credits in the areas below to be eligible for high school graduation.
Students must earn a minimum of 23 credits in the areas below to be eligible for high school graduation.
*denotes courses with a required End of Course Exam
*denotes courses with a required End of Course Exam
English
English
Required Courses:
English Literature and Composition I (9th Lit)
*English Literature and Composition II (10th Lit)
2 additional approved ELA courses
Math
Math
Required Courses:
*Algebra I
Geometry
Advanced Algebra
1 additional approved course
Science
Science
Required Courses:
*Biology
Physical Science OR Physics
Chemistry, Environmental Science, or Earth Systems
1 additional approved course
Social Studies
Social Studies
Required Courses:
World History
American Government
*US History
Economics and Personal Finance
Health and Personal Fitness
*can be replaced with 3 credits in NJROTC*Health and Personal Fitness
CTAE, Fine Art, or World Language
Courses Include but are not limited to band, art, drama, chorus, healthcare, business, computer science, marketing, food science, career competencies, NJROTC, Spanish, French, and Chinese CTAE, Fine Art, or World Language
General Electives
General Electives
Courses include but are not limited to any CTAE, fine art, or world language courses as listed, general PE, weight training, or academic elective (psychology, sociology, mythology, Speech, etc.)
To track your/your child's progress toward graduation and recognitions, see the CHHS Credit Summary.
Graduation Recognitions
Graduation Recognitions
Honor Grad
Honor Grad
3.75 GPA
5 Core Classes Senior Year
No Fs
2 Credits of the same Foreign Language
Board Scholar
Board Scholar
3.5 GPA
One extra core class any year in high school
No Fs
2 Credits of the same Foreign Language
Academic Seal
Academic Seal
3 AP or Dual Enrollment credits or 2 certificate completions from CCI
Fine Arts Seal
Fine Arts Seal
3 Visual Art, Band, Chorus, or Drama credits 2 in the same discipline
Foreign Language Seal
Foreign Language Seal
3 credits of the same foreign language taken in high school
CTAE Seal
CTAE Seal
CTAE Pathway completion, or Work Based Learning completion
Cords, Stoles, Medals, Etc.
Cords, Stoles, Medals, Etc.
Each organization (club/society) has their own requirements for cords and other graduation regalia. Students need to contact organization sponsors regarding graduation regalia requirements. Only school recognized organizations’ regalia can be worn at graduation. Outside club/organization cords, stoles, etc. can not be worn during the ceremony.
Graduation FAQs
Graduation FAQs
Do I need to take foreign language to graduate?
Do I need to take foreign language to graduate?
No, foreign language is not required for graduation but most 4-year colleges require two credits of foreign language for admission.
Is there any class that can waive the Health/Personal Fitness requirement?
Is there any class that can waive the Health/Personal Fitness requirement?
Yes. Three credits of JROTC can waive the Health/Personal Fitness requirement.
Is there any standardized testing required for graduation?
Is there any standardized testing required for graduation?
All students must take an End-of-Course Exam (EOC) upon completing Algebra, Biology, Literature and Composition II, and US History. The EOC will average as a percentage of the student's overall grade in the class.
Do I need community service hours to graduate?
Do I need community service hours to graduate?
No. There is no community service requirement for graduation.
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