Requirements for Graduation

• To qualify for a state-endorsed diploma, a student must have

  • completed the selected program of study appropriate to his/her needs and abilities

  • earned a minimum of 120 credits, including the required subjects listed on the Course Planning Worksheet (which includes electives that satisfy the Visual Performing Arts, 21st Century Life and Careers or Career-Tech Ed, and Financial, Economic Business and Entrepreneurial Literacy requirements).

  • met the state graduation testing requirements (see below)

• No course may satisfy more than one of the requirements. Course expectations (District and/or NJ State Student Learning Standards) will be clearly set forth in writing for any course required for graduation and will be available to the student or his or her parents/guardians upon request to the classroom teacher.
  The Board of Education will provide opportunities for remediation to students who fail to meet required proficiencies.
  Refer to Policy 5460: LRHSD High School Graduation Requirements for more information.

Graduation Testing Requirements

• New Jersey regulations (N.J.A.C. 6A:8-5.1) require all students to demonstrate proficiency in English Language Arts (ELA) and Math. To qualify for a high school diploma, students must meet the NJ High School Graduation Assessment Requirements.