• English Language Arts - 20 credits

• Mathematics - 15 credits, including:

  • • Algebra I or the content equivalent.

    • Geometry or the content equivalent.

    • A third year of mathematics that builds upon the concepts and skills of algebra and geometry and prepares students for college and 21st century careers.

• Science - 15 credits, with at least five (5) credits in each of the following:

  • • Laboratory biology/life science or content equivalent.

    • Laboratory/inquiry-based science course (i.e. chemistry, environmental science, or physics).

    • Laboratory/inquiry-based science course.

• Social Studies - 15 credits, including:

  • • 5 credits in world history

    • Integration of civics, economics, geography and global content in all course offerings.

    • For additional information please review 18A:35-1 and 18A:35-2

• Financial, Economic Business, and Entrepreneurial Business Literacy - 2.5 credits

• Health, Safety, and Physical Education - 15 credits over four years, including:

  • • 3.75 credits in health, safety and physical education during each year of enrollment, distributed as 150 minutes per week.

    • For additional information please review 18A:35-5, 18A:35-7 and 18A:35-8

• Visual and Performing Arts - 5 credits

• World Languages - 5 credits

• Technology - Integrated throughout all courses.

• 21st Century Life and Careers - 5 credits

For additional information please review the following documents:

• State of New Jersey's Minimum Graduation Requirements by Content Area

• N.J.A.C. 6A:8, Standards and Assessment

Please be advised, although High School North and High School South have similar activities, some may be school specific. A complete list is available from the Guidance Department in each high school.

Academic Teams and Societies

Academic Team

All students Compete in locally hosted academic competitions at Rutgers University, Princeton University, Bridgewater-Raritan High School and Allentown High School.

Language Honor Societies: French, Italian, Latin, Spanish

Language honor societies promote an awareness of various cultures and languages, acceptance based on academic performance and coursework requirements. Students participate in Saturnalia, Culture Café, Oktoberfest, Columbus Day Fest, field trips to museums, operas, Broadway plays, sponsor a Mexican child, language tutoring, community service.

Mathematics Team

Talented math students compete as individuals and as a team in the Shore Math League, state and national competitions.

National Honor Society

This group recognizes academic excellence, character, leadership and community service. To gain eligibility students must earn a 3.5 GPA and compile 100-plus hours of community service. Students participate in tutoring and community service projects.

Science Language Teams: Biology, Chemistry, Earth

Talented science students participate in competitions in their subject that run from November through April. Students are selected by teacher/advisor. Teams participate in N. J. State Science League competitions each month for state ranking and awards.

Athletic Clubs

Unified Sports

Students help provide valuable opportunities for peers with and without disabilities by training with and competing together on the same team. Practices are held twice a week after school.

Chess Club/Team

Students hone and develop skills for enjoyment and competition. The varsity team competes in meets and tournaments.

Dance Club

An outlet for students who are interested and/or proficient in dance, including performances at school functions and football and basketball games.

Volleyball Club

This intramural team is open to all interested students.

Arts and Music

Band Front/Color Guard

Students perform with the marching band at football games, parades and competitions.

Drama/Tech Crew

Assist with costume, make up, lighting, and other technical crew activities for theater arts productions, including participation in two main stage productions and drama competitions. Students will also participate in educational trips.

Literary Magazine

This group is open to students interested in creative writing, poetry, literature and art. Student works are published in the school literary magazine.

Marching and Symphonic Band/FRED Band

This group is open to students who have a background in music and a desire to perform. The band performs at parades, football games, competitions, concerts, community events and field trips.

School Newspaper

Students will produce the school newspaper by contributing artwork, photographs, written articles and desktop publishing. Students attend workshops, conferences and serve as interns for local newspapers.

Pep Band

Pep band members perform at pep rallies, basketball and ice hockey games, work to improve their musicianship and increase music appreciation.

Photography and Graphics Club

Student learn and share photography and graphic skills by developing and practicing skills.

Tri-M Music Honor Society

This group recognizes music students for their academic and musical achievements, accomplishments and service activities, and provides inspiration to other students through concerts, peer tutoring, peer music lessons, leadership roles, fundraising, workshops and the promotion of music events.

TV Production

Students produce, edit and broadcast pieces for high school highlights.

Yearbook

This group produces the school yearbook and is open to all students. The group helps the development of writing, editing, layout, photography and business applications.

Business, Career and Government

DECA

Prepares students for careers in marketing, finance, hospitality and management, including the demonstration of business knowledge in competitions that may advance from regional through international levels. Community service and school projects are integral to participation in this activity.

Family Career and Community Leaders of America

Open to all students interested in career and community activities, including the attendance of state meetings and the discussion of issues that impact our community.

Future Business Leaders of America

Student leaders prepare for careers in business by operating the school store and participating in leadership and career development programs. Students will also compete in areas of business and attend educational field trips.

Future Educators of America

Students receive the opportunity to explore careers in education by participating in workshops and field experiences, interacting with special guest speakers, and conducting book drives and various other community service activities.

Mock Trial

This group is open to students who are interested in learning about law and preparing cases for trial. Students will role-play the defense and prosecution of a fictitious case at the Freehold Court House.

National Business Honor Society

This group recognizes academic excellence in business education, leadership, and community service, acceptance based on academic performance and coursework requirements. Students participate in academic and service projects.

Model United Nations (UN)

This group is open to students who are interested in learning about the role and workings of the United Nations. Students will participate in academic and service projects.

Leadership and Community Service Groups

Bottlecappers

Freshmen and Sophomores teach younger students about the effects of drugs and alcohol abuse by visiting elementary and middle school classrooms to present a grade-level appropriate program.

Class Councils/Boards

Open to all, students plan class activities, boost class spirit and fundraise for prom and/or other class activities, including Homecoming, Junior and Senior Prom, Lip Sync Band Nights, Mr. North/South, Volleyball Tournaments, Locks-of-Love, etc.

Eagles Helping the Community

Provides students with an opportunity to help others, including food drives, giving trees, booster sales and more.

Environmental Club

Open to all students interested in environmental awareness, including participation in activities surrounding Earth Day, beach sweeps, acoustic music night, hiking, camping, canoe trips and more.

Friendship Club

Club members will foster understanding between regular education and special education students through various awareness activities.

Gender and Sexuality Alliance

This group is open to those interested in making their school community safe and welcoming to all students regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity. This group recognizes All Week, Day of Silence and other events that support foundations that donate to causes related to LGBT issues.

Heroes and Cool Kids

Students assist peers in building courage, character and perseverance in teens through classroom visits to middle schools to present a program.

Key Club

This club is open to all students who are interested in serving the community through blood drives, various other programs like Toys for Tots, and many school and community projects.

Student Council

Students work to improve the school culture and assume leadership roles. Students promote school community by organizing Spring Carnival, Homecoming Spirit Week, etc.

Social Justice Committee

Provides opportunities to fight discrimination and promote tolerance of all genders, religions and ethnicities through the delivery of presentations, workshops, speakers, assemblies and Culturefest.

Transition Project (Peer Leaders)

This group provides an orientation program for freshmen through class discussions and evening events for students and parents/guardians.

STEM

Computer Club

Students share computer skills with others, including the use of JAVA Script to write computer games, and the participation in a robotics competition.

Makerspace Club

This community of students promotes creativity through hands-on projects. Students will invent and/or create projects.

District Grading Scale

• Students are graded using a numeric scale from 0 to 100.

• Grade Point Average (GPA) is unweighted* and is based on a 4.0 scale as follows:

  • • 4.0 (90-100)

    • 3.5 (85-89)

    • 3.0 (80-84)

    • 2.5 (75-79)

    • 2.0 (70-74)

    • 1.0 (65-69)

    • 0.0 (64 or less)

* Each course is counted equally to all other courses regardless of level—i.e., College-Prep, Honors, or Advanced Placement.

Student Ranking System

An unpublished class rank is calculated three times for students during their high school years. This rank is generated for use in complying with Middletown BOE District initiatives and NJ State requests. Students are ranked via their weighted one hundred point scale three times as indicated below:

• After the third marking period of junior year (to determine National Honor Society eligibility);

• As of October 1^st of senior year (rank available to colleges*); and

• After the third marking period of senior year (to determine rank to date).

* Individual unpublished class rank is released only with a signed opt-in parental consent form which may be obtained from the guidance office.

The unpublished class rank is calculated using a weight factor of:

• 1.3 for Advanced Placement and dual enrollment courses in which students have taken the AP exam or opted to obtain college credit in the dual enrollment course. If not, they carry a value weight equal to that of an Honors course.

• 1.2 for Honors courses,

• 1.0 for College Prep full-year courses

Course credits awarded for successful completion of a course are as follows: 5.0 for a full year course, 2.5 for a ½ year course, 1.25 for a ¼ year course (ex. Health), and 3.75 for a ¾ year course (ex. Physical Education).

An explanation of how class rank is calculated is provided in Board Regulation #5430 and may be accessed on the district website by selecting “District Policies and Regulations” under the “Board of Education” tab.