General Information

The academic program at Pequannock Township High School is designed to satisfy both the needs and interests of students and to cultivate the intellectual curiosity, skills, and knowledge needed to contribute as a responsible and productive citizen of the global community. In order for students to gain the most from their high school educational experience, we urge careful course planning that involves the student, the parents, the teachers, and the counselor. This collaboration will result in a comprehensive educational program that is adapted to meet individual needs, as well as, state and local graduation requirements. As you examine the course selections in this booklet, please consider not only short-term plans, but also your long-term goals. The curriculum encompasses a broad spectrum of diversified courses of study from which appropriate choices can be made. Pequannock High School looks forward to working with you in this exciting educational experience!

The Board of Education of the Pequannock Township School District affirms its responsibility to ensure equal educational opportunity to all students in its public schools regardless of ancestry, color, creed, national origin, race, religion, sex, and social or economic status.

The Special Education program in the high school provides classes for students who need and will benefit by individual and small group instruction.

The services of the school psychologist, social worker, learning disabilities teacher consultant, and related services providers are available to students and parents. The Child Study Team, composed of these members, meets with the counselors, teachers, and parents to assist students in possible need of referral. Supplemental instruction is provided to students who are found eligible for special services by the Child Study Team.

Students who are in need of additional academic support can request assistance through the Honor Societies Advisors.  Student tutors are members of the National Honor Societies and tutor on a voluntary basis. Tutoring is available before/after school and during the group lunch period. To request a tutor, please stop in to the School Counseling Office. 

A student must have earned a minimum of 30 credits in the previous academic year to be eligible to participate in a fall or winter interscholastic athletic team. To be eligible for a spring team, the student must successfully complete 15 credits in the preceding semester.  First semester freshmen have no credit requirements. 

Colleges differ significantly in their admission requirements, but generally expect students to have completed at least sixteen (16) full-year academic courses in the disciplines of English, world languages, mathematics, science, and social studies. Some institutions may accept courses within the fine and practical arts, business, computer, and technology fields, especially if these relate to an intended college major. Students are responsible for consulting the publications of specific colleges for definitive requirements. Many colleges have very demanding admission standards. Often they have several applications for every opening. These colleges expect a student’s high school academic background to be more extensive than the sixteen-course program. Students should work with a counselor to develop a four-year program that will not only satisfy general distribution requirements, but also address personal goals.