Requirements

Requirements for a Diploma at Ramsey High School

120 credits including:

• 20 credits of English/Language Arts

• 15 credits of Mathematics (1 year Algebra, 1 year Geometry, 1 year Math Building on Skills and Content in Algebra and Geometry)

• 5 credits of Physical Education, Health and Safety - for each year of enrollment

• 15 credits of Science

• 10 credits of United States History

• 5 credits of World History/Cultures

• 10 credits of World Language

• 5 credits of Fine/Performing Arts

• 5 credits of Practical Arts (21st Century Life & Careers, or Career-Tech Education)

• 2.5 credits of Financial Literacy

Remaining credits may be earned by choosing courses in the following areas:

Art/ Music/ Theater   Social Studies 

                      Business Education        Industrial Arts/Technology

                       Reading         Special Education

                       English       Mathematics

     Science                 World Language

Family & Consumer Science         Other approved academic/vocational courses

Option 2

Option 2 allows students to fulfill the graduation/credit requirements either in whole or in part through completion of a program that may incorporate personalized learning opportunities. Approval of the Principal is required to receive credit for Option 2.

Additional requirements for graduation include: 

• Cross-content workplace readiness as described in the State Standards is integrated into content areas in grades 9-12. 

• All students must meet proficiency standards on NJ state assessments as defined by the NJ DOE. For the Class of 2023, students must meet proficiency cut scores on the NJ Graduation Proficiency Assessment in Gr. 11 (≥750 in ELA and Mathematics tests). See link above for info on NJDOE-approved alternative pathways for this requirement.

• Senior students must complete an approved Profile Project as outlined in the Profile Project Handbook.  The Profile Project is a culminating project, aligned to the Profile of a Ramsey Graduate, developed by students with support from staff.  To assist in the completion of this requirement, certain Profile courses have been developed. Those classes are listed in this curriculum guide and noted as Profile courses.

Profile Project Pathway Courses 2023-24 

Course Title.                                                               Department

Exploring Social and Digital Media                          English 

Human Centered Statistics                                       Mathematics

Inquiry and Research in Science                              Science

Change Agents: Your World, Your Solutions       Social Studies

AP 2D Art and Design       Fine and Performing Arts

Marketing II       Business

Success 101                                                                Special Education

Profile Project Seminar                                              Interdisciplinary

Meeting Fine, Performing and Practical Arts Graduation Requirements:

All students must complete 5 credits of study in the Fine and Performing Arts category AND must complete 5 credits of study in the Practical Arts category. Courses determined to meet each requirement are listed below:

Fine and Performing Arts

Visual Arts I  (5 credits)

Visual Arts II  (5 credits)

Visual Arts III Honors (5 credits)

Experiences In Art  (2.5 credits)

Ceramics and Sculpture  (5 credits each)

Adv. Ceramics: Functional Forms (2.5 credits)

Adv. Ceramics: Studio (2.5 credits)

Jewelry Making  (2.5 credits)

Fashion Design  (2.5 credits)

Interior Design  (2.5 credits)

Intro to Computer Graphics (2.5 credits)

Applied Computer Graphics (2.5 credits)

AP 2D Art and Design  (5 credits)

Speech/Drama  (2.5 credits)

Acting  (2.5 credits)

Drama Workshop  (5 credits)

Chorus  (5 credits)

Fundamentals of Music  (5 credits)

Advanced Placement Music Theory (5 credits)

Instrumental Music (7 credits)

Band Front (1.25 credits)

Digital Music Production (5 credits)

Practical Arts

Intro to Technical Drawing  (2.5 credits)

Architectural Drawing  (5 credits)

Digital Video (2.5 credits)

Engineering Drawing/Computer Aided Drawing  (5 credits)

Engineering 101 (2.5 credits)

Design Drawing Honors  (5 credits)

Intro to & Advanced Woodworking  (2.5 credits each)

Intro to & Advanced Photo (2.5 credits each)

Robotics, Fabrication & Design (2.5 credits)

Advanced Culinary Arts (2.5 credits)

Intro to Culinary Arts (2.5 credits)

Intro to Baking (2.5 credits)

Sports and Entertainment Marketing  (2.5 credits)

Accounting I  (2.5 credits)

Accounting II  (2.5 credits)

Fashion Marketing (2.5 credits)

Business Management  (2.5 credits)

Marketing I  (5 credits)

Marketing II  (5 credits)