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Graduation Requirements
In order to graduation from the Hanover Park Regional High School District, a student must complete 130 credits during the course of grades 9-12. Effective with the 2010-11 grade nine class, a pupil must have earned a minimum of 140 credits in courses designed to meet all of the New Jersey Core Content Curriculum Standards. Satisfactory completion of a full year course earns 5 credits; students therefore must gain credit for 24-28 full year courses (or equivalent) to earn a diploma.
The courses may be taken in any department or subject areas, but must include:
Subject |
Credits |
Credits for Class of 2014 and beyond |
Credits for Class of 2015 and beyond |
Language Arts |
20 |
20 |
20 |
World History |
5 |
5 |
5 |
US History |
10 |
10 |
10 |
Mathematics |
15 |
15 |
15 |
Science |
15 |
15 |
15 |
World Languages |
5 |
10 |
10 |
Physical Education & Health |
20 |
20 |
20 |
Visual & Performing Arts |
5 |
5 |
5 |
21st Century Life and Careers |
5 |
5 |
5 |
| Freshman Seminar | --- |
--- |
2.5 |
| Finanacial Literacy | --- |
2.5 |
2.5 |
Minimum elective |
30 |
32.5 |
30 |
| Total Needed for Graduation | 130 |
140 |
140 |
In addition to be above, New Jersey State Law stipulates that:
Students must pass the High School Proficiency Assessment (HSPA), the state basic skills examination, in all required areas.