Credit Requirements
Overview
All students are required to take a minimum of 30 credits per year (unless enrolled in an approved Option 2 program). All students will move to the next grade level homeroom with his/her class until the eleventh grade regardless of the number of credits accumulated. In order to be promoted to the twelfth grade, a student must have sufficient credits to complete high school graduation requirements by the end of summer school following the senior year. To assure extra-curricular eligibility, and graduation within a four-year period it is recommended that students earn 30 credits per year.
| Grade - Grade | Retained | Promoted |
|---|---|---|
| 9 - 10 | 27 credits or less | 27.5 credits or more |
| 10 - 11 | 57 credits or less | 57.5 credits or more |
| 11 - 12 | 79 credits or less | 85 credits or more/students with a minimum of 80 credits who are scheduled for enough credits to graduate. |
New Jersey Interscholastic Athletic Association Eligibility Rules apply to all boys and girls varsity, junior varsity, and freshman interscholastic teams. Students and parents must accept responsibility for insuring that their NJSIAA Eligibility requirements are met. Questions concerning eligibility rules and status should be directed to your school counselor, vice-principal of athletics, or coach immediately.