120 Credits, Passing score on NJSLA Content Tests

4 years: English (20 credits) 

4 years: PE & Health (20 credits) 

3 years: Mathematics (15 credits) must take the following courses:

• 9th grade: Algebra I (or Geometry if Algebra I was passed in 8th grade)

• 10th grade: Geometry (or Algebra II if Geometry was passed in 9th grade)

• 11th grade: Algebra II ( or Pre-Calculus/Stats/Calculus: if Algebra II was passed in 10th grade or if a student doubled math courses in a previous year.

3 years: Science (15 credits) must take the following courses:

• Biology, Life Science, or the content equivalent

• Chemistry, Environmental Science, or Physics

• Additional laboratory/inquiry-based science course

3 years: Social Studies (15 credits) must take the following courses:

• 9th grade: World Culture

• 10th grade: U.S. History I

• 11th grade: U.S. History II

• Economics or Consumer Economics or Personal Finance (2.5 credits)

1 year: Art, Band, Music or Choir (5 credits) 

1 year: Career/Family or Business Ed (5 credits) 

1 year: World Language – Spanish, German (5 credits) 

Remaining credits – Elective Courses

New Jersey State Assessment Requirements
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