Woodbridge Township Graduation Requirements
Each learner must complete a minimum of 125 credits for graduation. Students must take 40 credits in grades 9, 10, and 11. Most students take 40 credits in grade 12. In order to qualify for graduation, students must demonstrate proficiency in all sections of the New Jersey High School Proficiency Assessment (HSPA) or Alternative High School Assessment (AHSA) (“Woodbridge Township School District,” 2014). The following is a list of required courses and credits:
• English: 1 – 4 (in order) (credits: 20)
• Math: Algebra I, Geometry, and a third year of math building upon concepts from Algebra I and Geometry and that prepares students for post-secondary education and 21st century careers (credits: 15)
• Science (including a lab biology, chemistry, environmental science, or physics, and an additional lab/inquiry-based science) (credits: 15)
• World Languages (credits: 5)
• World History II, or World History AP and U. S. History 1 & 2 (credits: 15)
• Physical Education (each year of attendance) (credits: 15)
• Health Education (each year of attendance) (credits: 5)
• Visual and Performing Arts (credits: 5)
• 21st Century Life and Careers, and Technology (credits: 5)
• Financial, Economic, Business, and Entrepreneurial Literacy or Macroeconomics AP or Economics (which are 5 credit courses) (credits: 2.5)
• Remaining credits come from electives
It is suggested that each student complete a minimum of 10 hours of community service per school year. If students complete at least 10 hours of community service, they will be recognized at the graduation ceremony. In addition, the total amount of community services hours will be included on official academic transcripts.
• English: 1 – 4 (in order) (credits: 20)
• Math: Algebra I, Geometry, and a third year of math building upon concepts from Algebra I and Geometry and that prepares students for post-secondary education and 21st century careers (credits: 15)
• Science (including a lab biology, chemistry, environmental science, or physics, and an additional lab/inquiry-based science) (credits: 15)
• World Languages (credits: 5)
• World History II, or World History AP and U. S. History 1 & 2 (credits: 15)
• Physical Education (each year of attendance) (credits: 15)
• Health Education (each year of attendance) (credits: 5)
• Visual and Performing Arts (credits: 5)
• 21st Century Life and Careers, and Technology (credits: 5)
• Financial, Economic, Business, and Entrepreneurial Literacy or Macroeconomics AP or Economics (which are 5 credit courses) (credits: 2.5)
• Remaining credits come from electives
It is suggested that each student complete a minimum of 10 hours of community service per school year. If students complete at least 10 hours of community service, they will be recognized at the graduation ceremony. In addition, the total amount of community services hours will be included on official academic transcripts.