In this document, you will find charts containing the current list of New Jersey assessment requirements in both English language arts (ELA) and mathematics for high school graduation for the Class of 2016, the Classes of 2017, 2018, and 2019, and the proposed requirements for the Classes of 2020 and 2021.
High School Graduation Assessment Requirement.
NOTE: You must have 125 credits or more to graduate from Piscataway High School
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Subject Area
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Current Minimum of NJ High School Graduation
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Recommended for College Entrance
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Types of Courses to Take
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English
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4 years (20 credits)
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4 years (20 credits)
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Composition; American, English & World Literature
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Health & Physical Education
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4 years (20 credits)
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PE: 1,2,3,4
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Math
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3 years (15 credits)
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4 years (20 credits
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Algebra I & II; Geometry; Trigonometry or
Pre-calculus; Calculus
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Science
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3 years (15 credits)
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3-4 years
(15-20 credits)
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Biology; Chemistry; Physics; electives such as Anatomy, Astronomy, or advanced basic science courses
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History/ Social Studies
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3 years (15 credits)
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3-4 years
(15-20 credits)
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World History, US History 1 & 2; Government & Politics
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World Language
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1 year (5 credits)
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2-4 years of a consecutive language
(10-20 credits)
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Languages offered at PHS: Spanish, French, Italian, & Chinese
(various levels)
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Visual/Performing Art
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1 year (5 credits)
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Contingent on student’s post HS interests
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Art, Music, Theatre, Dance, Consumer Science
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21st Century Life Skills/Career & Technical Education
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1 year ( 5 credits)
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Contingent on student’s post HS interests
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Business courses, Computer Technology, Broadcast, Publication, ROTC
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Financial Literacy
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½ year (2.5 credits)
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Personal Finance, Economics, Entrepreneurship, Accounting, Business Org.
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Electives
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Used to meet additional requirements towards total amount of credits
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Academic or Vocational courses pertinent to the student’s interest
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