Graduation Requirements

Morris Hills High School Graduation Requirements were established by the MHRD Board of Education and the N.J. State of Education. Students must successfully complete 140 high school credits. All students must carry a minimum of 35 credits each school year. Morris Hills encourages all students who have otherwise met all requirements for graduation to pursue additional coursework in Social Studies, Mathematics, Science, and World Language in order to be better prepared for post –secondary programs and 21st century careers. Students in an Innovative Program may have additional course requirements to complete their programs. Passing of state-wide high school proficiency assessment may be required for graduation.

 

Content Area	Credits Required For Graduation	Most Rigorous Courses Offered (Advanced Placement)
English	20 credits (4 years)	AP English – Language & Composition AP English – Literature & Composition
World Languages	5 credits (1 year)	AP Spanish Language AP French Language
Mathematics	15 credits (3 years)	AP Calculus AB AP Calculus BC AP Statistics
Science	15 credits (3 years)	AP Biology AP Chemistry AP Physics C AP Environmental Science AP Physics 1
Social Studies	15 credits (3 years)	AP U.S. History AP Psychology AP European History AP United States History AP Economics (Micro & Macro) AP European History AP Psychology  AP Human Geography (Sept 2016) AP United States Government and Politics (Sept 2016)
Physical Education/Health & Safety	20 credits (4 years)
Personal Financial Literary	2.5 credits(1/2 year)
Visual & Performing Arts	5 credits (1 year).	AP Art History AP Studio Art AP Music Theory
Computer Literacy	Is infused throughout the curriculum	AP Computer Science
21st Century Life and Careers	5 credits (1 year)
	Total Credits Required for Graduation 140

 

 

For a complete list of courses, view the Program of Studies