High School Graduation Requirements
New Jersey State & West Milford Local Graduation Requirements
Course requirements for graduation
West milford high school requires 125 credits for graduation.
Subject | Credits Needed |
|---|---|
English | 20 credits |
Mathematics | 15 credits – including Algebra 1, Geometry, and one more advanced course that builds on algebra & geometry |
World History | 5 credits |
United States History | 10 credits |
Science | 15 credits, including Biology, Chemistry & Physics |
World Language | 5 credits |
Visual/Performing Arts | 5 credits |
Practical Arts/ 21st Century Skills | 5 credits |
Physical Education | 3.75 credits for each year of enrollment in a NJ public school |
Health or Driver’s Ed | 1.25 credits for each year of enrollment in a NJ public school |
Financial Literacy | 2.5 credits |
NJ State Testing Requirements For High School Graduation
For the Class of 2021 and thereafter, students must demonstrate proficiency on the ELA 10 and Algebra 1 assessments to meet graduation requirements.
These students must participate in every PARCC assessment each year and have a valid score (meaning a student must not only “take” the PARCC but must also do his/her best)