Graduation Requirements
 English 1, 2, 3, and 4 in order (20 credits)
 Mathematics-Must include Algebra 1 (if not mastered in
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grade 8) and Geometry (15 credits)
Science-Must include Biology (15 credits)
World Language (5 credits)
World History II, U.S. History 1 & 2 (15 credits)
Phys. Ed. & Health (20 credits)
Visual or Performing Arts (5 credits)
21st Century Life & Careers (5 credits)
Financial Literacy or Economics (2.5 credits)
Graduation Requirements (cont.)
Successfully complete 125
credits to graduate
40 credits per year
Program Levels
 AP level courses are
 Honors level courses-
geared towards the
advanced placement
examination of the
College Entrance
Examination Board
which is given in May of
each year
 College level courses
available in English,
Mathematics, and Art
History
 R track coursesadvanced program
 S track courses- college
prep
English Requirements
20 Required Credits
 English 1-Honors, R, S
 English 2-Honors, R, S
 English 3-Honors, R, S
 English 4-R, S
 English AP Language & Composition (11th or 12th grade) in
lieu of English 3 or 4
 English AP Literature & Composition (12th grade) in lieu of
English 4
Mathematics Requirements
15 Required Credits—20 Suggested
 Algebra 1 R, S
(graduation requirement if not mastered in grade 8)
 Geometry Honors, R, S (graduation requirement)
 A third year of Math that builds upon Algebra 1 &
Geometry
Science Requirements
15 Required Credits-20 Suggested
 Biology – R, S
- N.J. Biology Competency Test (BCT)
 Chemistry, Environmental Science, or Physics-R, S
 An additional lab/inquiry-based Science
Social Studies Requirements
15 Required Credits
 9th Grade-World History 2-AP, R, S
 10th Grade-US History 1-AP, R, S
 11th Grade-US History 2-AP, R, S
World Language
5 Required Credits, 20 Recommended
 Spanish
 French
 Chinese
Physical Education and
Health
9, 10, 11, 12
Financial Business Literacy R, S (2.5 credits required)
Paired with Careers R, S
--OR-Economics R, S or Macroeconomics AP
(5 credit courses)
21st Century Life and Careers/
Technology, Industrial Arts, Family & Consumer Sciences
5 Required Credits
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Freshman Academy/Web and Beyond-R, S
Financial Literacy/Careers-R, S
Principles of Business/Business Management-R, S
Business Law/Sports Marketing-R
Business Organization & Management (NJIT)-C
Fireworks Flash/Dreamweaver-R
Video Game Design/Mobile Applications-R
Accounting 1-R, S
College Prep. Accounting (NJIT)-C
21st Century Life and Careers (cont.)
 Intro to Information Technology-C
 Teacher Apprentice Program-R
 Basic Foods 1
 Nutrition & Diet 2
 Professional Foods 3
 Creative Fashion & Construction 1, 2, 3, 4
 Parenting Education
 Home Improvement
Visual & Performing Arts
5 Required Credits
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Dance
Theater Arts Oratory
Band/Orchestra
Chorus
Concert Choir-R
Men’s Choir; Women’s
Choir
Intro to Visual Art
Graphic Design
Theater Arts 1 & 2
Theater Arts Production
 Music Theory-AP
 Music Theory 1
 Studio Drawing-AP (10
credits)
 Studio 2D, 3D-AP (10
credits)
 Digital Photography
 Visual Art 2D, 3D
 Visual Art Major 3, 4
 Art History-AP, H
 Ceramics
th Grade Schedule
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 English 1- Honors, R, or S
 Algebra 1 (if not mastered in grade 8)-R or S
If mastered, Geometry-Honors or R
 Environmental Science-R or S or Biology R
 World History II-AP, R, or S
 Spanish 1 R,S or Spanish 2 R; French 1 R, S or French 2R;
Chinese 1 R
 Physical Education/Health
 21st Century Life and Careers/TechnologyFreshman Academy, Web and Beyond-Google Docs
 Visual & Performing Arts OptionsDance, Intro to Visual Art, Theater Arts Oratory,
Band/Orchestra, Chorus
*Gifted and Talented 1-(if accepted into G&T program)
**Science Research 1R
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Grade Schedule
 English 2- Honors, R, or S
 Geometry-R or S; Algebra 2 – Honors, R, or S
 Biology R or S; Chemistry R or S
 US History 1-AP, R, or S
 World Language (2nd year for college bound students)
 Physical Education/Health
 Financial Literacy/Careers-R or S
– or – Economics R, S
– or – Macroeconomics AP
 One elective
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11
Grade Schedule
 English 3 Honors, R, or S –or – AP Language
 Math-3rd year that builds upon Algebra 1 and
Geometry
 Science-Additional lab/inquiry based science
 US History 2-AP, R, or S
 Physical Education/Health
 Three electives
**A third year of World Language is highly recommended
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12
Grade Schedule
 English 4 R or S
– or – AP Language
– or – AP Literature
 Physical Education/Health
 Six electives
AP & Dual Enrollment
There are over 20 AP classes available at CHS
Dual Enrollment with
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 Calculus 3
 Business Organization & Management
 College Prep. Accounting
 Intro to Info. Technology
Community Service Recommendation
 Students are recommended to complete 10 hours of
community service each year. Community service
opportunities will be offered at the high school or
within the community.
 An average of 10 hours each year is recommended for a
total of 40 hours. For example, if a freshman
completes 40 hours during their freshman year, they
have fulfilled the community service requirement for
graduation.
 Students who complete 40+ hours will be recognized
at graduation.
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