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GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
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To earn a South Plainfield High School Diploma, a student must successfully complete
120 credits in accordance with both state and district mandates.

Required Course Credit *Recommended
Requirement
4 years of English 20 4 years
2 years of U.S. History 10 2 years
1 year of World History 5 1 year
3 years of Mathematics 15 4 years*
(including Algebra 1 and Geometry and a third year
of math that builds upon the concepts and skills of
algebra and geometry)
3 years of Science 15 4 years*
(including Lab Biology, Lab Chemistry and/or
Physics and/or Environmental Science; plus a third
year lab/inquiry based science)
World Language 5 2-4 years
Physical Education/Health 20 4 years
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21 Century Life and Careers, or Career 5 1-3 years*
Technology Education
Visual and Performing Arts 5 1-3 years*
Financial Literacy, Economic and Entrepreneurial 2.5 ½ year
Literacy

*Recommended courses will vary depending on each individual student’s desired
course of study and post-secondary choices.

In addition to meeting state course requirements, students must (1) demonstrate proficiency on state
mandated test of proficiency, or subject specific state exams (see charts on next pages) and (2) comply
with the state and district attendance policy.

GENERAL INFORMATION REGARDING GRADUATION
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Students must meet the following criteria in order to graduate from South Plainfield High School.

1. Each student must successfully complete a minimum of 120 credits.
2. Students must achieve proficiency on a state mandated assessment required for graduation.
3. Students must adhere to the South Plainfield High School attendance policy.
4. Students must carry a minimum of 30 credits per year.
5. Students must meet the clearly delineated minimum proficiency established for each course.

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