Student Handbook - Irvington High School - 2014-2015 Page 18
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48Social Studies: 3 years
● Including satisfaction of N.J.S.A. 18A:35-1 and 2; five credits in world
history; and the integration of civics, economics, geography and global
content in all course offerings
Financial Literacy 1 Semester
● Financial, Economic, Business, and Entrepreneurial Literacy
Physical Education/
4 years
Health or JROTC/Dance
• Freshman class entering in 2014-2015 are required to receive CPR training,
prior to graduation
Visual & Performing Arts
1 year
World Language
1 year
21st Century Life & Career 1 year
Please note that colleges require:
● 4 years of Math
● 4 years of Science
● 2 years of World Language
All students are encouraged to take these courses in order to fulfill college requirements.
The above are requirements set by the State of New Jersey under Administrative Code 6:8-4.2. The Board of
Education reserves the right to increase these standards by adoption of Board policy. The Irvington Board of
Education requires 125 credits to be eligible for graduation.
Students must pass all parts of the High School Proficiency Assessment (HSPA) or the Alternative High School
Assessment (AHSA) process in order to meet graduation requirements.
NON-CREDIT IS THE RESULT OF MORE THAN 18 UNEXCUSED ABSENCES. NON-CREDIT DUE
TO EXCESSIVE ABSENTEEISM RESULTS IN A REPEAT OF REQUIRED COURSES IN THE
FOLLOWING SCHOOL YEAR. (See Attendance Policy for additional information regarding excused
absences)
Summer School participation is offered to students at the discretion of the administration. A maximum of only
10 credits (2 courses) can be obtained during Summer School. Students on non-credit will not be permitted to
attend summer school
Minimum Credit Requirements for Promotion:
to Grade 10 - 25 credits
to Grade 11 - 55 credits
to Grade 12 - 85 credits
Graduation - 125 credits
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