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Graduation RequirementsStudents must complete 140 credits, 20 credits above the established state guideline, and achieve a passing score on the Partnership For Assessment of Readiness For College and Careers (PARCC) or other assessment (PSAT, SAT, ACT, etc.) in order to earn a diploma. Students are required to carry a minimum of 35 credits each academic year. Morris Knolls classes run on a two day alternating Block Schedule with four 88-minute class blocks on each day. The full year courses run from September through June for 5 credits while semester courses earn 2.5 credits.
Content Area Credits Required For Graduation Most Rigorous Courses Offered
(Advanced Placement & IB)English 20 credits (4 years) AP English – Language & Composition
AP English – Literature & Composition
IB English HL, SLWorld Languages 5 credits (1 year) IB Spanish SL
AP Spanish Language
IB French SL
AP French Language
IB German SLMathematics 15 credits (3 years) IB Math SL
AP Calculus AB
AP Calculus BC
AP StatisticsScience 15 credits (3 years) IB Biology HL
AP Biology
IB Chemistry SL
AP Chemistry
IB Physics SL
AP Physics CAP Physics IAP Environmental ScienceSocial Studies 15 credits (3 years) IB History HL
AP U.S. History
IB Psychology HL, SL
AP Psychology
IB Theory of Knowledge
AP European HistoryAP United States History
AP Economics (Micro & Macro)
AP European History
AP PsychologyAP Human Geography (Sept 2016)
AP United States Government and Politics (Sept 2016)Physical Education/Health & Safety
20 credits (4 years) Visual & Performing Arts 5 credits (1 year) AP Art History
AP Studio Art: 2D
AP Music Theory
IB Theatre Arts HL, SL
IB Music SLAP Studio Art: DrawingComputer Literacy 5 credits (1 year) AP Computer Science 21st Century Life and Careers 5 credits (1 year) For a complete list of courses, view the Program of Studies 2017-18