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Graduation RequirementsMorris Hills High School Graduation Requirements were established by the MHRD Board of Education and the N.J. State of Education. Students must successfully complete 140 high school credits. All students must carry a minimum of 35 credits each school year. Morris Hills encourages all students who have otherwise met all requirements for graduation to pursue additional coursework in Social Studies, Mathematics, Science, and World Language in order to be better prepared for post –secondary programs and 21st century careers. Students in an Innovative Program may have additional course requirements to complete their programs. Passing of state-wide high school proficiency assessment may be required for graduation.
Content Area Credits Required For Graduation Most Rigorous Courses Offered
(Advanced Placement)English 20 credits (4 years) AP English – Language & CompositionAP English – Literature & CompositionWorld Languages 5 credits (1 year) AP Spanish LanguageAP French LanguageMathematics 15 credits (3 years) AP Calculus AB
AP Calculus BC
AP StatisticsScience 15 credits (3 years) AP BiologyAP Chemistry
AP Physics CAP Environmental Science
AP Physics 1Social Studies 15 credits (3 years)
AP U.S. History
AP Psychology
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) Personal Financial Literary 2.5 credits(1/2 year) Visual & Performing Arts 5 credits (1 year). AP Art HistoryAP Studio Art
AP Music TheoryComputer Literacy Is infused throughout the curriculum AP Computer Science 21st Century Life and Careers 5 credits (1 year) Total Credits Required for Graduation 140 For a complete list of courses, view the Program of Studies