In order for a student to receive a high school diploma from CJCP, each student must:

A. Meet the PARCC requirements as specified by New Jersey Department of Education:

http://www.state.nj.us/education/assessment/parents/GradReq.pdf

B. Successfully complete a minimum of 132.5 credits. The course work must include the following course requirements:

Language Arts - at least 20 credits

Mathematics — at least 20 credits

Science — at least 15 credits

Social Studies - at least 20 credits (including two courses in US History)

Physical Education and Health - at least 20 credits

World Languages - at least 10 credits

Visual and Performing Arts - at least 5 credits

Career Education and Consumer, Family, and Life Skills - at least 5 credits

Financial Literacy – 2.5 credits

Additional Electives - at least 15 credits

Each full year course that meets routinely shall yield 5 credits. Semester courses that meet routinely shall yield 2.5 credits.

Grade Level Promotion Requirements

Middle School:

If a student fails (F) a core class (Math, ELA, Science, and/or Social Studies) at the end of the year, he/she is required to pass an equivalent summer school course.

High School:

To be promoted to the next grade level, a student must have completed a required number of credits during the school year.

9th grade to 10th grade: 30 credits

10th grade to 11th grade: 60 credits

11th grade to 12th grade: 90 credits