Graduation Requirements

 

Students 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, SL
World Languages	5 credits (1 year)	IB Spanish SL AP Spanish Language IB French SL AP French Language IB German SL
Mathematics	15 credits (3 years)	IB Math SL AP Calculus AB AP Calculus BC AP Statistics
Science	15 credits (3 years)	IB Biology HL AP Biology IB Chemistry SL AP Chemistry IB Physics SL AP Physics C AP Physics I AP Environmental Science
Social Studies	15 credits (3 years)	IB History HL AP U.S. History IB Psychology HL, SL AP Psychology IB Theory of Knowledge AP European History AP United States History AP Economics (Micro & Macro) AP European History AP Psychology AP 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 SL AP Studio Art: Drawing
Computer 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