Promotion and Graduation

Promotion and Graduation

Promotion Requirements
To enter grade 8 - pass all academic subjects
To enter grade 9 - pass all elementary level academic subjects
To enter grade 12 - 85 credits
To graduate - 120 credits including required courses, meet attendance requirements, and pass all areas of the HSPA


Curriculum Requirements
To receive a Wallington High School diploma, a student must:

1. Pass the High School Proficiency Assessment (HSPA)
in language arts, math, and other required areas.
2. Meet the district's attendance policy. (State - Local)
3. Accumulate a minimum of 120 credits. (Local)
4. Program must include the following courses:


Subject and # of Years Required
English (Does not include BSI) - 4
Physical Education & Health - 4 (minimum)
U.S. History - 2
World History / Cultures - 1
Mathematics (Does not include BSI) (must include one year each of algebra and geometry) - 3
Science - 3 (must include biology)
Visual, Performing Arts - 1
Computer Applications - 2
Foreign Language - 1
Career / Family Education (Practical Arts) - 1


Failing in High School
A total of 120 credits is required to receive a Wallington High School diploma. If a student fails a subject, no credit is obtained for this subject. Credits must be made up. If the subject failed is not a required subject, it may sometimes be possible to substitute a different subject for the subject failed.

Students failing English or Physical Education will be required to attend summer school. Only one level of these subjects can be taken in a given year. If during the high school career a student fails more than one subject which he/she does not make up, it may not be possible to graduate in four years. In such instances summer school is recommended.


College Admissions
Colleges require specific numbers of college units for admission. Pupils planning to attend college are reminded to work with their counselor to select courses that are accepted college entrance units. College admission counselors not only weigh the pupil's cumulative average and class rank but also the quality of courses studied in high school.

Parents are also encouraged to call the high school Guidance Office (973-777-0808) to arrange an appointment to discuss any question concerning their child's academic program or progress.