New Jersey Homeschool High School Diploma Requirements
See the homeschool high school graduation requirements for New Jersey: required subjects, credits, and a recommended four-year course plan to earn a diploma.
Mathematics
Source:
New Jersey Department of Education, more info more info here.
Course Requirements
Requirement:
3 units of Mathematics, must include Algebra I (or equivalent), Geometry (or equivalent), and a 3rd year math course such as Algebra II, Statistics, or Pre-Calculus.
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Equivalent Exams
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Science
Source:
New Jersey Department of Education, more info more info here.
Course Requirements
Requirement:
3 units of Science, must include 1 unit of Biology/Life Science (lab-based), 1 unit of Chemistry, Physics or Environmental Science (lab-based), and 1 additional lab-based science.
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English
Source:
New Jersey Department of Education, more info more info here.
Course Requirements
Requirement:
4 units of English Language Arts, must include literature, composition, and analysis.
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World Languages
Source:
New Jersey Department of Education, more info more info here.
Course Requirements
Requirement:
1 unit of World Languages.
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Physical Education
Source:
New Jersey Department of Education, more info more info here.
Course Requirements
Requirement:
4 units of Physical Education, required every year.
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Health Education
Source:
New Jersey Department of Education, more info more info here.
Course Requirements
Requirement:
0.5 unit of Health, covers nutrition, mental health, substance abuse prevention, etc.
Course Sequence
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Financial, Economic, & Business Literacy
Source:
New Jersey Department of Education, more info more info here.
Course Requirements
Requirement:
0.5 unit of Personal Finance, Entrepreneurship, or Economics.
Course Sequence
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Visual & Performing Arts
Source:
New Jersey Department of Education, more info more info here.
Course Requirements
Requirement:
1 unit of Visual & Performing Arts, can be music, theater, dance, or visual arts.
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21st Century Life & Careers
Source:
New Jersey Department of Education, more info more info here.
Course Requirements
Requirement:
1 unit of 21st Century Life & Careers, includes courses that focus on career readiness, technology applications, or work-based learning.
Course Sequence
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Social Studies
Source:
New Jersey Department of Education, more info more info here.
Course Requirements
Requirement:
3 units of Social Studies, must include 1 unit of World History, 1 unit of U.S. History, and 1 unit of U.S. Government.
Course Sequence
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Equivalent Exams
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