• Graduation Requirements 

    We believe that graduating from Neshaminy High School should be an honor, and a Neshaminy High School diploma should be a respected document, recognized in the community as proof that the person whose name it bears has been well-prepared to pursue his/her chosen career area following graduation.

    Graduation Requirements: A minimum of twenty-one (21) credits is required in the following curriculum areas to earn a Neshaminy Diploma.
    • 4.0 Credits of Social Studies
    • 4.0 Creids of Language Arts
    • 3.0 Credits of Mathematics
    • 3.0 Credits of Science
    • 0.5 Credits of Health
    • 1.5 Credits of Physical Education
    • 4.0 Credits of Electives
    • 1.0 Credit of Arts and Humanities

      Honors Courses: AP English Prep, English 9-12, Social Studies 9-11, Biology I (Grade 9),Chemistry I, Physics I, Biology II, Chemistry II, Physics II, Honors Math I and II, Geometry (Grade 9), Algebra II, Pre-Calculus, Calculus, Spanish IV and V, French IV and V, Drafting IV, and Accounting III.

      AP Courses: English Language and Composition, English Literature and Composition, European History, American History, American Government and Politics, Calculus, Computer Math, Biology, Environmental Science, and Psychology.


    WEIGHTED GRADING SYSTEM

     
    A
    B
    C
    D
    F
    (AP) Advanced Placement
    5 Qlt Points
    4.0
    3.0
    1.0
    0.0
    (H) Honors
    4.5
    3.5
    2.5
    1.0
    0.0
    All Other Courses
    4.0
    3.0
    2.0
    1.0
    0.0

     

    • CLASS RANK will be based upon the earned cumulative accumulation of quality points using the three-tiered weighted grading system. Class of 98-Four (4) year accumulation of fewer courses/higher quality point value and weight/higher grades=higher GPA and higher class rank. Class of 1998 and beyond-Four (4) year accumulation of more courses/higher quality point value and weight/higher grades=higher cumulative accumulation of quality points and higher class rank.

    • RANK-Class rank is a numerical representation of the academic standing for a student in the Neshaminy School District. It represents both quality and quantity of work completed during a student's academic career in grades nine through twelve. The calculation of rank will be determined by total earned quality points. Six major credit courses (as determined by the students), for the school year, plus health and physical education. All required courses taken during the school year will be counted toward rank. All courses taken in summer school (make up and enrichment), will count toward graduation credit, but will not be factored into class rank. Class rank will be calculated at mid-year and year end. Please note, the quality points used in determining class rank have been shown next to each course description as the total possible for that course with a grade of an "A" (5.0 qpts, 4.5 qpts, 4.0 qpts).