New Fairfield High School

Graduation Requirements

In order to graduate from New Fairfield High School a student must earn a minimum of 25 cred­its in grades 9 through 12 (unless exceptions have been made by a duly convened planning and placement team, or otherwise in accordance with C.G.S. section 10-221a) and must have met the credit distribution requirements. Students must also meet four performance standards -- Communications, Mathematics, Science and Technology -- as well as Mission Statement Performance Assessments. These standards define the areas of literacy that the New Fairfield Public School District feels all students should know and be able to do.

Credit Distribution Requirement

• English 4 credits

• Mathematics 3 credits

• Social Studies 3 credits (including at least .5 credit in Civics or American Government)

• Science 3 credits

• Health/PE 2 credits

• World Language 1 credit

• School and Community .5 credit

• Personal Finance .5 credit (class of 2011) (Word Processing through the class of 2010)

• Fine/Applied Arts 2 credits

• Electives 6 credits

All students must carry seven classes each semester. Seniors may carry six classes and petition for early release if they have 20 credits, are in good academic standing and have the approval of their parents.

Diplomas of Distinction

Credit Distribution requirement for Diploma of Distinction

• English 4 credits

• Mathematics 4 credits

• Science 4 credits

• Social Studies 3 credits

• World Language 3 credits (in the same language during high school)

• Health/PE 2 credit

• Fine/Applied Arts 2 credits

• School and Community .5 credit

• Personal Finance .5 credit (class of 2011) (Word Processing through the class of 2010)

• Electives 2 credits

To receive a Diploma with Highest Distinction a student, in addition to all of the above, must complete the following:

Earn a score in the ADVANCED category on all four sections of the CAPT or

Earn a score in the ADVANCED category on three sections of the CAPT and earn an 1800 on the SAT

Program of Studies