Graduation Requirements

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 and 1/2 (21.5) credits is required in the following curriculum areas to earn a Neshaminy Diploma for the class of 2030 and beyond.  The class of 2026-2029 is required to earn twenty-one (21) credits.  *.5 Credit of Financial Literacy is not required for graduating classes beetween 206-2029.
  • 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
  • .5 Credits of Financial Literacy
  • 1.5 Credits of Physical Education
  • 4.0 Credits of Electives
  • 1.0 Credit of Arts and Humanities
  • Completion of Act 158 Requirement

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