MassCore* Graduation Requirements were adopted by the NBPS School Committee and began with the Class of 2017.
In order to graduate from NBHS, a student must have earned at least 24.0 credits and complied with all state accountability requirements.
Course requirements
English |
4.00 credits |
Math |
4.00 credits |
Lab-based Science |
3.00 credits |
History/Social Science |
3.00 credits (including U.S. History and World History) |
Foreign Language** |
2.00 credits of the same language required (3.00 credits suggested) |
The Arts** |
1.00 credit (one full year course or two semester-long courses,suggested two courses from the same discipline) |
Health |
0.50 credits (one semester-long course) |
Physical Education or JROTC |
2.00 credits (one course required each year) |
Additional Core Courses |
4.50 credits required |
TOTAL: 24.0 credits
* MassCore is a state recommended, rigorous program of study that aligns high school coursework with college and workforce expectations.
**Students enrolled in a state-approved Career and Technical Education program of studies have the option of opting out of Foreign Language and Art and still fulfill MassCore. These options must be discussed with a student’s guidance counselor to ensure proper credit is awarded.
For Classes prior to 2017, in order to graduate from NBHS, a student must have earned at least 26.0 credits and complied with all state accountability requirements.
Course requirements
English |
4.00 credits |
Math |
3.00 credits |
Science & Technology |
3.00 credits |
Social Studies |
3.00 credits (including U.S. History and World History) |
World Languages |
2.00 credits (of the same language) |
Health |
0.25 credits |
Contextual Learning Courses |
2.00 credits |
Careers |
0.50 credits |
Electives |
7.25 credits |
Physical Education or JROTC |
1.00 credit (one course required each year) |
TOTAL: 26.0 credits
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