On February 22, 2019, the New Jersey Department of Education (NJDOE) updated the high school graduation assessment requirements in both English Language Arts/Literacy (ELA) and mathematics for the Classes of 2019 and 2020, pursuant to a consent order from the Appellate Division of the New Jersey Superior Court. The Classes of 2019 and 2020 Students graduating as members of the Classes of 2019 and 2020 can meet graduation assessment requirements through any of these three pathways: (1) Achieve passing scores on high school level NJSLA/PARCC assessments; (2) Achieve minimum scores on … [Read more...] about Updated Graduation Requirements for the Classes of 2019 and 2020
Save the Date: Bergen County Transition Fair
The Bergen County Transition Fair will be held on March 28 from 6-9PM at Paramus High School. Information on a wide variety of post secondary options available to students with all levels of disabilities as they transition to adult life. There will be over 70 vendors present. Click here for flyer … [Read more...] about Save the Date: Bergen County Transition Fair
Bergen County Youth Police Academy applications now available.
The Bergen County Youth Police Academy, a partnership between the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office and the Bergen County Sheriff’s Office, to be held from July 8 through July 19, 2019 is now accepting applications. This program is offered to students entering 9th, 10th, 11th and 12th graders. If you are interested, please see your guidance counselor for an application. … [Read more...] about Bergen County Youth Police Academy applications now available.
Recent Court Ruling Regarding High School Graduation Requirements
Please see the memo below from Commissioner of Education, Lamont O. Repollet regarding a recent court ruling which affects high school graduation requirements. We will share information with stakeholders as it is made aware to districts. As of now, we will maintain the current graduation requirements as per the Department of Education, until directed otherwise. January 2, 2019 “On December 31, 2018, the Superior Court of NJ issued a decision on the appeal from the 2016 adoption of amended regulations at N.J.A.C 6A:8, Standards and Assessment, by the New Jersey State Board of Education. … [Read more...] about Recent Court Ruling Regarding High School Graduation Requirements
High School Curriculum Night
Rutherford High School Guidance Department will be hosting a Curriculum Night on January 17th at 7 PM in the High School Auditorium. The presentation will contain information about course offerings, graduation requirements and programs offered to our students in grades 9-12. … [Read more...] about High School Curriculum Night