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Course Offerings & Scheduling

Students and their families will make their course requests using the Genesis Parent Portal. Following this, school counselors will meet individually with each student to review their chosen courses, assess progress toward graduation requirements, explore elective options, and discuss how the selected courses align with the student's interests and long-term goals. These personalized course planning conferences will take place between February 5 and March 21, 2025.

Students need not request an appointment with their counselor, as every student will have an individual meeting. The timing of these meetings does not impact course placement, and no advantage is given for meeting earlier in terms of securing first-choice classes.

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Course Offerings

Comprehensive list of every course available to 9th Grade students at Fair Lawn High School

Scheduling Presentation

Presentation given to all 8th Grade students on February 4, 2025

Courses Offerings

Comprehensive list of every course available to 10th Grade students at Fair Lawn High School

Scheduling Presentation

Presentation given to all 9th Grade students on February 3, 2025

Courses Offerings

Comprehensive list of every course available to 11th Grade students at Fair Lawn High School

Scheduling Presentation

Presentation given to all 10th Grade students on February 3, 2025

Courses Offerings

Comprehensive list of every course available to 12th Grade students at Fair Lawn High School

Scheduling Presentation

Presentation given to all 11th Grade students on February 3, 2025

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Course Prerequisites

Review this document carefully to understand the specific prerequisite requirements for each course available at Fair Lawn High School. The document provides detailed information about the prior coursework or grade-level expectations needed to enroll in each class. Be sure to take note of any academic criteria or recommendations that might influence your course selection and ensure that you meet the necessary qualifications before registering.

2025-2026 Prerequisites

Course Appeal Process

Students who wish to take a course for which they do not meet the prerequisite must submit a Course Appeal Form by March 21, 2025. Subject Supervisors will review all appeals and notify students of their decisions by April 30, 2025.

Submission of a Course Appeal Form does not guarantee placement in that course.

Course Appeal Form
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8th Course Contract

Students electing to take an 8th course in lieu of a lunch period must submit this contract. Please note that the course you choose may not be available during periods 5 or 6, even though it will replace your lunch period.

AP Course Contract

Students electing to take any Advanced Placement level courses must submit this contract indicating that they are aware of Fair Lawn's policies and agree to adhere to them.

BCC Early College Application

Current 10th grade students may apply for the opportunity to earn an Associate Degree from BCC while attending high school. Students will enroll in 5 courses per semester (fall & spring) during their Junior and Senior years of high school and return to FLHS for periods 5-8 to complete their high school graduation requirements. See application for eligibility criteria and program description.

Bergen Experience Contract

Seniors on track to graduate may enroll in up to two (2) courses per semester at Bergen Community College and are permitted to leave Fair Lawn High School after their 4th-period class. Credits obtained from Bergen Experience program do not fulfill the requirements to graduate from High School.

AP

College Board AP Program

AP Course Offerings & Policies

Taking AP courses and exams in high school could give you an advantage in college by letting you:

  • Earn college credit

  • Save money & time

  • Boost your GPA and stand out to colleges

  • Develop college skills

Fair Lawn High School offers 30 Advanced Placement courses. AP courses can contribute up to 5.0 points toward a student’s cumulative GPA. Nearly all colleges and universities in the United States grant credit and placement for qualifying AP scores.

English

  • AP English 10 Seminar

  • AP English Language & Composition

  • AP English Literature & Composition

Capstone Program

  • AP Seminar

  • AP Research

History & Social Sciences

  • AP US History 1

  • AP US History 2

  • AP World History: Modern

  • AP Comparative Government & Politics

  • AP European History

  • AP Economics (Macro/Micro)

  • AP Psychology

  • AP Art History

Math & Computer Science

  • AP Calculus AB

  • AP Calculus BC

  • AP Statistics

  • AP Computer Science A

  • AP Computer Science Principles

Sciences

  • AP Biology

  • AP Chemistry

  • AP Physics 1

  • AP Physics C

  • AP Environmental Science

Arts

  • AP 2D Art and Design

  • AP 3D Art and Design

  • AP Drawing

  • AP Music Theory

World Languages

  • AP Chinese Language & Culture

  • AP French Language & Culture

  • AP Spanish Language & Culture

Courses / Scheduling

Course Scheduling Presentations

Course Selection for the 2024-2025 school year will be done entirely online. To register for courses, you must log onto the Parent Portal following these instructions.​​​​​​​ For grade-level specific instructions, please refer to the appropriate presentations below.

Pre-Requisites

Course Appeal Form

Contract for 8th Course Selection

You may be permitted to take the 8th class instead of lunch. Be advised that the class you select may not run during 5th or 6th period, but the course will replace your lunch option. You may elect to take the class either Pass/Fail or for a letter grade. Only one course may be selected as a Pass/Fail option. ONLY courses that are listed on the contract are eligible to replace lunch.

Graduation Requirements

In order to receive your high school diploma in the state of New Jersey, you must complete a 120 credit program of study that includes mandatory core subjects like English, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, and World Language. You must also complete three required elective courses. Each Full Year course is worth 5 credits, and each 1-semester course is worth 2.5 credits. The following are the set number of credits per subject area needed to graduate:

  • Language Arts Literacy (English): 20 credits

  • Mathematics: 15 credits

  • Social Studies: 15 credits

  • 5 credits of World History

  • 10 credits of US History

  • Science: 15 credits (must include Biology)

  • World Language: 5 credits

  • Physical Education/Health: 5 credits per year

  • Personal Financial Literacy: 2.5 credits

  • Visual & Performing Arts: 5 credits

  • Career/Technical/Life Skills: 5 credits

In addition to these course requirements, every student must pass a state-approved assessment in Language Arts Literacy and Mathematics before graduation. 

What is Dual Credit?

  • Dual credit programs allow high school students to earn college credit for courses taken while they are in high school. Fair Lawn High School has dual credit partnerships with Bergen Community College, Fairleigh Dickinson University, and Kean University.

  • Benefits of Dual Credit Courses:

    • Taking dual credit courses in high school costs less than taking college-level classes while enrolled in a college or postsecondary technical school.

    • Most dual credit course credits may be transferred to college and universities. To find out if a course counts for a specific college requirement, students are encouraged to directly contact the colleges/universities they are interested in attending.

    • Students can gain college-level academic experience, making their overall transition to post-secondary education much smoother.

    • Studies indicate that if students take dual credit courses in high school, they will have a greater chance of succeeding in college and earning their degree.