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.

• Course Selection for Freshmen --> 2024-2025 Sophomores (10)

• Course Selection for Sophomores -->  2024-2025 Juniors (11)

• Course Selection for Juniors -->  2024-2025 Seniors (12)​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

Course Selection Sheets

These sheets are available in the School Counseling office as well.

• Course Selection Sheet for 2024-2025 Freshmen

• Course Selection Sheet for 2024-2025 Sophomores

• Course Selection Sheet for 2024-2025 Juniors

• Course Selection Sheet for 2024-2025 Seniors

Pre-Requisites

• Click to download course pre-requisites for the 2024-2025 school year.

Course Appeal Form

• Click to view instructions for the Course Appeal Process​​​​​​​

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.

• Click to download the Contract for 8th Course Selection​

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. 

• Required Coursework for Graduation from Fair Lawn High School

• Elective Options to Fulfill Graduation Requirements

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.