Option II for HPE 

2023-2024

General Overview of Option II

Overview of Option II for Graduation Requirements


The 120 credit requirement set forth may be met in whole or in part through program completion (commonly referred to as "Option II"). 


The January 2004 amendment to N.J.A.C 6A:8-5.1(a)1 clarifies that the Board of Education, in developing their graduation requirements may use a combination of Option I and Option II rather than limiting themselves to only one of the Options. Under Option II, the Board of Education may utilize performance or competency assessment to approve student completion of programs aimed at meeting or exceeding the Core Curriculum Content Standards at the secondary level, including those occurring all or in part prior to a student’s high school enrollment.  

Courses may be taken for credit through Option II only under one of three scenarios: 

1.  The student failed the course and must remediate. 

2.  The course/experience is not offered at Ridge High School. 

3.  Students participating in Ridge Athletics or an approved off-site activity may apply for Option II for Physical Education.


All academic courses that will count toward graduation, including health, must be taken at Ridge. Exceptions may be made for those students who are enrolled in the Shared-Time program with Somerset County Vocational-Technical High School. 

 

The name of the course/experience, Pass/Fail grade, and appropriate credits will be recorded on the RHS transcript for students approved for said alternative course work upon completion of the course. Students will be responsible for sending an official transcript confirming the successful completion of the course to the Counseling Office. The grade will be recorded as Pass/Fail, and no adjustment will be made to the student’s GPA. The expectation is that the courses will be completed during the time specified on the approval form. The transcript will denote coursework as per the protocol described in the RHS Program of Studies under "Grade Reporting." 

 

All courses must be approved prior to enrolling; students may not apply for Option II after they have completed a course. Courses taken prior to the official start of a student’s freshman year (September 1st) will not appear on the Ridge transcript under any circumstances.  Courses/experiences must be paid for by the student's parent(s) or guardian(s).

 

Any student interested in Option II opportunities should read the descriptions of qualifying activities carefully before beginning an application.  


General Information for Option II for HPE

Option II Athletics Policies and Procedures 2022-2023

Please read carefully before applying:


General Guidelines for Option II Physical Education (Ridge Athletics and Off-Site)

Sample Off-Site Activity Description (needed for off-site application) linked HERE Due dates below

Onsite (RHS Athletics) Option II - Application Procedures

Deadlines are firm and no exceptions will be made for applications not submitted on or before the set date.


General Information



In addition to the above, the following rules also apply for Ridge Athletics:


Fall Athletes  (APPLICATION)

Winter Athletes (APPLICATION)

Spring Athletes (APPLICATION)

Offsite HPE Option II  - Application Procedures

Option II Offsite Physical Education Application & Criteria

All applications will be reviewed by an Option II Offsite Physical Education committee for approval. 


The following criteria must be adhered to when applying for Option II Offsite Physical Education:


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Important Dates