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Vernon Township reports 249 graduates; district details graduation pathways and post‑graduation destinations
Summary
District officials told the board the class of 2025 had 249 graduates and that 98.7% met graduation requirements through a mix of the NJGPA, substitute competency tests and portfolio reviews; math proficiency lagged state averages but district leaders said multiple pathways and interventions are in place.
Vernon Township School District officials told the Board of Education on Sept. 18 that 249 students were listed as graduates for the class of 2025 and that 98.7% of the cohort met graduation requirements through one of three state-approved pathways.
Director of Curriculum and Instruction Vinny Gagliastro presented the district's annual graduation report and explained the three routes students may use to earn a diploma under New Jersey rules: passage of the NJGPA assessment, qualifying via substitute competency tests (SAT/PSAT/ACCUPLACER), or a portfolio review for students who do not pass standardized assessments. "October 15, we have a snapshot and that goes to the state data collection, and that's where it's certified,"…
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