he proficiency requirements for the Classes of 2016, 2017, 2018, and 2019 have recently been updated (as of May 24, 2016, which updates the score thresholds for the new version of the SAT) to include PARCC cut-off scores and other measures.  Please read the "Update on New SAT Score Equivalency to Determine Graduation Requirements" memo from Donald Mitchell, Chief Performance Officer for the NJ Department of Education, which outlines this in greater detail.  In short, students must meet ONE of the following criteria in English Language Arts and ONE in Mathematics to demonstrate proficiency: