Academic Requirements

 

Requirements for Graduation

English	4 units
Social Studies	4 units
Science	3 units
Mathematics	3 units
Health	1/2 unit
Physical Education	1/2 unit/yr
Art/Music/Technology	1 unit
*Foreign Language	1 unit of credit for a Regents or Local Diploma OR 3 units for an Advanced Regents Diploma

*Successful completion of a foreign language in Junior High will earn a student one unit of credit. Students MUST pass the foreign language proficiency exam given at the end of 8th grade.

Type of Diplomas

Advanced Regents Diploma: Students must score 65 or above on 9 Regents Exams and earn 22 units of credit.

Regents Diploma: Students must score 65 or above on 5 Regents Exams and earn 22 units of credit.

Local Diploma: Students must score 65 or above on 5 Regents Exams (one regents exam in Science, Math, Global Studies (Gr. 10), United States History & Government (Gr. 11), Comprehensive English (Gr. 11) and earn 22 units of credit.

The Local Diploma and RCT's (Regency Competency Tests) will continue to be available to students in Special Education.

Required Regents Exams

Advanced Regents Diplomas:

Two Regents in Science
3 Regents in Math
Global Studies
United States History & Government
Comprehensive English
Foreign Language (3rd year)

Regents and Local Diplomas:

One Regents Exam in Science
Math A (or Algebra)
Global Studies
United States History & Government
Comprehensive English

All students are expected to take FIVE subjects each year in addition to physical education and earn at least 22 units of credit to receive a New York State diploma.