Graduation Requirements and Diploma Types

New York State Requirements

• 4 Social Studies Classes (1 credit each)
• 4 English Classes (1 credit each)
• 3 Math Classes (1 credit each)
• 3 Science Classes (1 credit each)
• 1 Art Course OR Chorus/Band Class (1 credit per class)
• 1 Foreign Language Class (1 credit)
• 1 Health Class (.5 credit)
• 4 PE Classes (.5 credit per class)
• Electives (3 credits)

19 Credits of Required Classes + 3 Credits of Electives = 22 Credits needed to Graduate

Types of Diplomas

Regents Diploma = 5 Regents

Regents Diploma with Advanced Designation

Students will need to complete 1 of the following

1.   3 Credits of a Foreign Language

2.   5 Credits of Art

3.   5 Credits of PLTW

AND the following Regents:

Regents Diploma with Honors

The following Regents Exams with a computed average of 90 or better:

Regents with Advanced Designation with Honors

The following Regents Exams with a computed average of 90 or better:

Regents with Advanced Designation with an annotation that denotes Mastery in Math

Students will need the 8 regents for the Advanced Regents Diploma as well as scoring above an 85 on all 3 math regents: Algebra, Geometry, and Trigonometry
 

Regents with Advanced Designation with an annotation that denotes Mastery in Science

Students will need the 8 regents for the Advanced Regents Diploma as well as scoring above an 85 on all 3 Science regents: Earth Science, Biology, and Chemistry

If you have questions at any time regarding graduation requirements or diplomas, do not hesitate to contact your child's Guidance Counselor! You can also reference the New York State Education Department's Graduation and Diploma Requirements