Graduation Requirements
Course Credits
Students must earn a minimum of 22 credits to graduate.
Regents Diploma
| Required Courses | Credits |
|---|---|
| English | 4 |
| Social Studies | 4 |
| Math | 3 |
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Science |
3 |
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Language other than English |
1 |
| Art/Music All ninth graders must complete a credit in art or music |
1 |
| Health | .5 |
| Physical Education | 2 |
| Electives | 3.5 |
| Total | 22 |
Required Regents Exams
Students need to pass five (5) Regents exams in order to meet graduation requirements. However, students have a “4+1” option that creates alternate tracks towards earning a Regents diploma:
The Required Four
Students need a 65 or higher on the following four (4) exams:
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ELA Regents exam
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one Math Regents exam
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one Science Regents exam
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one Social Studies Regents exam
+ 1 Option
Students need a 65 or higher on any one (1) of the following assessments:
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Additional Math Regents exam in a different course
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Additional Science Regents exam in a different course
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Additional Social Studies Regents exam in a different course
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Additional English assessment in a different course selected from the NYS Department Approved Alternative list
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A NYS Department approved CTE pathway assessment, following successful completion of an approved CTE program
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A NYS Department approved pathway assessment in the Arts
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A NYS Department approved pathway assessment in a Language other than English (LOTE)
Compensatory Safety Net for Students with Disabilities
For students with disabilities, a score of 45-54 on a required Regents exam (except ELA and Math) can be compensated by a score of 65 or above on another required Regents exam. In all cases, students must achieve a score of 55 or above on ELA and Math. In addition, the student must pass the course in which he/she earned a score of 45-54 and have satisfactory attendance.
- For students with disabilities, a score of 55 may satisfy graduation requirements.
- There are additional exams and courses required for the Regents with Advanced Designation
- Graduation requirements may change based on New York State Department of Education.
New York State Career Development and Occupational Studies Commencement Credential
The NYS CDOS Commencement Credential is a credential recognized by the NYS Board of Regents as a certificate that the student has the knowledge and skills necessary for entry level employment. There are two options available for students to earn this credential. Learn more about the CDOS Pathway to a Regents or Local Diploma.