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GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
New York State Diploma Requirements Applicable to All Students Enrolled in Grades 9-12 (Attached)
NYS DIPLOMA CREDIT REQUIREMENTS
Minimum # of Credits
English / 4
Social Studies / 4
Science / 3
Mathematics / 3
World Languages / 1
Fine Art / 1
Physical Education / 2
Health / .50
Electives / 3.5
TOTAL 22.0
NYS DIPLOMA REQUIREMENTS/OPTIONS
Regents Diploma: Score of 65 or above as follows: 1 Math, 1 Science, 1 Social Studies, ELA and 1 Pathway Assessment
Advanced Designation Diploma: Students must pass any one of the following combinations of Regents examinations: Traditional, Pathway, STEM (Math) Pathway, or STEM (Science) Pathway. A student must also pass either a locally developed Checkpoint B examination or complete a 5-unit sequence in the Arts or CTE.
Local Diploma (via Appeal for All Students): 2 Regents Exams with a score of 60-64 for which appeals have been granted by the district and all remaining Regents exams with a score of 65 or above as follows: 1 Math, 1 Science, 1 Social Studies, ELA and 1 Pathway Assessment
Local Diploma (Students with a Disability): Score of 55 or above as follows: 1 Math, 1 Science, 1 Social Studies, ELA and 1 Pathway Assessment.
Local Diploma (English Language Learners): Score of 55-59 on the ELA Regents Exam for which an appeal has been granted by the district, and all other remaining Regents exams with a score of 65 or above, OR 1 Regents Exam with a score of 60-64 and ethe ELA Regents Exam with a score of 55-59 for which appeals have been granted for both by the district, and the remaining Regents exams with a score of 65 or above.