Hoosick Falls CSD requires each student to take 6.0 credits per school year. Taking less credits per year can be determined by the high school principal. Taking Advanced placement courses, college courses, or a work release can be exceptions to this requirement.
NYS GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
(Regents Diploma)
4 English Classes (English 9, 10, 11 & 12)
4 Social Studies Classes (US History, World I & II, Government/Economics)
3 Math Courses (Algebra, and two other math courses) *Four years is always encouraged
3 Science Courses (Living Environment, Earth Science, and another science course)
* Four years is always encouraged
2 Full Credits of Physical Education (PE must be taken every school year)
1 Full Credit of a Fine Art (Band 1-Credit, Senior Chorus, Studio Art or Design for Drawing Production)
.5 Credit of Health
1 Full Credit of a Foreign Language (Spanish 8/ Spanish 1)
3.5 Elective Credits
All students must complete 22 credits or more
5 Passed NYS Regents Exams
English Language Arts
Math
Science
Social Studies
Pathway*
Pathways
Pass an additional Math Regents exam in a different course; or
Pass an additional Science Regents exam in a different course; or
Pass an additional Social Studies Regents