Graduation Requirements

CURRENT GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

(Subject to change based on New York State Board of Regents approval)

STUDENTS FIRST ENTERING GRADE 9 IN 2005, AND THEREAFTER

Required Courses:

*Students who entered Grade 9 in 2005 and thereafter are only eligible to receive a Local Diploma if they receive Special Education services through identification by the Committee on Special Education.

** An integrated course in Mathematics, Science, or Technology may be used to satisfy the third credit in Math or Science for a Local or Regents Diploma. Please see a School Counselor for specific details.

Required Exams:

HONORS DESIGNATION (on diploma)

• A student may receive a Regents Diploma with Honors if the average of his or her scores on the five required exams equals a 90 or higher.
• A student may receive a Regents with Advanced Designation Diploma with Honors if the average of his or her scores on the eight/nine required exams equals a 90 or higher.

**Please note, HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS ARE NOT THE SAME AS COLLEGE ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS