TYPES OF DIPLOMAS

Schenectady High School wants all students to earn a high school diploma. A student must fulfill all credit and test requirements to receive a diploma requirements to receive a diploma. Students from Schenectady High School may earn a Regents, Advanced Regents Diploma or IB Diploma (if applicable).

NYS DIPLOMA CREDIT REQUIREMENTS (Subject to change based on NYS Board of Ed approval)

NYS DIPLOMA REGENTS EXAM REQUIREMENTS

NUMBER OF CREDITS REQUIRED TO PROMOTE GRADES:

To Grade 10 – 5 Credits

To Grade 11 – 10 Credits

To Grade 12 – 15 Credits

SPECIAL DIPLOMA ENDORSEMENTS & ALTERNATE WAYS OF EARNING CREDIT

SPECIAL DIPLOMA ENDORSEMENTS

AN HONORS ENDORSEMENT

A student earns a computed average of at least 90 on the Regents examinations applicable to either a Regents diploma or a Regents diploma with advanced designation. No more than 2 Department approved alternatives can be substituted for Regents examinations and the locally developed Checkpoint B LOTE examination is not included in the calculation.

A MASTERY IN MATH AND/OR SCIENCE ENDORSEMENT

A student meets all the requirements for a Regents Diploma with Advanced Designation AND earns at score of 85 or better on 3 math Regents examinations and/or 3 science Regents examinations.

A TECHNICAL ENDORSEMENT

A student meets the requirements for either a local diploma, a Regents diploma or a Regents diploma with advanced designation AND successfully completes a Department approved CTE program including the 3 part technical assessment. For students who complete an SED approved Career & Technical Education Program (CTE Program) in Business Management, Microsoft Office Specialist, Integrated FACS/Business at SHS. Also CTE approved programs in Culinary, CAD, Culinary/Management and Drafting & Design Management Program at SCLA

ALTERNATE WAYS OF EARNING CREDIT

Eligible students have the option of earning up to 6.5 credits (of the 22 required) without completing specific courses of study. The school must determine that this alternative will benefit the student academically. This may be done as follows:

A. The student achieves 85 percent or better on state-developed examinations (e.g. Regents examinations, Or state-approved examinations) and passes an oral examination or completes a special project.

1. In the areas of science laboratory requirements, where credit is through examination, laboratory requirements will be met through special projects demonstrating appropriate skills.

2. An art and music unit of credit may be earned through participation in a performing group (e.g. band, chorus, orchestra, dance group,) or by participating in advanced, out of school art or music activities as approved by the district.

3. Students who pass a second language proficiency exam will earn the first unit of credit in that language. Students who pass the Language Proficiency Exam can receive three units of credit. A special project is also required.

B. Simultaneous enrollment in college and high school. Students wishing to pursue college courses while still enrolled in high school should contact their counselors.

C. Students have the option to challenge select AP exams earning college credit, depending on final AP score. Interested students should see their school counselor prior to November 1st to get the process started.

D. Student athletes (Varsity only) will have the option of opting out of a semester PE class due to their participation on a school athletics team. Once students have officially joined a roster, they will have a limited time to request to opt out of PE for that semester. There are additional criteria, therefore interested students should see their School Counselor for more information.