4 units in English
4 units in Social Studies
3 units in Math
3 units in Science
1 unit in Foreign Language
2 units in Physical Education
1 unit in Art and/or Music
½ unit in Health
Elective units to total 22
English Common Core
1 Social Studies Regents Exam
1 Science Regents Exam
1 Math Regents Exam
1 Additional
4 units in English
4 units in Social Studies
3 units in Math
3 units in Science
3 units in Foreign Language*
2 units in Physical Education
1 unit in Art and/or Music
½ unit in Health
Elective units to total 22
English Common Core
Global History & Geography
US History & Government
Algebra
Geometry
Algebra 2/Trigonometry
2 from - Earth Science/Living Environment/Chemistry or Physics
NYSED Graduation Requirements: http://www.nysed.gov/curriculum-instruction/general-education-and-diploma-requirements#General
A student’s course selections throughout their high school career directly impact their options after graduation. All students are encouraged to prepare as best they can for continuing their education beyond high school into college (two-year or four-year), technical college, an apprenticeship or a job-training program. That said, students should always take the highest level of academic course work they can successfully handle, along with electives that offer views into different careers.
Students must successfully complete the following number of units to be promoted to the next grade:
Sophomore: at least 6 units
Junior: at least 12 units
Senior: at least 18 units
The promotional policy for the high school (grades 9 – 12) is based upon the accumulation of units rather than the number of years students are enrolled in the high school.
Students in grades 9–11 should enroll in a minimum of 6½ units per school year. Seniors are granted senior privileges if they are enrolled in a minimum of 6 units.
*It is the practice of the Berne-Knox-Westerlo CSD not to allow students to drop a full year course after the first five weeks of school. A drop/fail will be printed on the academic transcript if the course is dropped after the first five weeks.
All courses listed in the Curriculum Handbook are not always listed every year; some courses are offered on a rotating basis. Final determination on course offering is based upon student interest during course selection, staffing availability, overall schedule placement, and the final budget. Courses may be cancelled due to low enrollment, staffing/scheduling issues, and/or budget constraints.
Course selection throughout high school can significantly impact options available for post-secondary education. Students should always take the highest level of academic course work they can successfully handle, along with electives that offer a view into different careers.
All students are encouraged to prepare for continuing their education beyond high school. This can be at a two-or four-year college, technical college, apprenticeship or job training program.
The promotional policy for the secondary school (grades 9 – 12) is based upon accumulation of credits instead of the number of years students are enrolled in the secondary school. Students must successfully complete the following number of credits to be promoted to the next grade:
Sophomore: minimum of 6 units
Junior: minimum of 12 units
Senior: minimum of 18 units
Students in grades 9 – 11 should enroll in a minimum of 6.5 credits per each school year per Board of Education policy. Seniors should enroll in a minimum of 6 credits.
*It is the practice of the Berne-Knox-Westerlo CSD not to allow students to drop a full year course after the first five weeks of school. A drop/fail will be printed on the academic transcript if the course is dropped after the first five weeks.
BKW students have the opportunity to attend various Career & Technical Educational Opportunity programs throughout the Capital District. BKW sends students to the following programs at the following campuses. Click on the program name to learn more. Students interested will need to meet academic, discipline, and attendance requirements in order to attend and will be able to visit the programs in Grade 10.