Academic Policies

Academic Policies

GENERAL SCHOOL INFORMATION 

District Mission

Student, Parent and Teacher Bill of Rights and Responsibilities

Parental Responsibilities/Teacher Responsibilities

  

CAREER AND COUNSELING OFFICE: GENERAL INFORMATION

Adding and Dropping of Courses Guidelines

Transfer Credit

Doubling Guidelines 


SCHEDULING AND CHOOSING PROGRAMS OF STUDY

Choosing Your Courses 

Building a High School Program

Course Offerings 

Course Placement 

Placement into Honors or Accelerated Courses 

Advanced Placement (AP) Courses 

College and Dual-Credit Courses

Technical and Career Coursework

Summer School Classes


INFORMATION ON GRADING

Grading Details

Calculation of Grades

Honors Associated with High Grade Point Averages (GPA’s)

Grade Weighting on Advanced Placement (AP) and College Courses

Summer School Course Grading

Policy and Grading Procedures when Retaking Regents Examinations


NEW YORK STATE DIPLOMA INFORMATION AND PROGRAMS

Diploma Options for Students and Course Credit by Exam

Course Credit by Examination

Alternative Exit Credential Option for Students with Severe Disabilities

Early Graduation/Senior Work Release Options


NEW YORK STATE DIPLOMA EXAMINATION MANDATES

Important Information Regarding Changes in Required Regents Examinations/Pathways for Graduation

Regents Examination Diploma Mandates: General Information

Regents Examination Diploma Exceptions for Students with Disabilities

Regents Examination Appeal Process


APPENDIX

New York State Diploma Requirements

Diploma/Credential Requirements


Please note that this handbook is a working document and revised frequently  Additionally, the New York State Education Department’s (NYSED) information will always supersede the information found in this catalog, if the information differs.


GENERAL SCHOOL INFORMATION

DISTRICT MISSION

The Naples Central School District challenges and supports all students to develop their diverse talents and abilities in a safe environment with rigorous opportunities. Students will graduate with the skills and confidence needed to excel in their chosen pursuits.


STUDENT BILL OF RIGHTS

Each student has the right to:


STUDENT BILL OF RESPONSIBILITIES

Each student has the responsibility to:


PARENTAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Every parent/guardian of a student enrolled in the Naples Central School has the duty to assist the school in enforcing the standards for school conduct.  The parent/guardian has the right and responsibility to:


TEACHER RESPONSIBILITIES

Every teacher has the responsibility to:



CAREER AND COUNSELING OFFICE: GENERAL INFORMATION


Graduation requirements can change frequently. It is important to contact your child’s school counselor or visit the NYSED website for the latest information.



ADDING AND DROPPING OF COURSES GUIDELINES

1. Students are expected to carry a minimum of 6.5 units of credit per year unless not possible due to other needs. This allows students to successfully work towards the minimum 22 credits needed for graduation.   


2. Students who want to drop or add a course that begins in September must do so no later than 2:30 p.m. on the third Friday.  If students want to add or drop a course that begins the second semester, they must do so no later than 2:30 p.m. on the third Friday of the semester.


3. Beyond the above dates, students with extenuating circumstances may have their counselor initiate paperwork for permission to add or drop a course.  This is a formal process that requires the input of many parties, including the student, the student’s parents, the student’s counselor, the teacher of the course in question, and the department chairperson.  The principal makes the final decision regarding whether or not a late drop is approved. Please note that some decisions to drop or add students from courses beyond this add/drop period do not require the mid-year drop procedures at Principal and/or Director of Pupil Personnel discretion. 


TRANSFER CREDIT

Students transferring from another NYS school will receive automatic course credit for final averages above 65. Work done at other educational, cultural institutions or those who have been home schooled will be thoroughly evaluated to determine if credit should be awarded. The final decision regarding credits transferred in will belong to the Principal. Credit may be awarded if the records indicate that the work is consistent with New York State commencement learning standards and is of comparable scope and quality to that which would have been done in the school awarding the credit.


A student transferring between schools in grades 11 and 12 may be exempt from the second language requirements for an Advanced Regents diploma if the language in which the student began is not offered in the school in which the student has transferred.  In such cases, the students must still complete three units of credit in a second language, but not necessarily in a single language.


Students who enter a New York State high school for the first time in grade 11, other than those students who have received home instruction or those who have been enrolled in a non-registered public or a nonpublic New York State school, must still pass Regents exams in English, Math, Social Studies, and Science. Students who register at a New York State high school for the first time in grade 12, other than those students who have received home instruction or who have been enrolled in a public or non-public New York State high school, must still pass Regents examinations in English, Math, Social Studies or approved alternatives.  


DOUBLING GUIDELINES

Students who are doubling up in classes (taking 2 different grade level of the same subject at the same time), for example English 9 and English 10, will be expected to a 65% average at four check points during the first half of the year. Grades will be checked at the 5, 10, 15, and 20 week points. Schools Counselors and others will be meeting with students who are not meeting these expectations to discuss options. Students receive official report cards at 10 and 20 weeks. The 20 week grade also includes the mid-term or final exam, depending on the course. If at any of these check points, a student is failing one of the two courses, he or she MAY be immediately dropped from the upper level course at principal discretion. These guidelines will be in place until the end of the second marking period (or the first 20 weeks of school). At the end of the second marking period, if students who are doubling up are passing both classes, they will remain in them until the end of the school year regardless of maintenance of an average of 65% or better. Please note that due to graduation demands, seniors will rarely be dropped from any required course. These guidelines are in place due to the increased demands placed on students by New York State. If students have finished the school year in a course that they failed, they are entitled to attend summer school. In the past, students were dropped from a course because of a failing average and then would not be permitted to re-take the course in summer school due to lack of seat time. These newer guidelines allow students who are doubling up an increased opportunity to remain on their graduation time line. Please note that many courses, due to graduation requirements, cannot be doubled up on. 

SCHEDULING AND CHOOSING PROGRAMS OF STUDY AND COURSES


CHOOSING YOUR COURSES

This course descriptions are available on this webpage. Please read each description carefully before you plan your high school program.  Ask your counselor and your teachers about specific courses you are considering. As you plan your program, you should discuss your choices with your parents and your counselor.  As a team we can come up with a program best designed to meet your long-term career and personal goals. Your four-year plan should be a flexible, work-in-progress document.


BUILDING A HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAM

Your program must include courses designed to fulfill New York State and Naples Central School graduation requirements, as well as courses intended to explore interests or career paths.  Your program should be well-rounded, including courses in a variety of subjects and as challenging as you can manage to be competitive if applying to colleges. This is the perfect time to explore a wide range of subjects so that you can learn where your abilities and strengths lie.  Take advantage of elective courses to learn more about possible career options or to develop interests that could turn into lifetime hobbies or recreational activities. Electives are courses that all students do not need to take to graduate, although some electives can still meet a graduation requirement.


As you begin to select courses, think about what you would like to do when you graduate from high school, including career ideas and further educational objectives.  Choose your courses based on these long-term plans. Review your selections carefully with your parents and your counselor. As you select courses, you must make a number of decisions.  Consider whether you want a Regents diploma or Regents with Advanced Designation diploma. Remember, if you are college-bound, that admissions departments want to see a student take progressively challenging courses throughout their time in high school. You’ll have the opportunity if appropriate to take honors or college classes. Past graduates speak highly of their value.


You may also be interested in occupational courses provided through the Finger Lakes Technical and Career Center (FLTCC) located in Flint. Occupational courses offer specialized training for either a specific job or a family of jobs.  For your convenience, the occupational courses available at FLTCC are listed in this booklet. The occupational courses are offered on a half-day basis of a student’s junior and senior year and carry four units of credit per year. Students who attend FLTCC must still complete all the traditional requirements for graduation.  NCS does have the right to deny enrollment at FLTCC due to behavioral, academic or attendance concerns. Only students currently pursuing a Regular, Local, or Advanced Regents diploma are eligible to attend FLTCC programs.


COURSE OFFERINGS

Required core courses-those that meet a graduation requirement-are offered each year, regardless of student enrollment. Some courses, such as electives, or optional courses, are only offered if there is staff available to teach the course and sufficient enrollment. The number of students that are considered sufficient changes yearly, depending on many factors and is at the discretion of administration. Courses that are considered elective and historically only offered if staff and adequate enrollment are available are marked accordingly in our course catalog as “May Be Offered”. Some courses are also taught sporadically and are marked as “Not Offered” if they are not intended to be offered the following year.  


COURSE PLACEMENT

Your school counselor will help you decide what courses to take and at what levels.  The counselor will follow these guidelines to help determine your course placement:


PLACEMENT INTO HONORS OR ACCELERATED COURSES

Strong academic students who exhibit maturity and a strong work ethic may be considered for placement into courses that are accelerated-or taught earlier than is typical, or into courses that are based on Regents curriculum but are enhanced for stronger students. See details in each academic subject for specific details about each class. Any high-school credits earned in middle school (8th grade) will transfer to high school and show up on a high school transcript. Students who are not recommended for these courses by staff may be allowed entry at parent request with an academic contract. For detailed information on College or Advanced Placement courses-which are programs even more rigorous than these options-see those sections. 



2. High school Honors options:



ADVANCED PLACEMENT (AP) COURSES

The Advanced Placement Program is a cooperative effort between high schools and colleges.  It is a way for high schools to give academically stronger students an education appropriate to their abilities and interests, with reasonable assurance that these studies will not be repeated in college.  By taking AP courses, students can save time and money and have more opportunities for greater college study. For example, students who successfully complete an AP course can enter advanced courses more quickly in college or gain more time for broader exploratory studies, independent learning, work, or travel. Students who wish to take these courses will pay the College Board an AP fee (students eligible for free or reduced lunch may be entitled to a discount at College Board’s discretion).


NCS each year may offer Advanced Placement courses in English Composition (11th grade), English Literature (12th grade), Physics 1, Physics 2, Calculus, World History (10th grade), and U.S. History and Government (11th grade), depending on enrollment and teacher availability.  Naples’ teachers teach these courses at the college level. Students are recommended for these courses in the previous school year by their current teacher (of the subject), and their school counselor. Students will demonstrate their ability to do college-level work throughout the course and on the Advanced Placement exam in May.  Colleges award credit, at their discretion, based on the student’s score on the examination, usually requiring minimum of a 3 (out of 5). Students’ scores on the examinations are sent to their designated colleges, high schools, and home addresses in July. 


COLLEGE AND DUAL-CREDIT COURSES

NCS offers 11th and 12th grade students, and select 10th grade pre-approved students, the opportunity to take college courses through Alfred State College (or ASC) and Finger Lakes Community College (or FLCC; through their Gemini program) while enrolled in high school. Naples teachers will adhere to the same curriculum, assessments, and format that ASC and FLCC employs, and our students will have the same opportunities available to them as students on campus. Students will pay tuition, at a significantly reduced rate, for the right to enroll in the ASC course for college credit. Upon successful completion of these courses, students will earn dual credit-high school and college credit (at the discretion of the college the student eventually attends). Taking a course for dual credit is optional.  Students can choose to take the course(s) for Naples credit only. Students are recommended for these courses in the previous school year by their current teacher (of the subject in question), and their school counselor. These courses may or may not be offered each year, depending on teacher availability and enrollment. 


The following prerequisites must be met for particular courses:



 Most courses are worth 3 college credits for each semester successfully completed (courses with a lab are worth 4 credits).  Students who request to enroll in these courses during scheduling will receive registration information in the summer. The ASC course will be graded according to their specific guidelines, as outlined below:

Letter Grade =Numeric Grade

A = 90-100

B+ = 87-89

B = 80-86

C+ = 77-79

C = 70-76

D+ = 67-79

D = 60-66

F = < 60

Our students have great success transferring in the dual-credit courses. However, please note that ultimately this decision is made entirely by the institution that a student chooses to attend. Regardless, the rigorous content of these courses greatly assists our students in becoming more prepared for the college experience.


TECHNICAL AND CAREER COURSEWORK

Students who would like to learn a technical, hands-on career can attend the Finger Lakes Technical and Career Center (FLTCC) in their Junior and Senior years. Students listen to a presentation from FLTCC staff in their 10th grade year, and may attend a visitation where they can choose two programs to explore further. After their visit to FLTCC, interested students will register for a program during scheduling with their school counselor. Students can choose from a variety of career programs.


Students attend daily during the afternoon of their junior year and in the morning of their senior year, completing a 2-year career program.  The programs that our students attend are at FLTCC’s Flint campus. Tuition for the program and bussing is provided by NCS. NCS does have the right to deny a student admission to a program due to attendance, academic, or behavioral concerns. Students are expected to remain in good standing at both schools. Poor attendance and/or failing marks can result in removal from a program. Students can also choose to attend, during their senior year only, a one year program called New Vision. The program options are in Health Therapy Sciences and Medical Careers, and have more stringent entrance requirements. Due to the extensive time students spend in these programs, the availability of electives at their home campus is limited. Students who attend FLTCC do receive course credit for their successful completion (4 units of credit per year). In many programs, students work towards specific certifications or licenses available in their field. There is an opportunity in some programs for students to take pull-out or integrated coursework, in addition to their regular program, instead of taking these courses at their local high school. 


Students who excel in the FLTCC program can earn college credit that may be transferred to other institutions, Technical Endorsement noted on their diploma, and/or entrance into the National Technical Honor Society. Parents and/or students are welcome to visit FLTCC at any time. Please call your child’s school counselor if interested and they will give you information on how to schedule a visit. See the FLTCC course Catalog, available online at http://www.fingerlakestechcenter.org/, for more details on any program.


The New Visions programs are rigorous one-year programs designed for high-achieving senior students who would like to explore a career prior to entering college. These programs are designed for dedicated, hardworking students who are college bound. Students should also be eager to learn, strong communicators, exhibit excellent writing skills, and be able to function independently, as well as a member of a team. 

Students apply to these programs in their junior year. Program prerequisites for the New Vision Medical and New Vision Health Therapy Sciences include three years minimum of Regent’s level Math, Science, English, and Social Studies, a well-written essay, and a recommendation from a teacher and their high school counselor. Students learn about various careers in their specific area by working directly alongside professionals in the field. There is also an opportunity to earn college credit, as in the traditional FLTCC program.


SUMMER SCHOOL CLASSES

Students who fail or wish to improve a grade in a class or on a Regents examination are strongly encouraged to attend Summer School.  A student who has never taken a particular course before, or did so poorly that he/she received no partial grade, cannot attend summer school as the course must provide 90 hours of instruction for the student to earn full credit. Our summer school courses are less than 90 hours of instruction and thus cannot provide full credit. Per state guidelines, a summer school course can be less than 90 hours of instruction if it is taken to improve an existing grade or make up an incomplete or failed course. Students earn partial credit in these courses (which is why school districts are encouraged to average the summer school grade with their regular school year grade to determine final course grade. See ‘Career and Counseling: Information on Grading-Summer School Grading for details. 

Summer School is offered locally at Prattsburgh Central School District and tuition is paid by NCS.  Only core classes are offered, and students can take a maximum of two courses. Please note that students can only take courses in Summer School that they took in the previous school year. Students can repeat a course, re-take a Regents examination, and/or take a Regents review prep course.  Parents of students who fail a course will be individually contacted by their child’s school counselor about options in June. Please remember that it is always beneficial for a student who fails a course to attend Summer School if the course they failed is offered IF they can successfully pass after averaging in their regular school year grade. Students can be denied enrollment in summer school if it is not feasible for them to pass or if their attendance during the regular school year was so poor, it’s not appropriate at Principal discretion.


INFORMATION ON GRADING

GRADING DETAILS


CALCULATION OF GRADES

Class rank, final averages, cumulative averages, honor roll, high honor roll, distinguished scholar,  and marking period grades are all calculated using weighting. Courses are weighted by the unit of credit to be earned in that course.  Students in grades 9-12 receive a unit of credit for each course where they earn a minimum of a 65% final average. Some eighth grade courses offer high school credit upon successful completion and will be included in high school transcripts (i.e., LOTE 8, Math 8 Algebra, and Earth Science 8).  To obtain the correct calculation, all subjects in grades 9-12 are weighted by the units of credit earned in that course. Please note that this is different than how grades are calculated in middle school (all courses are weighted the same regardless of time spent in the class). 


HONORS ASSOCIATED WITH HIGH GRADE POINT AVERAGES (GPA’S)


GRADE WEIGHTING ON ADVANCED PLACEMENT (AP) AND COLLEGE COURSES

Students’ grades for some courses will be weighted.  The grades listed each marking period will reflect either a ten percent or a five percent change, depending on whether it is an AP or a college course.  The GPA listed on the report card will also reflect this different weighting. Class rank, honor roll, and high honor roll will also be determined by this weighted GPA.  Please note that some scholarship organizations, colleges, and athletic awards require us to submit unweighted grades for comparison purposes. In Schooltool averages will remain the same, without the increased weighting.


All AP courses will be weighted at 10% and all college courses will be weighted at 5%. For example, if a student earns an 80 in marking period 1 for AP English, their grade in that class would be given a 10% bonus, and be raised on the report card to an 88. In another example, if a student enrolled in FLCC’s French class earns a 79 in marking period 2, their grade would be given a 5% bonus, and be raised to an 83.


SUMMER SCHOOL COURSE GRADING

Students who fail a course will be given the option of going to summer school to repeat the course, if it is offered. See ‘Career and Counseling Office: Scheduling and Choosing Course or Programs of Study-Summer School Classes’ for more information. 

As students are only in attendance for a short period of time in summer school, school districts are highly encouraged by NYSED to average the summer school grade with their regular school year grade to determine final course grade. Thus, to determine if a student has earned course credit, 40% of a student’s summer school final average in the course will be averaged with 60% of their course average in the class during the school year. A few examples of this grading policy in action:



In this case, with the 62 earned during the course of the school year the student would have earned 37.2 points. The student with a grade of a 76 in summer school would earn 30.4 points. Adding 37.2 points + 30.4 points the student’s summer school grade would officially be 67.6. The student would thus successfully earn course credit and move on to the next consecutive, respective course the next school year. Both sets of grades (regular school year and summer school) will be on the transcript.

 

2. A student fails Algebra with a 55 final average during the school year. The student decides to attend summer school and earns a final mark of a 76. The two grades are averaged (60/40% respectively) to determine if the student has now earned credit for the course.  


In this case, with the 55 earned during the course of the school year the student would have earned 33 points. The student with a grade of a 76 in summer school would earn 30.4 points. Adding 33 points + 30.4 points the student’s summer school grade would officially be 63.4. The student would thus NOT earn course credit and would be required to repeat the course the next school year. Both sets of grades (regular school year and summer school) will be on the transcript.


POLICY AND GRADING PROCEDURES ON RETAKING REGENTS EXAMINATIONS

A student can retake a Regents exam to improve their score whenever exams are offered. The student must alert their school counselor in advance if this is not a regularly scheduled exam so the exam is ordered. Exams are offered in June, January, and August (the state determines when particular exams are offered). All Regents examinations taken are listed on the transcript and grades are not averaged together. If a student fails an exam and retakes it later, the student will thus pass the exam and earn Regents exam credit. If the student fails the exam, the student will not earn Regents exam credit. If they need the exam for their particular diploma, they’ll be required to retake it again in the future and pass it.  


 NEW YORK STATE DIPLOMA INFORMATION AND PROGRAMS

View the ‘New York State Diploma Information and Programs’ section and the ‘New York State Diploma Examination Mandate’ in direct consultation with the following NYSED diploma documents:   


DIPLOMA OPTIONS FOR STUDENTS


COURSE CREDIT BY EXAMINATION

As an alternative to specific Regents, Advanced Regents, and local diploma course requirements, the Commissioner of Education permits a student to earn a maximum of 6.5 units of credit towards earning either a Regents with Advanced Designation, a Regents, or Local diploma, without completing the units of study.  In such a situation, and to be consistent with the Commissioner’s Regulations, the following conditions are in effect:


Interested students should see their school counselor for more information and an application.  It is recommended that you begin this process at a minimum 2-3 months before you plan on taking the Regents exam (or its equivalent).


ALTERNATIVE EXIT CREDENTIAL OPTION FOR STUDENTS WITH SEVERE DISABILITIES:

THE SKILLS AND ACHIEVEMENT COMMENCEMENT CREDENTIAL (SACC)

Some students classified through the committee on education, and identified as having severe disabilities, are unable to earn a Local or a Regents Diploma. These students will pursue a Skills and Achievement Commencement Credential certificate. This certificate, as of the 2013-2014 school year, replaces the old Individual Education Plan (IEP) Diploma option for eligible students. These students are those who are recommended by the Committee on Special Education (CSE) to take Alternate Assessments in lieu of traditional state exams. These students must meet the definition through CSE of a student with a severe disability, and have been afforded appropriate opportunities in school and in the community of gaining life and employment experience to prepare them adequately for post-secondary living. The credential can be issued by the school district when the student has attended school for a minimum of 12 years, excluding Kindergarten, or has received substantial equivalent education elsewhere, or at the end of the school year in which the student turns 21. If the student is less than 21 years of age when the credential is earned, it will be accompanied with a statement of assurance that the student is eligible to continue to attend school until they either, earn a regular diploma, or until the end of the school year in which they turn 21, whichever occurs first. The credential will indicate that the student has earned the certificate based on achievement of alternate achievement standards. It will be issued along with a summary of the student’s academic achievement and functional performance. This will include documentation of:




EARLY GRADUATION/SENIOR WORK RELEASE OPTIONS

The Naples Central School Board, under New York State guidelines, has authorized a high school program wherein a student can graduate from Naples early.  Under the plan, State requirements can be completed in a student’s junior year. Students can only be placed in this program with administrator, counselor, and parent approval.  Note:  This program will be extremely difficult to complete with the new Regents diploma and Regents Action Plan requirements and as a result is discouraged.  Students, with advanced approval, can also be released from school early during their senior year for work-related reasons.  The following are typical scenarios for the early graduation or alternative early release programs:


2. Students, with advance planning and regular consultation with their school counselor and principal approval, may be allowed to graduate at the end of their junior year.

3.Senior Release is designed to offer seniors at Naples Central School a more flexible schedule than could normally be accommodated within the school day.  Its primary goal is to allow students to hold jobs and to seek positive work experiences outside of school. It is not to be used as the opportunity for unrestricted activity.  Students who choose this option must follow strictly the following regulations:


4. Students on senior release will not be allowed in the building while on Senior Release privileges unless the Principal grants advance permission.  Any student failing to live up to the above regulations will face consequences. The consequences for being in the building during senior release include:


5. To qualify for and be assigned to the Senior Release program, the procedure listed below must be followed strictly by student and parent:


REGENTS EXAMINATION DIPLOMA MANDATES: GENERAL INFORMATION

Below are the New York State mandates for a Local, a Regents or an Advanced Regents diploma prior to January of 2015. There have been changes to the assessment requirements. Please note that the document below has been updated but specifics are not yet known as of the date of this publication. As such, it will be very important to review the “New York State Diploma Information and Programs: Important Information Regarding Changes in Required Regents Exams/Pathways for Graduation’ on the previous pages as well as updates on the NYSED website. 

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This section should always be viewed in consultation with the “General Education and Diploma Requirements” section in the appendix of this handbook. 


General notes Regarding Regents and Advanced Regents Diplomas in relation to Regents Exams/Testing Requirements: 


More information can be found at: http://www.p12.nysed.gov/assessment/commoncore/transitionccregents1113rev.pdf



Students must pass the following state exams with a minimum score of 65 in order to obtain a Regents or an Advanced Regents diploma*:

http://www.nysed.gov/curriculum-instruction/diploma-types



REGENTS EXAMINATION DIPLOMA EXCEPTIONS FOR STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES

All students who are classified through the Committee on Special Education, or who have a 504 Plan, and have this provision written into their plan, are eligible to score between 55-64 on any or all of their Regents exams and receive a local diploma, regardless of the year they entered 9th grade.  Students who are declassified can also receive this safety net if they are declassified in 8th grade or later. To counteract the discontinuation of Regents Competency Tests, or RCT’s, NYSED introduced the “Compensatory Safety Net” option, specifically for students with disabilities. With specific parameters, this allows students with a disability to score a 45-54 on some of their required Regents exams, and still graduate with a local diploma. Thus, students with a documented disability specifically noted in a 504 or an IEP are eligible to receive any variations of a Regents Diploma or a Regents Diploma with Advanced Designation as regular-education students. In addition students with a current 504 or IEP are also eligible to receive, if needed, a Local Diploma (either through the Low Pass Safety Net Option or the Compensatory Safety Net Option). See the chart below for specific details.


Notes Regarding Use of the Low Pass or Compensatory Safety Net Options:


REGENTS EXAMINATION APPEAL PROCESS

Students who enter 9th grade after 2005 who fail, after at least two attempts to attain a score of 65 or greater on a required Regents examination for graduation, can appeal their score.  The student must:



Appeals can be initiated by the student, the student’s parent/guardian, or the student’s teacher.  Appeals will be reviewed by a five-member committee (3 teachers not in the subject area under appeal and 2 administrators) within ten school days of its receipt, which will then make a recommendation to the school’s superintendent.  The committee may interview the student’s teacher or department chairperson who made the appeal, as well as the student in question. The committee is to determine if the student has demonstrated, despite not passing a Regents exam in the subject, the knowledge and skills under the State Learning Standards.  The superintendent will make the final decision. Regardless of the year the student enters 9th grade, if the appeal is accepted and the student attains a passing score of 65 minimum on the remaining four exams, the student will earn a Regents diploma.  A student who successfully appeals two courses and earns a minimum of 65 on the remaining three exams will earn a Local Diploma. 



APPENDIX: NYS DIPLOMA AND REGENTS EXAM REQUIREMENTS AND OPTIONS

See NYS documents that show the latest Diploma and Regents Examination Requirements and Options Copies can be obtained at: