Below is a list of requirements in order for the members of the graduating class to receive a diploma from the New York City Department of Education. Please check with your Guidance Counselor to make sure you are on track for graduation and what Regents exams you require to fulfill your academic goals.
If you have any questions about your transcript, applications for college. Please feel free to contact
Ms. Ruiz, 12th Grade Guidance Counselor,
Kruiz16@schools.nyc.gov
Part I - Graduation Requirements
8 English Credits in required English Classes
8 History Credits in required History Classes
4 Global
2 US History
1 Economics
1 Government
6 Math Credits (Must have at least 2 CR Higher Math. Ex: Geometry/Algebra II)
6 Science Credits (inc.lab)
2 in Life Science
2 in Physical Science
2 additional Life or Physical Science
2 credits of Language for a Local Diploma or Regents Diploma
6 credits of Language for an Advanced Regents Diploma
8 terms of Physical Education
4 Credits Physical Education
1 credit for Health
*P.E. and Health are BOTH requirements for graduation
Each student must complete 4.00 Credits of Physical Education/Gym
1 P.E. Credit Per Academic Year
7 elective credits
Part II-Regents Requirements
Regents Diploma
Score 65 or above on 5 Regents exams and earn 44 units of credit.
The 5 Regents Needed (4+1)
English (80= College Ready)
1 Social Studies
1 Math (80= College Ready)
1 Science
1 Additional Social Studies, Math or Science
Advanced Regents Diploma
Score 65 or above on 9 Regents exams and earn 44 units of credit.
6 Credits in Foreign Language AND
5 Additional Regents:
All 3 Math Exams
Algebra
Algebra 2/Trigonometry
Geometry
2 Science Exams, 1 Must be Living Environment
Living Environment
Chemistry
Earth Science
Physics
World Language Exam