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The diploma requirements outlined below represent the minimum standards for graduation. Students are strongly encouraged to pursue the most rigorous academic program available to them in order to maximize their intellectual growth and develop their skills to the fullest potential.
School policy requires that full-time students enroll in a minimum of 5½ course credits per school year.
A 12th-grade student whose remaining required courses for graduation are included in their senior-year schedule is considered a graduating senior.
A 12th-grade student, who has fallen behind in credits and will need to continue attending high school beyond the current school year to meet graduation requirements will be designated as a “12 NP” student. Please Note: 12NP students are not eligible for senior privileges.
It is strongly recommended that students make up any required courses failed during the regular school year through summer school to remain on track for on-time graduation with their class.
To participate in the graduation ceremony in June, students must have successfully completed ALL graduation requirements prior to graduation day.
Class rank is determined in the fall of senior year, based on all high school credit-bearing courses completed through Grade 11. All courses are included for ranking purposes, except those specifically excluded by Board of Education Policy.
Selection of the Valedictorian and Salutatorian is conducted in accordance with Board of Education Policy.
NYS Credit Requirements
NYS Credit Requirements
In order to get a NYS High School Diploma , a student MUST successfully complete the appropriate 22 units of credits. The charts below outline the credit requirements for a Regents and an Advanced Regents Diploma.
Regents Diploma
Regents Diploma
English 4 credits
Social Studies 4 credits
Distributed as follows:
Global History 7 Geography (2)
U.S. History (1)
Participation & Government (0.5)
Economics (0.5)
Mathematics 3 credits
Science 3 credits
Distributed as follows:
Life Science (1)
Physical Science (1)
Life or Physical Science (1)
World Language 1 credit
Fine Arts 1 credit
Health 0.5 credits
Physical Education 2 credits
Electives 3.5 credits
Advanced Regents Diploma
Advanced Regents Diploma
English 4 credits
Social Studies 4 credits
Distributed as follows:
Global History 7 Geography (2)
U.S. History (1)
Participation & Government (0.5)
Economics (0.5)
Mathematics 3 credits
Science 3 credits
Distributed as follows:
Life Science (1)
Physical Science (1)
Life or Physical Science (1)
World Language 3 credits
Fine Arts 1 credit
Health 0.5 credits
Physical Education 2 credits
Electives 1.5 credits
NYS Regents Exams
NYS Regents Exams
The table below lists the regents exam requirements for the NYS Regents and Advanced Regents Diplomas.
Regents Diploma
Regents Diploma
English Language Arts (ELA)
**Global History & Geography
** U.S. History & Government
One (1) Math Regents
One (1) Science Regents
Advanced Regents Diploma
Advanced Regents Diploma
English Language Arts (ELA)
**Global History & Geography
** U.S. History & Government
Algebra 1
Geometry
Algebra 2
Biology (or Living Environment)
Physical Science
World Language Checkpoint B
NYS DIPLOMA REQUIREMENTS
The difference between diploma types lies in the number of assessments the student MUST pass and the required passing score.
Local Diploma
Available for Low Pass Eligible Students Only
Regents Diploma
Score 65 or above on 5 Required Regents Exams
Advanced Regents Diploma
Score 65 or above on 9 Required Regents Exams (0r 8*)
*May substitute 5 credit sequence of Art, Music, or Career and Technical Education after earning one credit in World Language.
For more information you can visit: https://www.nysed.gov/standards-instruction/multiple-pathways
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