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It should be noted that the diploma requirements listed below are the minimum graduation requirements. Students are encouraged to take the most rigorous academic program possible in order to develop their intellect and skills to the fullest.
School policy requires that full-time students take at least 5½ course credits per school year.
A 12th grade student whose remaining required courses for graduation are included within their grade 12 schedule is considered a graduating senior.
A 12th grade student, who has fallen behind in credits and will need to continue attending high school for longer than the current school year in order to graduate will be considered a “12 NP” student. Please Note: 12NP students do not have senior privileges.
It is strongly recommended that required courses failed during the regular school year be made up in summer school so that students can ensure graduation on time with their classmates.
In order for a student to walk the graduation line in June, he or she must successfully meet ALL graduation requirements prior to graduation day.
Class Rank is determined in the fall of senior year, based upon high school credit-bearing courses taken through Grade 11. All courses of study are included for ranking purposes, except those excluded by Board of Education Policy. Selection of the Valedictorian and Salutatorian is 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 Exam Requirements
NYS Regents Exam Requirements
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 Math Regents
One Science Regents
Advanced Regents Diploma
Advanced Regents Diploma
English Language Arts (ELA)
**Global History & Geography
** U.S. History & Government
Algebra I
Geometry
Algebra II
Living Environment or Biology
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: http://www.nysed.gov/curriculum-instruction/diploma-types
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