Graduation Requirements
REGENTS DIPLOMA |
ADVANCED REGENTS DIPLOMA |
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Students must achieve a score of 65 or higher
on these five Regents exams:
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Students must achieve a score of 65 or
higher on these nine exams:
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MINIMUM CREDIT REQUIREMENTS
8 credits in Core English
8 credits in Social Studies: Global History (4), U.S. History (2), Participation in Government (1), Economics (1)
6 credits in Mathematics: Including at least two credits of advanced math (e.g., Geometry or Algebra II)
6 credits in Science: Life Science (2), Physical Science (2), Life Science or Physical Science (2)
2 credits in Languages Other than English (LOTE) *6 credits required for an Advanced Regents Diploma*
4 credits in Physical Education (every year, distributed in specific ways)
1 credit in Health
2 credits in Visual Art, Music, Dance, and/or Theater
7 credits in Electives *3 credits required for an Advanced Regents Diploma with 6 credits in LOTE*
44 TOTAL CREDITS
*A student seeking an Advanced Regents diploma with an arts or CTE endorsement is only required to complete 2 credits of LOTE. Also, a student whose IEP specifies that the disability directly impacts his or her ability to learn a language may substitute other courses for the LOTE requirement and still earn an Advanced Regents diploma.
8 credits in Social Studies: Global History (4), U.S. History (2), Participation in Government (1), Economics (1)
6 credits in Mathematics: Including at least two credits of advanced math (e.g., Geometry or Algebra II)
6 credits in Science: Life Science (2), Physical Science (2), Life Science or Physical Science (2)
2 credits in Languages Other than English (LOTE) *6 credits required for an Advanced Regents Diploma*
4 credits in Physical Education (every year, distributed in specific ways)
1 credit in Health
2 credits in Visual Art, Music, Dance, and/or Theater
7 credits in Electives *3 credits required for an Advanced Regents Diploma with 6 credits in LOTE*
44 TOTAL CREDITS
*A student seeking an Advanced Regents diploma with an arts or CTE endorsement is only required to complete 2 credits of LOTE. Also, a student whose IEP specifies that the disability directly impacts his or her ability to learn a language may substitute other courses for the LOTE requirement and still earn an Advanced Regents diploma.
STUDENTS WITH INDIVIDUALIZED EDUCATION PLANS (IEPS)
Students with Individualized Education Programs (IEPs)In addition to the Regents or Advanced Regents
Diploma, students with IEPs have other graduation options available:The local diploma, which allows students who meet specific criteria to graduate with lower exam scores; and Two non-diploma credentials that allow students with disabilities to demonstrate career-readiness skills. Note that these credentials are not equivalent to a high school diploma:
The Career Development and Occupational Studies Commencement (CDOS) credential allows students to demonstrate mastery of the academic and personal behaviors required in the workplace. It can serve in addition to a high school diploma or as a standalone credential.
Students who are alternately assessed can earn the Skills and Achievement credential which, although not equivalent to a diploma, supports the attainment of career-readiness skills.
Read more about graduation requirements for students with disabilities.
Diploma, students with IEPs have other graduation options available:The local diploma, which allows students who meet specific criteria to graduate with lower exam scores; and Two non-diploma credentials that allow students with disabilities to demonstrate career-readiness skills. Note that these credentials are not equivalent to a high school diploma:
The Career Development and Occupational Studies Commencement (CDOS) credential allows students to demonstrate mastery of the academic and personal behaviors required in the workplace. It can serve in addition to a high school diploma or as a standalone credential.
Students who are alternately assessed can earn the Skills and Achievement credential which, although not equivalent to a diploma, supports the attainment of career-readiness skills.
Read more about graduation requirements for students with disabilities.