Ms. Marmuscak, 2011
Graduation from Corning-Painted Post Area High Schools must be in
accordance with standards set by the Board of Regents of the New
York State Education Department and the Corning-Painted Post Area
Board of Education.
A diploma will be granted to students who complete 22/24 units of
credit and meet the requirements of the Regents Testing
program. Included in the 22/24 units of credit are the
following general requirements for all students:
Class Requirements
English 9, 10, 11, 12
4 units Social Studies (Global Studies 9, 10, U.S. History and Government,
Economics, and Participation in Government)
4 units Mathematics
3 units Science
3 units Foreign Language
1 unit Art and/or Music
1 unit Health
1/2 unit Physical Education (4 years) (1/2 credit each year) 2 units
All students will be required to carry a course load of at least 6 1/2
credits per year.
FOR A LOCAL DIPLOMA : STUDENTS MUST ACHIEVE (22 Credits)
• At least 55 on the Comprehensive English Regents exam
• At least 55 on the Math A Regents exam
• At least 55 on the Global History Regents exam
• At least 55 on the US History and Government Regents
exam
• At least 55 on one Regents Science exams
• A passing grade on a Foreign Language Proficiency exam
or a passing grade in a high school Foreign Language Course
NOTE: Students with disabilities who fail a Regents examination
may pass the Regents Competency Test in that subject area and
qualify for a local diploma.
FOR A REGENTS DIPLOMA: STUDENTS MUST ACHIEVE (22 Credits)
• At least 65 on the Comprehensive English Regents exam
• At least 65 on the Math A Regents exam
• At least 65 on the Global History Regents exam
• At least 65 on the US History and Government Regents exam
• At least 65 on one Regents Science exams
• A passing grade on a Foreign Language Proficiency exam or a
passing grade in a high school Foreign Language Course
FOR AN ADVANCED REGENTS DIPLOMA : STUDENTS MUST ACHIEVE
(24 Credits)
• At least 65 on the Comprehensive English Regents exam
• At least 65 on the Math A and Math B Regents exam
• At least 65 on the Global History Regents exam
• At least 65 on the US History and Government Regents exam
• At least 65 on two Regents Science exams (one must be Living
Environment)
• At least 65 on a Foreign Language Regents exam
(or a 5-unit sequence in Art, Music, or Occupational
Education)
FOR AN INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE DIPLOMA: STUDENTS
MUST ACHIEVE
• At least 1 course from each of the 6 subject groups
At least 3 subjects taken from the Higher level (HL), all others can
be from the Standard Level (SL)
• At least the Theory of Knowledge (TOK) course
• At least write an Extended Essay of not more than 4,000
words
• At least participate in the school’s Creativity, Action, Service
(CAS) program
An annotated IEP Diploma will be granted to a pupil with a
handicapping condition as defined in Section 200.1(cc) (up to the
age of 21) and also as prescribed in sections 100.9 and 100.6a of the
Commissioner’s Regulations. The annotated IEP Diploma will be
granted to pupils with handicapping conditions who have not
earned a local diploma.
Graduation With Honors
Students from East High School will graduate “with honors”
according to the following criteria:
GOLD CORD - “with highest honors”
4 years cumulative average of 94.50 or above
SILVER CORD - “with high honors”
4 years cumulative average of 89.50 — 94.49
MAROON or WHITE CORD - “with honors”
4 years cumulative average of 84.50 — 89.49
BOCES Program
This is designed for those students who wish to pursue education in a careerspecific area.
Areas range from cosmetology, heavy equipment, criminal justice, CIS, and
much more.
Depending on your grade level, you will spend half the school day at East High
and the other half on the Coopers Plains BOCES campus working hands on in
the area of your choice.
For further information, please visit: http://www.gstboces.org/aboutBOCES.cfm
Honors Courses
East High offers an array of Honors classes such as:
Honors Biology, Honors Chemistry, Honors English, Honors Spanish,
Honors History and more.
These classes are designed for high academic achievers who wish
to take on a more rigorous course. Recommendations from
previous teachers in the Regents level course of the area are
required to be admitted to an Honors course.
Typically, these are targeted at those planning to enroll in college.
Advanced Placement (AP) Courses
Currently, East High offers two AP courses:
AP World History
AP Physics
These classes are designed for high academic achievers who wish
to take on a more rigorous course. Recommendations from
previous teachers in the Regents level course of the area are
required to be admitted to an AP course.
We also encourage students to take AP Exams in order to earn
college credits. You do not have to be enrolled in AP class to take
the exam.
A.C.E. Courses
These courses are the equivalent of college courses taken on
the Corning Community College campus. Successful
completion can earn you college credit.
Currently, East High offers:
A.C.E. French
A.C.E. Spanish
A.C.E. Health
Syracuse University Project Advance (SUPA)
Courses
Currently, East High offers:
SUPA Sociology
SUPA Psychology
SUPA Public Affairs
SUPA Calculus
These courses are the equivalent of college courses taken on the
Syracuse University campus. Successful completion can earn you
college credit.
International Baccalaureate (IB)
The IB program is considered the most rigorous college preparatory
program in place at East High.
Requirements can be viewed on the International Baccalaureate
Diploma slide.
You do NOT have to be a full diploma candidate to enroll in an IB
course.
For further information, please visit: www.ibo.org/
Dual Enrollment
For those who have successfully completed requirements in grades
9-11, there is an option to take your entire senior year at Corning
Community College.
You must be enrolled full time, participate in the core course
requirements, and maintain a 3.0 GPA.
In order to participate in this program, students must meet with their
guidance counselor and principal during their junior year to make
certain they meet the requirements and are considered an
acceptable candidate.
Cooperative Program (Co-op)
The Work-Based Learning Programs for the Corning-Painted Post
School District are designed to provide an opportunity for all seniors
to explore a career area while earning school credit. Students
interested in a work-based learning experience must meet the
following criteria in order to apply for the program.
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A good attendance record
An 85% or higher average and current in graduation plans.
A tentative career occupational goal.
In addition, the potential co-op student must not have a criminal
record and must meet the requirements at his/her job placement
site. Often these will include an interview, hiring and drug testing,
dress code, and assessments.
New Vision
The New Vision Programs are intended to provide
college bound seniors with an "Immersion
Experience" in a specific career field. Students
rotate through a variety of internships at
participating business sites three mornings a week
and take related college level courses the other two
mornings at a substantially reduced tuition level.
Admission to any New Vision program is by
application, and students will be asked to provide
recommendations and a copy of their academic
record to date. Students attend their New Vision
program each morning their entire senior year.
Currently, we offer New Visions in:
Engineering
Medical Field