High School Graduation
Requirements
Class of 2016
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Credit Requirement
Students must earn 22 credits to
Graduate
Full Year Course- 1 Credit
Half Year Course- 1/2 Credit
Distribution of Credits
4 English Credits
4 Social Studies Credits
3 Mathematics Credits
3 Science Credits
2 Physical Education Credits
1 Fine Arts Credit
1 Foreign Language Credit
½ Health Credit
3 ½ Additional Credits
Examinations to Graduate
1 Mathematics Regents Examination
1 Science Regents Examination
1 English Regents Examination
2 Social Studies Examinations
Global Studies Regents
U.S. History and Government Regents
Diploma Types
Advanced Regents w/ Honors
Advanced Regents
Regents
Local
IEP
English
ADVANCED REGENTS REGENTS
4 Credits
4 Credits
1 Regents Exam
1 Regents Exam
Social Studies
Advanced Regents
Regents
4 Credits
4 Credits
Global Studies
Regents Exam
Global Studies
Regents Exam
US History
Regents Exam
US History
Regents Exam
Mathematics
Advanced Regents
Regents
3 Credits
3 Credits
3-Math Regents Exams
•Algebra
•Geometry
•Algebra 2/Trig
1-Math Regents Exam
Science
Advanced Regents
Regents
3 Credits
3 Credits
2 Science
Regents Exams
1 Science
Regents Exam
Foreign Language
Advanced Regents
Regents
3 Credits
1 Credit
1 Regents Exam
Spanish, French, Latin
Note: Students may replace the foreign language
sequence with a sequence in select areas BUT
1 credit of language is still required to graduate.
Sequences to
Replace Foreign Language
Art – 5 Units
 Music – 5 Units
 Fine Arts (Art/Music Combined) – 5 Units
 Technology – 5 Units
 Business – 5 Units
 BOCES – 2 Years
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Typical 9th Grade Schedule
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English 9
Global Studies 1R or Pre-AP World History
Integrated Algebra or Geometry
Living Environment
French/Spanish /Latin
Art/Music/Tech
PE
Lunch
Frequently Asked
Questions
What if I Fail a Required Course?
You must repeat the course either
in Summer School or the
following year.
What if I Fail a Required Exam?
You must pass the exam
in order to graduate.
An exam preparation course or
AIS will be put into your
schedule (when available) to
help you to pass the
examination.
What is an Advanced Regents
Diploma with Honors?
The highest diploma distinction
you can receive in high school.
You must attain an overall average
of 90% or higher on the required
regents examination.
What are Honors Level Classes?
Higher caliber classes within a
required discipline
More work, more independence,
weighted grade
Honors classes begin in grade 10
and require an application
Why take Honors classes?
Colleges recognize that students who
take honors level classes are better
prepared for college and are willing to
challenge themselves.
 Honors classes carry a weight of 1.04
and AP classes carry a weight of 1.06
which is used for class rank and G.P.A.
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Honors Classes
Academic intensity of high school
courses is a strong indicator of earning
a college degree
 Grades and standardized test scores
were secondary indicators
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*U.S. Department of Education
Can I go to BOCES?
You cannot go to BOCES before
grade 11
You must earn at least 11 credits
through grade 10 to go to
BOCES in grade 11
Entrance into BOCES Programs
is becoming more competitive
each year.
What BOCES Courses are offered?
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Air Conditioning,Refrigeration and Heating
Auto Body
Auto Mechanics
Building Trades
Conservation
Cosmetology
Digital Media
Early Childhood Education
Electricity/Electronics
Emergency Medical Services
BOCES cont’d
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Food Service
Fashion Design
Interior Design
Graphic Communications
Health Occupations Technicians
Personal Trainer
Project Based Engineering
Public and Private Security
Welding
Tech Prep (Allied Health, Automated Manufacturing Robotics, Automotive)
Electives for 9th Grade Students
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Full Year
 Studio In Art
 Drawing and Painting
 Chorale
 Concert Band
 Music In our Lives
 Design and Drawing for Production
 Project Lead the Way
Electives for 9th Grade Students
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Half Year
 Career and Financial Management
 Business Tech/Keyboarding
 Computer Applications
 Production Systems
 Communication Systems
 Transportation Systems
 Energy Systems
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