Graduation
Information &
Requirements for the
Entering Class of 2011
*as of May, 2011 – subject to changes by NYSED
Diplomas
Regents
 65+ on 5 Regents exams
 Advanced Regents
 More rigorous course work and testing requirements
(65+ for 8 Regents exams)
Course Requirements
Regents Diploma
22 credits total (minimum)
 English
4 credits
 Social Studies
4 credits
 Math
3 credits
 Science
3 credits
 Health
.5 credit
 Art/Music
1 credit
 Language (LOTE) 1 credit
 Physical Ed.
2 credits
 Electives
3.5 credits
Course Requirements
Advanced Regents Diploma
22 credits total (minimum)
English
Social Studies
Math
Science
 Health
Art/Music
Electives
Physical Ed.
Language (LOTE)
4 credits
4 credits
3 credits
3 credits
1/2 credit
1 credit
1.5 credits
2 credits
3 credits *
* Or 5 credits in the arts or career and tech ed
Testing Requirements
Regents Diploma (65+ on all required exams)
 English Comprehensive Regents
 Global History and Geography Regents
 US History and Government Regents
 Algebra Regents
 Science Regents
 (Earth Science, Living Environment, Chemistry or
Physics)
Safety net for students with disabilities: Students may take Regents
Competency Exams (RCT’s) to meet Local Diploma requirements
Testing Requirements
Advanced Regents Diploma (65+ on all exams)
 English Comprehensive Regents
 Global History and Geography Regents
 US History and Government Regents
 Algebra Regents
 Geometry Regents
 Algebra/Trig Regents
 2 Science Regents
 (Earth Science, Biology, Chemistry or Physics)
9th Grade Required Courses
 1. English (1 credit)
 English 9
 2. Global Studies (1 credit)
 Global 9
 3. Math (1 credit)
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Algebra 1A
Algebra
Geometry H (accel. Students)
Other options as per IEP
 4. Science (1 credit)
 Living Environment
 Earth Science H (Accelerated students)
 5. Foreign Language (1 credit)
(all students must pass either the class or the
proficiency unless language exempt)
 French I
 Spanish I
 6. Physical Education (1/2 credit)
 PE 9-12
 7. 1 or 2 Electives
9th Grade Electives
 Art
 Studio in Art (1 credit) *
 Drawing for Design (1 credit) *
 Clay Studies (1 credit) *
* This course satisfies the art/music graduation requirement.
9th Grade Electives
 Business
 Career Prep/Business Law ( 1 credit and option of 1 additional
credit)
 Computer Literacy/BCA ( 1 credit and option of college credit)
 Marketing ( 1 credit)
 Law Enforcement ( 1 credit)
 Digital Imaging (½ credit)
 Advanced Digital Imaging (½ credit)
9th Grade Electives
 English
 Acting for Theater and Film (1 credit)
 Social Studies
 Film History ( 1 credit)
 Family and Consumer Sciences
 Food and Nutrition (1/2 credit)
 International Foods (1/2 credit)
9th Grade Electives
 Music
 Chorus (1 credit) *, **
 Orchestra (1 credit) *, **
 Wind Ensemble (1 credit) *, **
 Foundations of Music (1 credit) *
 Intro to Guitar (1/2 credit) must have acoustic guitar
 Intro to Piano (1/2 credit)
* This course satisfies the art/music graduation requirement.
** These courses may be combined.
9th Grade Electives
 Technology
 Film Making (1/2 credit)
 Advanced Film Making (1/2 credit)
 A+ Technology (1 credit)
9th Grade Electives
 Other
 Community Mentor Program ( 1 credit)
 Accelerated French (1 credit)
 Adventure Education (1/2 credit)
Also to consider…
Transcript begins in 9th grade!
High School Grade Point Average (GPA)
Calculated at the end of 11th grade
All numeric grades from 9th-11th
Un-weighted
Class Rank
End of 11th grade
All numeric grades
Weighted
AP Courses
1.06
College Courses
1.02
Honors Courses
1.01
 Regents Courses & Electives 1.00
Advance Placement Courses
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Calculus AB
Biology
Chemistry (every other year)
Physics (every other Year)
Environmental Science
United States History
Government and Economics
Literature and Composition
College Level Courses
BCA 171 (Business Computer Applications)
Mathematics 115
English 101/102
French 201
German 201
Spanish 201
Drawing 101
Honors Level Courses
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ACC Math 9 (8th grade)
ACC Biology (8th grade)
Geometry H
Algebra II / Trig H
Algebra II / Stats & Intro to Calc. H
Introduction to Calculus H
English 10 H
Global 10 H
Earth Science H
Chemistry H
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Complete surveys
How is Family Connection
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On the Web
http://connection.naviance.com/onteora (There is a
link on the high school’s web page under the technology
banner)
Student account
– Registration code attached to your welcome letter.
Parent accounts
Registration codes mailed home with welcome letter.
Family Connection Sign-In
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letter.
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Extra-Curricular Opportunities
PTSO, Family, Career, & Community
Leaders of America, NYSSMA, Marching Band, Diversity
Club, German American Partnership Program (GAPP),
Harvard Model Congress, French Club, DECA, Quiz Bowl,
Students Against Violent Initiatives, Math Team, Science
Olympiad, Community Mentor Program, Newspaper,
Yearbook, Expanded Horizons, Student Affairs Council,
SADD, STEP Program, Amnesty International, National
Honor Society, Musicals, Chamber Ensemble, Sounds of
Jazz, All-State Chorus, Band, Orchestra, Vocal Jazz
Ensemble, & String Orchestra, All-County Chorus, Band,
Orchestra & Jazz Ensemble.
Athletic Teams
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Baseball
Basketball
Cross-Country
Field Hockey
Football
Golf
Ski Team
Soccer
Softball
Tennis
Track, Winter Track
Volleyball
Wrestling