Graduation Requirements

Junior High course of study

7th Grade Course of Study (units)

  • 1 English (Honors)
  • 1 Social Studies
  • 1 Science
  • 1 Math (Advanced)
  • 1 Technology
  • ½ PE
  • ½ Foreign Language
  • 1 Encore:
    Art, Health, Home & Careers, Music
  • 1 Home base or Band/Chorus

8th Grade Course of Study (units)

  • 1 English (Honors)
  • 1 Social Studies
  • 1 Science
  • 1 Math (Advanced)
  • 1 Technology
  • ½ PE
  • ½ Foreign Language
  • 1 Encore:
    Art, Computers, Health, Music
  • ½ Home & Careers
  • ½ Reading & Writing
  • 1 Home base or Band/Chorus

Senior High Graduation Requirements

Minimum number of credits to be considered for promotion as follows:

  • Grade 10 = 5 credits
  • Grade 11 = 10 credits
  • Grade 12 = 15 credits

Regents Diploma: 22 Total Credits (minimum) + Pass 5 Regents exams

  • 4 English
  • 4 Social Studies
  • 3 Science
  • 3 Math
  • 1 Art or Music
  • 1 Health
  • 1 Foreign Language
  • 2 PE (1/2 unit per year)
  • 3 Other/Electives

Required Exams for Regents Diploma:

  • Algebra
  • Global History
  • US History
  • English Language Arts
  • Lab Science Regents (Physical or Life Science)

Regents Diploma with Honors
Above requirements + score of 90% on the required Regents exams

Regents Diploma with Advanced Designation: 22 Total Credits (minimum) + Pass 8 Regents exams

  • 4 English
  • 4 Social Studies
  • 3 Science
  • 3 Math
  • 1 Art or Music
  • 1 Health
  • 3 Foreign Language**
  • 2 PE (1/2 unit per year)
  • 1 Other/Electives

Required Exams for Advanced Regents Diploma

  • Algebra
  • Global History
  • US History
  • English Language Arts (ELA)
  • Geometry
  • Language Other Than English (LOTE)**
  • Science-1 Life & 1 Physical
    **5 units in technology, business, home & careers, art, music, or Career & Technical Education may be substituted, in addition to the 1 credit of LOTE required for graduation.

Regents Diploma with Advanced Designation with Honors
Above requirements + 90% in the Required Regents Exams