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NYS HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
CORE CREDIT REQUIREMENTS
Subject Area
Regents Diploma
ADV Regents Diploma
English
4
4
Social Studies
4
4
Mathematics
3
3
Science
3
3
Second Language
1
3*
Fine Arts (Music or Art)
1
1
Communications/Career & Finance
1
1
Health
.5
.5
Physical Education
2
2
Additional Credits
2.5
.5
Total Credits Required
22
22
*If a student is pursuing a five-unit sequence in Art, Music, Business, Technology, Family and Consumer Science or Vocational Education, the Second Language requirement is waived.DIPLOMA REQUIREMENTS
Regents Diploma requires that students score a minimum of 65% on five Regents Exams: Algebra, Global History, US History and Government, Comprehensive English, and Earth Science
Advanced Regents Diploma requires the successful completion of three additional Regents exams: Geometry, Algebra2, and Living Environment, as well as a local exam in Second Language exam.
With Honors Designation:
Regents Diploma: Students must have a 90% average on all five Regents exams.
ADV Regents: Students must have a 90% average on eight Regents exams and the local Second Language exam.
With Distinction: Students must obtain an 85% on ALL Regents exams taken and the local Second Language exam.
ADV. Regents with Mastery in Math: Students must obtain an 85% on THREE Regents exams in Math (Algebra, Geometry, and Algebra2)
ADV. Regents with Mastery in Science: Students must obtain an 85% on THREE Regents exams in Science (Earth Science, Living Environment, Chemistry, or Physics)