Graduation Requirements
Credit Requirements:
Students must complete 44 academic credits for graduation (each full-time, semester-long class represents one credit). Minimum subject area requirements are as follows:
English - 8 credits (4 years)
History - 8 credits (4 years)
Mathematics - 6 credits (3 years, although 4 years are recommended for college applications)
Science - 6 credits (3 years)
Foreign Language - 2 credits (1 year)
Electives - 7 credits (3½ years)
Arts - 2 credits (1 year)
Health - 1 credit, 1 semester)
Physical Education - 4 credits (4 years)
Students must have at least 8 credits for promotion to 10th grade, 20 credits for promotion to 11th grade, and 30 credits for promotion to 12th grade.
Regents Exam Requirements:
Students must past a minimum of 5 Regents exams in order to be granted a New York State Regents Diploma.
Science
Math
Global History
U.S. History
English
Foreign Language*
2nd Math*
3rd Math*
2nd Science*
* Required for an Advanced Regents Diploma