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District
Regents Diploma
 Required Course Credit
English 4
Social Studies 4
Mathmatics 3
Science 3
World Language 1
Art/Music 1
Health 0.5
Physical Education 2
Electives 3.5
TOTAL 22
Regents Diploma with
 Advanced Designation
 Required Course Credit
English 4
Social Studies 4
Mathmatics 3
Science 3
World Language 3
Art/Music 1
Health 0.5
Physical Education 2
Electives 1.5
TOTAL 22

 

Regents Diploma
 Required Regents Exams
5 Regents Exams Required
(Passing Score of 65
and above) 

English Language Arts Exam
Algebra  1 Exam
Global History Exam
U.S. History Exam
One Science Exam:
Earth Science or
Living Environment or
Chemistry or
Physics 
World Language Proficiency Exam
-Checkpoint A
Regents Diploma with
Advanced Designation
 Required Regents Exams
8 Regents Exams Required
(Passing Score of 65 and above) 
English Language Arts Exam
Algebra  1 Exam and Geometry and Alegbra 2/Trigonometry Exams
Global History Exam
U.S. History Exam
Two Science Exams:
Earth Science or
Living Environment or
Chemistry or
Physics 
World Language Exams
-Checkpoint A
-Checkpoint B

The New York State education department website has a lot of detailed resources for graduation requirments, diploma types, etc. Here are some quick links to some pages that are helpful.

 

Click here to go to the NY State General Education and Diploma Requirements page, which provides guidance regarding regulations and diploma requirements in New York State. 

 

Click here to see the New York State Diploma Options and Credential Requirements 

 

Click here to see the New York State Diploma Requirements Applicable to all students enrolled in Grade 9-12

 

Information Related to Graduation Requirements and Exiting Credentials for Students with Disabilities

All New York State students, including students with disabilities, have access to the local diploma, the Regents diploma, and the Regents diploma with advanced designation. Any diploma type requires the successful completion of the appropriate 22 units of credits. 

Click here to continue reading on the NYSED.gov website.

Frequently Asked Questions about NYS Graduation Requirements which features sections about Saftey News for Students with Disabilities, Special Determination, and more.