Graduation Requirements
New York Diploma Requirements |
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Regents Diploma
Required Courses 44 Credits
Core English 8 credits Math 6 credits History 8 credits Global History 4 US History 2 Government 1 Economics 1 Science 6 credits Life Science 2 Physical Science 2 Fine & Performing Arts 2 credits Language other than English 2 credits Physical Education 4 credits Health 1 credit Electives 7 credits Required Regents Examinations (Five)
Mathematics: Algebra, Geometry or Trigonometry Science: Living Environment, Earth Science, or Chemistry Global History* United States History* English *Students must pass five Regents examinations with a 65. Students may substitute one of the required history exams with a passing score on an additional Regents examination or an alternative approved by the New York State Education Dept. |
Advanced Regents Diploma
Required Courses 44 Credits
Core English 8 credits Math 6 credits History 8 credits Global History 4 US History 2 Government 1 Economics 1 Science 6 credits Life Science 2 Physical Science 2 Fine & Performing Arts 2 credits Language other than English 6 credits Physical Education 4 credits Health 1 credit Electives 1 credit Required Regents Examinations (Nine)
Mathematics 3 exams Algebra, Geometry and Trigonometry Science 2 exams Living Environment, Earth Science or Chemistry Global History United States History English Language other than English Exam (NYC Exam) |
Arts Endorsed Regents Diploma
Required Courses 44 Credits
Core English 8 credits Math 6 credits History 8 credits Global History 4 US History 2 Government 1 Economics 1 Science 6 credits Life Science 2 Physical Science 2 Fine & Performing Arts 10 credits (one discipline) Language other than English 2 credits Physical Education 4 credits Health 1 credit Required Regents Examinations (Six)
Mathematics: Algebra, Geometry or Algebra II Science: Living Environment, Earth Science, or Chemistry Global History, United States History, English New York City Commencement Level Arts Examination |
Arts Endorsed Advanced Regents Diploma
Required Courses 44 Credits
Core English 8 credits Math 6 credits History 8 credits Global History 4 US History 2 Government 1 Economics 1 Science 6 credits Life Science 2 Physical Science 2 Fine & Performing Arts 10 credits (one discipline) Language other than English 2 credits Physical Education 4 credits Health 1 credit Required Regents Examinations (Nine)
Mathematics 3 exams: Algebra, Geometry & Algebra II Science 2 exams: Living Env, Earth or Chemistry Global History, United States History, English New York City Commencement Level Arts Exam |