Grade Promotion Requirements:
- 5 credits to be considered 10th grade
- 11 credits to be considered 11th grade
- 16 credits to be considered 12th grade
22 credits and a passing exam grade on 5 NYS Regents exams are needed to graduate as indicated on the table below:
|
Minimum # of credits |
Minimum exam score for Regents Diploma
for all students
|
Minimum exam score for Local Diploma
for students with a disability
|
English |
4 |
65 |
55 |
Social Studies
Distributed as follows:
*US History (1)
*Part. in Government (0.5)
*Economics (0.5)
*Other (2)
|
4 |
65 (US)
65 (Global)
|
55 (US)
55 (Global)
|
Science
Distributed as follows:
*Life Science (1)
*Physical Science (1)
*Life Science or Physical Science
|
3 |
65 |
55 |
Mathematics |
3 |
65 |
55 |
Language Other than English (LOTE) |
1** |
|
|
Art or Music |
1 |
|
|
PE (participation each semester) |
2 |
|
|
Health |
0.5 |
|
|
Electives |
3.5 |
|
|
TOTAL |
22 |
5 exams |
5 exams |
** Students with a disability may be excused from the requirements for 1 unit of credit in LOTE if so indicated on the IEP or 504 Plan but must still earn 22 credits to graduate