1. GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
CLASS OF 2020
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

2. TYPES OF DIPLOMAS Regents with Advanced Designation with Honors
Regents with Honors
Regents
Regents (through appeal)
Local Diploma
Local Diploma (through appeal)
CTE Endorsement available for all above diploma types if completes technical assessment for completed CTE Program

3. 4 units of Social Studies 3 units of Math 3 units of Science
REGENTS DIPLOMA WITH ADVANCE DESIGNATION
22 units of credit
4 units of English
4 units of Social Studies
3 units of Math
3 units of Science
1 unit of Art or Music
1/2 unit of Health
2 units of Physical Education
3 units of Foreign Language
1 ½ units of electives

4. REGENTS DIPLOMA 3 ½ units of Electives 22 units of credit
4 units of English
4 units of Social Studies
3 units of Math
3 units of Science
1 unit of art or music
1/2 unit of Health
2 units of Physical Education
1 unit of Foreign Language
3 ½ units of Electives

5. 8 EXAMS FOR THE ADVANCED DESIGNATION
Algebra I Common Core
Geometry Common Core
Algebra 2/Trigonometry
Global History and Geography
US History and Gov’t
ELA
First Science
Second Science
*Foreign Language Checkpoint B
PASSING SCORE OF 65

6. 5 EXAMS FOR THE REGENTS DIPLOMA
Math
Global History and Geography
US History and Gov’t
ELA
Science
PASSING SCORE OF 65

7. Regents Diploma (through appeal)
22 Units of Credits same as regents.
4 Required regents exam with a score of 65 or greater.
1 Regents exam with a score of and an appeal is granted by the local district.

8. Local Diploma (through appeal)
22 Units of Credits the same as Regents
3 Required Exams with a score greater than or equal to 65
2 Regents exams with a score of and an appeal is granted by the local district per Commissioner’s Regulations

9. Diploma Options/Requirements: Students with Disabilities IEP & 504 Plans
22 Credits the same as Regents
Low Pass Safety Net Option
5 Required Regents Exams with a score of 55 or better.
Compensatory Safety Net Option
Scores between on one or more of 5 required regents other than ELA or Math
Compensates low score with a score of 65 or better on another required regents.

10. Non-Diploma High School Exiting Credentials Students with Disabilities
Career Development and Occupational Studies Commencement Credential
For Students with disabilities other than those assessed using NYSAA
Can be earned as a supplement to a regular diploma
Requirements: Completes a career plan
Demonstrates attainment of commencement level CDOS learning standards in areas of career exploration and development integrated learning, and universal foundation skills.
Completes 2 units of study (216 hours) in CTE coursework and work-based learning (at least 54 hours of this learning)
1 completed employability profile or National Work Readiness Credential.