Graduation Requirements

Graduation requirements are determined by the year in which the student enters the ninth grade.

  Required Number of Credits for all graduating classes:

English

4 credits

Social Studies

4

Mathematics

3
Science

3
Art/Music

1
Health

½
*Physical Education

2
** Language other than English

1**
Sequences/Electives

3½
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Minimum Number of Credits
Needed for a N.Y.S. Local or
Regents diploma
22 credits

*Students earn ½ credit of P.E. every year.

**1 unit of credit is earned upon passing the proficiency exam or passing a Level one language course.




For information on required Examinations please go to NYS Education Website listed below for new requirements.


http://p12.nysed.gov/specialed/gradrequirements/diplomachart.pdf