Graduation Requirements

The minimum graduation requirements as outlined by the New York State Board of Regents. Students must earn a minimum of 22 units of credit, including two credits in physical education, to receive either a Regents or an Advanced Regents Diploma.

NYSED Diploma Requirements

1 unit of credit = 40 minutes of instruction for 180 days plus satisfactory completion of course requirements.

• Required Units of Credit
  • 4 credits in English
  • 4 credits in Social Studies
  • 3 credits in Science
  • 3 credits in Math
  • ½ credit in Health
    1 credit in The Arts
  • 2 credits in Physical Education
  • 1 credit in a Language Other Than English
  • 3.5 credits required in electives.
     
• Required New York State Regents Examinations
  • One Regents exam in Science
  • One Regents exam in Math
  • One Regents exam in Social Studies
  • One Regents exam in English Language Arts
  • One Pathway Assessment.
  • Additional Regents Examinations are required for students receiving an Advanced Designation Regents Diploma.