MINIMUM COURSE REQUIREMENTS
|
Subject |
# of Credits |
|
English |
8 |
|
Social Studies |
8 |
|
Mathematics |
6 |
|
Science |
6 |
|
Language |
2 |
|
Art |
1 |
|
Music |
1 |
|
Health Education |
1 |
|
Physical Education |
7* |
*Credit (.6) is now granted in the area of Physical Education (as of 2001).
ELECTIVES
Elective courses dependent on students’ needs.
As of 2001, all students are required to complete 44 credits in order to graduate from a New York City public high school.
LOCAL DIPLOMA*
Available to IEP Students Only
REGENTS DIPLOMA
Regents Exams Required
English Regents (1) 65+
Mathematics A Regents (1) 65+
Science Regents (1) 65+
World/Global History Regents (1) 65+
U.S. History Regents (1) 65+
*See your Guidance Counselor.
ADVANCED REGENTS DIPLOMA
Same subject class requirements mentioned above ~ Plus
The five Regents examinations mentioned above (65+) ~ Plus ~
An additional Regents examination in Science (65+)
An additional Regents examination in mathematics (65+) ~ Plus ~
Three years of foreign language and a Regents examination in foreign language (65+)
or
10 credits in Art or Music and a Regents examination in art or music (65+)
Students must be in a senior official class in order to participate in senior activities and must meet all graduation requirements in order to participate in graduation exercises.