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Diploma Requirements for Students First Entering 9th Grade in 1985-1995

 

This page summarizes high school diploma requirements for students who first entered 9th grade in 1985 through 1995.

Please refer to Section 100.5 of the Commissioner’s Regulations for complete information including alternatives for fulfilling the diploma requirements.

For further questions and comments, email the Office of Curriculum and Instruction at emscgradreq@nysed.gov or call (518) 474-5922.

Regents Diploma

Total Number of Units of Credit: 20.5

  • English Language Arts - 4 units
  • Social Studies - 4 units - (including 1 unit of American history, ½ unit of Participation In Government, and ½ unit of Economics)
  • Mathematics - 2 units
  • Science - 2 units
  • Health - ½ unit
  • The Arts - 1 unit - (including dance, music, theatre, and/or visual arts)
  • Languages Other Than English**- 1 unit
  • Physical Education- 2 units
  • Sequence Courses or Electives - 4 units
    • Sequence Requirements
      • two 3-unit sequences, selected from mathematics, science, CTE (career and technical education), or the arts; or one 5-unit sequence in English or social studies
      • a sequence of three units of credit in a language other than English or a five-unit sequence in the Arts or CTE

Examinations

Students must pass Regents examinations as follows:

  • English
  • a language other than English (unless the student completed a five-unit sequence in the Arts or CTE)
  • American history and government
  • global studies
  • mathematics (2)
  • science (2)
  • culminating Regents for the courses in any sequence followed
  • career and technical education (CTE) proficiency examinations, for any CTE sequence for which such tests are available

Alternative Assessments approved by the commissioner pursuant to section 100.2(f) of Part 100 may be used in place of the required State assessments.

Local Additions to State Requirements for the Diploma

School districts may establish diploma requirements in addition to those required by Part 100 of the Commissioner’s Regulations.

** A student identified as having a disability which adversely affects the ability to learn a language may be exempted from the LOTE requirements if the student’s individualized education program states that such requirements are not appropriate.

Regents Diploma with Advanced Designation
Local Diploma

Total Number of Units of Credit: 20.5

  • English Language Arts - 4 units
  • Social Studies - 4 units - (including 1 unit of American history, ½ unit of Participation In Government, and ½ unit of Economics)
  • Mathematics - 2 units
  • Science - 2 units
  • Health - ½ unit
  • The Arts - 1 unit - (including dance, music, theatre, and/or visual arts)
  • Languages Other Than English**- 1 unit
  • Physical Education- 2 units
  • Sequence Courses or Electives - 4 units
    • Sequence Requirements
      • two 3-unit sequences, selected from mathematics, science, CTE (career and technical education), or the arts; or one 5-unit sequence in English or social studies
      • a sequence of three units of credit in a language other than English or a five-unit sequence in the Arts or CTE

Examinations

Students must earn a passing score on the Regents competency test (RCT) in:

  • reading
  • writing
  • US history and government
  • global studies
  • mathematics
  • science

Local Additions to State Requirements for the Diploma

School districts may establish diploma requirements in addition to those required by Part 100 of the Commissioner’s Regulations.

** A student identified as having a disability which adversely affects the ability to learn a language may be exempted from the LOTE requirements if the student’s individualized education program states that such requirements are not appropriate.