Graduation Requirements

Steps to Graduation 

There are multiple pathways to graduation

Mrs. Kropp meets with each student individually and discusses their pathway

The New York State Education Department Requirements for a High School Diploma:

• Credit Requirements:
  
  • 4 credits of English Language Arts
  • 4 credits of Social Studies
  • 3 credits of Science
  • 3 credits of Math
  • 1 credit of LOTE (*)
    • Students with a disability may be excused from the requirement if so indicated on IEP
    • Students must still earn 22 credits to graduate
  • 1 credit of Fine Art
  • 2 credits of Physical Education
  • 1/2 credit of Health
  • 3.5 credits of Electives
    • ALL MUST ADD UP TO 22 CREDITS

• Examination Requirements:
  • 1 ELA Regents Exam
  • 1 Math Regents Exam
  • 1 Social Studies Regents Exam
  • 1 Science Regents Exam
  • 1 Pathway
    • Complete all requirements for CDOS Commencement Credential; or
    • Pass an Additional Math Regents; or
    • Pass an Additional Science Regents; or
    • Pass an Additional Social Studies Regents; or
    • Pass a Department approved CTE Pathway Assessment, following successful completion of an approved CTE Program; or
    • Pass a Department approved Pathway Assessment in the Arts; or
    • Pass a Department approved Pathway Assessment in a Language other than English (LOTE); or
    • Pass an Additional English Assessment in a Different Course or Department Approved Alternative; or
    • Seal of Civic Readiness

If there are questions regarding your child's pathway to graduation, please contact Mrs. Kropp.