Graduation Requirements

Graduation RequirementsRules for Participation in Senior ActivitiesSenior Dues

Plan your graduation pathway with your counselor. A Regents diploma generally requires 44 credits in the subject areas below, together with required assessments or approved alternatives. Requirements and available options can vary by student circumstances. Review your transcript and graduation plan with your counselor each term.

If you have any questions about your transcript, applications for college, please feel free to contact:

For grades 9–10, contact Karla Ruiz at kruiz16@schools.nyc.gov

For grades 11–12, contact Supreet Kaur at skaur11@schools.nyc.gov

Part I - Graduation Requirements

8 English Credits in required English Classes
8 Social Studies Credits in required History Classes

6 Math Credits (Must have at least 2 CR Higher Math. Ex: Geometry/Algebra II)
6 Science Credits (inc. lab)
- 2 in Life Science
- 2 in Physical Science
- 2 additional Life or Physical Science
2 credits of World Languages for a Local Diploma or Regents Diploma
2 credits of Arts

4 Credits Physical Education
1 credit for Health
7 elective credits

Part II - Regents Requirements

Regents Diploma

Score 65 or above on 5 Regents exams and earn 44 units of credit.

The 5 Regents Needed (4+1)
- English (80= College Ready)
- 1 Social Studies
- 1 Math (80= College Ready)
- 1 Science
- 1 Additional Social Studies, Math or Science

Advanced Regents Diploma

Score 65 or above on 9 Regents exams and earn 44 units of credit.

6 Credits in Foreign Language AND
5 Additional Regents:
- All 3 Math Exams
  - Algebra
  - Algebra 2/Trigonometry
  - Geometry
- 2 Science Exams, 1 Must be Living Environment
  - Living Environment
  - Chemistry
  - Earth Science
  - Physics
  - World Language Exam

Graduation Requirements

Graduation Requirements

Part I - Graduation Requirements

Part II - Regents Requirements

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