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High School Graduation Requirements

High School Graduation Requirements. Class of 2016. Your Success Begins Now!. Credit Requirement. Students must earn 22 credits to Graduate Full Year Course- 1 Credit Half Year Course- 1/2 Credit. 4 Social Studies Credits. Distribution of Credits. 3 Mathematics Credits.

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High School Graduation Requirements

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  1. High School Graduation Requirements Class of 2016 Your Success Begins Now!

  2. Credit Requirement Students must earn 22 credits to Graduate Full Year Course- 1 Credit Half Year Course- 1/2 Credit

  3. 4 Social Studies Credits Distribution of Credits 3 Mathematics Credits 3Science Credits 2 Physical Education Credits 4 English Credits 1 Fine Arts Credit 1 Foreign Language Credit ½ Health Credit 3 ½ Additional Credits

  4. 1 Mathematics Regents Examination Examinations to Graduate 1 English Regents Examination 1 Science Regents Examination 2 Social Studies Examinations Global Studies Regents U.S. History and Government Regents

  5. Diploma Types Advanced Regents Regents Advanced Regents w/ Honors Local IEP

  6. English 4 Credits 4 Credits 1 Regents Exam 1 Regents Exam ADVANCED REGENTS REGENTS

  7. Social Studies 4 Credits 4 Credits Global Studies Global Studies Regents Exam Regents Exam Advanced Regents Regents US History US History Regents Exam Regents Exam

  8. Mathematics 3 Credits3 Credits • 3-Math Regents Exams 1-Math Regents Exam • Algebra • Geometry • Algebra 2/Trig Advanced RegentsRegents

  9. Science 3 Credits 3 Credits 2 Science 1 Science Regents Exams Regents Exam Advanced Regents Regents

  10. Foreign Language 3 Credits 1 Credit 1 Regents Exam Spanish, French, Latin Advanced RegentsRegents Note: Students may replace the foreign language sequence with a sequence in select areas BUT 1 credit of language is still required to graduate.

  11. Sequences to Replace Foreign Language • Art – 5Units • Music – 5Units • Fine Arts (Art/Music Combined) – 5Units • Technology – 5Units • Business – 5Units • BOCES – 2Years

  12. Typical 9th Grade Schedule • English 9 • Global Studies 1R or Pre-AP World History • Integrated Algebra or Geometry • Living Environment • French/Spanish /Latin • Art/Music/Tech • PE • Lunch

  13. Frequently Asked Questions

  14. What if I Fail a Required Course? You must repeat the course either in Summer School or the following year.

  15. What if I Fail a Required Exam? You must pass the exam in order to graduate. An exam preparation course or AIS will be put into your schedule (when available) to help you to pass the examination.

  16. What is an Advanced Regents Diploma with Honors? The highest diploma distinction you can receive in high school. You must attain an overall average of 90% or higher on the required regents examination.

  17. What are Honors Level Classes? More work, more independence, weighted grade Higher caliber classes within a required discipline Honors classes begin in grade 10 and require an application

  18. Why take Honors classes? • Colleges recognize that students who take honors level classes are better prepared for college and are willing to challenge themselves. • Honors classes carry a weight of 1.04 and AP classes carry a weight of 1.06 which is used for class rank and G.P.A.

  19. Honors Classes • Academic intensity of high school courses is a strong indicator of earning a college degree • Grades and standardized test scores were secondary indicators *U.S. Department of Education

  20. Can I go to BOCES? You must earn at least 11 credits through grade 10 to go to BOCES in grade 11 Entrance into BOCES Programs is becoming more competitive each year. You cannot go to BOCES before grade 11

  21. What BOCES Courses are offered? • Air Conditioning,Refrigeration and Heating • Auto Body • Auto Mechanics • Building Trades • Conservation • Cosmetology • Digital Media • Early Childhood Education • Electricity/Electronics • Emergency Medical Services

  22. BOCES cont’d • Food Service • Fashion Design • Interior Design • Graphic Communications • Health Occupations Technicians • Personal Trainer • Project Based Engineering • Public and Private Security • Welding • Tech Prep (Allied Health, Automated Manufacturing Robotics, Automotive)

  23. Electives for 9th Grade Students • Full Year • Studio In Art • Drawing and Painting • Chorale • Concert Band • Music In our Lives • Design and Drawing for Production • Project Lead the Way

  24. Electives for 9th Grade Students • Half Year • Career and Financial Management • Business Tech/Keyboarding • Computer Applications • Production Systems • Communication Systems • Transportation Systems • Energy Systems

  25. ANY MORE QUESTIONS? SEE YOUR COUNSELOR

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