New York State High School Gradution Requirements
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New York State High School Graduation Requirements
The State of New York requires that all students complete a minimum of twenty-two credits, two of which are earned by completing a ½ credit of Physical Education during each year of high school.The following units of credit are required for graduation in New York State:
- English - 4 credits
- Mathematics - 3 credits
- Science - 3 credits*
- Social Studies - 4 credits
- World Language (LOTE) - 1 credit
- Health - ½ credit
- Art/Music - 1 credit
- Physical Education - 2 credits
- Electives - 3 ½ credits
*Included in the 3 Science credits earned must be 1 Physical Science course and 1 Life Science course.
Required Regents Exams for Graduation
- 1 Math (Algebra 1, Geometry, or Algebra 2)
- 1 Science (Earth Science, Living Environment, Chemistry, or Physics)
- Global Studies
- US History
- English Language Arts (ELA)
Requirements for an Advanced Regents Diploma
- 3 Math Regents
- 2 Science Regents
- Global Studies Regents
- US History Regents
- ELA Regents
- LOTE Exam (World Language)