Curriculum Handbook – Graduation Requirements

Regents with Advanced Designation

  • 4 units in English
  • 4 units in Social Studies
  • 3 units in Math
  • 3 units in Science
  • 3 units in Foreign Language*
  • 2 units in Physical Education
  • 1 unit in Art and/or Music
  • ½ unit in Health
  • Elective units to total 22
  • English Common Core
  • Global History & Geography
  • US History & Government
  • Algebra
  • Geometry
  • Algebra 2/Trigonometry
  • 2 from – Earth Science/Living Environment/Chemistry or Physics

Regents Diploma

  • 4 units in English
  • 4 units in Social Studies
  • 3 units in Math
  • 3 units in Science
  • 1 unit in Foreign Language
  • 2 units in Physical Education
  • 1 unit in Art and/or Music
  • ½ unit in Health
  • Elective units to total 22
  • English Common Core
  • Global History & Geography
  • US History & Government 1 Regents exam
  • 1 Regents exam

*Students may choose a 5 unit sequence in the Arts, Career & Technical Education or Technology as a substitute to the Foreign Language component.

**New York State has also added different Pathways to complete requirements. Please contact your student’s school counselor for
more specific details.

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