Course, Credits and Regents Exam Requirements for M-W Diplomas
NY State Diploma Requirements Applicable to All Students Enrolled in Grades 9-12 – updated July 2020
July 2020 updated information on NY State Education Department Diploma Requirements
Regents Diploma With Advanced Designation | Regents Diploma | * Local Diploma | |
REQUIREMENTS | Credits | Credits | Credits |
English Language Arts | 4 | 4 | 4 |
Social Studies Distributed as follows: U.S. History (1) Global History and Geography (2) Participation in Government (1/2) Economics (1/2) |
4 | 4 | 4 |
Science Distributed as follows: Life Science (1) Physical Science (1) Life Science or Physical Science |
3 | 3 | 3 |
Mathematics | 3 | 3 | 3 |
Languages Other than English (LOTE) | 1 | 1 | 1(1) |
Visual Art, Music, Dance and/or Theater | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Physical Education (participation each semester) |
2 | 2 | 2 |
Health | .5 | .5 | .5 |
Electives | 3.5 | 3.5 | 3.5 |
TOTAL CREDITS | 22 | 22 | 22 |
Additional Requirements for Monroe-Woodbury Comprehensive Diploma | |||
Community Service 300 Hours |
1 | 1 | 1 |
Additional Electives | 6.5 | 4.5 | 2.5 |
TOTAL CREDITS | 29.5 | 27.5 | 25.5 |
Regents Exam Requirements for each diploma | |||
Required Regents Exams Minimum score of 65 |
Required Regents Exams Minimum score of 65 |
Regents Exams | |
Comprehensive English | Comprehensive English | Comprehensive English, Global History, US History, one Science, one Math | |
Three Math | One Math | Local Diploma* students must take the Regents Exam in each of the subjects listed above.
Testing requirements may be met by: 1) Passing with 65 or, 2) Achieving a score between 55-64 or, 3) Successfully completing the corresponding Regents Competency Test (RCT) |
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Global History | Global History | ||
U.S. History | U.S. History | ||
Two Sciences | One Science | ||
Languages Other than English |
(1) Students with a disability may be excused from the requirement for 1 unit of credit in LOTE if so indicated on the IEP but must still earn 22 units of credit to graduate.
* The Local Diploma option is primarily available to students with special needs. Non-classified students must speak with their School Counselor to inquire about this option.