GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

HIGH SCHOOL ACADEMIC PROGRAM

Course and Examination Requirements
MINIMUM GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

Unit of study means at least 180 minutes of instruction per week throughout the school year, or the equivalent.

Required Subjects

English

Social Studies

Mathematics

Science

Second Language

Health

Art and/or Music

Electives

Physical Education

Total

Regents

4 units

4 units

3 units

3 units

1 unit*

½ unit

1 unit*

3 ½ units

2 units

22 units

Regents Diploma with

4 units

4 units

3 units

3 units

3 units

½ unit

1 unit*

1 ½ units

2 units

22 units

Diploma

Advanced Designation

SEQUENCE REQUIREMENTS

Regents Diploma
Since students must complete 3 units in Mathematics and 3 units in Science, there are no further sequence requirements.

Regents Diploma with Advanced Designation
Students must complete a sequence of 3 units in a Second Language

OR

A 5 unit sequence in Career and Technical Education (CTE) or the Arts (dance, music, theater, and visual arts) may replace the 3 unit sequence in a Second Language.