Transcript Graduation Requirements for Class of 2004
Graduation Information & Requirements for the Entering Class of 2011
*as of May, 2011 – subject to changes by NYSED
Diplomas
Regents
65+ on 5 Regents exams
Advanced Regents
More rigorous course work and testing requirements (65+ for 8 Regents exams)
Course Requirements
Regents Diploma
22 credits total (minimum) English Social Studies Math 4 credits 4 credits 3 credits Science Health 3 credits .5 credit Art/Music 1 credit Language (LOTE) 1 credit Physical Ed.
Electives 2 credits 3.5 credits
Course Requirements
Advanced Regents Diploma
22 credits total (minimum) English Social Studies Math Science Health 4 credits 4 credits 3 credits 3 credits 1/2 credit Art/Music Electives 1 credit 1.5 credits Physical Ed.
2 credits Language (LOTE) 3 credits * * Or 5 credits in the arts or career and tech ed
Testing Requirements
Regents Diploma (65+ on all required exams) English Comprehensive Regents Global History and Geography Regents US History and Government Regents Algebra Regents Science Regents (Earth Science, Living Environment, Chemistry or Physics)
Safety net for students with disabilities: Students may take Regents Competency Exams (RCT’s) to meet Local Diploma requirements
Testing Requirements
Advanced Regents Diploma (65+ on all exams) English Comprehensive Regents Global History and Geography Regents US History and Government Regents Algebra Regents Geometry Regents Algebra/Trig Regents 2 Science Regents (Earth Science, Biology, Chemistry or Physics)
9th Grade Required Courses
1. English (1 credit)
English 9
2.
Global Studies (1 credit)
Global 9
3.
Math (1 credit)
Algebra 1A Algebra Geometry H (accel. Students) Other options as per IEP
4. Science (1 credit)
Living Environment Earth Science H (Accelerated students)
5. Foreign Language (1 credit)
(all students must pass either the class or the proficiency unless language exempt) French I Spanish I
6. Physical Education (1/2 credit)
PE 9-12
7. 1 or 2 Electives
9th Grade Electives
Art
Studio in Art (1 credit) *
Drawing for Design (1 credit) *
Clay Studies (1 credit) * * This course satisfies the art/music graduation requirement.
9th Grade Electives
Business
Career Prep/Business Law ( 1 credit and option of 1 additional credit)
Computer Literacy/BCA ( 1 credit and option of college credit)
Marketing ( 1 credit)
Law Enforcement ( 1 credit)
Digital Imaging (½ credit)
Advanced Digital Imaging (½ credit)
9th Grade Electives
English
Acting for Theater and Film (1 credit)
Social Studies
Film History ( 1 credit)
Family and Consumer Sciences
Food and Nutrition (1/2 credit)
International Foods (1/2 credit)
9th Grade Electives
Music
Chorus (1 credit) *, **
Orchestra (1 credit) *, **
Wind Ensemble (1 credit) *, **
Foundations of Music (1 credit) *
Intro to Guitar (1/2 credit) must have acoustic guitar
Intro to Piano (1/2 credit) * This course satisfies the art/music graduation requirement.
** These courses may be combined.
9th Grade Electives
Technology
Film Making (1/2 credit)
Advanced Film Making (1/2 credit)
A+ Technology (1 credit)
9th Grade Electives
Other
Community Mentor Program ( 1 credit)
Accelerated French (1 credit)
Adventure Education (1/2 credit)
Also to consider…
Transcript begins in 9th grade!
High School Grade Point Average (GPA)
Calculated at the end of 11th grade All numeric grades from 9th-11th Un-weighted
Class Rank
End of 11th grade All numeric grades Weighted AP Courses College Courses Honors Courses 1.06
1.02
1.01
Regents Courses & Electives 1.00
Advance Placement Courses AP Calculus AB AP Biology AP Chemistry (every other year) AP Physics (every other Year) AP Environmental Science AP United States History AP Government and Economics AP Literature and Composition
College Level Courses BCA 171 (Business Computer Applications) Mathematics 115 English 101/102 French 201 German 201 Spanish 201 Drawing 101
Honors Level Courses
ACC Math 9 (8 th ACC Biology (8 th grade) grade) Geometry H Algebra II / Trig H Algebra II / Stats & Intro to Calc. H Introduction to Calculus H English 10 H Global 10 H Earth Science H Chemistry H
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Extra-Curricular Opportunities PTSO, Family, Career, & Community Leaders of America, NYSSMA, Marching Band, Diversity Club, German American Partnership Program (GAPP), Harvard Model Congress, French Club, DECA, Quiz Bowl, Students Against Violent Initiatives, Math Team, Science Olympiad, Community Mentor Program, Newspaper, Yearbook, Expanded Horizons, Student Affairs Council, SADD, STEP Program, Amnesty International, National Honor Society, Musicals, Chamber Ensemble, Sounds of Jazz, All-State Chorus, Band, Orchestra, Vocal Jazz Ensemble, & String Orchestra, All-County Chorus, Band, Orchestra & Jazz Ensemble.
Athletic Teams
Baseball Basketball Cross-Country Field Hockey Football Golf Ski Team Soccer Softball Tennis Track, Winter Track Volleyball Wrestling