In New York State, students can earn three types of diplomas:
- A Regents diploma
- An advanced Regents diploma
- A local diploma
All of these diplomas are valid high school diplomas. All students can earn a Regents or Advanced Regents diploma. At this moment, AFSE does not currently offer an Advanced Regents Diploma. Only some students who meet specific criteria can graduate with a local diploma, with lower exam scores.
To earn a diploma, students must earn specific course credits and pass specific Regents exams. If you believe your student is not on track to graduate, please speak to your school’s guidance counselor immediately.
RESOURCE: NYC DOE Graduation Requirements
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Regents Diploma
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Math Score
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ELA Score
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History Score
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Science Score
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Plus (+) 1
(Any subject)
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65+
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65+
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65+
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65+
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65+
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College Ready =
80
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College Ready =
75
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College Ready =
75
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College Ready =
75
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College Ready =
75
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Local Diploma
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Math Score
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ELA Score
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History Score
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Science Score
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Plus (+) 1
(Any subject)
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55+
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55+
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55+
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55+
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55+
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Math Regents Courses
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ELA Regents Courses
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History Regents Courses
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Science Regents Courses
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Any additional subject test
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Any math exam:
- Algebra I
- Geometry
- Algebra II/Trig
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Only 1 ELA Exam is available:
- English Language Arts (ELA)
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Any social studies exam:
- Global History and Geography
- U.S. History and Government
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Any science exam :
- Living Environment,
- Chemistry
- Earth Science
- Physics
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Any additional Regents exam, or another option approved by the State
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Required Math credits for graduation:
6
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Required English credits for graduation:
8
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Required History credits for graduation:
8
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Required Science credits for graduation:
6
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TOTAL CORE SUBJECT REQUIRED CREDITS:
28
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Additional Required Courses & Credits for Graduation
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- 2 credits in Languages Other Than English (LOTE)
- 4 credits in physical education, every year in specific ways
- 1 credit in health education
- 2 credits in arts education, including visual arts, music, dance, and theater
- 7 credits in electives
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TOTAL ADDITIONAL CREDITS:
16
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TOTAL CREDITS NEEDED TO GRADUATE:
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44
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Additional College Readiness Info:
