EMSC SED CI&IT Disclaimers and Notices

Summary of Diploma Requirements for Students
Who First Enter Grade 9 in 2007

Regents Diploma

Total Number of Units of Credit:  22

Mathematics, Science, and Technology (MST): A commencement-level course in technology education may be used as the third unit of credit in science or mathematics, but not both. Also, students may meet the learning standards in technology either in a technology education course or through an integrated course combining technology with mathematics and/or science.

Examinations:  5

Students must pass Regents examinations as follows:

·        Comprehensive English;

·        Global History and Geography;

·        United States History and Government;

·        One (1) in Mathematics (Mathematics A, Mathematics B, Integrated Algebra, Geometry or Algebra 2/Trigonometry); and

·        One (1) in Science.

 Alternative Assessments approved by the commissioner pursuant to section 100.2(f) of Part 100 may be used in place of the required State assessments.

 Local Additions to State Requirements for the Diploma
School districts may establish diploma requirements in addition to those required by Part 100 of the Commissioner’s Regulations.

** A student identified as having a disability which adversely affects the ability to learn a language may be exempted from the LOTE requirements if the student’s individualized education program states that such requirements are not appropriate.

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Regents Diploma with Advanced Designation

Total Number of Units of Credit:    22                                

 Mathematics, Science, and Technology (MST): A commencement-level course in technology education may be used as the third unit of credit in science or mathematics, but not both. Also, students may meet the learning standards in technology either in a technology education course or through an integrated course combining technology with mathematics and/or science.

Examinations: 7, 8, or 9

Students must pass Regents examinations as follows:

·        Comprehensive English;

·        United States History and Government;

·        Global History and Geography;

·        Two (2) or Three (3) in Mathematics (Mathematics A and Mathematics B or Algebra 2/Trigonometry) or Integrated Algebra or Mathematics A, and Geometry, and Algebra 2/Trigonometry);

·        Two (2) in Science (at least one in life science and at least one in physical science); and

·        Language Other Than English (unless exempt through IEP or using a five-unit sequence substitution provision)

 Alternative Assessments approved by the commissioner pursuant to section 100.2(f) of Part 100 may be used in place of the required State assessments.

** A student identified as having a disability which adversely affects the ability to learn a language may be exempted from the LOTE requirements if the student’s individualized education program states that such requirements are not appropriate.

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Local Diploma Options

The following local diploma options are available for students who first enter grade 9 in September 2007: 

·       General education students who score 55-64 on no more than one of the required Regents examinations and who score 65 or above on at least four of the required Regents examinations may earn a local diploma as determined by the local school district.

·       Students with disabilities who score 55-64 on any of the required Regents examinations may earn a local diploma.

·       Students with disabilities who fail one or more Regents Examinations and who pass the corresponding Regents Competency Test (RCT) will receive a local diploma.

·       Students who successfully appeal two Regents Examination scores within three points of the 65 passing score and who meet the other requirements of the appeals process specified in CR 100.5(d)(7) will earn a local diploma.

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These pages highlight high school diploma requirements. Please see Section 100.5 of the Commissioner’s Regulations for complete information including alternatives for fulfilling the diploma requirements: http://www.emsc.nysed.gov/part100/opener.html

Questions on specific topics can be directed to the Curriculum, Instruction and Instructional Technology email address at: emscgradreq@mail.nysed.gov or emscurric@mail.nysed.gov.

 Posted 6/1/07