August 2001

The University of the State of New York
State Education Department
Office of Elementary, Middle, Secondary and Continuing Education
Albany, NY 12234

Assessment Requirements for Transfer Students for 2001-2002 School Year

The assessment requirements for transfer students first entering a New York State school during the 2001-2002 school year are determined by the year in which the student first entered grade 9 in a New York high school or an out-of-state or out-of-country school. The passing score on the assessments may vary during the phase-in of the revised graduation requirements based on whether a district allows a score of 55-64 on the Regents examinations to meet local diploma requirements (only through the 2000-2001 school year), or if safety net provisions are provided for transfer students with disabilities. Students entering grade 9 during the 2001-2002 school year must pass five Regents examinations and successfully complete 22 units of credit to earn a Regents diploma. The following indicates what tests the transfer student must pass to earn a local diploma as well as what tests the student may be exempted from by the principal.

Entering Grade 12 During the 2001–2002 School Year

 

 

If student first entered grade 9 in the 1998–99 school year:

Student Must Pass

Principal May Waive
  • RE in Comprehensive English
  • RE in mathematics
  • RE in U.S. history & government
  • RCT in science
  • RE in global history & Geography

Entering Grade 11 During the 2001–2002 School Year

 

 

If student first entered grade 9 in the 1999–2000 school year:

Student Must Pass

Principal May Waive
  • RE in Comprehensive English
  • RE in mathematics
  • RE in U.S. history & government
  • RE in science
RE in global history & geography

Entering Grade 10 During the 2001–2002 School Year

 

 

If student first entered grade 9 in the 2000–2001 school year:

Student Must Pass

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  • RE in Comprehensive English
  • RE in mathematics
  • RE in global history & geography
  • RE in U.S. history & government
  • RE in science
No examinations may be waived.

RCT = Regents Competency Test
RE = Regents examination