Course, Credits and Regents Exam Requirements for M-W Diplomas
Regents Diploma With Advanced Designation | Regents Diploma | * Local Diploma | |
|---|---|---|---|
REQUIREMENTS | Credits | Credits | Credits |
English Language Arts | 4 | 4 | 4 |
Social Studies | 4 | 4 | 4 |
Science | 3 | 3 | 3 |
Mathematics | 3 | 3 | 3 |
World Languages ^ | 3 | 1 | 1(1) |
Visual Art, Music, Dance and/or Theater | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Physical Education | 2 | 2 | 2 |
Health | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Electives | 1 | 3 | 2.5 |
TOTAL CREDITS | 22 | 22 | 22 |
Additional Requirements for Monroe-Woodbury Comprehensive Diploma
Community Service | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Additional Electives | 6.5 | 4.5 | 2.5 |
TOTAL CREDITS | 29.5 | 27.5 | 25.5 |
Regents Exam Requirements for each diploma
Required | Required | Regents Exams |
Comprehensive English | Comprehensive English | Comprehensive English, Global History, US History, one Science, one Math |
Three Math | One Math | Local Diploma* students must take the Regents Exam in each of the subjects listed above. Testing requirements may be met by: 1) Passing with 65 or, 2) Achieving a score between 55-64 or, 3) Successfully completing the corresponding Regents Competency Test (RCT) |
Global History | Global History | *same as above |
U.S. History | U.S. History | *same as above |
Two Sciences | One Science | *same as above |
Languages Other than English |
^ * 5 credit focus in another area if not pursuing 3 credits for World Languages.
(1) Students with a disability may be excused from the requirement for 1 unit of credit in LOTE if so indicated on the IEP but must still earn 22 units of credit to graduate.
* The Local Diploma option is primarily available to students with special needs. Non-classified students must speak with their School Counselor to inquire about this option.