High School Graduation Requirements

New York State Diplomas: 22 credits

4 credits of English & 4 credits of Social Science
3 credits of Science & 3 credits of Math
1 credit of Foreign Language or the Level 1 Proficiency Exam*
1 credit of Art or Music
2 credits of Physical Education & ½ credit of Health
3½ credits of electives

Student Community Service in the Senior Year-Voorheesville School District Graduation Requirement

Every student shall provide a minimum 15 hours of community service during the senior year. Community service will be a component of the senior Social Studies Unit. The Board of Education recognizes that there are many people and organizations in our community that need assistance. Community service is a positive experience that helps the school system grow through interaction with those receiving assistance.

Regents Examinations must be passed in the following areas to earn a high school diploma:

Math, Science, Global Studies, U. S. History, & English.

1. A REGENTS DIPLOMA is earned by scoring a 65 or higher on all 5 exams.
2. An ADVANCED REGENTS DIPLOMA is earned by scoring a grade of 65 or higher on 8 exams*.

In addition to the 5 Regents examinations, students must score a 65 or higher on:

1. two additional math Regents Exams
2. an additional science Regents exam (one Life Science/one Physical Science)
3. and fulfill one of two choices for sequence requirements
EITHER
     *3 credits of Foreign Language and the Regents exam.
OR
     *5 credits in fine arts, art, music or occupational education (business or technology).
 

DIPLOMA REQUIREMENTS BASED ON JUNE 2005 BOARD OF REGENTS ACTION TO PHASE IN THE 65 GRADUATION STANDARD ON REQUIRED REGENTS EXAMS

4. A LOCAL DIPLOMA may be earned by students who participate in a special education program and are offered an additional, alternative RCT examination. The required score is 65 on RCT’s (Regents Competency Tests).
Note: The Regents Competency Test safety net for students with disabilities will continue to be available for students entering grade 9 prior to September 2010. Students using this safety net will receive a local diploma. The low-pass option of scoring between 55-64 on the required Regents exams to earn a local diploma will continue to be available for students with disabilities.

**Exemptions from foreign language apply to some students who are assigned a special education program.
***Students with specific individualized educational plans may pursue an IEP Diploma.

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