Graduation Credit Requirements
New York State requires students to complete credits in the content areas below to qualify for a Local Diploma, Regents Diploma, or Regents With Advanced Designation Diploma.
| Content area | Credits Required | Timing |
|---|---|---|
| ELA | 4 credits required for all diplomas | Completed in grades 9-12 |
| Social Studies | 4 credits required for all diplomas | Completed in grades 9-12 |
| Science |
3 credits required for all diplomas
|
Completed in grades 9-12 |
| Math |
3 credits required for all diplomas
|
Completed in grades 9-12 |
| Health | ½ credit required for all diplomas | Completed in grades 10-12 |
| World Languages |
1 credit required for Local & Regents diploma
3 credits required for Regents with Advanced Designation diploma
|
Completed in grades 7-12 |
| Art, Music and/or Technology | 1 credit required for all diplomas | Completed in grades 9-12 |
| Physical Education | ½ credit per year required for all diplomas | Completed in grades 9-12 |
| Electives | At least 3.5 credits of electives are required in addition to the 19.5 required core courses | Completed in grades 9-12 |