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TYPES OF DIPLOMAS
Schenectady High School wants all students to earn a high school diploma. A student must fulfill all diploma and test requirements to receive a diploma. Requirements begin when a student enters grade 9. Students from Schenectady High School may earn a Regents or Advanced Regents Diploma. Students who are pursuing an IB program may earn an IB Diploma. Students receiving a Regents or Advanced Regents Diploma are awarded a seal affixed to their diploma. Students may also receive endorsement recognition for areas of study.

ENTERING FRESHMAN CLASS OF 2007-2008

Regents Diploma Advanced Regents Diploma
English - 4 units English - 4 units
Social Studies - 4 units Social Studies - 4 units
Math - 3 units Math - 3 units
Science - 3 units Science - 3 units
Health - 1/2 unit Health - 1/2 unit
*Art/Music/DDP - 1 unit *Art/Music/DDP - 1 unit
Foreign Language - 1 unit Foreign Language - **
Physical Education - 2 units Physical Education - 2 units
Sequence, Courses & Electives -
3.5 units		 Sequence, Courses & Electives -
4.5 units

+ Electives = 22 credits

+Electives = 22 credits
*Can be fulfilled by Studio Art, Myths & Legends, Choir, Band, Orchestra, Piano, Music in Our Lives, Rudiments, Intro to Dance, Intro to Theatre, Design & Drawing for Production, Customs, Costumes, Cultural Design, Environmental Architecture & Design
**To earn the advanced designation, the student must complete one of the following:
  • A language other than English (total of three credits)
  • Career and Technical Education (five credits) plus one credit in a language other than English; Career and Technical Education includes Business, Family and Consumer Sciences and Technology programs.
  • The arts (five credits) plus one credit in a language other than English.

DIPLOMA TEST REQUIREMENTS

Entering Freshman Class Regents Diploma Requirements Regents Diploma w/Advanced Requirements
2008-08

  1. Comprehensive English Regents Exam

  2. U.S. History & Government Regents Exam

  3. Global History & Geography Regents Exam

  4. Algebra Regents Exam

  5. One Science Regents Exam

  6. Language other than English Proficiency Exam

  1. Comprehensive English Regents Exam

  2. U.S. History & Government Regents Exam

  3. Global History & Geography Regents Exam

  4. Algebra, Geometry & Algebra 2/Trig Regents Exams

  5. Two Science Regents Exams

  6. Language other than English Proficiency Exam
    OR
    Five credits in Career & Technical Education PLUS one credit in a language other than English
    OR
    Five credits in the arts PLUS one credit in a language other than English.

The Local Diploma option will be available for some students with disabilities who pass the required Regents and/or RCTs.

DIPLOMA ENDORSEMENTS

An Arts Endorsement
For students who earn at least four credits beyond the required core course in fine arts.
A Career & Technical Education Endorsement
For students who earn at least four elective credits in Technology, Home Economics or Vo-Tec courses.
A Business Education Endorsement
For students who earn at least four elective credits in Business Education.
An Academic Endorsement
For students who earn twenty-five units of credit and meet Regents diploma requirements.
An Advanced Academic Endorsement
For students who earn twenty-five units of credit, meet the Advanced Regents diploma requirements, and pass a minimum of three Advanced Placement courses.
A Technical Program Endorsement
For students who complete the requirements of the Technical Department.
An MST Endorsement
For students who earn eight credits in Math, Science and Technology including .5 credits in any technology inclusive course.

ALTERNATE WAYS OF EARNING CREDIT

Eligible students have the option of earning up to 6.5 credits (of the 22 required) without completing specific courses of study. The school must determine that this alternative will benefit the student academically. This may be done as follows:

A. The student achieves 85% or better on state-developed examinations (e.g. Regents examinations, or state-approved examinations) and passes an oral examination or completes a special project.

  1. In the areas of science laboratory requirements, where credit is through examination, laboratory requirements will be met through special projects demonstrating appropriate skills.
     
  2. An Art and music unit of credit may be earned through participation in a performing group (e.g. Band, Chorus, Orchestra, Dance group,) or by participating in advanced, out of school art or music activities as approved by the district.
     
  3. Students who pass a second language proficiency exam will earn the first unit of credit in that language. Students who pass the Comprehensive Regents Exam in a particular language can receive 3 units of credit. A special project is also required.

B. Simultaneous enrollment in College and High School. Students wishing to pursue college courses while still enrolled in high school should contact their counselors.

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