Regents Diploma

22 credits AND

• 65 Pass on 4 Regents Exams (1 ELA, 1Math, 1 Science, 1 Social Studies) & either additional course(s) with approved exam in Math, Science, Social Studies, CTE, LOTE, or Arts, OR attainment of CDOS Credential

• Appeals of scores of 60-64 for all students (1 appeal= Regents Diploma; 2 appeals = Local)

Local Diploma via Safety
Net for SWDs

22 Credits AND

• Low Pass 55-63 on Regents exams

• Appeals of scores of 52-54 for SWDs

• Compensatory Option

  • Student may score 45-54 on one or more of the required exams (excluding ELA and Math) if they compensate with scores 65 or higher on other exams AND meet district attendance and course requirements (get course credit)

  • English and math scores must be 55 or higher

• Superintendent Determination

  • Upon written request by parent, student with an IEP may score below 55 on Regent’s exam(s) and be awarded a local diploma, if the school’s Superintendent determines the student has
    otherwise demonstrated proficiency in the subject area by completing designated process and documentation. FI score below 55 in ELA or Math, student must have earned a CDOS Credential.