Guide to State and Federal Standards for Academic Year 2005-2006

An overview of where New York State stands in the move to higher standards and more rigorous tests.

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NYS high school graduation requirements leading to a diploma

Updated: Feb. 7, 2006

Following are for the 2005-06 school year, updated to reflect latest action by the Board of Regents.

Diploma

Credits

Regents Exams required

Minimum score on Regents Exam

Local

 22

1 math, 1 science, ELA, 2 social studies

55*

Regents Diploma

 22

same 5 as local diploma

65 on all

Regents w/advanced
designation

 22

same 5 plus 1 more math, 1 more science and a
Language Other Than English

65 on all

Regents w/honors

22

same 5 as local diploma

90 average

Regents w/advanced designation w/ honor

22

same as Regents diploma with advanced designation

90 average

Note: Students enrolled in an approved Career and Technical Education program can earn a technical endorsement to their diploma if they also complete an approved technical assessment, a work-based learning experience and a work-skills employability profile.

*Students entering 9th grade in September 2005 must score at least 65 on any two exams and at least 55 on any three.

The Guide to State and Federal Standards for Academic Year 2005-2006 was developed by New York Teacher in conjunction with the union's Division of Research and Educational Services. Articles are by John Strachan. Updated June 2005. For updates, read New York Teacher, or go to the Web site at www.nysut.org. Single copies are available while supplies last. Bulk order requests should be made through local union presidents. Write NYSUT Publications, 800 Troy-Schenectady Road, Latham, N.Y. 12110-2455; e-mail jmalec@nysutmail.org; or call (800) 342-9810, ext. 6260. Ask for item No. 204/05 from the Publications Department. The complete guide is also available for download at nysut.org/standards.

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