NYS Graduation Requirements

Credits

100

How many ELA credits do you need?

8 Credits

200

Is Health a required class?

Yes. 

300

How many credits is required for Physical Education(Gym)?

It is 4 credits.  You earn 1 credit for the full year of gym. 

400

Are regents prep class worth any credits?

No, the purpose of the class is to prepare you for the regent exam.  

500

How many credits are needed to graduate?

44 credits

Regent Exams

100

How many exams are needed for the Regents Dipolma?

5 exams are needed.  1 Math 1 ELA 1 Science 1 History 1 other regents

200

What is a passing grade for the Regents?

65

300

Do colleges prefer to admit students with an advanced regents diploma?  Why?

• Often includes advanced coursework, such as honors or AP classes.
• Signals strong commitment and motivation to academic success.
• May enhance competitiveness in college admissions processes.
• Aligns with college readiness standards set by many institutions.

400

How many regents exams are taken in 10th grade at AECI 2?

4 regents exams which include the following:

Geometry 

Earth Science

English 

Global 2

500

Can you graduate high school without any regent exams?

No you must pass all of the required exams.  

AP Courses/Moving on to Geometry & Earth Science

100

What does AP stand for?

Advanced Placement.  AP classes are college level courses offered in high schools

200

Do colleges accept AP course credits?

Yes.

300

What are the AP courses that is offered at AECI 2?

AP African American studies 

AP Computer Science 

AP English Literature & Composition 

Ap European History

400

Are there requirement to take an AP class?

That depends on the teacher and the counselor.  

500

Is there a regent grade requirement to move onto Algebra and Living Environment?

Yes, at AECI2 you must receive the following grade to take geometry and Earth Science. 

65 Living Environment 

75 for Algebra 1

Transcripts/Grades

100

What is a Transcript?

A transcript is a record of your classes, grades and credits.  It also includes your regents exams that you have taken. 

200

Should you be aware of many credits and regents you have taken? Why is it important for you to know?

Yes, you should know how many credits you have along with your regents scores.  

300

What is a weighted average?

Is the percentage that counts towards your overall grade.  For example:

Homework 10%

Classwork 35%

Quizzes 20%

Tests & Projects 35%

400

Which types of assignments have the most weight towards your grade?

Classwork and Tests/Projects.  All are worth 35% of your grade. 

500

Do you still need your transcript after graduation?

Yes, you may need your transcript for the following:

Applying to college/Job training programs

Applying for jobs

Graduate 

Transferring to another school