Credits
How many ELA credits do you need?
8 credits
How many exams are needed for the regents diploma?
5 Exams. 1 math. 1 ELA. 1 Science 1 History 1 other regent.
What is Transcript?
Legal document that summarizes your academic journey including your classes, credits earned, regents exam. It also has your personal information.
Do I need electives to graduate? If so how many credits?
Yes. You need 7 credits
Is Health a required class?
Yes.
What is a passing grade for the regents?
65 minimum
Why is it important to track your credits and regents exams?
You want to know this information to know if you can graduate on time. You need to track this information at least every year
What does AP stand for? Are APs required for college?
Advanced Placement. No they are not required for college acceptance.
How many credits is required for Physical Education?
4 Credits. You earn 1 full credit for the academic year.
Which diploma do colleges prefer? Regents diploma or advanced regent diploma? Why?
- Often includes advanced coursework (AP classes)
- Strong commitment and motivation for success.
- Enhance competitiveness in college admission process.
Scenario: A student took Alg. 1 and passed the regent with a 75. However they failed the class with a 60. Do they get the class credit?
No. Need to retake the class AGAIN to pass the class and get the credit. To get the class credit and the regent you need to pass both.
Mention at least 3 electives classes
- Intro to computer
- Virtual enterprise
- ESL
- Intro to Python
- Psychology
- Game design
Are regents prep class worth any credits?
No. This is a class to help you prepare for the regents.
How many regents exams are taken in 9th at AECI2?
2 Regents.
Geometry/Algebra 1
Earth science / Living env.
I am failing in class. What do I do?
- Talk to your teacher
- Talk to your counselor
- Turn in assignments on time
What do colleges look at in your application?
- GPA/Class rank
- Honor/Advanced classes
- Extracurricular activities
- Test scores
- Well written essay
- Quality letter of recommendations
How many credits do you need to graduate?
44 credits minimum.
Can you graduate HS without any exams?
NO!
Do you still need your transcript after graduation?
Yes.
- Colleges request it
- Proof of address
- Scholarship
- Proof you graduated HS
What is the difference between a regent diploma and advanced regent diploma?
To get a regents diploma you only need 5 regents. To get an advanced regent diploma you need 8 regents minimum.