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THE HIGH SCHOOL FOR

GLOBAL CITIZENSHIP
"Bridging the gap between the classroom and the world."
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

Subject Area Requirements Regents Diploma
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English: 8 credits
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Social Studies: 8 credits
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Global History: 4 credits
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American History: 2 credits
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Economics: 1 credit
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Participation in Government: 1 credit
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Science (including lab): 6 credits
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Life Science: 2 credits
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Physical Science: 2 credits
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Life Science OR Physical Science: 2 credits
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Math: 6 credits
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Visual Art, Music, Dance, and/or Theater: 2 credits (10 credits for Regents Diploma with Advanced Designation through the Arts, plus corresponding Arts exit exam)
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Language Other than English (LOTE): 2 credits (6 credits for Advanced Regents Diploma)
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Health and Physical Education: 5 credits
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Physical Education: 4 credits
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Health Education: 1 credit
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Elective Areas: 7 credits
Total: 44 credits
*Advanced Regents Diploma Subject Area Requirements
In addition to the requirements above, students must also earn at least 6 LOTE credits
Examination Requirements Regents Diploma
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English 65+**
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Math 65+ (Integrated Algebra 1 or Geometry or Algebra II/Trigonometry)**
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Science 65+
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Global History and Geography 65+
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US History and Government 65+
*Advanced Regents Diploma Examination Requirements
In addition to the requirements above, students must score 65 or higher on the Regents exams below:
• 2 Additional Math Regents Exams
• 1 Additional Science Regents Exam
• LOTE Regents or NYC LOTE Exam
**There is a transition to Common Core exams for English and Math
For a more detailed overview please click on the link below
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