Graduation requirements

Graduation Credits Section

Courses and Credits Needed to Graduate High School

Students need to earn a minimum of 44 credits in the following academic areas in order to graduate high school.

Subject Credits
Career and Technical Education (CTE)12–14
English Language Arts8
Mathematics6
Science
(of which 4 credits must be in a lab science)		6
Global History4
American History2
Foreign Language2
Participation in Government1
Art1
Economics1
Health1
Music1
Physical Education
(7 Terms must be successfully completed)		0.58
*Sequence – 12/14 Credits: A sequence is a concentration in a specific subject, usually your major career choice. These credits are included in the requirements listed above for a minimum total of 44 credits.

Students are required to remain in their CTE sequence through 12th grade regardless of graduation credit accumulation.

In addition to passing the academic coursework and earning a minimum of 44 credits, students must also pass a minimum of 5 Regents Exams.

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