TIP SHEET

NYC High School Diploma Options
- Students have the right to attend school until the end of the school year in which they turn 21 or obtain a high school diploma
- Graduating with a high school diploma provides access to college, the military, and trade school
- High school students are encouraged to pursue a Regents or Advanced Regents diploma, which provide more access to post-secondary opportunities than the Local and High School Equivalency Diplomas
- Testing accommodations for the NYS Regents exams can be found on the student’s Individualized Education Program (IEP)
- The NYC Schools Account (NYCSA) www.mystudent.nyc provides access to students' course credits, grades, test scores, schedules, transportation information, and more. (Contact your school for the account creation code)
Types of Diplomas
- Regents
- Advanced regents
- Local diploma
- High school equivalency (GED/TASC)
Regents Diploma
44 Course Credits + 5 Regents Exams (passing is 65% or higher).
Subject | English Language Arts (ELA) | Social Studies | Math | Science | Language Other Than English(LOTE) | +1 State Approved Option* |
# OF EXAMS | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | Not required | 1 |
EXAM NAMES |
ELA |
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Any NYC approved LOTE exam |
Any additional Regents exam or state approved +1 option |
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* Students may use an Advanced Placement (AP) or SAT II score, a State approved Career and Technical Education (CTE) exam, another Regents exam, or the Career Development and Occupational Studies (CDOS) Commencement Credential as their +1 Option. |
Advanced Regents Diploma
44 Course Credits + 9 Regents Exams (passing is 65% or higher)
Subject | ELA | Social Studies | Math | Science | LOTE | +1 State Approved Option |
# OF EXAMS | 1 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
EXAM NAMES |
ELA |
U.S. History OR Global History & Geography | Algebra I, Geometry, and Algebra II | Living Environment and (Earth Science, Chemistry, or Physics) | Any NYC approved LOTE exam | Any additional Regents exam OR state approved +1 option |
Local Diploma*
44 Course Credits + 5 Regents Exams (passing is 55% or higher for students with disabilities)
Subject | ELA | Social Studies | Math | Science | LOTE | +1 State Approved Option |
# OF EXAMS | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | Not required | 1 |
EXAM NAMES | ELA |
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Any NYC approved LOTE exam | Any additional Regents exam or state approved +1 option |
* Local Diplomas are accepted at some private colleges, community colleges, CUNY and SUNY colleges |
Safety Net Options to Obtain a Local Diploma
(For Students with a Disability)
All safety net options are available to students with a current IEP, students with a 504 Plan, if documented, and students declassified in grades 8-12, if recommended (with the exception of the Superintendent Determination Option)
SAFETY NET OPTION | REQUIREMENTS & ELIGIBILITY |
Low Pass Safety Net Option | Score between 55-64 on the required Regents exams |
Low Pass Safety Net Option with Appeal |
Score between 52-54 on up to two of the required Regents exams. To appeal your scores, you must:
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Compensatory Safety Net Option |
Score between 45-54 on one or two for the required Regents exams (except for Math and ELA exams)
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Superintendents determination option (Only available to students with a current IEP) |
A parent or guardian must make a request in writing to the principal or the Committee on Special Education (CSE). To be eligible for this option, students:
For each exam with a failing grade, the superintendent will review your performance in the related course including projects, class work, quizzes, and tests. |
Source:
http://www.p12.nysed.gov/specialed/gradrequirements/documents/safety-net-options-available-students-withdisabilities.pdf
https://infohub.nyced.org/docs/default-source/default-document-library/acpolicy-graduationrequirementscard.pdf
High School Equivalency (HSE) Diploma*
Description | To register for the Test Assessing Secondary Completion (TASC) exam, an applicant must: |
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*Graduating with a High School Equivalency Diploma provides access to associate degree programs, the military, and trade school. |