Diploma

Eligible Credits Regents Exams

Students

Regents Diploma All Students 22 Total: Scores: 65+ on ALL

(except those who 4 ELA, 4 Social Studies, 3 1 MATH
are alternatively Science, 3 Math, Health, 1 SCIENCE
assessed) 1 Arts, 1 Language, 2 Phys 1 SOCIAL STUDIES
Ed, 31/2 Elective 1 ENGLISH
1 ADDITIONAL OTHER
or
CDOS CREDENTIAL

Local Diploma Students with 22 Total: Scores: 55+ on ALL

(using LOW PASS SAFETY NET)
disabilities with an 4 ELA, 4 Social Studies, 3 1 MATH
IEP, or a student Science, 3 Math, Health, 1 SCIENCE
with a 504 (if 1 Arts, 1 Language, 2 Phys 1 SOCIAL STUDIES
included in the Ed, 31/2 Elective 1 ENGLISH
plan) 1 ADDITIONAL OTHER
or
CDOS CREDENTIAL

Local Diploma Students with 22 Total: Option 1:

(using LOW PASS SAFETY NET
& APPEAL)
disabilities with an 4 ELA, 4 Social Studies, 3 3 required exams with a
IEP, or a student Science, 3 Math, Health, score of 55+
with a 504 (if 1 Arts, 1 Language, 2 Phys 2 exams with a score of
included in the Ed, 31/2 Elective 52-54 (an appeal form
plan) must be filed for these 2
exams)

Option 2:
2 required exams with a
score of 55
2 required exams with a
score of 52-54 (an appeal
must be filed for these
exams)
CDOS CREDENTIAL

Students with 22 Total:

Local Diploma disabilities with an 4 ELA, 4 Social Studies, 3 1 MATH, 55+
IEP, or a student Science, 3 Math, Health, 1 ENGLISH, 55+
(using the COMPENSATORY
SAFETY NET)
Local Diploma
(using SUPERINTENDENTS
DETERMINATION)
Credential Eligible Credits Requirements
Career Development &
Occupational Studies
Commencement Credential (CDOS) alternatively
with a 504 (if 1 Arts, 1 Language, 2 Phys
included in the Ed, 31/2 Elective
plan)
Students with 22 Total:
disabilities, with an 4 ELA, 4 Social Studies, 3
IEP only Science, 3 Math, Health,
1 Arts, 1 Language, 2 Phys
Ed, 31/2 Elective
Students
All students, except Regents level classes, as
those who are well as CTE (Career
Technical Education)
assessed coursework
Compensatory Coupons:
Student can score a 45-54 on 1
exam, if it is compensated by
a score of 65+ on another
exam
Example-
US History 65
Global history 46
The high score in US History,
buys out the low score in
Global
1 MATH, 55+ or 52-54
with an appeal
1 ENGLISH, 55+ or 52-
54 with an appeal
Participation in
1 SOCIAL STUDIES
1 SCIENCE
1 ADDITIONAL OTHER
or
CDOS CREDENTIAL
Superintendents
Determination
Made upon parents
written request, based on
review of documentation
as to graduation-level
proficiency of the States
learning standards
through the assessment
required for graduation
216 Hours of CTE
coursework/ or work based
learning, with a minimum of
54 hours work based learning
 Employability Profile
completed by supervisor/
employer

Career Plan updated annually

Evidence of attainment of
these standards (evaluations,
coursework, etc.)

Skills & Achievement Students with Core Academic Classes, Achievement towards career
Commencement Credential disabilities who are Life Skills Instruction, and occupational standards
alternatively Career Exploration, and
assessed more (determined on an Community participation:
individualized basis) Work Based Learning
Community Service
Field Trips