Four Year Program

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Regents ADVANCED Diploma Requirements: An average of 90 in all the basic tests plus Language, a second science, and a second math test.
Grades in Regents Tests required for a Diploma are 65 or better; an advanced Regents requires a 65 in 8 required Tests. An Advanced Regents Diploma with Honors requires a 90 average in these 8 Regents Required.

FOUR YEAR PLAN:REQUIRED COURSES AND ELECTIVES

Freshman Sophomore ..Junior.. ..Senior..
Religion/PE Religion/PE Religion/PE Religion/PE
English 1 English 2 English 3# English 4
Math A# Math AB* Math B Elective
Global 1 Global 2# Amer Hist# Govt/Econ
Living Environment# Earth Science/ Honors Chem* Forensic/Environmental/Chem/Honors Physics Elective
Language 1 Language 2 Language 3*or Elective Language 4 or Elective
Studio Art/Computer Lit Art History/Health Elective No Class/or Science Lab

# =REGENTS REQUIRED COURSES AND TESTS

*= ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS AND TESTS FOR THE REGENTS ADVANCED DIPLOMA

Regents/School Diploma requirements: 4 credits (years) in Religion, English, Social Studies; 3 in Math; 2 in lab science (3 for graduating class of 2005 and after); 2 in PE; 2 in language; 1 in fine arts. There must also be two sequences of 3 credits in two of the following areas: math, science, foreign language, business education, fine arts in your 4 year schedule; regents tests are not requied except where noted. Seniors must have 7 periods a day. All courses and regents requirements must be passed to graduate.
Regents Basic Test Requirements: a 65 OR BETTER IN Regents tests for: 1 Lab Science; Global Studies 2; Math A; American History and Government; English plus 22 credits:English 4 credits; Social Studies 4; Math 3; fine arts 1; health 1/2; 3 in lab science; 3 in foreign language; 2 physical ed. 2 sequences (additional tests in an academic area for the Advanced Diploma) are also required.

TYPICAL SCIENCE/MATH PROGRAM

Freshman Sophomore ..Junior.. ..Senior..
Religion 1/PE Religion 2/PE Religion 3/PE Religion 4/PE
English 1 English 2 English 3 English 4
Math A Math A/B Math B Pre Calculus or Calculus
Global 1 Global 2 Amer Hist Govt/Econ
Living Environment Earth Science, P.S or Honors Chem, P.S. Chem, Physics Honors, Environ/Forensic Science Science Elective: Adv Bio or Physics, P.S.
Language (Ital 1/Sp 1) Language (Ital 2/Sp 2) Elective (Ital 3/Sp 3) Elective (Ital 4/Sp 4)
Studio Art/Comp Lit Art History/Health Elective No Class or Science Lab

TYPICAL BUSINESS/ MATH PROGRAM

Freshman Sophomore ..Junior.. ..Senior..
Religion/PE Religion/PE Religion/PE Religion/PE
English 1 English 2 English 3 English 4
Math A Math AB Math B Pre-Calculus or Calculus
Global 1 Global 2 Amer Hist Govt/Econ
Living Environment Earth Science, P.S. or Honors Chem, P.S. Science Elective Business Law
Language 1 Language 2 Accounting I Accounting II
Studio Art/Comp Lit Art History/Health Financial Investments/Business Math No Class

TYPICAL FINE ARTS PROGRAM

Freshman Sophomore ..Junior.. ..Senior..
Religion/PE Religion/PE Religion/PE Religion/PE
English 1 English 2 English 3 English 4
Math A Math AB Math B Elective
Global 1 Global 2 Amer Hist Govt/Econ
Living Environment Earth Science, P.S. Science Elective Three Dimensional Design
Language 1 Language 2 Drawing and Painting Portfolio Development
Studio Art/Comp Lit Art History/Health Elective History of Art or Other Art Work

TYPICAL FOREIGN LANGUAGE PROGRAM

Freshman Sophomore ..Junior.. ..Senior..
Religion/PE Religion/PE Religion/PE Religion/PE
English 1 English 2 English 3 English 4
Math A Math AB Math B Elective
Global 1 Global 2 Amer Hist Govt/Econ
Living Environment Earth Science, P.S. or Chemistry, P.S. Science Elective Elective
Language 1 Language 2 Language 3 Language 4
Studio Art/Comp Lit Art History/Health Elective No Class

PLAN YOUR PROGRAM HERE: Fill in Blanks with Electives

Freshman Sophomore ..Junior.. ..Senior..
Religion/PE Religion/PE Religion/PE Religion/PE
English 1 English 2 English 3# English 4
Math A# Math AB* Math B _____________
Global 1 Global 2# Amer Hist# Govt/Econ#
Living Environment# Earth Science, P.S. or Honors Chem, P.S.* Science Elective__________________ ___________________
Language 1 Language 2 Language 3* or__________ Language 4 or___________
Studio Art/Comp Lit Art History/Health ________________________ End of School OR_Science Lab
# =REGENTS REQUIRED COURSES AND TESTS

*= ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR THE ADVANCED REGENTS DIPLOMA

College Credit is available for qualified students in Junior English, Junior Business Law, and in Senior Calculus, English, Advanced Biology, Business Law, and for Juniors or Seniors in Drawing and Painting and 3-D Design. Honors Programs are available to qualified students in English, math, social studies, and science during all four years.

Mimimum Scores Required to Avoid Remedial Work at CUNY- SAT Verbal 480, Math 480, English Regents 75; Math B Regents 75 FOR SUNY and CUNY, the more regents the better!

Credits Required for a Regents Diploma

English
4 credits Mathematics
3 credits Science
3 lab science credits Social Studies
4 credits Language
3 credits Health, a half credit and Physical Ed
2 credits Fine Arts
1 credit Approved Electives, for a minimum total of 22 credits. Note that the school requires a full class day for four years.

Regents Diploma Core Course Test Requirements- Mark Requirements are 65 for Regular and Advanced Regents Diploma, and 90 average for Advanced Designation Regents Diploma with honors

Science Mathematics Global Studies American History and Government English Language 2 Sequences-Automatic since you take 3 courses in Math and Science

Regents Tests are generally taken as follows, but there may be exceptions and tests may be taken over to pass or increase scores:

Science: Regents test in one lab science -1st year in June, Other in June of appropiate year Mathematics Regents- Math A -2nd year in January, Math B in June of 3rd year Global Studies Regents -2nd year American History and Government Regents -3rd year English Regents -3rd year Language Regents - January or June of 3rd year Have a 65 in each of six for a Regents Diploma Regents Diploma with Advanced Designation requires a second math and a second science Regents test. An Advanced Regents Diploma with Honors requires a 90 average in these eight Regents Tests.

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FOUR YEAR PLAN:REQUIRED COURSES AND ELECTIVES
Freshman	Sophomore	..Junior..	..Senior..
Religion/PE	Religion/PE	Religion/PE	Religion/PE
English 1	English 2	English 3#	English 4
Math A#	Math AB*	Math B	Elective
Global 1	Global 2#	Amer Hist#	Govt/Econ
Living Environment#	Earth Science/ Honors Chem*	Forensic/Environmental/Chem/Honors Physics	Elective
Language 1	Language 2	Language 3*or Elective	Language 4 or Elective
Studio Art/Computer Lit	Art History/Health	Elective	No Class/or Science Lab

# =REGENTS REQUIRED COURSES AND TESTS
*= ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS AND TESTS FOR THE REGENTS ADVANCED DIPLOMA
Regents/School Diploma requirements: 4 credits (years) in Religion, English, Social Studies; 3 in Math; 2 in lab science (3 for graduating class of 2005 and after); 2 in PE; 2 in language; 1 in fine arts. There must also be two sequences of 3 credits in two of the following areas: math, science, foreign language, business education, fine arts in your 4 year schedule; regents tests are not requied except where noted. Seniors must have 7 periods a day. All courses and regents requirements must be passed to graduate. Regents Basic Test Requirements: a 65 OR BETTER IN Regents tests for: 1 Lab Science; Global Studies 2; Math A; American History and Government; English plus 22 credits:English 4 credits; Social Studies 4; Math 3; fine arts 1; health 1/2; 3 in lab science; 3 in foreign language; 2 physical ed. 2 sequences (additional tests in an academic area for the Advanced Diploma) are also required.

TYPICAL SCIENCE/MATH PROGRAM
Freshman	Sophomore	..Junior..	..Senior..
Religion 1/PE	Religion 2/PE	Religion 3/PE	Religion 4/PE
English 1	English 2	English 3	English 4
Math A	Math A/B	Math B	Pre Calculus or Calculus
Global 1	Global 2	Amer Hist	Govt/Econ
Living Environment	Earth Science, P.S or Honors Chem, P.S.	Chem, Physics Honors, Environ/Forensic Science	Science Elective: Adv Bio or Physics, P.S.
Language (Ital 1/Sp 1)	Language (Ital 2/Sp 2)	Elective (Ital 3/Sp 3)	Elective (Ital 4/Sp 4)
Studio Art/Comp Lit	Art History/Health	Elective	No Class or Science Lab

TYPICAL BUSINESS/ MATH PROGRAM
Freshman	Sophomore	..Junior..	..Senior..
Religion/PE	Religion/PE	Religion/PE	Religion/PE
English 1	English 2	English 3	English 4
Math A	Math AB	Math B	Pre-Calculus or Calculus
Global 1	Global 2	Amer Hist	Govt/Econ
Living Environment	Earth Science, P.S. or Honors Chem, P.S.	Science Elective	Business Law
Language 1	Language 2	Accounting I	Accounting II
Studio Art/Comp Lit	Art History/Health	Financial Investments/Business Math	No Class

TYPICAL FINE ARTS PROGRAM
Freshman	Sophomore	..Junior..	..Senior..
Religion/PE	Religion/PE	Religion/PE	Religion/PE
English 1	English 2	English 3	English 4
Math A	Math AB	Math B	Elective
Global 1	Global 2	Amer Hist	Govt/Econ
Living Environment	Earth Science, P.S.	Science Elective	Three Dimensional Design
Language 1	Language 2	Drawing and Painting	Portfolio Development
Studio Art/Comp Lit	Art History/Health	Elective	History of Art or Other Art Work

TYPICAL FOREIGN LANGUAGE PROGRAM
Freshman	Sophomore	..Junior..	..Senior..
Religion/PE	Religion/PE	Religion/PE	Religion/PE
English 1	English 2	English 3	English 4
Math A	Math AB	Math B	Elective
Global 1	Global 2	Amer Hist	Govt/Econ
Living Environment	Earth Science, P.S. or Chemistry, P.S.	Science Elective	Elective
Language 1	Language 2	Language 3	Language 4
Studio Art/Comp Lit	Art History/Health	Elective	No Class

PLAN YOUR PROGRAM HERE: Fill in Blanks with Electives
Freshman	Sophomore	..Junior..	..Senior..
Religion/PE	Religion/PE	Religion/PE	Religion/PE
English 1	English 2	English 3#	English 4
Math A#	Math AB*	Math B	_____________
Global 1	Global 2#	Amer Hist#	Govt/Econ#
Living Environment#	Earth Science, P.S. or Honors Chem, P.S.*	Science Elective__________________	___________________
Language 1	Language 2	Language 3* or__________	Language 4 or___________
Studio Art/Comp Lit	Art History/Health	________________________	End of School OR_Science Lab
# =REGENTS REQUIRED COURSES AND TESTS
*= ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR THE ADVANCED REGENTS DIPLOMA
College Credit is available for qualified students in Junior English, Junior Business Law, and in Senior Calculus, English, Advanced Biology, Business Law, and for Juniors or Seniors in Drawing and Painting and 3-D Design. Honors Programs are available to qualified students in English, math, social studies, and science during all four years.
Mimimum Scores Required to Avoid Remedial Work at CUNY- SAT Verbal 480, Math 480, English Regents 75; Math B Regents 75 FOR SUNY and CUNY, the more regents the better!

Credits Required for a Regents Diploma
English 4 credits	Mathematics 3 credits	Science 3 lab science credits	Social Studies 4 credits	Language 3 credits	Health, a half credit and Physical Ed 2 credits	Fine Arts 1 credit	Approved Electives, for a minimum total of 22 credits. Note that the school requires a full class day for four years.
Regents Diploma Core Course Test Requirements- Mark Requirements are 65 for Regular and Advanced Regents Diploma, and 90 average for Advanced Designation Regents Diploma with honors
Science	Mathematics	Global Studies	American History and Government	English	Language	2 Sequences-Automatic since you take 3 courses in Math and Science
Regents Tests are generally taken as follows, but there may be exceptions and tests may be taken over to pass or increase scores:
Science: Regents test in one lab science -1st year in June, Other in June of appropiate year	Mathematics Regents- Math A -2nd year in January, Math B in June of 3rd year	Global Studies Regents -2nd year	American History and Government Regents -3rd year	English Regents -3rd year	Language Regents - January or June of 3rd year	Have a 65 in each of six for a Regents Diploma	Regents Diploma with Advanced Designation requires a second math and a second science Regents test. An Advanced Regents Diploma with Honors requires a 90 average in these eight Regents Tests.