1. New York State Diploma Requirements
Melissa Montague,
Assistant in Instructional Services
New York State Education Dept.
Office of Curriculum and Instruction
Eastern Suffolk BOCES
February 8, 2019

2. Data Speaks! Let’s Listen.

3. Pathways to Graduation in Suffolk County
2014 Cohort
Data from data.nysed.gov
* Data excludes traditional pathway

4. Diploma Requirements New York State High School Diploma
22 Credits accomplished by successfully completing course work
4-8 Assessments accomplished by successfully passing Regents exams, Department approved alternatives or pathway exams
New York State
High School Diploma
Diploma Requirements

5. Regents with Advanced Designation
4-5 Assessments
Regents with Advanced Designation
7-8 Assessments
Local
Diploma Types
22 Credits

6. Earning Credits and Credit Requirements

7. Earning Credit mastery of learning outcomes
≥ 180 minutes of instruction / week (or the equivalent)
Completing a Unit of Study
≥ 85 on a Regents exam without the opportunity to complete a unit of study
oral exam or special project
Credit by Exam
Earning Credit
Credit by exam:

8. A student with a disability may be excused from the required credits in LOTE, but must still earn 22 credits to graduate.
The LOTE exemption must be noted on the student’s IEP.
LOTE Exemption
Credit Requirements

9. Assessment Requirements

10. Admission to a Regents Exam
Section 8.2 of the Rules of the Board of Regents:
All students who had the opportunity to complete the course of study leading to a Regents Exam have the right to be admitted to that exam.
Students may not be barred from an exam for disciplinary reasons or because their achievement in a subject is considered unsatisfactory.
In the case of a science Regents Exam, only students who have also met the laboratory requirement, which includes 1,200 minutes of hands-on laboratory experience with satisfactory laboratory reports, may be admitted.
Admission to a Regents Exam

11. Regents Diploma for All Students
Regents Diploma for
All Students
REGENTS EXAM or passing score on a Department approved alternative
# of Exams
Passing Score
English Language Arts (ELA) 1 65
Math
Science
Social Studies
Pathway
(See note 1 on reverse side)
1 or CDOS
if Regents Exam
Compensatory Safety Net
Non-Applicable
Regents Diploma for All Students
Department Approved Alternatives to Regents Exams:

12. Assessment Requirements Multiple (4+1) Pathways
CDOS
CTE
STEM
Humanities
Arts
LOTE
All students must pass
4 required assessments
(one in each discipline) +1
English
Science
Social Studies
Math 24

13. Completing a Pathway Humanities & STEM
Humanities & STEM Pathways to a Local or Regents Diploma
Pass examinations in:
ELA
Math
Science
Social Studies
one additional English language arts, math, science, or social studies course culminating in a Regents or Department-approved alternative assessment
culminating Regents or Department-approved alternative
Completing a Pathway Humanities & STEM
Multiple Pathways:

14. Completing a Pathway The Arts
Arts Pathway to a Local or Regents Diploma
Pass examinations in:
ELA
Math
Science
Social Studies
one additional Arts Course (or sequence)
Department-approved Arts examination
AP: Art History, Music Theory Studio Art (2D, 3D, or Drawing Design Portfolios)
IB: Dance, Music, Theatre, or Visual Arts
Completing a Pathway The Arts
Multiple Pathways:

15. Completing a Pathway Biliteracy (LOTE)
Biliteracy Pathway to a Local or Regents Diploma
Pass examinations in:
ELA
Math
Science
Social Studies
Sequence of LOTE Courses
NYSED approved LOTE examination
Chinese, French, Italian, Spanish (Oneida- Herkimer-Madison BOCES)
Spanish (NYC DOE)
Completing a Pathway Biliteracy (LOTE)
Multiple Pathways:

16. Completing a Pathway CTE
CTE Pathway to a Local or Regents Diploma
Completing a Pathway CTE
Pass examinations in:
ELA
Math
Science
Social Studies
Successful completion of Department approved CTE program
3-part technical assessment

17. Dual Role of CDOS CDOS as a Pathway to a Local or Regents Diploma
CDOS as a Standalone Credential
Dual Role of CDOS
Passing Regents Examinations in
ELA
Math
Science
Social Studies
All the CDOS Credential Requirements
Students attempt, but do not successfully complete all the Regents or local diploma requirements but do complete all the CDOS credential requirements

18. Completing a Pathway CDOS
CDOS Pathway to a Local or Regents Diploma
Completing a Pathway CDOS
Pass examinations in:
ELA
Math
Science
Social Studies
Completion of CDOS Credential Requirements (Option 1 or 2)

19. CDOS Commencement Credential Requirements Option 1
Career Plan
Employability Profile
Demonstrated achievement of CDOS Standards
216 hours of CTE coursework and/or work-based learning experiences
≥54 hours must be work-based learning experiences
Available to all students except those assessed using the NYS Alternate Assessment
Available as a stand alone credential or added to a Local or Regents Diploma
CDOS Commencement Credential Requirements Option 1
CDOS Learning Standards:

20. CDOS Commencement Credential Requirements Option 1 CTE Coursework
Trade & Technical Education
Technology Education
Health Science Education
Family & Consumer Sciences Education
Business & Marketing Education
Agricultural Education
CDOS Commencement Credential Requirements Option 1 CTE Coursework

21. CDOS Commencement Credential Requirements Option 1 CTE Teachers
Any teacher holding any one of the following certifications can deliver the instruction at the high school level leading to the CDOS Commencement Credential or the CDOS Pathway to a Regents or a local diploma.
CDOS Commencement Credential Requirements Option 1 CTE Teachers
Classroom Teachers
Technology Education or Industrial Arts, P-12
Business and Marketing or Business and Distributive Education, P-12
Family and Consumer Science or Home Economics, P-12
Agriculture, P-12
Career and Technical teachers
Business Management and Administration, 7-12
Family and Consumer Science titles, 7-12
Agriculture titles, 7-12
Any trade or technical titles, 7-12
Health Occupations titles, 7-12
CTE Certification:

22. CDOS Commencement Credential Option 1 Documenting Hours
Locally Decided
CDOS Commencement Credential Option 1 Documenting Hours
Model Form (Not Required):
Employability Profile and Directions

23. CDOS Commencement Credential Requirements Option 2
Meets requirements for one of the nationally recognized work readiness credentials
National Work Readiness Credential
SkillsUSA Work Force Ready Employability Assessment
National Career Readiness Certificate Work Keys - (ACT)
Comprehensive Adult Student Assessment Systems Workforce Skills Certification System
Available to all students except those assessed using the NYS Alternate Assessment
Available as a stand alone credential or added to a Local or Regents Diploma
CDOS Commencement Credential Requirements Option 2
CDOS Learning Standards:
Approved CDOS Assessments:

24. Appeals

25. Appeal Eligibility Criteria
Students seeking an appeal must meet the following criteria: 2X
Have taken the Regents examination under appeal at least two times
Have at least one score on the Regents examination under appeal within the point range appropriate for the appeal:
All student appeal  60-64
Students with disabilities seeking the local diploma  52-54
English language learners seeking appeals in ELA only  55-59*
Have taken advantage of academic help provided by the school in the subject tested by the Regents examination under appeal
Have passed the course for which the appeal is being sought
Be recommended for an exemption to the graduation requirement by the student’s teacher or Department chairperson in the subject of the Regents examination under appeal
Appeal Eligibility Criteria
* Note: English language learners seeking an appeal for a score of on the ELA Regents Exam are only eligible for an appeal in this area if they entered the United States in grade 9 or after and were classified as an English language learner when they took the test the second time.

26. Appeal Committee and Review
Recommendation to the Superintendent
Grant Appeal
Deny Appeal
Appeal Committee
Principal
3 Teachers
(not student’s teacher)
Administrator
Appeal is Submitted
Student
Parent or Person in Parental Relations
Teacher/Counselor
Appeal Committee and Review

27. Regents Diploma via Appeal All Students
Regents Diploma via Appeal for All Students
REGENTS EXAM or passing score on a Department approved alternative
# of Exams
Passing Score
English Language Arts (ELA) 1
1 Regents exam with a score of for which an appeal has been granted by the district and all remaining Regents exams with a score of 65 or above
Math
Science
Social Studies
Pathway
(See note 1 on reverse side)
1 or CDOS
Compensatory Safety Net
Non-Applicable
Regents Diploma via Appeal All Students

28. Local Diploma via Appeal All Students
Local Diploma via Appeal for All Students
REGENTS EXAM or passing score on a Department approved alternative
# of Exams
Passing Score
English Language Arts (ELA) 1
2 Regents exams with a score of for which appeals have been granted by the district and all remaining Regents exams with a score of 65 or above
Math
Science
Social Studies
Pathway
(See note 1 on reverse side)
1 or CDOS
Compensatory Safety Net
Non-Applicable
Local Diploma via Appeal All Students

29. Local Diploma via Appeal English Language Learner
Local Diploma via Appeal for
English Language Learners
REGENTS EXAM or passing score on a Department approved alternative
# of Exams
Passing Score
English Language Arts (ELA) 1
Either the ELA Regents exam with a score of for which an appeal has been granted by the district, and all remaining Regents exams with a score of 65 or above, OR 1 Regents exam with a score of and the ELA Regents with a score of for which appeals have been granted for both by the district, and the remaining Regents exams with a score of 65 or above †
Math
Science
Social Studies
Pathway
(See note 1 on reverse side)
1 or CDOS
Compensatory Safety Net
Non-Applicable
Local Diploma via Appeal English Language Learner
† English language learners seeking an appeal for a score of on the ELA Regents Exam are only eligible for an appeal in this area if they entered the United States in grade 9 or after and were classified as an English language learner when they took the test the second time.

30. Safety Nets

31. Via Appeal (up to two scores 52-54)
Safety Nets
Low Pass
Passing Score ≥ 55
Via Appeal (up to two scores 52-54)
Compensatory
Scores of can be compensated by scores of ≥ 65 (excluding ELA and Math Regents Exams)
Types of Safety Nets
Safety Nets apply to:
all students with Individualized Education Programs (IEPs)
students with 504-plans (if so indicated in their plan)

32. Local Diploma via Low Pass Safety Net Students with a Disability
Local Diploma for
Students with a Disability
REGENTS EXAM or passing score on a Department approved alternative
# of Exams
Passing Score
English Language Arts (ELA) 1
55*^
Math
Science
Social Studies
Pathway
(See note 1 on reverse side)
1 or CDOS
if Regents Exam
Compensatory Safety Net
Scores of on any required Regents exam (except ELA and Mathematics) can be compensated by a score of 65 or above on another required Regents exam including ELA and Mathematics.
Local Diploma via Low Pass Safety Net Students with a Disability
*Students with a disability seeking the local diploma through the low pass safety-net may appeal scores of on up to two Regents Examinations.
^ Students with a disability who are unable to obtain a passing score on these examinations may seek a local diploma by Superintendent’s Determination.
See

33. Local Diploma via Compensatory Safety Net Students with a Disability
Local Diploma for
Students with a Disability
REGENTS EXAM or passing score on a Department approved alternative
# of Exams
Passing Score
English Language Arts (ELA) 1
55*^
Math
Science
Social Studies
Pathway
(See note 1 on reverse side)
1 or CDOS
if Regents Exam
Compensatory Safety Net
Scores of on any required Regents exam (except ELA and Mathematics) can be compensated by a score of 65 or above on another required Regents exam including ELA and Mathematics.
Local Diploma via Compensatory Safety Net Students with a Disability

34. Applying the Compensatory Safety Net
Two Questions:
Are the student’s ELA and Mathematics Regents Examination scores at 55 or above?
For every required Regents Examination score between 45 and 54, is there a compensating score of 65 or above?
Applying the Compensatory Safety Net
If the answer to BOTH OF THE ABOVE questions is yes, then the student has met the assessment requirements for a local diploma.

35. Superintendent Determination

36. Superintendent Determination Eligibility Requirements
Student with a disability receiving special education services (not applicable to 504 or declassified students)
Student participated in and passed
all relevant Regents level coursework
Student actively participated in
all required Regents examinations
Student earned the appropriate
22 units of diploma credit
Student’s parent or person in parental relations submitted a written request to the superintendent for a determination of a local diploma
Superintendent Determination Eligibility Requirements

37. Science and Social Studies
Prior to December 2017, this option only applied to Social Studies and Science Regents Exams.
Superintendent Determination of a Local Diploma Eligibility Requirements
NOW…
Requests involving only
Science and Social Studies
Student must have earned a minimum score of 55 or successfully appealed a score of on ELA and Math Regents exams.
Request involving Mathematics and/or
English Language Arts
Student must have completed all the requirements of the CDOS Commencement Credential.
See temporary exception ( , only)

38. For  a student with a disability eligible to exit high school in the or school year only, the school district or nonpublic school may award the CDOS Commencement Credential to such student who has not met all the requirements of the CDOS Credential for the purposes of the Superintendent Determination only under the following conditions:
Temporary Exception to the CDOS requirement for a Superintendent Determination request involving ELA and/or Mathematics
Student demonstrated knowledge and skills in the CDOS Standards.
Student demonstrated readiness skills for entry-level employment.
For and ONLY, the total hours of CTE coursework / work-based learning may be less than required 216 hours.
Only applies to Superintendent Determination involving ELA and/or math; cannot apply to grant CDOS Credential for a pathway.

39. Endorsements, and Seals
Advanced Designation,
Endorsements, and Seals
Mastery
HONORS

40. Advanced Designation Assessment Pathways
Traditional Combination
ELA
Global History & Geography
US History and Government
3 math
2 science (1 physical, 1 life)
Pathway Combination (other than STEM)
1 social studies
1 pathway (other than science or math)
STEM (Mathematics) Pathway
4 math
2 science (1 physical, 1 life)
STEM (Science) Pathway
3 science (at least 1 physical, at least 1 life)
Advanced Designation Assessment Pathways
In addition the student must choose either 2 additional credits in LOTE and the locally developed Checkpoint B LOTE Exam OR a 5 unit sequence in the Arts or CTE.*
8 Assessments or 7 + CDOS
* A LOTE exempt student who seeks a Regents diploma with advanced designation does not have to complete the 5-unit sequence in the Arts or CTE in lieu of LOTE in order to meet the assessment requirements for the advanced diploma.

41. Advanced Designation with Honors
Regents With Honors
Student achieves a computed average of 90 or above on Regents Exams required for the diploma
Advanced Designation with Honors
Honors Endorsements

42. CTE Technical Endorsement Mastery in Mathematics
Can be added to local, Regents or Regents with Advanced Designation
Complete all requirements for a local or Regents diploma
Complete a Department approved CTE program including the three part technical assessment
CTE Technical Endorsement
Can be added to a Regents with Advanced Designation only
Complete all the requirements for a Regents with Advanced Designation
Pass three Regents exams in mathematics with a score of 85 or better
Mastery in Mathematics
Pass three Regents exams in science with a score of 85 or better
Mastery in Science
Other Endorsements

43. Seal of Biliteracy
Recognizes a high level of proficiency in listening, speaking, reading, and writing in one or more languages, in addition to English

44. Transfer
Students

45. Updated Physical Education (PE) Credit Requirements Transfer Students
Applicability: All students who transfer to a NY State high school from outside the State at any time during their high school career
Key Change:
Such transfer students must:
earn ¼ credit of PE for every semester they are enrolled in a NY high school regardless of the number of PE credits they bring with them; AND
enroll in PE every semester they are in a NY high school until they have completed 8 semesters (4 years) of high school.
Updated Physical Education (PE) Credit Requirements Transfer Students
# Semesters Spent in a NYS School 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Minimum number of PE credits required for graduation
1 ¼
1 ½
1 ¾

46. Grade 11
Students who enter a registered NYS high school for the first time in grade 11 or who re-enter after having been enrolled for 3 or fewer semesters in a NYS high school, may be exempt from the Global History and Geography Regents and may meet the assessment requirements for a Regents or local diploma by passing the Regents exams in:
ELA
1 Math
1 Science
US History
Grade 12
Students who enter a registered NYS high school for the first time in grade 12 or who re-enter after having been enrolled for 3 or fewer semesters in a NYS high school, may be exempt from the Global History and Geography Regents and the science Regents and may meet the assessment requirements for a Regents or local diploma by passing the Regents exams in:
Transfer Student Testing Requirements as of the September Board of Regents Meeting

47. Applicable to: Transitioning students of active duty military families
NY Schools will provide and accept unofficial hand carried records from such students for the purpose of placement while awaiting official records
Such students will have 30 days to obtain required immunizations
NY schools will honor the placement of students in educational courses, as well as extracurricular and interscholastic activities (when available and if space allows)
A properly executed power of attorney is to be considered sufficient for the purpose of establishing residency
Flexibility for Students of Active Duty Transitioning Military Families Under the Interstate Compact on Educational Opportunity for Military Children
Interstate Compact:

48. Exams Accepted in Lieu of Regents Exams for Military Students
Applicable to: Transitioning students of active duty military families
Where the principal from the sending school attests in writing that the student achieved a satisfactory score on such exam(s) and met the proficiency standards for the course(s) assessed in the sending state
Exit or End of Course Exams Required for Graduation in the Sending State
Where the principal from the sending school attests in writing that the student achieved a score equal to or greater than the national grade equivalent corresponding to the typically administered Regents examination grade
National Norm Referenced Achievement Tests
Where the principal of the sending school accepted course credit for a course that would typically culminate in an examination required for graduation in New York State
Where the principal from the sending school attests in writing that the student has achieved a score on such exam that meets the proficiency standards for the course assessed in the sending state
End of Course Local Examinations
Exams Accepted in Lieu of Regents Exams for Military Students

49. Non-Diploma Credentials

50. Non-Diploma Credentials Skills and Achievement Commencement Credential
≥ 12 years of schooling
(excluding kindergarten)
Completed the school
year in which they
attained the age of 21
Available to Students with a
Disability assessed using the
NYS Alternate Assessment
Must be accompanied by documentation of the students’ skills and strengths and levels of independence in academic, career development and foundation skills needed for post-school living, learning and working
Non-Diploma Credentials Skills and Achievement Commencement Credential OR

51. Non-Diploma Credentials CDOS Commencement Credential (Standalone)
CDOS as a Standalone Credential
Non-Diploma Credentials CDOS Commencement Credential (Standalone)
Students attempt, but do not successfully complete all the Regents or local diploma requirements but do complete all the CDOS credential requirements

52. Additional Resources

53. NYS Diploma Requirements Applicable to All Students

54. NYS Diploma Requirements Applicable to All Students

55. SIRS 340 & 341, Graduation Exam Requirements Summary and Detail Reports

56. Helpful Links Office of Curriculum and Instruction
Office of Special Education
Diploma Requirements Chart
Diploma Requirements Page
Multiple Pathways Page
Multiple Pathways Q&A
Superintendent Determination
Transfer Credit Regulations
Appeal To Graduate with a Lower Score
Department Approved Alternative Exams
LOTE Guidance

57. Questions related to the graduation requirements can be directed to emscgradreq@nysed.gov.
Questions on the transfer credit regulations can be directed to
Questions specific to special education can be directed to
Questions? Contact Us!
Melissa Montague,
Assistant in Instructional Services