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Shenendehowa High School Program of Studies



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The purpose of the Program of Studies is to provide a road map to a successful high school experience. As you will see, we offer many paths to success. Students are encouraged to choose an appropriate program and to evaluate that program each year with the help of their school counselor and parent guidance. The Program of Studies outlines three aspects of our high school program: 1. An explanation of graduation requirements as specified by the New York State Board of Regents for local, Regents, and Advanced Regents Diplomas. 2. Answers to commonly asked questions regarding various aspects of the high school program.

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3. A list and description of courses and sequences offered by department. Cooperation among parents, students and staff is important when selecting a program of study that will provide for the educational needs of each student. The Shenendehowa High School staff will provide assistance to you in developing your program and will assist in the decision-making and problem-solving processes. Student conferences will be scheduled for this purpose. If you have any questions, you are urged to call the Counseling Center or an academic administrator. West Counseling Center – 881-0333 East Counseling Center – 881-0313 Academic Administrators – 881-0370

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS FOR THE CLASS OF 2010 AND THEREAFTER Exams: Units of Credit: ADVANCED TEST REGENTS REGENTS RE English 65 65 RE Global Studies 65 65 RE U.S. History 65 65 RE Science 65 65 2nd Science RE NONE 65* RE Mathematics 65 65 A or Algebra A exam exam 2nd Math RE NONE 65 and B exam or Algebra, Geometry, and Algebra 2 and Trigonometry (3 exams) RE LOTE** NONE 65** To earn a Regents diploma, students do not have to take a LOTE Regents examination. However, they must pass either one year of high school credit in LOTE or the proficiency examination.

*ADVANCED SUBJECT LOCAL REGENTS REGENTS English 4 4 4 Social Studies 4 4 4 Mathematics 3 3 3 Science 3 3 3 Health .5 .5 .5 + Art/Music 1 1 1 ** LOTE 1 1 3 * Physical Education 2 2 2 Electives UNITS VARY UNITS VARY UNITS VARY TOTAL

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* To earn an Advanced Regents designation, students must complete one of the following: • 3 units of credit in LOTE (Language Other Than English)**

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• 5 units of credit in Art, Music or Career Technical Education (CTE): Business, FACS, Technology, Capital Region BOCES Career and Technical School ** LOTE (Language Other Than English)

* Passing the Living Environment Regents exam is required for the Advanced Regents designation.

+ Students may fulfill the Art/Music requirement through certain courses in Technology or FACS.

** To earn an Advanced Regents designation, those students pursuing three units in LOTE need to take the LOTE Regents examination. The Local Diploma option has been extended by the New York State Board of Regents through June 2010. Students pursuing this option must meet the following minimum state standards (based upon year of entry to HS): ENTERING FRESHMAN CLASS 2006 2007

2008 and after

LOCAL DIPLOMA REQUIREMENTS Score 65 or above on 3 required Regents Exams and Score 55 or above on 2 required Regents Exams. Earn 22 Units of Credit. Score 65 or above on 4 required Regents Exams and Score 55 or above on 1 required Regents Exams. Earn 22 Units of Credit. Score 65 or above on 5 required Regents Exams. Earn 22 Units of Credit. CONTINUED