Mount Vernon City School District 2016-2017 High School Course Catalog
REQUIRED NEW YORK STATE EXAMS SUBJECT
English Mathematics Social Studies Science
Other
LOCAL1/ REGENTS DIPLOMA
TRADITIONAL ADVANCED REGENTS DIPLOMA2
English Language Arts CC
English Language Arts CC
One Commencement Level Math: Algebra 1, Geometry or Algebra 2 Global History & Geography Regents or U.S. History & Government Regents One Commencement Level Science: Living Environment, Earth Science, Chemistry or Physics An additional Social Studies, Science or Math Regents or CDOS.
World Languages Total Exams:
Algebra 1, Geometry and Algebra 2 Global History & Geography Regents and U.S. History & Government Regents One Life Science Regents (Living Environment) and one Physical Science Regents (Earth Science, Chemistry or Physics)
One World Language Locally Developed Checkpoint B* Examination 8 or 9*
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1 Local Diploma: In specific instances, New York State may allow school districts to award a Local Diploma: a. SWD: earning a 55 or more on one of more Regents, b. Compensatory Safety Net: Students with an IEP may receive a Local Diploma if they meet the following criteria: scores of 45-54 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, c. ELL students with an appeal on the ELA Regents of 55-59, d. An appeal on two or more Regents, e. Superintendent’s Local Determination. 2 Regents Diplomas with Advanced Designation may also be obtained by: a. Pathway Combination other than STEM: ELA, 1 Social Studies, 3 Math, 2 Science, 1 Pathway (other than Science or Math) or complete the requirements for the CDOS Commencement Credential = 7 or 8 Assessments. 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. b. STEM Mathematics Pathway: ELA, 1 Social Studies, 4 Math 2 Science = 8 Assessments. 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. c. STEM Science Pathway: ELA, 1 Social Studies, 3 Math, 3 Science = 8 Assessments. 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. d. Seal of Biliteracy Pathway: See appendix. *The locally developed Checkpoint B LOTE Exam OR a 5 Unit sequence in the Arts or CTE
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