Watervliet Jr. Sr. High School Course of study and Graduation Requirements
Junior High course of study
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7th grade course of study (units) 1 English (Honors) 1 Social Studies 1 Science 1 Math (Advanced) 1 Technology ½ PE ½ Foreign Language 1 Encore: Art, Health, Home & Careers, Music 1 Home base or Band/Chorus |
8th grade course of study (units) 1 English (Honors) 1 Social Studies 1 Science 1 Math (Advanced) 1 Technology ½ PE ½ Foreign Language 1 Encore: Art, Computers, Health, Music, ½ Home & Careers ½ Reading & Writing 1 Home base or Band/Chorus |
Senior High Graduation Requirements
Minimum number of credits to be
considered for promotion as follows:
10th grade = 5 credits
11th grade = 10 credits
12th grade = 15 credits
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Regents Diploma: (credits) 4 English 4 Social Studies 3 Science 3 Math 1 Art or Music 1 Health 1 Foreign Language 2 PE (1/2 unit per year) 3 Other/Electives 22 Total Credits (Minimum) |
Regents Diploma W/Advanced
Designation: 4 English 4 Social Studies 3 Science 3 Math 1 Art or Music 1 Health 3 Foreign Language** 2 PE (1/2 unit per year) 1 Other/Electives 22 Total Credits (Minimum) |
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Required Exams: Math A / Algebra Global History US History English Language Arts Lab Science Regents (Physical or Life Science) Total NYS Regents Exams: 5 Regents Diploma with Honors Above requirements + 90% in the Required Regents Exams |
Required Exams: Math A / Algebra Global History US History English Language Arts (ELA) Math B/Geometry Language Other Than English** Science-1 Life & 1 Physical Total NYS Regents Exams: 8 **5 units in Technology, Business, Home & Careers, Art, Music, or VOTEC may be substituted, in addition to the 1 credit of foreign language required for graduation. Regents Diploma with Advanced Designation with Honors Above requirements + 90% in the Required Regents Exams |