A unit of study means at least 180 minutes of instruction per week throughout the school year.
A unit of credit is awarded based upon time and performance requirements that may vary from course to course. A unit of credit may be earned in two ways:
- Final passing grade after completing a unit of study.
- Students may earn a maximum of 6 1⁄2 units of credit by passing a Regents Exam with a score of 85% or higher and passing an oral examination or completing a special project. This is available for those students whom the Superintendent or designee determines will benefit academically by exercising this option, and must have prior approval.
Regents examinations are state achievement tests that are aligned with New York State’s learning standards.
Board of Regents is responsible for the general supervision of all educational activities within the State, presiding over the New York State Education Department.
Prerequisites are those courses that should be completed by the student before beginning a subsequent course. Prerequisites, when applicable, are stated under the course title.