At Franklin Academy, students must meet Course Credit
Requirements and Regents Exam Requirements.  Please
review the following information and meet with your school
counselor if you have any questions.

COURSE CREDIT REQUIREMENTS
Each student must have 22 COURSE CREDITS in order
to graduate. All students must have satisfied the following
requirements:

4 English credits
4 Social Studies credits
3 Math credits
3 Science credits 
1/2 Health credit
1 Art and/or Music credit
2 Physical Education credits
1 LOTE credit

TESTING REQUIREMENTS

Students Entering Grade 9 in: Regents Diploma with Advanced Designation   Regents Diploma   Local Diploma   2001 Score 65 or Above on 8 Regents Exams Score 65 or Above on 5 Regents Exams Score 55-64 on 5 Regents Exams 2002 Score 65 or Above on 8 Regents Exams Score 65 or Above on 5 Regents Exams Score 55-64 on 5 Regents Exams 2003 Score 65 or Above on 8 Regents Exams Score 65 or Above on 5 Regents Exams Score 55-64 on 5 Regents Exams 2004 Score 65 or Above on 8 Regents Exams Score 65 or Above on 5 Regents Exams Score 55-64 on 5 Regents Exams 2005 Score 65 or Above on 8 Regents Exams Score 65 or Above on 5 Regents Exams Score 65 or above on at least 2 Regents Exams, 55-64 on remaining 3 Regents Exams 2006 Score 65 or Above on 8 Regents Exams Score 65 or Above on 5 Regents Exams Score 65 or above on at least 3 Regents Exams, 55-64 on remaining 2 Regents Exams 2007 Score 65 or Above on 8 Regents Exams Score 65 or Above on 5 Regents Exams Score 65 or above on at least 4 Regents Exams, 55-64 on remaining 1 Regents Exam 2008 Score 65 or Above on 8 Regents Exams Score 65 or Above on 5 Regents Exams

REGENTS EXAM REQUIREMENTS

Regents Diploma with Advanced Designation   Regents Diploma     Local Diploma   English Global History US History Math A Math B LOTE Comprehensive Exam (Spanish or French) 2 of Either: Biology Earth Science Chemistry Physics   English Global History US History Math A Earth Science or Biology         English Global History US History   Math A Earth Science or Biology

* Please use this information as a guide when determining what kind of diploma you are working toward, what courses you must have to graduate, and the testing requirements for the three diploma options offered. This information is intended to support you in your academic career, and should be used in conjunction with regular meetings with your school counselor who can keep you up to date on the latest requirements from the state and the school district.   FA