Requirements for Graduation

Monsignor McClancy Memorial High School awards a New York State Regents diploma to a student who has successfully completed four years of study at the high school level and who has met the following requirements. Please note that the requirements listed below surpass the minimum prescriptions as enacted by the New York State Board of Regents.

Monsignor McClancy Memorial High School awards a New York State Regents diploma to a student who has successfully completed four years of study at the high school level and who has met the following requirements. Please note that the requirements listed below surpass the minimum prescriptions as enacted by the New York State Board of Regents.

Monsignor McClancy Memorial High School awards a New York State Regents diploma to a student who has successfully completed four years of study at the high school level and who has met the following requirements. Please note that the requirements listed below surpass the minimum prescriptions as enacted by the New York State Board of Regents.

Credit Requirements

• Religious Studies- 4 years (½ credit or 1 credit earned each year for 4 years)
• English – 4 credits
• Social Studies 4 credits (Global I & II, U.S. History, Government & Economics)
• Mathematics – 4 credits
• Science – 3 credits (3 lab sciences required)
• Modern World Language 2 credits (3 recommended)
• Health Education – ½ credit
• Fine Arts – 1 credit (½ credit earned for each course)
• Physical Education – 4 years (½ credit each year for 4 years)
• Elective Courses – 3 ½ credits (½ credit or 1 credit earned for each course)

Passing Scores on the Following Regents Exams:

• English
• Global History and Geography
• U.S. History and Government
• One Math (Algebra, Geometry or Algebra 2)
• One Lab Science (Living Environment, Earth Science or Chemistry)

* Students who earn a 90 average on the above Regents Exams will earn a Regents Diploma with Advanced Designation with Honors.