A Monsignor McClancy Memorial High School diploma is awarded to a student who has successfully completed 4 years of study and who has met each of the following requirements of Msgr. McClancy Memorial High School and the New York State Board of Education:

Credits Required for all Students

  • English – 4 credits
  • Religious Studies – 4 credits
  • Social Studies – 4 credits (Global Studies 1 &2, American History, Government & Economics)
  • Science – 3 credits (Biology, 2nd Lab Science)
  • Mathematics – 3 credits
  • Foreign Languages – 2 credits (Spanish or Italian)
  • Fine Arts – 1 credit (Studio Art, Art History)
  • Music – 1 credit (Band, Music, Choral)
  • Health,  – 1/2 credit
  • Physical Education- 2 credits (1/2 credit each year for 4 years)
  • Electives

Regents Exams Required for all Students

  • English
  • Global History and Geography
  • U.S. History/Government
  • One Math (Algebra, Geometry or Algebra 2/Trigonometry)
  • One Lab Science

Advanced Regents Diploma

Other Regents exams and classes required (*with Honors)
65 or better in these exams

  • English
  • Algebra, Geometry, Algebra II
  • Global History and Geography
  • U.S. History and Government
  • Living Environment and only one of Earth Science, Chemistry or Physics
  • 3 credits of World Language Followed by Locally Administrated exam**
*Must have over a 90 average on all the above regents exams.
** Students who pursue a qualified 5 unit sequence in Art or Music may substitute that sequence for the World Language requirement.