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High School Promotion / Graduation Criteria
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Buffalo Public Schools
High School Promotion Criteria
Grade 9:
To be promoted to grade 10, students must
have accrued AT LEAST 5 units of credit.
Grade 10:
To be promoted to grade 11, students must
have accrued AT LEAST 10 units of credit.
GRADE 11:
To be promoted to grade 12, students must have accrued AT LEAST 15 units of credit.
GRADE 12:
To earn a diploma, students must have accrued AT LEAST 22 units of credit based on the NYS Regulations requirements listed below:
Subject
Credits
ELA/ESL
4.0
Mathematics
3.0
Science - one life science
- one physical science
3.0
Social Studies
4.0
LOTE/Native Language
1.0
Physical Education
2.0
Art or Music
1.0
Health
0.5
CTE requirements
or
Electives
3.5
Total Credits for graduation
22.0
In Addition:
All Regents examination requirements must be met (based on Cohort year)
NOTE: Schools may establish requirements that exceed those itemized above with the approval of the Board of Education.