Regents Exams are not required for graduation

However, to comply with federal requirements, and to give students the opportunity to earn a numerical score, the following Regents exams will be administered in June 2021:

• Algebra 1: June 23rd
• English Language Arts: June 17th
• Living Environment: June 22nd
• Physical Setting/Earth Science (written test only): June 24th
• LOTE: June 21st
   

Scores vs. Exemptions

A number vs. "E"

• Students are still entitled to an exemption even if they take the Regents exam and earn a score. Students should talk to their teachers about their options.
• All scores will be reported, but for diplomas and endorsements, we will use the score that is most beneficial.
• Students may choose to take an exempted exam in the future.

Regardless of the Regents exam, students may still have final exams and projects in their courses. These are scheduled by the teacher. If you have questions about Final Exams and projects, it is important to ask the teacher for details.

Graduation Requirement = Completion and passing of the Regents Course

The Regents exam requirement is exempted if the student:

• Finishes and passes the course by June or August 2021.
• Is in 8th grade enrolled in a class leading to a Regents exam.
• If a student who fails a course receives a passing score or an E on a Regents exam, the student will still need to do credit recovery in order to pass the course with a 65%.
• Students with a 55% or higher in a course are entitled to credit recovery through summer school.
   

Diploma Endorsements Mastery & Honors

Math and/or Science Endorsement on the diploma will be met if the student:

• Passed 3 Math/3 Science Regents exams with 85%+
• Passed 2 Math/2 Science Regents exams with an 85%+ and Exemption on 3rd exam
• Passed 1 Math/1 Science Regents exam with an 85%+ and has Final Average of 85%+ for the other two courses they received an exemption for

The honors endorsement will only include exams with a numeric grade

• At least 3 exam scores needed, or
• If fewer than 3 exam scores, regents exam scores and final average scores that are 90%+
• If the exam score in June 2021 is poor, you can use course grade for mastery/honors endorsements calculation
   

Algebra: Regents Exam June 23rd

Earning Algebra Regents Credit 65% or higher for Yearly Score (Y1):

• Quarters 1-4 = 18.75% each in the calculation for Y1
• The highest 4 of 6 unit assessments are calculated to create a Local Summative Assessment score (L6) which is 25% of the Y1
• Anyone with a passing 65% or higher Course grade (Four Quarters 75% + L6 25%) will be granted an E (exemption) for the Algebra Regents
• The Regents exam score will be entered as a number if the exam score is higher than the Y1, or if it will benefit the student for Mastery or Honors designation. This is entered in the R6 category (no weight in Y1).
   

Living Environment: Regents Exam June 22nd

Earning Living Environment Regents Credit 65% or higher for Yearly Score (Y1)

• Quarters 1-4 = 20% each in calculation for Y1, L6 = 20%
• Remote students who do not take the Regents will instead take a local final exam
• The Local Summative Assessment (L6) will be one of the following
  • the Regents numerical score if it benefits the student or the Y1 average if higher
  • the Local exam as reserved by Remote learners or the Y1 average if higher

If you have questions about Final Exams and projects, it is important to ask the teacher for details.

English 11: Regents Exam June 17th

Earning English Regents Credit 65% or higher for Yearly Score (Y1)

• Quarters 1-4 = 20% each in calculation for Y1, L6 = 20%
• Remote students who do not take the Regents will instead take a local final exam
• The Local Summative Assessment (L6) will be one of the following
  • 50% Final Project
  • 50% of one of the following
    • the Local exam as reserved by Remote learners or the Y1 average if higher
    • the Regents numerical score if it benefits the student or the Y1 average if higher
       

Physical Setting/Earth Science Regents Exam June 24th

Earning Physical Setting/Earth Science Credit 65% or higher for Yearly Score (Y1)

• Quarters 1-4 = 20% each in calculation for Y1, L6 = 20%
• Remote students who do not take the Regents will instead take a local final exam
• The Local Summative Assessment (L6) will be one of the following
  • 50% Final Project
  • 50% of one of the following
    • the Local exam as reserved by Remote learners or the Y1 average if higher
    • the Regents numerical score if it benefits the student or the Y1 average if higher