Graduation Requirements

NYC Department of Education has specific guidelines on earning a High School Diploma. Below you will find a chart that details the requirements of earning a High School Diploma along with Cambria Heights Academy requirements for all students. 

Use the Links tab to access the most recent Graduation Requirements Document. The NYC DOE Diploma Worksheet will assist you in tracking your progress.

CAMBRIA HEIGHTS ACADEMY and NYS Graduation Requirements

Courses

Regents Diploma

Advanced Regents Diploma

English

8 Credits

8 Credits

Social Studies

8 Credits

8 Credits

Mathematics

6 Credits

6 Credits

Science

6 Credits

6 Credits

Foreign Language

2 Credits

8 Credits

Software Engineering

4 Credits

8 Credits

Visual Arts, Dance, Theatre

2 Credits

2 Credits

Physical Education

4 Credits (8 Terms of PE)

4 Credits (8 Terms of PE)

Health

1 Credit

1 Credit

Electives

7 Credits

7 Credits

NYC DOE Regents Exam Requirements:

All Exams require a passing score of 65% or better 

Regents Diploma (4+1) 

  • English
  • Science (Living Environment, Earth Science or Chemistry)
  • Math (Algebra or Geometry or Trig)
  • United State History 
  • AND Global History, 1 Additional Math or 1 Additional Science

Advanced Regents/CTE Diploma

  • All five of the above plus:
  • Geometry  
  • Trigonometry
  • Earth Science or Chemistry
  • Software Engineering Exam