Shenendehowa High School Program of Studies 
I N T R O D U C T I O N t o Y O U R P R O G R A M
The purpose of the Program of Studies is to provide a road map to a
successful high school experience. As you will see, we offer many paths
to success. Students are encouraged to choose an appropriate program
and to evaluate that program each year with the help of their school
counselor and parent guidance.
The Program of Studies outlines three aspects of our high school
program:
1. An explanation of graduation requirements as specified by
the New York State Board of Regents for local, Regents, and
Advanced Regents Diplomas.
2. Answers to commonly asked questions regarding various
aspects of the high school program.
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS FOR THE CLASS OF 2010 AND THEREAFTER
Units of Credit: Exams:
*ADVANCED
SUBJECT LOCAL REGENTS REGENTS
English 4 4 4
Social Studies 4 4 4
Mathematics 3 3 3
Science 3 3 3
Health .5 .5 .5
+ Art/Music 1 1 1
** LOTE 1 1 3 *
Physical Education 2 2 2
Electives UNITS VARY UNITS VARY UNITS VARY
TOTAL 22 22 22
* To earn an Advanced Regents designation, students must complete one of
the following:
• 3 units of credit in LOTE (Language Other Than English)**
or
• 5 units of credit in Art, Music or Career Technical Education (CTE):
Business, FACS, Technology, Capital Region BOCES Career and
Technical School
** LOTE (Language Other Than English)
+ Students may fulfill the Art/Music requirement through certain courses in
Technology or FACS.
O F S T U D I E S
3. A list and description of courses and sequences offered by
department.
Cooperation among parents, students and staff is important when
selecting a program of study that will provide for the educational needs
of each student. The Shenendehowa High School staff will provide
assistance to you in developing your program and will assist in the
decision-making and problem-solving processes. Student conferences
will be scheduled for this purpose. If you have any questions, you are
urged to call the Counseling Center or an academic administrator.
West Counseling Center – 881-0333
East Counseling Center – 881-0313
Academic Administrators – 881-0370
ADVANCED
TEST REGENTS REGENTS
RE English 65 65
RE Global Studies 65 65
RE U.S. History 65 65
RE Science 65 65
2nd Science RE NONE 65*
RE Mathematics 65 65
A or Algebra A exam
exam
2nd Math RE NONE 65
and B exam or
Algebra, Geometry,
and Algebra 2 and
Trigonometry (3 exams)
RE LOTE** NONE 65**
To earn a Regents diploma, students do not have to take a LOTE Regents
examination. However, they must pass either one year of high school
credit in LOTE or the proficiency examination.
* Passing the Living Environment Regents exam is required for the Ad-
vanced Regents designation.
** To earn an Advanced Regents designation, those students pursuing three
units in LOTE need to take the LOTE Regents examination.
The Local Diploma option has been extended by the New York State Board of
Regents through June 2010. Students pursuing this option must meet the
following minimum state standards (based upon year of entry to HS):
ENTERING FRESHMAN CLASS LOCAL DIPLOMA REQUIREMENTS
2006 Score 65 or above on 3 required Regents Exams
and Score 55 or above on 2 required Regents
Exams. Earn 22 Units of Credit.
2007 Score 65 or above on 4 required Regents Exams
and Score 55 or above on 1 required Regents
Exams. Earn 22 Units of Credit.
2008 and after Score 65 or above on 5 required Regents Exams.
Earn 22 Units of Credit.
CONTINUED