9th grade:
Ninth grade focuses on developing a foundation of academic and organizational skills necessary for success with both classes and Regents exams. First, College & Career Institute (CCI) focuses on academic goal-setting, community building, and understanding of the path to graduation. Students start the English Language Arts, Foreign Language, and Global History sequences and take Integrated Algebra and Living Environment courses that conclude with Regents Exams, as well as a Health and Physical Education classes. Students also must select Arts, Dance, Music, or Business electives. For the Living Environment website, please click here. For Mr. Almonte's algebra site, click here.
10th grade:
Tenth grade lays the groundwork for deeper exposure to the business world in 11th and 12th grades. College & Career Institute introduces students formally to the scope of the sports management industry. Business Technologies begins the CTE sequence and culminates Microsoft Office Specialist exams in Word, Excel, and Power Point. Students complete additional Regents course exams in Geometry, Global History, and Earth Science and continue the Foreign Language and English Language Arts, and Physical Education sequences, with an option for additional electives 9th period. For the 10th Global History website, please click here.
11th grade:
College & Career Institute focuses on the college admissions processes including the SAT. Students continue the CTE sequence in Entrepreneurship, learning the facets of setting up a business and complete Regents courses and exams in English Language Arts and U.S. History and also continue their Geometry/Algebra II courses as necessary. Students also take a full-year Chemistry course along with Physical Education. Eligible students may qualify for College Now classes in Business at local colleges or for internships.
12th grade:
Twelfth grade students delve deeply into the college admissions and career exploration process in the College & Career Institute sequence. Senior year also provides students with first-hand experience running a business, as a double-period Virtual Enterprise program, integrated with courses in Economics and Career & Financial Management, where students create an actual business in the school and compete internationally based on their business plans and presentation skills. Students will complete credit requirements in all subject areas, including a required Participation in Government course. Qualified students can select advanced classes in English, Journalism, Calculus, Sports Medicine, and Arts/Music, as well as a variety of College Now Business and other classes. A credited internship is required, culminating in an industry certification exam in Entrepreneurship.
Please click here to view curriculum maps in 9th and 10th grade classes.
Graduation Requirements:
1. Community Service Requirements:
All students must complete 20 hours of approved community service for each year at BOSS.
2. Credit Requirements:
Students must complete 44 academic credits for graduation (each full-time, semester-long class represents one credit). Minimum subject area requirements are as follows:
- English - 8 credits (4 years)
- History - 8 credits (4 years)
- Mathematics - 6 credits (3 years, although 4 years are recommended for college applications)
- Science - 6 credits (3 years)
- Foreign Language - 2 credits (1 year)
- CTE Business - 7 credits (3½ years)
- Arts (incl. Music, Dance and Drama) - 2 credits (1 year)
- Physical Education - 4 credits (4 years, incl. 1 year of Health Education)
Students must have 8 credits for promotion to 10th grade, 20 credits for promotion to 11th grade, and 30 credits for promotion to 12th grade.
3. Regents Exam Requirements:
- Science
- Math
- Global History
- U.S. History
- English
- Foreign Language*
- 2nd Math*
- 2nd Science*
* Advanced Regents Diploma
4. Career & Technical Education Requirements:
- Portfolio of work
- Certification in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Power Point (MCAS certification)
- Work-based Learning experience (internship)
- Completion of Entrepreneurship, Virtual Enterprise, and Career & Financial Management courses
- Passing grade on NOCTI Workplace Readiness Exam
Download a printable Diploma Requirements Worksheet.
