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Community Service Requirements:
All students must complete 20 hours of approved community service for each year at BOSS.
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.
Regents Exam Requirements:
- Science
- Math
- Global History
- U.S. History
- English
- Foreign Language*
- 2nd Math*
- 2nd Science*
* Advanced Regents Diploma
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.
