Course of Study
Graduation Course Requirements
| English | 8 semesters over 4 years |
| History/Social Studies | 8 semesters over 4 years |
| Religion |
6 semesters over 4 years
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| Physical Education | 4 semesters over 4 years |
| Mathematics |
6 semesters over 3 years |
| Science |
6 semesters over 3 years |
| Foreign Language | 6 semesters over 3 years |
| Health |
1 semester |
| Art |
1 semester |
| Music |
1 semester |
| Computer Science | 1 semester |
| Elective Courses | 6 semesters |
Typical Course of Study and Graduation Credit Requirements
Minimum Credits Required: 7.5 Credits
- English 9
- Integrated Algebra *
- Living Environment *
- Global Studies I
- Foreign Language (Italian, Spanish, or French)
- Religion
- Physical Education
- Studio Art
- Introduction to Music
- Computer Technology
Grade 10
Minimum Credits Required: 7.0 Credits
- English 10
- Geometry
- Chemistry
- Global Studies II
- Foreign Language (Italian, Spanish, or French)
- Religion (1 credit)
- Physical Education
- Health
Grade 11
Minimum Credits Required: 6.5 Credits
- English 11
- Algebra2/Trigonometry
- Earth Science or designated third year of science
- American History
- Foreign Language (Italian, Spanish, or French)
- Religion
- Physical Education
Minimum Credits Required: 6.0 Credits
- English 12
- American Government (0.5 Credits)
- Economics (0.5 Credits)
- Religion (1 credit)
- Physical Education
- Other Electives Totaling 2 1/2 credits
Total Credits Required for Graduation - 27.0 Credits
- The minimum number of credits must be attempted, and successfully completed each year in order to graduate on-time
- St. Edmund Preparatory High School considers Regents-level classes as standard level classes.
- Honors level courses are offered in English, Math, Science and Social Studies
- Remedial courses are designed to enable students to progress to Regents-level classes.
- Students are encouraged to take college-level and Advanced Placement courses whenever possible.
Regents Diploma Requirements
The New York State Department of Education has established various pathways for the achievement of a Regents Diploma. St. Edmund Prep has always held itself and its students to higher standards than those of New York State. We have therefore determined that our students must follow a pathway which will allow them to meet New York State requirements while leaving the door open for every student to have the potential to pursue a Regents Diploma with Advanced Designation once the minimum requirements have been met.
St. Edmund Prep will require all students to achieve a minimum passing score of 65 or above on the following five (5) Regent Exams:
- One (1) Science Regent: Living Environment
- One (1) Mathematics Regent: Integrated Algebra, Geometry, or Algebra 2/Trigonometry
- Two (2) History Regents: Global Studies and U.S. History
- English
Regents Diploma with Advanced Designation Requirements
At St. Edmund Prep, we strongly encourage all of our students to pursue a Regents Diploma with Advanced Designation Requirements. Most colleges and universities, especially those in New York State, demonstrate a preference for students who have achieved an Advanced Regents Diploma.
In order for students to achieve an Advanced Regents Diploma, students must receive a score of 65 or better on each of the following exams.
- Two (2) Science Regents: one (1) life science (Living Environment) and one (1) physical science (Chemistry, Physics, or Earth Science)
- Three (3) Math Regents: Integrated Algebra, Geometry and Algebra 2/Trigonometry
- Two (2) History Regents: Global Studies and U.S. History
- English Regent