PROMOTION AND DIPLOMA REQUIREMENTS
Promotion- In order to be promoted a student must meet certain promotion standards established by the State Education Department and the NYC Department of Education.
Promotional Requirements
Promotional Requirements
**By September of the senior year, not later.
*20 credits (4 in English, 4 in global studies are mandated by the State Education Department, May 1997).
Note: Special education students whose IEP=s specify that they will participate in state and local assessments, with or without modifications, will either be held to these promotion standards if their IEP=s specifically adopt them or beheld to a modified promotion standard as specified in their IEPs.
Note: All ELLs, except those with disabilities eligible for safety net provision, who first entered grade 9 in or after September 1996 must pass the Regents comprehensive examination in English. All ELLs except those with disabilities eligible for safety net provision, who first entered grade 9 in September 1999 must pass Regents exams in math, global history and geography, US history & government, and science.
Diploma Requirements-. If you entered the 9th grade in 2001 and after, the total number of credits needed for graduation is 44 (88 cycles).
This chart shows the number of credits you need in each subject for a high school diploma.
*20 credits (4 in English, 4 in global studies are mandated by the State Education Department, May 1997).
Note: Special education students whose IEP=s specify that they will participate in state and local assessments, with or without modifications, will either be held to these promotion standards if their IEP=s specifically adopt them or beheld to a modified promotion standard as specified in their IEPs.
Note: All ELLs, except those with disabilities eligible for safety net provision, who first entered grade 9 in or after September 1996 must pass the Regents comprehensive examination in English. All ELLs except those with disabilities eligible for safety net provision, who first entered grade 9 in September 1999 must pass Regents exams in math, global history and geography, US history & government, and science.
Diploma Requirements-. If you entered the 9th grade in 2001 and after, the total number of credits needed for graduation is 44 (88 cycles).
This chart shows the number of credits you need in each subject for a high school diploma.
*2 credits are required for a local diploma or Regents diploma.
To graduate you must also pass the following exams with the designated passing grade listed below.
To graduate you must also pass the following exams with the designated passing grade listed below.
*Students entering the 9th grade in 2005 must pass 2 out of 5 Regents with a 65 or above to receive a local diploma.
**Students entering the 9th grade in 2006 must pass 3 out of 5 Regents with a 65 or above to receive a local diploma.
***Students entering the 9th grade in 2007 must pass 4 out of 5 Regents to receive a local diploma.
Students entering the 9th grade in 2008 must pass all 5 Regents with a 65 or above to receive a diploma.
Students with disabilities who fail a required Regents examination must pass the equivalent RCT for a local diploma without failing any classes.
Local Diploma- is earned by passing all your required courses listed above.
Regents Diploma- is earned by passing all your required courses listed above and earning at least 65 on all the five required Regents exams listed above.
Advanced Regents Diploma - is the highest diploma available in New York State for the class entering in 2001 and after and all students should be striving for the best. It also adds special honor to your diploma by adding a special gold seal to it. If your high school average is over 90, you earn a gold seal Awith honor.@ If your high school average is over 80 without failing any classes, you earn a silver seal Awith merit.@
Ranking- In order for a student to be eligible to be ranked as a senior they must meet the following criteria: The student must be a prospective graduate in the upcoming school year, The student must never have been ranked in a current year, The student must have been active in E.R. Murrow H.S. by October 31st of their sophomore year. Therefore, for the 2005-2006 school year students must have at least 20 credits included in their average in order to be eligible for ranking. Students who are not eligible for senior ranking will be given an unofficial rank that is appropriate to their average. A letter from the college office will accompany all college applications indicating the unofficial rank and percentile standing.
Graduation Ceremony- Chancellor's Regulations state that only students who have successfully completed the requirements for a high school diploma, including the required 44 credits, courses and standardized tests, will be permitted to participate in graduation ceremonies.
Grading and Attendance- Your grade grows out of achievement which is demonstrated by classwork, homework, projects, papers, examinations, participation, and good attendance. Note that absences and cutting will prevent you from participating in class work and will contribute to a lower or failing grade. The fact that you are ill and bring in a doctor's note does not excuse you from the work needed to pass the class. If you are absent, you must make up your work in a timely manner and pass exams to earn an AS@ or better.
Report Cards and Grades- You will receive two report cards each cycle. The mid‑cycle report card will report your progress to date. The second report card in each cycle will have a final grade which will appear on your permanent record.
Murrow Grading System
**Students entering the 9th grade in 2006 must pass 3 out of 5 Regents with a 65 or above to receive a local diploma.
***Students entering the 9th grade in 2007 must pass 4 out of 5 Regents to receive a local diploma.
Students entering the 9th grade in 2008 must pass all 5 Regents with a 65 or above to receive a diploma.
Students with disabilities who fail a required Regents examination must pass the equivalent RCT for a local diploma without failing any classes.
Local Diploma- is earned by passing all your required courses listed above.
Regents Diploma- is earned by passing all your required courses listed above and earning at least 65 on all the five required Regents exams listed above.
Advanced Regents Diploma - is the highest diploma available in New York State for the class entering in 2001 and after and all students should be striving for the best. It also adds special honor to your diploma by adding a special gold seal to it. If your high school average is over 90, you earn a gold seal Awith honor.@ If your high school average is over 80 without failing any classes, you earn a silver seal Awith merit.@
Ranking- In order for a student to be eligible to be ranked as a senior they must meet the following criteria: The student must be a prospective graduate in the upcoming school year, The student must never have been ranked in a current year, The student must have been active in E.R. Murrow H.S. by October 31st of their sophomore year. Therefore, for the 2005-2006 school year students must have at least 20 credits included in their average in order to be eligible for ranking. Students who are not eligible for senior ranking will be given an unofficial rank that is appropriate to their average. A letter from the college office will accompany all college applications indicating the unofficial rank and percentile standing.
Graduation Ceremony- Chancellor's Regulations state that only students who have successfully completed the requirements for a high school diploma, including the required 44 credits, courses and standardized tests, will be permitted to participate in graduation ceremonies.
Grading and Attendance- Your grade grows out of achievement which is demonstrated by classwork, homework, projects, papers, examinations, participation, and good attendance. Note that absences and cutting will prevent you from participating in class work and will contribute to a lower or failing grade. The fact that you are ill and bring in a doctor's note does not excuse you from the work needed to pass the class. If you are absent, you must make up your work in a timely manner and pass exams to earn an AS@ or better.
Report Cards and Grades- You will receive two report cards each cycle. The mid‑cycle report card will report your progress to date. The second report card in each cycle will have a final grade which will appear on your permanent record.
Murrow Grading System
In determining your grade, your teacher will take into consideration your class participation, quizzes, examinations, effort, extra reports, improvement, unexplained absences, etc. Poor attendance and lateness will affect your participation in each subject and will lower your grade. Note that all work through the cycle is cumulative.
Class Ranking- In order to provide college admission offices with required information concerning your performance, as compared to other students in the class, all graduating seniors are ranked. In order for a student to be eligible to be ranked they must meet the following criteria: The student must be a prospective graduate in the upcoming school year, The student must never have been ranked in a current year, The student must have been active in E.R. Murrow H.S. by October 31st of their sophomore year. Therefore, for the 2005-2006 school year students must have at least 20 credits included in their average in order to be eligible for ranking. Students who are not eligible for senior ranking will be given an unofficial rank that is appropriate to their average. A letter from the college office will accompany all college applications indicating the unofficial rank and percentile standing. Many colleges will re-rank you or recompute your average to serve their own purpose. For purposes of admission to City University, the only subjects averaged are Regents Level Courses in: English, Social Studies, Science, Language, and Math and the highest grades in 1st year of Music and Art. This average is known as the College Academic Average (CAA).
Class Ranking- In order to provide college admission offices with required information concerning your performance, as compared to other students in the class, all graduating seniors are ranked. In order for a student to be eligible to be ranked they must meet the following criteria: The student must be a prospective graduate in the upcoming school year, The student must never have been ranked in a current year, The student must have been active in E.R. Murrow H.S. by October 31st of their sophomore year. Therefore, for the 2005-2006 school year students must have at least 20 credits included in their average in order to be eligible for ranking. Students who are not eligible for senior ranking will be given an unofficial rank that is appropriate to their average. A letter from the college office will accompany all college applications indicating the unofficial rank and percentile standing. Many colleges will re-rank you or recompute your average to serve their own purpose. For purposes of admission to City University, the only subjects averaged are Regents Level Courses in: English, Social Studies, Science, Language, and Math and the highest grades in 1st year of Music and Art. This average is known as the College Academic Average (CAA).
