A Regents diploma is a regular high school diploma while an advanced Regents diploma is a special high school diploma that demonstrates more skills and knowledge than a regular Regents diploma. To get a New York City Regents diploma, students must pass 5 exams with a 65 or above. The subjects are English Language Arts (ELA), 1 math exam whether it be Algebra 1, Trigonometry/Algebra 2, or Geometry, 1 social studies exam in either United States History and Government or Global History and Geography, 1 science exam whether it be Physics, Chemistry, Living Environment, or Earth Science, and another additional exam to get the Regents diploma. Now for a New York City advanced Regents diploma, students must pass with a score of 65 or above in 9 subjects (as mentioned in the regular Regents diploma and more). Those subjects are ELA, 3 math exams, 1 social studies exam, 2 science exams, 1 New York City Languages Other Than English (LOTE) exam, and another additional exam to get the advanced regents diploma.
A Regents diploma requires 44 class credits in various subjects as well in order to graduate from a New York City high school. The subjects are ELA, math, science, social studies, foreign language, physical education, arts education, health education, and electives. An advanced Regents require 44 class credits in various subjects so that students can graduate from a New York City high school. The subjects are the same as a regular Regents diploma but there are more credits required in language and fewer requirements in electives. The work inputted to the students is just as much effort in a regular Regents diploma than in an advanced Regents diploma.
A Career and Technical Education (CTE) diploma/endorsement would cut the credits of LOTE to 2 from 6 of an advanced Regents diploma. A regular Regents diploma has little to no effect on credits for the students. Getting a CTE endorsement will require the students to sign forms and contracts. The facilitator will get to choose their students who meet their standards and requirements. Achieving a CTE endorsement would benefit me personally by allowing myself to be able to work in programming, even at the lowest level. The unique benefits of obtaining the CTE endorsement through the Web Design Academy are being able to learn about programming and graphics design in a professional learning environment and be a workable adult professionally when the student graduates with a CTE diploma.
Sources:
https://www.schools.nyc.gov/school-life/rules-for-students/graduation-requirements
https://growingupnyc.cityofnewyork.us/programs/career-technical-education/
https://www.schools.nyc.gov/school-life/learning/career-and-technical-education
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