CAZENOVIA CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT PARENT/GUARDIAN GUIDE 2022-2023 13 CAZENOVIA HIGH SCHOOL (cont.) GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS HIGH SCHOOL REPORT CARD INFORMATION It is the expectation at Cazenovia High School that all students will graduate with a Regents or Regents Marking Period Honors with Advanced Designation diploma. All students must pass all five required Regents Exams with a score of 65 or above. Honor Roll: 85.0 - 89.9 In addition, students with IEPs, who do not score between 55 and 64 percent, have a continuation of the High Honor Roll: 90.0 - 94.9 “Safety Net” as established by the NYS Board of Regents. If a student with an IEP does not score between Highest Honors: 95.0 - 100 55 and 64 percent on one or more of the five required Regents Exams, they will be allowed to take a Letter grades are no longer used on interim progress reports, report cards or transcripts. Regents Competency Test. Students who have a 504 Plan, which specifically states that the student is eligible for the “Safety Net,” can obtain a local diploma. In these cases, passing Regents Competency The following system can be used as a reference for letter grades. Some resources might list letter Test(s) gives the student local credit toward graduation. grades. Below are the numerical equivalents: Please see the Program of Studies for more detailed information regarding graduation requirements. Program of Studies are available on the school website. 100–97 A+ 87–89 B+ 77–79 C+ 65–69 D GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS AND DIPLOMA 93–96 A 83–86 B 73–76 C Below 65 F DESIGNATIONS WILL BE AS FOLLLOWS: 90–92 A– 80–82 B– 70–72 C– Report Cards Regents with Advanced Designation Report Cards Credits Subject Credits Subject Quarterly report card averages shall be calculated using a weight equal to the credit value of the 4.0 English 4.0 English course, excluding P.E. classes, which are not included in the averages. This will also be the basis for 4.0 Social Studies 4.0 Social Studies calculating quarterly Honor Rolls. 3.0 Math 3.0 Math End-of-year or course final averages shall also carry an extra credit value for AP exam courses. A 3.0 Science 3.0 Science value of 1.06 shall be added to the annual course average for a student who has been enrolled in 0.5 Health 0.5 Health and completes an AP course, including taking the AP exam. AP weighting takes place after the AP 1.0 Arts 1.0 Arts exam. If a student in grades 9-12 enrolled in an AP course does not take the AP exam at the end of 3.5 Elective Courses 1.5 Elective Courses 2.0 Physical Education 2.0 Physical Education the year, then that final course grade shall not have an AP extra credit value. 1.0 Foreign Language 3.0 Foreign Language (or 5 units of Fine Arts COMMUNITY SERVICE GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS or CTE replacement) C.C.S.D. requires all students to complete 40 hours of community service to graduate. Students 22.0 Minimum Required 22.0 Minimum Required may begin accumulating hours July 1st of their 8th grade year. To be eligible for early release/late Exam Requirements: Exam Requirements: entry privileges, seniors must have 30 hours of community service completed by the first day of Regents Regents with Advanced Designation school their senior year and 40 hours by the 1st day of the 2nd semester senior year. English English Global Studies Global Studies U.S. History and Government U.S. History and Government (One) Science (Two) Sciences Foreign Language (proficiency exam*) Foreign Language or Replacement Sequence Algebra 1 Algebra 1 *Or pass (1) HS Foreign Language course Geometry (The Foreign Language exam) Algebra 2