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that they understand and demonstrate citizenship skills; and that they may meaningfully contribute to the economic and democratic wellbeing of our society.  \nGoal: By 2015, NYS will have an established set of pathways to graduation that are grounded in the Common Core Learning Standards, are similarly rigorous, allow for student choice and have demonstrated, effective outcomes for students.  \nDRAFT – [FOR DISCUSSION ONLY](FOR DISCUSSION ONLY www.engageNY.org)[ www.engageNY.org](FOR DISCUSSION ONLY www.engageNY.org) 2  \nCurrent NYS Requirements  \nFor a Regents Diploma  \n\n| Content Area | Regents Diploma ¹ Credits Required | Regents Diploma w/Advanced\u003Cbr>Designation ¹ Credits Required |\n| --- | --- | --- |\n| Mathematics | 3 | 3 |\n| English | 4 | 4 |\n| Science | 3 | 3 |\n| Social Studies | 4 | 4 |\n| Health | 0.5 | 0.5 |\n| Arts | 1 | 1 |\n| Languages Other Than English(LOTE)³ | 1 | 1 |\n| Physical Education | 2 | 2 |\n| Sequence Courses/Electives | 3.5 | 3.5 |\n| Total Credits | 22 | 22 |\n|  |  |  |\n| Regents Exams\u003Cbr>Score of 65 or above² | 5 (1 Math, 1 ELA, 1\u003Cbr>Science, 2 SS) | 7, 8 or 9\u003Cbr>(At least 2 Math, 1 ELA, at least 2\u003Cbr>Sciences, 2 SS) |\n| ¹An Honors Designation is applicable for students earning an average of 90 on all required exams ²See next slide for Safety Net Provisions for Students with Disabilities\u003Cbr>³Must pass a locally developed second language proficiency exam to earn credit |  |  |\n\nDRAFT – [FOR DISCUSSION ONLY](FOR DISCUSSION ONLY www.engageNY.org)[ www.engageNY.org](FOR DISCUSSION ONLY www.engageNY.org) 3  \nCompletion vs. Readiness  \nDefining What Our Students Need for Success   \nNew York's 4-year high school graduation rate is 74.9% for All Students  \nhowever, the gaps are disturbing.  \nJune 2013 Graduation Rate  \nGraduation under Current Requirements  \n(Completion)  \n\n| % Graduating |  |\n| --- | --- |\n| All Students | 74.9 |\n| American Indian | 62.2 |\n| Asian/Pacific Islander | 80.6 |\n| Black | 59.7 |\n| Hispanic | 59.2 |\n| White | 86.5 |\n| English Language Learners | 31.4 |\n| Students with Disabilities | 48.7 |\n\nCalculated College and Career Ready*  \n(Readiness)  \n\n| % Graduating |  |\n| --- | --- |\n| All Students | 37.2 |\n| American Indian | 21.3 |\n| Asian/Pacific Islander | 57.2 |\n| Black | 14.2 |\n| Hispanic | 18.0 |\n| White | 50.4 |\n| English Language Learners | 5.9 |\n| Students with Disabilities | 5.4 |\n\n*Students graduating with at least a score of 75 on Regents English and 80 on a Math Regents, which correlates with success in first-year college courses.  \nSource: NYSED Office of Information and Reporting Services  \n DRAFT – [FOR DISCUSSION ONLY](FOR DISCUSSION ONLY www.engageNY.org)[ www.engageNY.org](FOR DISCUSSION ONLY www.engageNY.org) 4   \nReadiness is more than an Academic Pursuit  \n[www.engageNY.org](www.engageNY.org)    \nDefines the academic knowledge and skills students need to be  \nsuccessful in college and careers.  \nSpecifies the noncognitive, socio-emotional knowledge and skills that help students successfully transition from high school to college or careers.  \nDescribes the careerspecific opportunities for students to gain the knowledge, skills, and  \ncompetencies they need to pursue and succeed in their chosen career.  \nDRAFT – FOR DISCUSSION ONLY  \n5  \nPathways to Graduation  \nDRAFT – [FOR DISCUSSION ONLY ](FOR DISCUSSION ONLY  www.engageNY.org)[ www.engageNY.org](FOR DISCUSSION ONLY  www.engageNY.org)    \nAppropriate Assessments and Related High Rigor Courses in Each Pathway  \n• The Federal Government re","cbCaioEGG95jMXFS","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaioEGG95jMXFS","pdf",406693,23,"English","# Pathways To Graduation\n## Current Requirements and Options\n## Completion vs. Readiness\n## Pathways to Graduation\n## CTE Pathway Option","[{\"question\":\"What is the vision and 2015 goal for graduation pathways in NYS?\",\"answer\":\"The vision is for all students to graduate able to succeed in entry-level, credit-bearing college courses, other postsecondary programs, and the workforce, while demonstrating citizenship skills. 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