Graduation requirements

Every student in Guilderland High School is required to complete two credits in physical education. To accomplish this goal, a student must pass eight semesters earning a half credit per semester. The following is an excerpt from the Part 100.5 New York State Education Department graduation requirements.

(4) All students shall have earned the equivalent of two units of credit in physical education in accordance with the requirements set forth in section 135.4(c)(2)(ii) of this Title. Such units of credit shall not count towards the required units of credit set forth in paragraphs (1) and (2) of this subdivision for those students who enter grade nine before the 2001-2002 school year. Beginning with the 2001-2002 school year and thereafter, such units of credit in physical education shall count toward the required total. A student who has completed the diploma requirements as set forth in paragraphs (1) and (2) of this subdivision in fewer than eight semesters, and who is otherwise eligible to receive a diploma, shall not be required to continue enrollment in high school for the sole purpose of completing the physical education requirements as set forth in this paragraph.

For more information refer to: http://www.emsc.nysed.gov/deputy/Documents/alternassess.htm

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