HSSL Weekly Parent Update

Regents exam will be held from Wednesday June 14 through June 23 (except for Monday June 19 in observance of Juneteenth). There are no classes held on these dates, attendance is only required for students schedule to take an exam. You should have received an official letter detailing the dates and times your child is scheduled to take exams.

If you have not received this letter or have questions or concerns about regents exams please reach out to our guidance counselors.

Ms. Dorancy (9th &11th grade) - RDorancy@HSSLNYC.org

Ms. Celestin (10th & 12th grade) PCelestin@HSSLNYC.org

Examination Requirements

Students must achieve a score of 65 or higher on these five exams to earn a Regents diploma.

• English Language Arts (ELA)
• Any math exam (Algebra I, Geometry, or Algebra II/Trigonometry)
• Any social studies exam (Global History and Geography or U.S. History and Government)
• Any science exam (Living Environment, Chemistry, Earth Science, or Physics)
• Any additional Regents exam, or another option approved by the State

Credit Requirements

Students need 44 credits in these subject areas to earn a Regents diploma.

• 8 credits in core English
• 8 credits in social studies, including:
  
  • 4 credits in Global History
  • 2 credits in U.S. History
  • 1 credit in Participation in Government
  • 1 credit in Economics
• 6 credits in math, including:
  
  • At least 2 credits in advanced math (for example, Geometry or Algebra II)
• 6 credits in science, including:
  
  • 2 credits in any life science
  • 2 credits in any physical science
  • 2 credits in any life science or physical science
• 2 credits in World Languages
• 4 credits in physical education, every year in specific ways
• 1 credit in health education
• 2 credits in arts education, including visual arts, music, dance, and theater
• 7 credits in electives

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Hello HSSL Senior Families,

Today June 12th was our final graduation rehearsal. We are so excited for this upcoming celebration on June 23rd at 10:00 AM at the Erasmus Campus.

Please note, that in order for students to be eligible to walk at graduation, students must have earned all credit and exam requirements. Our first determination of eligible students was today June 12th. If your child is currently passing all required classes, they have received their cap and gowns today. If your child still has failing grades in any required courses, they will only be eligible to retrieve their cap and gowns once they have met all graduation requirements. Either the student, parent or guardian (on the blue card) is eligible to pick up caps and gowns during regents week. Pick up is between 8:00-2:50 PD daily from June 14- June 22nd.

Each student is allowed to bring 4 guests.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the school at 718-564-2551

igh School Students: Work Out for Free This Summer at Planet Fitness—and Get a Chance for a Scholarship!

Planet Fitness is offering free summer memberships for high school students May 15 through August 31. Any student age 14 to 19 can register in person or online, with parent/guardian consent for anyone under 18. Teens who register can help win a grant for their school and participate in a video contest for a chance to win a scholarship. To pre-register for the pass, visit the High School Summer Pass Program 23' page (opens in new window).