All students at Nazareth are required to meet the following course requirements for graduation:
Department | Credits Needed |
Religion | 2 credits |
English | 4 credits |
Social Studies | 4 credits |
Mathematics | 3 credits |
Science | 3 credits |
Foreign Language | 1-3 credits |
Fine Arts | 1 credit |
Physical Education | 2 credits |
Health | 0.5 credit |
Electives | 3-5 credits |
TOTAL | 25 credits |
In compliance with New York State regulations, students must pass 5 Regents’ exams with a 65% or better. They are: English, one Mathematics, one Science, one Social Studies and one additional Regents Exam.
For an Advanced Regents Diploma, students, must pass 8 Regents’ exams and take and pass 3 years of foreign language. They are: English, 3 Mathematics exams, Living Environment and one additional Science, one Social Studies and one additional Regents Exam.
Seniors must carry a minimum of 6 credits, but it is recommended that they carry more.