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Juli714
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Regents Exams and Common Core
Ugh -- my son is having trouble passing English Regents. Passed all other regents. We are told if he cannot pass he will not gain HS Diploma. Anyone know if I can switch to an independent school at this point where Regents not required? He just completed 11th grade.
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busymomonli
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Regents Exams and Common Core
This is what I believe are the new diploma rules, someone correct me if I am wrong.
Does he have any special needs? An IEP or a 504 plan? If not, the only option now is a Regents Diploma. They did away with the Local Diploma. If they have an IEP or 504, they still are required to earn a Regents Diploma, but the passing grade becomes a 55 instead of 65.
Otherwise a Non-diploma Credential is awarded, which is not a diploma at all and they continue to work toward it until 21. But it is for special ed students only.
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| Posted 6/22/15 10:40 AM |
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busymomonli
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Regents Exams and Common Core
I also have read that this applies to public or private school. Not sure what you mean by independent school.
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| Posted 6/22/15 10:41 AM |
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BargainMama
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Re: Regents Exams and Common Core
Posted by busymomonli
This is what I believe are the new diploma rules, someone correct me if I am wrong.
Does he have any special needs? An IEP or a 504 plan? If not, the only option now is a Regents Diploma. They did away with the Local Diploma. If they have an IEP or 504, they still are required to earn a Regents Diploma, but the passing grade becomes a 55 instead of 65.
Otherwise a Non-diploma Credential is awarded, which is not a diploma at all and they continue to work toward it until 21. But it is for special ed students only.
Students with an IEP receive a local diploma if they score 55-64 on any Regent's test. 65 and above they receive a Regent's diploma. I assume the OP has an IEP since she is posting on the SN board.
My son just finished 10th. Passed Math, passed science, waiting to hear on Global Studies (thinking failed). I know he will fail English, he is horrible at writing. He is in special ed for a reason so if he could pass these tests, he wouldn't be in special ed. The system is broken for our kids. It disgusts me.
Independent schools have harder exams, and have to prove to the state that their exams are equal to, or more challenging than Regent's. I've thought many times about moving to PA or another close state during senior year (temporarily). Stupid that we would have to consider that, but NYS is the ONLY state that requires these tests for special ed students.
A "certificate" is worthless is the real world, and a slap in the face since they completed the work in the required courses.
I feel for your son :(
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KarenK122
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Regents Exams and Common Core
Exactly what the above poster said. There is also regents they can "borrow" up to 5 points for but I think that does not include English. I would contact your school's transition coordinator as they have all the exact rules for students with IEPs. I would strongly suggest that if he fails the English regents by less than a 55 to keep taking it until he passes. Have them do extra help at school, do practice exams and get a tutor if you are able. The "certificate" is useless and they can not even hold a civil service job with it.
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| Posted 6/22/15 12:25 PM |
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sapphire
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Re: Regents Exams and Common Core
Posted by BargainMama
Posted by busymomonli
This is what I believe are the new diploma rules, someone correct me if I am wrong.
Does he have any special needs? An IEP or a 504 plan? If not, the only option now is a Regents Diploma. They did away with the Local Diploma. If they have an IEP or 504, they still are required to earn a Regents Diploma, but the passing grade becomes a 55 instead of 65.
Otherwise a Non-diploma Credential is awarded, which is not a diploma at all and they continue to work toward it until 21. But it is for special ed students only.
Students with an IEP receive a local diploma if they score 55-64 on any Regent's test. 65 and above they receive a Regent's diploma. I assume the OP has an IEP since she is posting on the SN board.
My son just finished 10th. Passed Math, passed science, waiting to hear on Global Studies (thinking failed). I know he will fail English, he is horrible at writing. He is in special ed for a reason so if he could pass these tests, he wouldn't be in special ed. The system is broken for our kids. It disgusts me.
Independent schools have harder exams, and have to prove to the state that their exams are equal to, or more challenging than Regent's. I've thought many times about moving to PA or another close state during senior year (temporarily). Stupid that we would have to consider that, but NYS is the ONLY state that requires these tests for special ed students.
A "certificate" is worthless is the real world, and a slap in the face since they completed the work in the required courses.
I feel for your son :(
This is a nightmare for our kids ! This is having a huge trickle down affect on the younger kids as well that are being pushed into non academic tracks and alternative assessement if they don't appear to be those who will pass regents. I have lost sleep over this, and my daughter is currently in first grade.
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| Posted 6/22/15 1:29 PM |
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BargainMama
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Re: Regents Exams and Common Core
Posted by sapphire
Posted by BargainMama
Posted by busymomonli
This is what I believe are the new diploma rules, someone correct me if I am wrong.
Does he have any special needs? An IEP or a 504 plan? If not, the only option now is a Regents Diploma. They did away with the Local Diploma. If they have an IEP or 504, they still are required to earn a Regents Diploma, but the passing grade becomes a 55 instead of 65.
Otherwise a Non-diploma Credential is awarded, which is not a diploma at all and they continue to work toward it until 21. But it is for special ed students only.
Students with an IEP receive a local diploma if they score 55-64 on any Regent's test. 65 and above they receive a Regent's diploma. I assume the OP has an IEP since she is posting on the SN board.
My son just finished 10th. Passed Math, passed science, waiting to hear on Global Studies (thinking failed). I know he will fail English, he is horrible at writing. He is in special ed for a reason so if he could pass these tests, he wouldn't be in special ed. The system is broken for our kids. It disgusts me.
Independent schools have harder exams, and have to prove to the state that their exams are equal to, or more challenging than Regent's. I've thought many times about moving to PA or another close state during senior year (temporarily). Stupid that we would have to consider that, but NYS is the ONLY state that requires these tests for special ed students.
A "certificate" is worthless is the real world, and a slap in the face since they completed the work in the required courses.
I feel for your son :(
This is a nightmare for our kids ! This is having a huge trickle down affect on the younger kids as well that are being pushed into non academic tracks and alternative assessement if they don't appear to be those who will pass regents. I have lost sleep over this, and my daughter is currently in first grade.
Oh I can relate, I stay up many nights worrying about this! I got news yesterday that my son passed his Global Studies (such a HARD one!), with a 61. Thankful for that 55 threshold. At first I was seriously depressed and in tears when I hung up with the teacher because I had that 65 number in my head. He said I could appeal to the state and try to get more points for the essay because he was so close to a 65. I guess the teacher figured I would want him to get the Regent's endorsement hence the suggestion of appeal or re-taking in August (not a chance!). And I hung up thinking he won't get a diploma unless he re-takes or I appeal. Then realized that he only needs a 55 for a local, and I don't care what kind of diploma it is, as long as it's a diploma. Called the teacher right back to confirm and he indeed will get a diploma with that score. That made my day! Of course now we need to take the English and US History next year. Nervous about the English!
So OP, can you do that? Call the guidance counselor to see if you can appeal his score. You have to do it quickly though.
Message edited 6/24/2015 11:57:18 AM.
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| Posted 6/24/15 11:53 AM |
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sapphire
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Re: Regents Exams and Common Core
So happy to hear your news Bargainmama !  Regents diploma means nothing, it's a diploma that means everything :)
Here is a list of states and their graduation requirements. This is why I am a huge proponent for keeping education local ! It allows people options and opportunities. I couldn't be more disappointed in how NY is going with education this last decade.
http://education.findlaw.com/curriculum-standards-school-funding/competency-testing-in-education-state-laws.html
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BargainMama
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Re: Regents Exams and Common Core
Thank you!
I'll have to check out the list!
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