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State graduation overhaul: Syosset staff begin planning as Regents exams are phased out as mandatory requirement
Summary
District staff outlined New York State’s proposed graduation overhaul — a single diploma, a ‘Portrait of a Graduate’, new seals/endorsements, and a phased timeline targeting final implementation by fall 2029 — and discussed local implications and next steps.
Doctor Rogers, the superintendent, and Mr. Steinberg presented an overview of New York State’s proposed transformation of high-school graduation requirements and what it could mean for Syosset.
Mr. Steinberg summarized the four statewide transformations: adopt a new portrait of a graduate, move to a single high-school diploma (eliminating the three-tier diploma structure), sunset mandatory Regents exams as graduation requirements, and redefine credits and learning experiences. “The state was going to be moving to 1 high school diploma. Currently, there are 3,” Steinberg told the board, adding that while Regents exams will remain administered and will still appear on transcripts, they…
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