Academics
Quick Numbers…
2021-22 Advanced Placement Data
In the 2021-2022 school year, 97 Seton Catholic Central students in grades 10-12 took 202 AP exams in 19 subject areas
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Percentage of scores that were 3 and above
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Percentage of scores that were 4 and above
IN 2022, SCC HAD…
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AP Scholars
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AP Scholars with Honors
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AP Scholars with Distinction
2020-21 Graduation Data…
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Percentage of students who received a Regents Diploma
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Percentage of students who received a Regents Diploma with Advanced Designation
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Percentage of students who received a Regents Diploma with Advanced Designation with Honors
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Percentage of students who earned a GPA of 100-103
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Percentage of students who earned a GPA of 95-99
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Percentage of students who meet or exceed the benchmarks of the SAT College & Career Readiness Measure vs 48% statewide
2023 NYS Assessment Data
2023 Local Assessment Data
Graduation Requirements
In order to graduate from Seton Catholic Central:
- Each student is required to complete successfully courses mandated by the Board of Regents of the State of New York, as well as additional requirements mandated by the school. A complete record of achievement in these courses, as well as in elective courses selected by the student, is maintained in the form of an official transcript.
- Each student graduating from Seton must acquire a minimum of 24 units of credit. (Exceptions may be made at the administrative level for any student entering the school after the ninth grade.) In keeping with the educational objectives of SCC, each student is required to carry a minimum of seven units of credit each year, including at least eight courses each semester.
- Each student is expected to be involved in service to the school, fellow students, the parish and the community.
Requirements for regular education students are successful completion of all the following:
- Regents Comprehensive Examination in English
- Regents Examination Mathematics
- Regents Examination in Social Studies
- Regents Examination in Science
- Additional Regents Examination Mathematics, Science, or Social Studies
| Course | Regents Diploma | Advanced Regents Diploma |
|---|---|---|
| Theology English Social Studies | 4 4 4 | 4 4 4 |
| Mathematics Science Health | 3 3 .5 | 3 3 .5 |
| Art or Music World Languages Physical Education | 1 1 2** | 1 3* 2 |
* One of the following must be completed: 3 credits in World Languages OR completion of 5 credits in a specific subject area.
** PE is 1/4 credit per semester.
Course Selection
Great care is to be taken by the student in selecting courses which best fulfill his/her academic objectives. While selecting courses, the student must be aware of specific course and credit requirements for each year; unit, course and sequence requirements for graduation; the most appropriate course levels; and the student’s own plans for the future. In addition, it is recommended that the student choose electives over as broad a spectrum as possible, so that all areas of interest are investigated and developed.
The ninth grade student registering at SCC is counseled regarding course selection by teachers of specific departments and by school counselors. Placement in course levels is based upon standardized testing, performance achievement, and recommendations by subject teacher in the student’s middle school.
In general, the student at SCC is required to take certain courses at each grade level. An outline of these requirements follows:
| Grade 7 | Grade 8 | Grade 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Theology English Language Arts Social Studies Mathematics or Adv Mathematics Science or Adv Science LOTE Art Music Health Computer Science Physical Education | Theology English Language Arts Social Studies Mathematics or Algebra 1 Science or Regents Earth Science LOTE Art Music Health Computer Science Physical Education | Theology English Global History 1 Mathematics Science Art or Music Physical Education + 1 credit of electives |
| Grade 10 | Grade 11 | Grade 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Theology English Global History 2 Mathematics Science Physical Education + 2 credits of electives | Theology English U.S. History Mathematics Science Physical Education + 2 credits of electives | Theology English Health Economics/Government Physical Education + 3.5 credits of electives |
- Advanced Placement Advanced Placement Courses are offered in Economics, Statistics, English Language, English Literature, American History, European History, World History, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Computer Science, Calculus, Studio Art, Environmental Science, Latin and Art History.
- Suny Broome Fast Forward The Fast Forward college credit in high school program gives students the opportunity to enroll in rigorous college-level courses while simultaneously meeting high school graduation requirements.
- Special Courses Special courses include Accelerated Mathematics, Science, and World Languages, as well as the Youth Apprenticeship program, the New Visions program and the Project Lead the Way Pre-Engineering program.
Electives
Grading
Interim reports may be sent by teachers at the midpoint of each grading period. Such reports are designed to inform the student, parents, and counselors of the student’s academic status. Interims are most often sent to apprise all concerned of difficulties which a student is experiencing in a particular course so that corrective measures may be taken.
Failure of a required course must be made up before graduation. Failures in courses which are prerequisites for another course must be made up before entering that course.
Generally, the failure is to be made up in summer school if the course in question is offered in order that the student not fall behind in sequential courses or fail to complete enough units of credit for graduation.
The minimum quarter mark recorded on the student report card is 50%. If the actual quarter mark is below 50%, a comment to that effect will be made on the report card. Quarter grades below 50% may be used to compute the final average.
Transcripts
The official transcript for each student contains a complete and comprehensive record of the following:
- All courses taken during the student’s high school career, whether taken during the regular school term or during summer school.
- All high school level courses taken by accelerated students in the middle school.
- Grades earned upon repeat attempts of Regents examinations.
Copies of the transcript are made available to the student and parents/guardians upon request. When requested by the student or a parent/guardian, a copy of the official transcript embossed with the school seal will be sent directly to an educational institution, scholarship committee, or prospective employer.
Once the student has graduated from Seton Catholic Central, requests for transcripts may be made to the Guidance Office secretary.
