Regents

• The Regents are a series of tests that are given to high school students to evaluate their knowledge and comprehension in certain subjects. The exams are based on core subjects that a high school student would have studied. The Regents exams originated from the New York Department of Education and are offered in that area of the United States. Other parts of the U.S. have their own version of testing standards.
  
  

Subjects

• Certain subjects are tested with the Regents Exams. English, Math, History and Global Studies are some of these core subjects. Science testing is broken down into Chemistry, Biology, Earth Science and Physics. Foreign languages such as French, Latin, Italian, German, Hebrew and Spanish are also tested. Integrated Algebra, Global History and Geography, U.S. History and Government, English and a science exam are the required subjects that are tested. If you want an advanced Regents diploma, passing a second science exam, a second math exam and a foreign language exam are required as well. A passing score of 65 or higher is needed to pass in order to receive a high school diploma.
  
  

Testing Time Frame

• Tests are offered every January, June and August. The majority of people schedule the exam for the June session. Most tests have a three-hour length, except for the Comprehensive English exam, the Earth Science exam and foreign language exams. These have their own designated lengths.
  
  

Testing Facilities

• Regents testing facilities are designed to provide a safe and reliable environment for the exams. Testing facilities are provided throughout New York State.
  
  

Guidelines

• The proctors in charge of giving these exams have to follow strict guidelines for testing. There are special exam handling instructions. Cell phones cannot be used during testing. There are limited bathroom breaks during the exam, as well as regulations for how often you can leave the room while testing. The proctor has to ensure that all guidelines are followed.