sentences:  In order to qualify for a diploma, students must complete four years of English, science, social studies, mathematics, physical education, and elective classes; a total of 44 credits are required for graduation.In addition, students are required to complete at least one year of foreign language; one credit each of music and art are also required.A New York State Regents Diploma is given to students who pass the Regents Examinations in English, global history, American history, algebra, geometry, advanced algebra, trigonometry, biology, chemistry, and physics and who complete three years of a foreign language.