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Dear Students and Families, 

I hope that this correspondence finds you well as you are gearing up for our upcoming testing period and the beginning of the Spring 2021 semester. One of our goals as a learning community is to ensure that you, our students, have all the resources needed to make educated choices about your academic career. To that end, we have developed the Course Offerings Booklet (COB), which is designed to provide you with important information regarding the courses that we offer, the recommended sequences for those courses, and local and State graduation requirements. 

The COB will give you all the information that you require to make informed choices about what academic discipline you choose to pursue as well as determining which courses, including electives, you should take to ensure that you meet State requirements while also addressing your individual needs and interests. In order to do this, it is imperative that you carefully read the section entitled Academic Information. This section will provide you with a clear picture of current local and State graduation requirements. 

Carefully review the section on graduation requirements so that you are aware of the courses and State Examinations that you must take and pass to earn a Regents or a Regents with Advanced Designation diploma. You can find assessment requirements on page 7 of the COB. This section outlines the exams and scores you must earn in order to satisfy the requirements for either diploma level. 

Please keep in mind that conversing and collaborating with your family, teachers, and school counselors will help you to make the best choice for your academic future. Three things should guide your decision-making: your interests, graduation requirements, and your post-secondary aspirations. I strongly encourage you to challenge yourself intellectually and to step outside of your comfort zone by taking rigorous courses. Think about your passions and raise the bar for yourself in these academic areas. There is no limit to your potential here at Baldwin High School and beyond! I wish you good luck as you begin to work on your 2021-2022 program! 

Warmly, 

Dr. Neil J. Testa Principal 

In accordance with the provisions of Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972 and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Baldwin Union Free School District hereby advises students, parents, employees and the general public that it offers employment and educational opportunities, including vocational opportunities, without regard to sex, age, race, color, national origin or disability.

For procedures regarding grievances under Title IX, contact the Title IX compliance officer at 434-6030. For procedures regarding grievances under Section 504, contact the Director of Pupil Services at 434-6050.