Studies have shown that the rigor of a student's high school curriculum is the single best predictor of success in college. Admissions officers are not necessarily impressed by straight A's when they are all earned in easy courses. Many courses have a designation, as part of their description, indicating the level of the course: Regents (R), Advanced Courses, Honors (H), Accelerated (X), and Advanced Placement (AP). We also offer several dual enrollment college level courses.

Regents Level:

These courses are available to all students in high school. Instruction at this level meets New York State Regents Board of Education’s course curriculum requirements.

Advanced Courses:

Advanced courses are courses above and beyond those required for the Regents diploma.

Honors:

Honors classes are open to selected students. These courses cover the required content for the respective grades with in-depth exploration and enrichment.

College Level:

Babylon High School affords qualified students an opportunity to take college courses and earn college credit while learning in the high school environment. Students enrolled in these courses carry dual enrollment in the college program and in our high school. All courses carry credit that may be applicable toward a degree at other colleges and universities. To be eligible for college credit, students must complete the required registration and pay a college tuition fee.

Advanced Placement:

AP courses offer students an opportunity to take a course taught on a college level. Both enrichment and college credit are available to the dedicated student. Intensive classroom work, independent study and research are an integral part of the classroom. Students must take the AP exam to receive weighted course credit: If a student doesn’t take the exam, it’s not possible to tell if he/she learned the content one would expect of an AP course. Requiring a student to take the exam ensures that the grade in the class is aligned with the student’s mastery of the course content knowledge. Students are expected to pay the associated College Board fee for the exam.

*Please contact your child’s school counselor or school administration if there is a financial hardship and you need assistance paying the associated fee.