as many as 60 credits. Students are required to study: 4 years of English, and take the English Language Regents examination at the end of their Junior year. 3 years of Mathematics, and take the Math A and Math B Regents exam, or can substitute specific courses to earn the credits for Math B. 4 years of historical studies, including Global History and American History. Regents exams are taken when the student finishes each course. 3 years of a foreign language. Languages offered include Chinese(Level 3 and 4 only), French, and Spanish. 3 years of science. Regents courses are available for Living Environment Biology, Earth Science, Chemistry, and Physics. Marine Biology is available as an optional course, however no Regents exam is offered. Students must complete at least 2 Regents exams if offered Marine Biology in their freshman year. (In order to qualify for a Regents exam, students must complete 30 hours of laboratory instruction.) 3 and 1/2 years of physical education, and 1/2 a year of health education. 4 years of business study. Passing all business courses is mandated in order to graduate with the Bergtraum seal. Specific business courses will depend on the department the student is in. Half a year of Musical Instruction/Appreciation. Half a year of Art Instruction/Appreciation. Half a year of an Internship based class. Internship classes are held in the school. Work-Based Business Credit. Students who work a specific number of hours each Semester qualify to receive an elective business credit. Courses and programs Courses include: The Virtual Enterprise Initiative The RoadsToRiches EntrepreneurNow Program CollegeNow Program Microsoft IT Challenge – Took 1st Place 2006 (First NY Win) College Extension Program Academy of Travel and Tourism Advanced Placement courses Advanced Placement courses, which are eligible for college credit, include Calculus AB, English language and English literature, environmental science, accounting, United States history, and world history. Extracurricular activities Bergtraum has many activities for students to participate in. Such activities include the Student Government/Union, Senior Council, Council For Unity, internships on and off site, and more. Academic teams and groups include Math Team, Mock Trial, Moot Court and the National Honor Society. Other clubs include: The Black Student Union, Salsa Club, Chess Club, Chinese Christian Society, Christian Society, Ambassadors Club, Model UN, Chinese Talent Society, West Indian Club, The Political Action Committee and the Asian Club. Sports The school participates in the Public Schools Athletic League, including