Credit Requirements for 2019-2022 cohorts
In order to graduate, each student must pass all state assessments and take at least one credit in an honors, online, dual-credit, or advanced placement course.
| Subject Area | # of Credits Needed |
|---|---|
| English | 4 Credits |
| Social Studies (N.M. History – 0.5 credits, World History – 1 credit, U.S. History – 1 credit, Government/Economics – 1 credit) |
3.5 Credits |
| Science (At least 2 credits must have a laboratory component) | 3 Credits |
| Mathematics (At least 1 credit must be equivalent to Algebra 2 or higher) | 4 Credits |
| Health | 0.5 Credits |
| Physical Education | 1 Credits |
| Career Cluster, Workplace Readiness, or a Language other than English | 1 Credits |
| Electives | 12 Credits |
| Total Credits Needed for all Subject Areas | 29 Credits |
Competency Requirements* for 2019-2022 cohorts
* Students who do not meet initial demonstration of competency may meet competency through an alternate demonstration. PED Graduation checklists may be found at http://webnew.ped.state.nm.us/bureaus/college-career-readiness/graduation/
| Graduation Year | Mathematics | Reading | Writing | Science | Social Studies |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2019entered 9th grade in 2015-16 |
Score of 725 (performance level 3) on one of the following PARCC assessments: Algebra II Geometry Integrated Math II or III |
Score of 725 (performance level 3) on: PARCC ELA III or PARCC ELA III Reading subscore of at least 42 with an overall score higher than Level 1 |
Score of 725 (performance level 3) on: PARCC ELA III or PARCC ELA III Writing subscore of at least 31 with an overall score higher than Level 1 |
Standards-Based Assessment (SBA- Grade 11) with at least a score of 1138 | One state-developed End-of-Course exam with the state-established passing score |
2020entered 9th grade in 2016-17 |
Score of 750 (performance level 4) on one of the following PARCC assessments: Algebra II Geometry Integrated Math II or III |
Score of 750 (performance level 4) on: PARCC ELA III or PARCC ELA III Reading subscore of at least 50 with an overall score higher than Level 1 |
Score of 750 (performance level 4) on: PARCC ELA III or PARCC ELA III Writing subscore of at least 35 with an overall score higher than Level 1 |
Standards-Based Assessment (SBA- Grade 11) with at least a score of 1138 | One state-developed End-of-Course exam with the state-established passing score |
2021entered 9th grade in 2017-18 |
Score of 750 (performance level 4) on one of the following PARCC assessments: Algebra II Geometry Integrated Math II or III |
Score of 750 (performance level 4) on: PARCC ELA III or PARCC ELA III Reading subscore of at least 50 with an overall score higher than Level 1 |
Score of 750 (performance level 4) on: PARCC ELA III or PARCC ELA III Writing subscore of at least 35 with an overall score higher than Level 1 |
NM-ASR passing score to be established | One state-developed End-of-Course exam in History with the state-established passing score |
2022entered 9th grade in 2018-19 |
Score of 750 (performance level 4) on one of the following PARCC assessments: Algebra II Geometry Integrated Math II or III |
Score of 750 (performance level 4) on: PARCC ELA III or PARCC ELA III Reading subscore of at least 50 with an overall score higher than Level 1 |
Score of 750 (performance level 4) on: PARCC ELA III or PARCC ELA III Writing subscore of at least 35 with an overall score higher than Level 1 |
NM-ASR passing score to be established | One state-developed End-of-Course exam in History with the state-established passing score |