Academic Requirements
Students must earn a total of 25 credits which includes:
| Category | Credits |
|---|---|
| English | 4 Credits |
| Math (Algebra I, Geometry, Algebraic Models, Algebra II &/or higher) | 4 credits |
| Science (Lab course in life science, chemistry and physics) | 3 credits |
| NM History | .5 credits |
| Government | .5 credits |
| Economics | .5 credits |
| World History | 1 credit |
| U.S. History | 1 credit |
| Health | .5 credits |
| Physical Education | 1 credit |
| Fine Arts/Practical Arts | 1 credit |
| Electives | 8 credits |
| TOTAL | 25 credits |
All students must take one unit of:
- advanced placement (AP)
- honors
- dual enrollment/credit,
- or distance learning
AND one unit of:
- career cluster course
- work-place readiness
- or a language other than English
Courses that will satisfy the practical arts/fine arts requirement:
- Career and Technology education
- computer science
- ROTC
- art
- music
- drama,
- yearbook
- newspaper
All students are strongly encouraged to take two (2) years of the same language other than English, which count toward elective credits; most post-secondary schools have this as a minimum requirement for admission
0.5 credit is granted for each class (unless otherwise indicated) at the end of each semester
- Credit is granted with passing grades (A, B, C, D)
- Credit is not granted for non-passing grades (F, I, N, WF)
If a course is repeated; the higher grade will be used for the GPA (grade point average) calculation.
Students who drop a course after the 10th day of the semester will receive a WF (withdrawn with an F).
Students must meet the minimum requirements to be a student aide (minimum 2.0 GPA, teacher recommendation, excellent attendance, etc.), but may only earn 1.0 credit as a student aide.
Students are strongly encouraged to participate in DUAL ENROLLMENT at CNM or UNM. Contact a counselor for information.
See your counselor for credit-recovery options.
