Graduation Requirements
🎓 Graduation Requirements
Diploma of Excellence — 28.5 Total Credits
To earn a Diploma of Excellence at The ASK Academy, scholars must complete a minimum of 28.5 credits across core academic subjects, electives, and specialized pathway courses. In addition, scholars must demonstrate competency by taking state-required assessments.
For more information, visit the NMPED graduation requirements website since graduation requirements vary every year.
📘 English – 4 Credits
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1.0 credit – English 9
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1.0 credit – English 10
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1.0 credit – English 11
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1.0 credit – English 12
➗ Mathematics – 4 Credits
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1.0 credit – Algebra I
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1.0 credit – Geometry I
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2.0 credits – Additional Math Courses
🔬 Science – 4 Credits
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2.0 credits – Lab Sciences
(Competitive universities may require 3.0 Lab Science credits) -
2.0 credits – Elective Sciences
🌍 Social Studies – 4.0 Credits*
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0.5 credit – New Mexico History
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0.5 credit – Geography*
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1.0 credit – World History
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1.0 credit – U.S. History
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0.5 credit – Government
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0.5 credit – Economics
*Note: Per House Bill 171, beginning with the Class of 2029, scholars must complete an additional 0.5 credit in social studies.
🧩 Other Required Courses – 7.5 Credits
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1.0 credit – Physical Education
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0.5 credit – Health
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2.0 credits – World Language
(Competitive universities may require 3.0 World Language credits) -
4.0 credits – Biomedical or Engineering Pathway Courses
🎨 Electives – 5 Credits
Scholars may select from a variety of courses across subjects.
Any credits earned beyond the minimum in core subjects may count as elective credit.
✅ State Assessment Requirements
In addition to completing coursework, all scholars must meet state competency standards by taking the following assessments:
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NM-ASR (New Mexico Assessment of Science Readiness)
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SAT
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EOC (End-of-Course exams) in Classes
These assessments measure proficiency in:
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English Language Arts (Reading & Writing)
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Mathematics
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Science
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Social Studies
If you have any questions about The ASK Academy graduation requirements, please contact the Scholar Success Advisor, Angelica Tafoya at atafoya@theaskacademy.org.
