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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

  • 1.0 credit – English 9

  • 1.0 credit – English 10

  • 1.0 credit – English 11

  • 1.0 credit – English 12

➗ Mathematics – 4 Credits

  • 1.0 credit – Algebra I

  • 1.0 credit – Geometry I

  • 2.0 credits – Additional Math Courses

🔬 Science – 4 Credits

  • 2.0 credits – Lab Sciences
      (Competitive universities may require 3.0 Lab Science credits)

  • 2.0 credits – Elective Sciences

🌍 Social Studies – 4.0 Credits*

  • 0.5 credit – New Mexico History

  • 0.5 credit – Geography*

  • 1.0 credit – World History

  • 1.0 credit – U.S. History

  • 0.5 credit – Government

  • 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

  • 1.0 credit – Physical Education

  • 0.5 credit – Health

  • 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:

  • NM-ASR (New Mexico Assessment of Science Readiness)

  • SAT

  • EOC (End-of-Course exams) in Classes

These assessments measure proficiency in:

  • English Language Arts (Reading & Writing)

  • Mathematics

  • Science

  • 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.