2. GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS Students are required to earn 26 credits to graduate: Students are required to earn 26 credits to graduate: 4.0 English Credits – English 9, 10, 11, 12 4.0 English Credits – English 9, 10, 11, 12 4.0 Social Studies Credits – 4.0 Social Studies Credits – NM History/Geography World History US History Economics/Government 4.0 Science Credits – 4.0 Science Credits – Must include 2 of the following: Chemistry or Chemistry in the Community, Biology or Physics Two additional science electives 4.0 Math Credits – including Algebra 1 (or its equivalent or higher), and Algebra II 4.0 Math Credits – including Algebra 1 (or its equivalent or higher), and Algebra II 1.0 World Language or Career Cluster or Workplace Readiness Credit *2 years of same world language required for most 4-year colleges/universities 1.0 Physical Education Credit 0.5 Health 0.5 Fine Arts Credit 0.5 Technology Credit 6.5 Elective Credits Students are also required to have ONE of the following: 1.0 Advanced Placement (AP) credit, or 1.0 Dual Enrollment (college level) credit, or 1.0 Distance Learning (on-line) credit

3. DIPLOMA OF DISTINCTION Completion of 28 credits with no grade lower than a C. (Weighted course letter grades will not be adjusted.) Completion of 28 credits with no grade lower than a C. (Weighted course letter grades will not be adjusted.) 2 World Language credits in the same language 2 World Language credits in the same language Must include 2 AP credits Must include 2 AP credits Students must have a 3.0 GPA at the end of semester 7 (fall semester of senior year) Students must have a 3.0 GPA at the end of semester 7 (fall semester of senior year) **See Program of Studies 2015 – 2016 on RRHS webpage for more details If interested, you must apply Senior year!

4. TESTING GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS PARCC scores can affect graduation. The state requires that students pass a "high school competency exam" in order to earn a diploma. The NM Public Education Department has designated PARCC as the competency exam for reading, writing, and mathematics, replacing the SBA in those subject areas. PARCC scores can affect graduation. The state requires that students pass a "high school competency exam" in order to earn a diploma. The NM Public Education Department has designated PARCC as the competency exam for reading, writing, and mathematics, replacing the SBA in those subject areas. A passing score on the English 11 PARCC test and on either the Geometry or Algebra II PARCC tests meet the graduation testing requirement. NM defines a passing score as achieving a Level 3, 4, or 5 on the PARCC test. A passing score on the English 11 PARCC test and on either the Geometry or Algebra II PARCC tests meet the graduation testing requirement. NM defines a passing score as achieving a Level 3, 4, or 5 on the PARCC test. Students will have more than one chance to pass the PARCC. Students will have more than one chance to pass the PARCC. Once a student has exhausted the opportunities to achieve a passing score on the PARCC, alternative means of demonstrating competency (ADC) can be considered to qualify a student for graduation. The student must pass the Science SBA in the area of Science. In Social Studies, passing any Social Studies End of Course (EOC) will qualify for the Social Studies demonstration of competency. Once a student has exhausted the opportunities to achieve a passing score on the PARCC, alternative means of demonstrating competency (ADC) can be considered to qualify a student for graduation. The student must pass the Science SBA in the area of Science. In Social Studies, passing any Social Studies End of Course (EOC) will qualify for the Social Studies demonstration of competency.

5. WHAT HAPPENS IF YOUR STUDENT FAILS THE PARCC AND/OR THE SBA? This is where Alternative Demonstrations of Competency (ADC) can be considered. This is where Alternative Demonstrations of Competency (ADC) can be considered. Students may attempt the PARCC Reading and Math 3 times and the SBA Science exam 2 times before using the ADC pathways. The ADC would be passing scores on the End of Course (EOC) exams, PSAT, ACT, Accuplacer, ACT WorkKeys, AP Exams, or ASVAB with preliminary acceptance letter from a branch of the military for a full-time position. Students may attempt the PARCC Reading and Math 3 times and the SBA Science exam 2 times before using the ADC pathways. The ADC would be passing scores on the End of Course (EOC) exams, PSAT, ACT, Accuplacer, ACT WorkKeys, AP Exams, or ASVAB with preliminary acceptance letter from a branch of the military for a full-time position. Students who complete credit requirements but do not meet competency requirements will only obtain a certificate of completion rather a than high school diploma. Please make note of the following testing dates. Please try not to schedule appointments during testing times. EOC/Final Exam Dates May 18 th and May 19 th WHAT HAPPENS IF YOUR STUDENT FAILS TO OBTAIN THE ADC AREA?

6. ATTENTION POTENTIAL COLLEGE ATHLETES! It is the responsibility of the student and parent to be aware of and meet NCAA Eligibility Requirements AND to register through NCAA Eligibility Center There are differing requirements for Division I, II and III – Visit ncaa.org for detailed information Some specifics to remember about RRHS Courses You cannot take the following courses to meet NCAA Science Requirements: Natural Disasters and the Earth Sports Medicine You cannot take the following courses to meet NCAA Math Requirements: Everyday Statistics Financial Algebra Transition to College Math ****See your Grade Level Counselor as soon as possible if your senior course requests need to be adjusted!

7. GETTING READY FOR COLLEGE Next ACT date is June 11 th Next ACT date is June 11 th Registration deadline is May 6 th Register for ACT @ www.actstudent.org Next SAT date is June 4 th Next SAT date is June 4 th Registration deadlines is May 5 th Register for SAT @ www.sat.org/register Both sites offer study question practice. Students can also practice ACT questions in PrepMe through their Naviance account. Both sites offer study question practice. Students can also practice ACT questions in PrepMe through their Naviance account.

8. SO…WHAT WILL IT TAKE? Good Attendance! Good Attendance! Focus & Determination Focus & Determination Staying Informed! Staying Informed!

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