ECA Graduation Requirements & Course of Study
9th Grade schedule
- Algebra I: Regular or Honors
- Health/New Mexico History (each 1 semester)
- English 9: Honors
- Biology
- PE (1 semester, backed w/Freshman Seminar)
- Freshman Seminar & College Success (CNM dual credit)
10th Grade schedule
- Geometry: Regular or Honors
- World History: Regular or AP
- English 10 Honors
- Chemistry: Regular or AP
- Electives (minimum 3.0 credits, at CEC or CNM / IAIA; usually includes foreign language)
- 11th Grade schedule
- Algebra II: Regular or Honors
- US History: Regular or AP
- English 11: Regular or AP
- Physics: Regular or AP
- Electives (minimum 2.0 credits at CEC or CNM / UNM / IAIA)
12th Grade schedule
- Transitions to College Math, Pre-Calculus or AP Calculus
- Economics/Government (each 1 semester): Regular or AP
- English 12: Regular or Mythology & Folklore
- Electives (at CEC or CNM / UNM / IAIA)
*This is a typical course of study for students entering ECA in the 9th grade, but is subject to change based on student needs and requirements for graduation.
*Credits needed for grade classification:
10th grade: must have at least 6 credits
11th grade: must have at least 13 credits
12th grade: must have at least 19 credits
*ECA’s graduation requirements are higher than the typical APS high school. Note the Foreign Language and dual credit requirements. The requirements below are the MINIMUM amount of credits needed to earn a high school diploma at ECA. Students are encouraged to acquire more credits beyond the 25 credit minimum.
| English | 4.0 |
| Math | 4.0 |
| Science | 3.0 |
| New Mexico History | 0.5 |
| Government | 0.5 |
| US History | 1.0 |
| World History | 1.0 |
| Economics | 0.5 |
| Health | 0.5 |
| PE | 1.0 |
| Foreign Language | 2.0 |
| Electives (must include 16 college credit hours from dual-credit and/or AP classes) | 7.0 |
| Total* | 25.0 |
*Students MUST also demonstrate competency in alignment with state requirements.
Math Course Progression Chart
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Rev. Feb. 28, 2023
