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3.28 GRADUATION/CREDIT REQUIREMENTS

3.28.1 PURPOSE Graduation from the Farmington Municipal Schools signifies that students have satisfactorily completed their required course of study. In order to receive a diploma, students must meet all specified requirements as established by faculty, the local Board of Education, and as outlined in New Mexico Public Code. 3.28.2 LOCAL BOARD EXPECTATION

A. By the end of the fall semester, high school staff will notify seniors and their parents/guardians if the student is in danger of failing to meet the requirements established for participating in the graduation exercises and receiving a diploma. B. No student may participate in the graduation ceremony without meeting all graduation requirements. C. Only students of the Farmington Municipal Schools may participate in graduation ceremonies. D. The Farmington Municipal Schools will neither compel nor censor student prayer at graduation. There will be no involvement of the Board or school staff in the planning, preparations, or delivery of such prayer. E. Early Graduation Policy. Early graduates (defined as H1, H2, H3 students by the PED) will be added to the list of honor graduates if their GPA is higher than the GPA of the last honor graduate of the graduating class. The graduation program will signify their early graduations with an asterisk or similar symbol. Early graduates class rank will be based on their ranking in their cohort. Early graduates are not eligible to be the Valedictorian or Salutatorian. Early graduates will not be allowed to participate in the ceremony the following year.

3.28.3 GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

A. All students at Farmington High School and Rocinante High School, including special education students (except student’s on an Ability Pathway) with an Individualized Education Program (NMAC 6.29.1.9.J), must complete 24 credits to be eligible for a diploma and, starting with the class of 2017, students must complete 24.5 credits to be eligible for a diploma. B. All students at Piedra Vista High School, including special education students (except student’s on an Ability Pathway) with an Individualized Education Program (NMAC 6.29.1.9.J), must complete 24 credits to be eligible for a diploma and, starting with the class of 2017, students must complete 25.5 credits to be eligible for a diploma including the Senior Project one (1) credit course for graduation. C. Additional required graduation units beyond state requirements are to be taken in approved courses. D. Students who entered high school before 2009-2010 shall take and pass the State of New Mexico High School Competency Exam. A minimum scale score of 175 is required on each of five subtests (Reading, Language Arts, Mathematics, Science and Social Studies) with a minimum holistic score of three (3) on the writing subtest. Students who entered high school in 2009-2010 or after must pass the New Mexico High School Graduation Assessment (NMHSGA) in order to receive a high school diploma. The test is administered and may be taken once as a sophomore, once as a junior and twice as a senior as needed to successfully pass all sub-tests. The appropriateness of administering the NMHSGA to special education students will be determined by the Multidisciplinary Team. E. With approval of the Board of Education, the superintendent may request written approval from the Secretary of Education to award a diploma to a student who has not passed the competency examination and who is not covered under other provisions.

F. All students must demonstrate competency in the subject areas of reading, writing, mathematics, science, and social studies and earn all credits to graduate in order to receive a New Mexico Diploma of Excellence. Demonstration of Competency is comprised of two components: 1) successful completion of required credits, and 2) demonstration of competency in the areas of reading, math, writing, science and social studies. There are three options for documenting demonstration of competency. 1. Successful completion of required credits:

Required Credits

4 Units English 3 Units Science (2 units must include a lab course)

1 Unit Physical Education

4 Units Math (one unit must be Algebra 2 or higher)

3.5 Units Social Studies 1 Unit Career Cluster, workplace readiness, or language other than English

7.5 Units Electives .5 Units Health Education (starting with class of 2017)

TOTAL: 24* Credits (24.5 Credits starting with class of 2017)*

* Piedra Vista requires one graduation credit for Senior Project for a total of 24.5 Credits (25.5 Credits starting with class of 2017)

Students entering prior to the 2014-2015 school year must earn the following credits.

Entering 2009-2010 and prior to 2014-2015

Units

Course

4

English with major emphasis on grammar, nonfiction writing, & literature

4

Mathematics, of which one must be equivalent to or higher than the level of Algebra II, unless the parent submitted written, signed permission for the student to complete a lesser mathematics unit

* Piedra Vista requires 1 graduation credit for Senior Project

2. Demonstration of Competency in the areas of reading, math, writing, science and social studies:

Option A: Standard Demonstration of Compentency Delete this table

Demonstration of Competency

Reading Math Writing Science Social Studies

PARCC or SBA Reading

PARCC or SBA Math

PARCC or NM Writing EOC

SBA Science NM History EOC or US History EOC

SBA score of 1137 OR PARCC performance level 3+ for graduates through 2017. PARCC performance level 4+ for graduates beginning in

SBA score of 1137 OR PARCC performance level 3+ in Algebra II or Geometry for graduates through 2017. PARCC performance level 4+ for

NM Writing EOC cutoff score as determined by the PED OR PARCC performance level 3 ELA Grade 11 for graduates through 2017. PARCC

Scale Score of 1138

NM History EOC, US History EOC, World History EOC, Government EOC, or Economics EOC cutoff score as determined by the PED.

3

Science, two courses must have laboratory component

3.5

Social Science which must include US History & government, World History & government, government & economics, and .5 NM History

1

Physical Education

1

Career Cluster course, workplace readiness, or language other than English

24 Total Units

2018. graduates beginning in 2018.

performance level 4+ for graduates beginning in 2018.

SBA Composite Score of 2273 with neither individual score below the nearing proficient level (1127 for Math and 1129 for Reading). A Scale Score of 1137 or state cut point in either subject qualifies that subject.

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Table 1: Demonstration of Competency


SBA Reading or PARCC ELA Grade 11

SBA Math or PARCC

PARCC ELA Grade 11

SBA Science State-developed Social Studies EOC

SBA score of 1137, PARCC ELA Grade 11 score of 725 (Performance Level 3) or PARCC ELA Grade 11 Reading subscore of 42. PARCC ELA Grade 11 Performance Level 4+ for graduates beginning in 2018.

SBA score of 1137 PARCC score of 725 (Performance Level 3) in Algebra II, Geometry, Integrated Math II, or Integrated Math III. PARCC ELA Grade 11 Performance Level 4+ for graduates beginning in 2018.

PARCC ELA Grade 11 score of 725 (Performance Level 3), PARCC ELA Grade 11 Writing subscore of 31, State-developed Writing EOC with state-established passing score (See Table 2). PARCC ELA Grade 11 Performance Level 4+ for graduates beginning in 2018.

SBA Science score of 1138

State-developed Social Studies EOC exam with state-established passing score (See Table 2)

Composite SBA Score of 2273 with neither individual score below 1127 for Math and 1129 for Reading. A Scale Score of 1137 or state cut point in either subject qualifies that subject.

Table 2: End of Course Exams

Content Area EoC Exam Version Number Minimum Passing Score

Mathematics Algebra I1 003 18



Algebra II2 001 20

Algebra II 006 14

Financial Literacy 003 12

Geometry 003 18

Integrated Math III2 001 10

Integrated Math III2 003 17

Mathematics ADC2 001 12

Mathematics ADC 003 16

Pre-Calculus 004 16 Reading English III: Reading2 001 25

English III: Reading 006 14

Spanish III: Reading 001 14

English IV: Reading 003 15

Writing English III: Writing2 001 15

English III: Writing 006 24 Spanish III: Writing 001 15

English IV: Writing 003 26

Science Anatomy & Physiology 002 26

Biology2 001 20

Biology2 002 22

Biology 007 27

Chemistry2 001 12



Chemistry2 002 13

Chemistry 008 24

Environmental Science

001

26

Physical Science 001 29 Physics

003 24 Social Studies Economics 004 23

NM History 004 18

US History2 001 26

US History 007 31

World History & Geography 001 25

World History & Geography 003 25

US Government 005 24

Please note the following for Table 2: 1Students pursuing the standard graduation option must pass the Algebra II course to implement a passing score on the Algebra 1, Geometry, or Financial Literacy EoC for graduation. 2The EoCs highlighted expired before the 2014-2015 academic year and may no longer be administered, but prior year passing scores may be used for students to meet graduation requirements. Before considering an Alternate Demonstration of Competency (ADC), students must attempt the above listed exams as follows: Mathematics and Reading: SBA and/or PARCC 3 times Writing: PARCC 1 time Science SBA Science 2 times Social Studies: One state-developed EoC 1 time Option B: State Approved List of Alternative Demonstration of Competency

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Reading Math Writing Science Social Studies SBA Reading & Math – combined Reading & Math scale score of 73 or higher and neither performance level below Nearing Proficiency.

EoC English 3 Writing – score of 15 or better

SBA Science – score of 38 or better

EoC US History – score of 26 or higher

EoC English 3 Reading – score of 25 or better

EoC Algebra 2 – score of 20 or better

EoC English 4 Writing – score TBD

EoC Chemistry – score of 13 or better

EoC Economics – score TBD

EoC English 4 Reading – score TBD

EoC Algebra 1 – score TBD *Algebra 2 dependent

AP Literature and Composition Exam – score of 3 or better

EoC Biology – score of 22 or better

EoC NM History – score TBD


AP Calculus AB Exam – score of 3 or better

AP Language and Composition Exam – score of 3 or better

AP Biology Exam – score of 3 or better

EoC US Government – score TBD


AP Calculus BC Exam – score of 3 or better

ACT Exam in English – score of 18 or better

AP Chemistry Exam – score of 3 or better

EoC World History & Geography – score TBD

AP Statistics Exam – score of 3 or better

PSAT Exam in Writing – score of 45 or better

AP Physics B Exam – score of 3 or better

AP US History – score of 3 or better

ACT Exam in Reading – score of 22 or better

ACT Exam in Math – score of 22 or better

SAT Exam in Writing – score of 500 or better

AP Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism Exam – score of 3 or better

AP World History – score of 3 or better

PSAT Exam in Critical Thinking (Reading) – score of 45 or better


Accuplacer Exam in WritePlacer – score of 6 or better

AP Physics C: Mechanics Exam – score of 3 or better

AP Government and Politics – US – score of 3 or better

SAT Exam in Critical Thinking (Reading) – score of 500 or better

SAT Exam in Mathematics – score of 500 or better

Accuplacer Exam in Sentence Skills – score of 83 or better

AP Physics 1 or 2 – score of 3 or better – new exams in 2014

AP Government and Politics – Comparative – score of 3 or better

Accuplacer Exam in Reading –

Accuplacer Exam in Elementary

IB Literature (Language A) exam – score

AP Environmental Science – score of 3 or better

AP European – score of 3 or better

score of 82 or better

Algebra – score of 79 or better

of 4 or better

IB Literature (Language A) exam – score of 4 or better

Accuplacer Exam in College Mathematics – score of 66 or better

IB Language B exam – score of 4 or better

AP Computer Science – score of 3 or better

AP Human Geography – score of 3 or better

IB Language B exam – score of 4 or better

IB Mathematics Exam – score of 4 or better

COMPASS Exam in Writing Skills – score of 77 or better

ACT Exam in Science – score of 23 or better

AP Microeconomics – score of 3 or better

PLAN Exam in Reading – score of 17 or better

COMPASS Exam in Math – score of 52 or better

COMPASS Exam in Writing Essay (Scale 2-12) – score of 9 or better

IB Experimental Science Exam – score of 4 or better

AP Psychology – score of 3 or better

COMPASS Exam in Reading – score of 88 or better

KEYS Exam in Applied Mathematics – score of 4 or better


KEYS Exam in Applied Technology – score of 4 or better

AP Art History – score of 3 or better

KEYS Exam in Reading – score of 4 or better

PLAN Exam in Math – score of 19 or better

KEYS Exam in Writing – score of 4 or better

PLAN Exam in Science – score of 21 or better

KEYS Exam in Teamwork – score of 4 or better

KEYS Exam in Listening – score of 4 or better

SATSUB Exam in Math Level 1 – score of 587 or better

PLAN Exam in English – score of 15 or better

SATSUB Exam in Ecological Biology – score of 593 or better

SATSUB Exam in US History – score of 610 or better

SATSUB Exam in Literature – score of 574 or better


ASVAB – score of 31 or better

SATSUB Exam in Molecular Biology – score of 624 or better

SATSUB Exam in World History – score of 589 or better

TABE Exam in Reading – score of 518 or better

TABE Exam in Math – score of 506 or better

SATSUB Exam in Chemistry – score of 642 or better

IB Individuals & Society Exam – score of 4 or better



SATSUB Exam in Physics – score of 632 or better



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Table 3: State-Approved Alternative Demonstrations of Competency Reading Math Writing Science Social Studies

SBA Reading & Math – combined Reading & Math scale score of 73 or higher and neither performance level below Nearing Proficiency.

Accuplacer Exam in WritePlacer – score of 6 or better

SBA Science – score of 38 or better

AP US History – score of 3 or better

Accuplacer Exam in Reading – score of 82 or better

Accuplacer Exam in Elementary Algebra – score of 79 or better

Accuplacer Exam in Sentence Skills – score of 83 or better

ACT Exam in Science – score of 23 or better

AP World History – score of 3 or better

ACT Exam in Reading – score of 22 or better

Accuplacer Exam in College Mathematics – score of 66 or better

ACT Exam in English Composition – score of 18 or better

ACT ASPIRE Exam in Science – score of 432 or better

AP Government and Politics – US – score of 3 or better

ACT ASPIRE Exam in Reading – score of 428 or better

ACT Exam in Math – score of 22 or better

ACT ASPIRE Exam in Writing – score of 428 or better

ACT PLAN Exam in Science – score of 21 or better

AP Government and Politics – Comparative – score of 3 or better

ACT ASPIRE Exam in English – score of 428 or better

ACT ASPIRE Exam in Math – score of 432 or better

ACT ASPIRE Exam in English – score of 18 or better

AP Biology Exam – score of 3 or better

AP European – score of 3 or better

ACT PLAN Exam in Reading – score of 17 or better

ACT PLAN Exam in Math – score of 19 or better

ACT PLAN Exam in English – score of 15 or better

AP Chemistry Exam – score of 3 or better

AP Human Geography – score of 3 or better


AP Calculus AB Exam – score of 3 or better


AP Physics B Exam – score of 3 or better

AP Macroeconomics – score of 3 or better


AP Calculus BC Exam – score of 3 or better


AP Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism Exam –


AP Microeconomics – score of 3 or better

COMPASS Exam in Reading – score of 88 or better

AP Statistics Exam – score of 3 or better

COMPASS Exam in Writing Skills – score of 77 or better

AP Physics C: Mechanics Exam – score of 3 or better

AP Psychology – score of 3 or better

IB Diploma – score of 244 or better

COMPASS Exam in Math – score of 52 or better


AP Environmental Science – score of 3 or better

AP Art History – score of 3 or better

PSAT Exam in Critical Thinking (Reading) – score of 45 or better



AP Computer Science – score of 3 or better


SAT Exam in Critical Thinking (Reading) – score of 500 or better

IB Mathematics Exam – score of 4 or better



IB Individuals & Society Exam – score of 4 or better

SATSUB Exam in Literature – score of 574 or better

PSAT Exam in Math – score of 47 or better


IB Experimental Science Exam – score of 4 or better

SATSUB Exam in US History – score of 610 or better

TABE Exam in Reading – score of 518 or better

SAT Exam in Mathematics – score of 500 or better

SAT Exam in Writing – score of 500 or better

SATSUB Exam in Chemistry – score of 642 or better

SATSUB Exam in World History – score of 589 or better


SATSUB Exam in Ecological Biology – score of 593 or better


SATSUB Exam in Molecular Biology – score of 624 or better

TABE Exam in Math – score of 506 or better SATSUB Exam in Physics –


The following exams may be used as an Alternate Demonstration of Competency for students enrolled at Rocinante High School only.

WORKKEYS Exam in Listening for Understanding – score of 4 or better

WORKKEYS Exam in Applied Mathematics – score of 5 or better

WORKKEYS Exam in Business Writing – score of 3 or better

WORKKEYS Exam in Applied Technology – score of 3 or better

WORKKEYS Exam in Teamwork – score of 4 or better

WORKKEYS Exam in Reading for Information– score of 5 or better

TABE 9 & 10 Exam in Reading - score of 518 or better

TABE 9 & 10 Exam in Mathematics - score of 506 or better

Option C: Portfolio Indicators To be considered for this option, students must successfully complete the required credits listed above in section 3.28.3.F.1 and use all opportunities provided in Options A and B above to demonstrate competency. Students choosing this option must submit the Alternative Demonstration of Competency Portfolio Application to the Graduation Review Committee at each high school by April 1st. The Graduation Review Committee consists of the building principal or designee, the student’s counselor, one or more of the student’s teachers, and a special education designee as applicable. Delete this table


Performance on the SBA or PARCC assessment which is within 5% of the cut scores established by PED




An average passing score on all semester exam grades for all social studies courses

Performance on the EoC which is within 3 points of the cut scores established by PED





Scores from a college placement exam showing placement in a non-developmental level course





Acceptance to a 4-year institute of higher learning, or an accredited 2 year post-secondary educational institute or the US Military





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Table 4: District-Approved Alternative Demonstrations of Competency






An average passing score on all semester exam grades for all social studies courses






Table 4: District-Approved Alternative Demonstrations of Competency












Notes:

• Transfer students must demonstrate competency in math and reading.

• Students may not attempt any demonstration of competency more than once per month.

• Student shall have the opportunity to demonstrate competency for five years after they exit school in order to receive a New Mexico Diploma of Excellence.

• The results of the Demonstration of Competency will be stored in the Student Information System.

• All State Alternative Demonstrations of Competency and cut points may be used regardless of student enrollment at a “S.A.M.” school or which classes a student has taken.

• Students with IEPs are entitled to receive any modifications, variations, waivers, or accommodations described in their IEP while demonstrating competency, unless the assessment disallows the IEP accommodations.

• The “State” HSGA Demonstration of Competency does not need to be retaken as a senior if a student has already demonstrated competency by another method.

• Students who believe they have demonstrated competency by another method not adopted may appeal to the Superintendent or Designee and shall be deemed to have met competency in that area if the appeal is successful.

• Students may demonstrate competency for five years after they exit school, and they will receive a New Mexico Diploma of Excellence.

NMSA 1978, §§ 22-13-1.1 et. seq. (2010). 6.19.7 NMAC (2009); 6.29.1.9 NMAC (2009).

3.28.4 CREDIT REGULATIONS

A. Credits shall be transferable with no loss of value among schools that are accredited by a State Board of Education in the United States, United States territories, or Department of Defense schools. B. Online courses may be used to provide graduation credit to currently enrolled students. C. A final examination shall be administered to all students in all courses offered for credit. D. A student cannot take the same course twice for credit. E. Concurrent enrollment and dual credit, both vocational and academic, may be earned simultaneously from both the school district and post-secondary institution(s).

Concurrent Enrollment and Dual Credit programs refer to programs that allow high school students to enroll in college-level courses offered by a public post secondary institution prior to high school graduation. Dually enrolled students may earn credit toward high school graduation and a post secondary degree or certificate simultaneously as defined in NMAC 6.30.7. A concurrently enrolled student refers to students who, on their own, are enrolled in a public post secondary institution. Students are responsible for paying for tuition, instructional materials and applicable fees at that post secondary institution. Farmington Municipal Schools will transcript credit earned from accredited institutions upon receipt of an official grade or transcript record from the institution.

A dual credit student refers to students who have met eligibility requirements to enter the Dual Credit Program. Within the Dual Credit Program, FMS and its partner post secondary institution(s) have entered into a dual credit agreement that establishes student eligibility and course eligibility. Courses may be academic or career technical, but may not be remedial or developmental. Within this program, the post secondary institution will waive tuition and general fees and FMS will fund required instructional materials in accordance with NMAC 6.30.7. FMS will transcript credit earned from the partner institution upon receipt of an official grade or transcript record. F. For students entering the ninth grade in 2009-2010 or later, at least one of the units required for graduation must be earned as an advanced placement or honors course, a dual-credit course, or a distance learning course. G. All core academic courses offered for credit must align to the 9-12 New Mexico Standards for Excellence (NMAC 6.29) H. Elective credit courses must meet PED content standards with benchmarks and must:

1. include a written, sequential curriculum; 2. be taught by an instructor with a secondary teaching license; 3. include a final examination; and 4. be reviewed and approved by the Board of Education.

3.28.5 Earned Credit Requirements and Grade Level Classification

A. A student in their first year of high school will be classified as a 9th grader (H1). B. A student in their second year of high school will be classified as a 10th grader (H2).

C. A student in their third year of high school will be classified as a 11th grader (H3). D. A student in their fourth and subsequent years of high school will be classified as a 12th grader (H4, H5, H6).

3.28.6 Remediation/Non-Remediation Classes

A. Remediation/Reinforcement Classes Summer School courses may be offered for remediation and reinforcement, for those students in grades seven through twelve. These courses will be paid for by the student, with the exception of those students who qualify for tuition waivers. B. Non-Remediation Classes Non-remediation courses may be offered for high school students who wish to accelerate or supplement their education. The cost of these courses will be completely funded by student enrollment fees. Fee schedules will be reviewed annually

Adopted: Last Revision: 11/12/15

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