PAPA – Public Academy for Performing Arts

Public Academy for Performing Arts

2008-2009

Graduation Requirements: 24 Credits

Curriculum Category Graduating Class of 2009

 

English 4 credits

Mathematics 3 credits

Laboratory Science 3 credits

U. S. History 1 credit

World History 1 credit

Government .5 credit

Economics .5 credit

NM History .5 credit

Foreign Language 2 credits

Communication Skills * 1 credit

Health .5 credits

Fine Arts/Practical Arts 4 credit

Electives 3 credits

 

* Math credits must total three credits one of which has to be Algebra I.

* Communication Skills Options:

One year of:

Dance, Choir, Theatre, Yearbook, TV Video or 3rd year of a Foreign Language

 

Student Classification

10th Grade – 6.5 Credits

11th Grade – 13.0 Credits

12th Grade – 19.5 Credits

 

In order to receive a diploma, New Mexico law requires a passing score on the New Mexico High School Competency Examination for all students.