Science Graduation Requirements

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Science Graduation Requirements Freshmen entering
2004
Distinguished Achievement Plan Three Credits
Recommended Plan Three Credits
Minimum Plan Two credits
Advanced MeasuresOriginal research/projectTest
data3 on AP Exam 4 on IB ExamPSAT score
as Commended Scholar or higher National
Hispanic Scholar or Outstanding Negro Student of
NMSCDual Credit College courses3.0 gpa
Biology, or AP or IB Biology
Integrated Physics and Chemistry (IPC)
Biology

• Two Credits from
• Integrated Physics and Chemistry (IPC)
• Chemistry, or AP or IB Chemistry
• Physics, or AP or IB Physics
• or
• Principles of Technology I

Students may substitute Chemistry for IPC But
then must use an elective credit for Physics The
Minimum plan can only be used with parental
approval And will not apply for scholarships or
grants

• Science Electives
• Integrated Physics and Chemistry (IPC),
  Chemistry, Physics, Principles of Technology I,
  Aquatic Science, Environmental Systems, AP or IB
  Chemistry, AP or IB Physics, Environmental
  Science, Geology, Meteorology, and Oceanography
  (GMO), Astronomy
• Career and Technology Education Science
  Electives
• Scientific Research and Design, Medical
  Microbiology, Pathophysiology, Anatomy and
  Physiology

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Science Graduation Requirements Freshmen entering
2007 (Upon SBOE approval of Legislative Funding)
Distinguished Achievement Advanced
MeasuresOriginal research/project Test
data3 on AP Exam 4 on IB Exam PSAT score as
Commended Scholar or higher National Hispanic
Scholar or Outstanding Negro Student of
NMSCDual Credit College courses3.0 gpa
Recommended and Distinguished Plans Four Credits
Minimum Plan Two credits
Biology, or AP or IB Biology
Integrated Physics and Chemistry (IPC)

• Two Credits from
• Integrated Physics and Chemistry (IPC)
• (If IPC is chosen it is best to take before
  Biology)
• Chemistry, or AP or IB Chemistry
• Physics, or AP or IB Physics
• or
• Principles of Technology I

Biology
Students may substitute Chemistry for IPC But
then must use an elective credit for Physics The
Minimum plan can only be used with parental
approval And will not apply for scholarships or
grants
One Required Credit Chemistry, Physics,
Principles of Technology I, Aquatic Science,
Environmental Systems, AP or IB Chemistry, AP or
IB Physics, Environmental Science, Geology,
Meteorology, and Oceanography (GMO), Astronomy
Career and Technology Education Science
Courses Scientific Research and Design, Anatomy
and Physiology
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