Course Credits Required
English……………………………………….4.0
Mathematics (Minimum Algebra II) ...………4.0
Science (2 must be Lab Sciences)...................3.0
United States History & Geography…………1.0
World History & Geography…………………1.0
Government…………………………………..0.5
Economics……………………………………0.5
New Mexico History………………………....0.5
Health………………………………………...0.5
Physical Education/Band…………………….1.0
Career Cluster/Foreign Language……………1.0
Online/DC/Honors/AP……………………….1.0
Electives.....................................................8.0-9.0
TOTAL 26.0
Students have the opportunity to earn up to 7 credits a year. If students need to make up credits, they have the opportunity to retake it in summer school OR in credit recovery (0 hour 7:10-8:10am or 8th hour 4:00-5:00pm). Carlsbad High School offers Honors & AP classes for most core classes and a few electives. Juniors and Seniors have the opportunity to take online Dual Credit Classes offered through SENMC, where they will receive both college and high school credits.
Grade Classification Credit Requirements
Sophomore – 7 credits
Junior – 14 credits
Senior – 20 credits