College and Career Readiness

Graduation Requirements

State of New Mexico Credit Requirements

• Earn the specified minimum number of credits in the required courses
• Earn the minimum number of credits in elective courses
• Pass all parts of the Standards Based Assessment

Graduation Credit Requirements

Testing Requirements

Mathematics

• PARCC Algebra II score of at least 725 (Performance Level 3) or PARCC Geometry score of at least 725 (Performance Level 3)

Reading and Writing

• PARCC ELA 11 score of at least 725 (Performance Level 3)

Science

• Grade 11 SBA Science score of at least 1138

Social Studies

• One state-developed Social Studies EOC exam with the state established passing score

Meet with Counseling staff for retesting and Alternative Demonstration of Competency (ADC).

College Requirements

College admission requirements vary greatly across the nation. It is advisable to inquire about the entrance requirements and admission procedures for specific schools. Start asking questions during your sophomore year. Make sure to schedule regular appointments with your counselors. Generally, students who take the following college preparation courses will be prepared for most colleges:

• Regular or Honors English - 4 credits

• Math - 4 credits

• Science (lab) - 4 credits

• U.S. History - 1 credit

• World History - 1 credit

• Government - .5 credit

• Economics - .5 credit

• Foreign Language (same language) - 2 credits

• P.E. - 1 credit

• Fine Arts/Practical Arts - 1 credit

Career Developments

The Cibola Counseling Program, in alignment with the American School Counselor Association (ASCA) model, is designed to meet the following career development standards for all students:

1. Students will acquire the skills to investigate the world of work in relation to knowledge of self and to make informed career decisions.
2. Students will employ strategies to achieve further career success and satisfaction.
3. Students will understand the relationship between personal qualities, education and training and the world of work.

CNM Dual Credit

 cnm.edu/depts/outreach/dual-credit

UNM Dual Credit

 advisement.unm.edu/dual-credit

Career Guidance

• Bureau of Labor Statistics
• Military Careers
• Planning a Career
• Occupational Outlook Handbook
• Princeton Review
• Schools in the USA
• National Career Development Association
• Occupational Information Network

Personality Inventories

• Career Key
• Keirsey Temperament Sorter
• ASVAB