FMS families, at last night’s Board of Education meeting, new Graduation Requirements were officially approved for the FMS Class of 2029. These updates ensure students are well-prepared for their future—whether that’s college, career, or beyond.
Here’s what students will need to graduate:
English – 4 credits
Math – 4 credits
Social Studies – 4 credits
Science – 3 credits
Physical Education – 1 credit
Health – 0.5 credit
Electives – 5.5 credits
District Selected Required Courses:
Financial Literacy – 1 credit
From our “Menu of Options” – 1 credit
The FMS Menu of Options includes courses in Career & Technical Education, Foreign Language, Fine Arts, Communications/Public Speaking, Advanced Placement or Dual Credit course, Work-Based Learning (Internship), and Work Experience (Job).
The updated requirements were developed by our Director of Secondary Education & College and Career Readiness, Milo McMinn. He worked alongside high school principals, counselors, Superintendent Diehl, Board Vice President Krista Lee McWilliams, Board Secretary Andra Stradling, and other education professionals to create a flexible and well-rounded approach that supports all students. Mr. McMinn also researched what other districts are considering to see if similar options could be offered by FMS.
These changes align with House Bill 171, which was passed in 2024 and requires 24 credits to graduate across all New Mexico school districts. The last time graduation requirements were updated was back in 2007.
Visit https://bit.ly/New-FMS-Graduation-Requirements to view more details on each subject.