Albuquerque Public Schools

Programs

Extra-Curricular Activities

Middle Schools

Many middle schools have after-school programs for students. Such programs give students a safe, mentally-active environment from the time school is out until their parents or guardians come home from work. Such programs include an art club, sign language club, jazz band, orchestra, chorus, National Honors Society, computer club, intramural sports, student council, newspaper staff, yearbook staff, and many others. All these programs are sponsored on a school-by-school basis, so availability may vary at each location. For more information, call the school administration office.

High Schools

Most high schools have activities that are not required by the standard curriculum, but are designed to enrich, entertain, and fulfill special interests of students. Such programs include DECA, Key Club, orchestra, yearbook, ROTC, newspaper, foreign languages, academic competitions, National Honor Society, Mock Trial, SADD, and many others. All these programs are set up on a school-by-school basis. To find out what programs are available at your school, consult the school's student handbook or contact the school's administrative offices.

Alternative Programs

The Career Enrichment Center (CEC) serves all regular high schools and provides specialized course work. These courses are designed for students who exhibit specialized needs or interests and who are highly motivated. Some coursework may be taken at Albuquerque's community college - Technical-Vocational Institute (T-VI) - for college credit; other courses allow students to work with groups like the Associated General Contractors (AGC) of Albuquerque and earn valuable work experience and wages. Bus transportation from the home school to CEC classes is available to all students. The school is located adjacent to Albuquerque High at 800 Odelia Rd NE. For information call 247-3658.

Evening High School offers required and elective courses to day high school students with counselor approval. Evening High School is also a full-time comprehensive program for working young adults who want to return to high school to complete requirements for graduation. For information, call 247-4209 or 848-9424.

Family School combines a half-day of traditional classroom instruction with a half-day of home-based family instruction for students in kindergarten through 12th grade. Parents must commit to providing a minimum of 15 hours per week of instruction at home, providing transportation to the school and attending parent classes at the school sites. For information call 888-1647. .

Freedom High School offers students a program which is less structured than the regular high school. Request for transfer to Freedom High must begin through the regular high school. For information, call 884-6012.

New Futures is an alternative school for pregnant or parenting teens who have not completed their high school education. On-site health services, day care, vocational services, counseling, and GED preparation are provided. New Futures has an open enrollment policy and offers a cost-free summer school program. For information, call 883-5680.

School on Wheels High School offers educational and work experience to students who have dropped out or who are potential drop-outs. Students attend class at the main campus or at any of six satellite locations throughout the community. Classes are limited to 16 students, and are taught using the one room schoolhouse concept. Students attend class in the mornings and are expected to work in the afternoons. For information, call 247-0489.

Sierra Alternative School serves regular and special education (SEBD) students in grades 9 through 12 who are at risk of dropping out. All courses required for graduation are available, as well as work-study and other electives. For information call 296-6708.

Stronghurst Alternative offers students in grades 7 through 12 a small, structured academic setting. It provides total supervision for students throughout the school day and has an academic focus for students who are at risk of dropping out. For information call 345-8531.

Vision Quest serves 60 students throughout the district who have struggled in a traditional middle school setting. The program provides small self-contained classes and counseling services. For more information call Ellen Moore at 352-0343.

Special Programs

APS offers a number of early-childhood programs that serve preschool children ages brith to five. Such programs include:

-High School Preschool Labs. All high schools, (except for Cibola) offer a preschool lab in conjunction with the parenting and teaching classes in the family consumer science departments. Students and faculty have first priority in enrolling their child for the preschool. Remaining vacancies are made available to the public. Call your nearest High School for a status on their enrollment. They may keep a waiting list.

-Bilingual/English Language Development Preschools. These preschools serve 4 and 5 years olds with limited English proficiency. They are at the following elementary schools: Navajo, East San Jose, and Eugene Field.

-Special Education Preschool These preschool programs are located at a number of elementary schools throughout the district. They serve children with special developmental needs between the ages of 2 to 5 years. For further information, contact the Aztec Complex, Child Find Office at 298-6752.

-Title I Even Start. The Title I Even Start programs are at various elementary schools in the district. Even Start is a federally funded family literacy program for eligible parents and their children (birth - 5). For further information, contact the Title I Office at 880-8249 ext. 221.
Albuquerque Community Preschool Resources:
Head Start - For eligibility requirements and site locations contact YDI Head Start at 268-0024.

City Child Development Preschools - For eligibility requirements and site locations contact 767-6500
YWCA Cario Child Care Resource and Referral will assist parents in finding day care and preschool services. Contact 265-8500.
The English as a Second Language (ESL) program serves students whose first language is one other than English. For more information, call the Department of Language and Cultural Equity, 881-9429.

Summer school is open to all students. Classes may be taken for remediation at all grade levels; however, credit is granted for high school students only. There is a fee for classes taken. For more information, call the Office of Extended Learning, 342-7293.

Many before-and after-school programs are available, providing a variety of activities, including arts and crafts, field trips, study time, and extended learning. Services are provided by Campfire, Albuquerque Parks and Recreation, Bernalillo County Parks and Recreation, and YMCA.

School-to Careers provides the framework for a new system of business and education partnerships which encourages and develops career opportunities for all students. These coalitions provide work-and school-based experiences inspired and directed by the real needs of today’s careers. Students make the vital connection between what they learn at school and what they do at work. School-to-Careers is about raising academic standards for all students from kindergarten to graduation so that our students can compete on a world-class scale. For more information please call, 830-8041.

Transition Services helps students with severe, mild or moderate disabilities through the following programs and services.
Community Based Instruction (CBI) Students work in the community to learn and practice vocational and life skills.

APS Training Programs: Students gain valuable experience by working for minimum wage at various jobs within APS.

Work Study: Students work in the community for competitive wages and receive academic credit.

Adult Connections to Community Education and Support Services (ACCESS) and Community Transitions to Adult Programs (CTAP): Students, ages 18 to 22, are placed in real-life situtations in the community to help facilitate their transition to the adult world. For more information, please contact their office at 842-3516.

Special Education offers a full continuum of services for students with disabilities and giftedness who met eligibility criteria established by state and federal laws. Services for identified students are available at all grade levels, including preschool. Related services are provided based on identified student needs. For general information on special education call the Special Education Department, 247-1012 or see the special education website, www.aps.edu.