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.
The Career Enrichment Center (CEC) serves all regular high schools and provides specialized coursework. 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 Central New Mexico Communnity College (CNM) — 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.
Early College Academy is a college-preparatory program that enables high-school students to take classes for college credit that can be applied toward an associate or university degree. For more information call 247-3658.
Evening High School offers required and elective courses to day-high school students with counselor approval. Evening High School also offers 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 that is less structured than the regular high school. Requests for transfer to Freedom High must begin through the student’s regular high school. For information call 884-6012.
Continuation School (Juvenile Detention Center Education Unit) helps incarcerated students keep up with their schoolwork. The JDC serves youth from elementary through high school, and focuses on helping students build their basic skills and remediation of their identified weaknesses. For information call 342-3735.
New Futures is an alternative school for pregnant or parenting teen girls 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 243-2395.
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.
Vision Quest Middle School has three sites throughout the district. The school serves students who have struggled in a traditional middle school setting. The program provides small self-contained classes and counseling services. For more information call Barbara Johnson 888-7529.
APS offers a number of early-childhood programs for children ages birth to five.
High School Preschool Labs - All high schools, (except for Cibola and La Cueva) 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-year-olds with limited English proficiency 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 and 5. For more information, contact the Special Education Aztec Complex, Child Find Office at 298-6752.
Title I Even Start - Title I Even Start programs are at various APS elementary schools. Even Start is a federal y funded family literacy program for eligible parents and their children (birth – 5). For more information, call the Title I Office at 880-8249, ext. 221.
Pre-kindergarten - Programs are available at Edward Gonzales, Eugene Field and Valle Vista elementary schools. Call the schools for more information. For more information regarding early childhood, services and programs please contact the Early Childhood Office at 880-8249, ext. 159.
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 call 767-6500.
- YWCA Cariño Resource & Referral will assist parents in finding day care and preschool services, call 265-8500.
The English as a Second Language (ESL) program serves students whose first language is one other than English. For more information, call Language and Cultural Equity at 881-9429.
Summer school is open to all students. Classes may be taken for remediation; but, credit is granted for high school students only. There is a fee. For more information, call the summer school office at 342-7204.
School & Community Partnership provides the framework for a new system of business and education partnerships that encourage and develops career opportunities for students. These partnerships provide work-and-school-based experiences inspired by 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 call 855-5261.
Transition Services helps students with severe, mild or moderate disabilities through the following programs: 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 situations in the community to help facilitate their transition to the adult world. For more call 842-3516.