Fiesta de eCADEMY: Open House Feb 29th 4:30-6:30pm On behalf of the entire eCADEMY Team, we would like to invite you to our very first Fiesta de Familia on Thursday, February 29th from 4:30-6:30 PM. ALL students and their family members are welcome to join us at our Main/East Campus (5300 Cutler NE 87110) for FREE FOOD, music, and a chance to meet our teachers and staff. Please click the following link for more information and to RSVP: https://forms.gle/QK8HU7FahAoezjRR7 We look forward to seeing you on the 29th!
YOUTH SUMMIT AND FUTURE'S FAIR Tuesday, April 16, 2024Time: 9:00 am – 2:30 pmVenue: National Hispanic Cultural Center, Pete V. Domenici Educational Building, 1701 4th St SW, Albuquerque, NM 87102The 2024 Youth Summit and Future's Fair empowers young individuals to take charge of their financial future, make informed financial decisions, manage debt responsibly, and navigate their career paths effectively. We seek to positively impact their lives and contribute to their long-term success by equipping them with practical knowledge and skills. See attached flyer and link: www.ahcnm.org/youthsummit
AFRICAN AMERICAN YOUTH EMPOWERMENT SUMMIT - March 2nd 9:30am-4pmRegistration is open for the APS African American Youth Empowerment Summit, which will be held on March 2nd from 9:30am - 4:00pm at Cleveland Middle School. A light breakfast and lunch will be available. Participants will receive a certificate of participation signed by the Superintendent to use on their resume for college applications.AA-YES is a youth cultural leadership event centered around the empowerment of African American / Black students and students committed to becoming strong allies. It is open to all APS high school students (no matter their race/ethnicity/background). There will be opportunities for youth to build their cultural knowledge, develop skills around being a strong ally, learn about and celebrate their culture and history, and build community understanding and networks. This event is planned and hosted by the APS Coordinated School Health Department. Please see the attached summit flyer. To register, please go to: https://forms.gle/uYsJTV8ZuLdsSx3J7
NO SCHOOL: We will NOT have school March 27-April 7. Students will continue to have 24/7 access to their classes. If a student needs assistance with a class or tech support, they can email the help desk at mailto:[email protected]
END OF 3rd QUARTER: Finals for 3rd quarter Core classes will be March 14th and 15th. Classes will close at 5pm on the 15th
4th QUARTER BEGINS MARCH 18th and ends MAY 9th for SENIORS and May 30th for underclassmen.
ADDING CLASSES:The last day to add a class to the Q4 schedule is May 10. Please contact your counselor if you need classes added to your schedule.
COUNSELOR CONTACTS: Students last name A-G and College/Career: Ms Ramsey [email protected], x45662
Students H-M and East Campus face to face: Mr O’Sullivan [email protected] x 45606
Students M-Z and West Campus: Ms Arellanes [email protected], x 38401
SCHOOL SUPPLIES AND CLOTHING BANK:Please contact your counselor if you/your student needs help with school supplies and/or clothing, socks, shoes, jackets, hygiene products, etc...
STUDENT ACTIVITY CALENDAR:See link to the Owl Activities Calendar Owl Activities
TECH SUPPORT: Tech support is available to help with re-setting passwords and other technology conundrums. Please contact the help desk at [email protected].
COUNSELOR WEBSITE: See this helpful website that contains much of what I put in these newsletters, academic information and resources, college readiness information, scholarships, mental health resources, and other important information. Check it out at https://ramseylynn.weebly.com
WORK PERMITS: Please contact your counselor if you have a 14 or 15 year old that needs a work permit. I have the paperwork and can sign the form- I just need to know where your student is working (name of supervisor, address, and phone) and what they will be doing.
EDGENUITY GRADES: 1) Overall Grade: "Quality of Work" grade and is only grading the material you have actually done. This grade should ALWAYS be above 60%. If it isn't, ask your teacher to reset some of your low scoring tests, quizzes or assignments. 2) Actual Grade: this is a paced grade so it takes into consideration all the work you SHOULD have completed up to the current date. Anything you haven't done is scored as a 0, which causes your Actual Grade to be lower than the Overall Grade. This is the grade we use throughout the semester to post grades in Synergy and progress reports. 3) Relative Grade: this grade should only be looked at when we get to the end of the semester. If this grade is above 60%, you are guaranteed to pass. However, if you do not finish the course or you do not take the final exam at the end of the semester, you will be given this grade on your report card/transcript.
AP EXPECTATIONS: The expectation of any AP course is that a student can anticipate 2-3 hours of homework for each AP class every night. Students get a weighted .025 added into their overall gpa for taking an AP class.
SCHOOL BASED HEALTH CENTERS: School Based Health Centers are an incredible resource for our families, and particularly during a disjointed time, for behavioral health, medical care, and case management. Located at East San Jose Elementary, Van Buren and Washington Middle Schools, and Albuquerque High School, Highland High School and Manzano High School. SBHCs are available to any student in APS- even if they do not attend the school where one is located. See flyer for more information and how to contact and schedule an appointment at an area SBHC.
DUAL CREDIT TEXTBOOK INFORMATION: Dual credit books are FREE and can be checked out through APS Library Services. Here is the link to the fall semester procedures and more information. Dual Credit Textbooks Flyer attached APPLY TO NMSU FOR FREE: March 18th at 12pm meet.google.com/ngg-yxmn-dvx
TESTING INFO:
ALL 11th graders, and Seniors who need to test ,will take the SAT the week of March 18th and the NM- ASR the week of April 22nd. Last school year, the PED announced that all Class of 2024 graduates must participate in the SAT School Day and the New Mexico Assessment of Science Readiness (NM-ASR) in order to receive their high school diploma. They are not required to achieve a certain score on these exams, but they MUST participate in the assessment. Students received a letter last month if they have not fulfilled one or both of the testing requirements. In order to receive their high school diploma, it is crucial that they test this Spring. If your letter says “Did Not Meet Competency” for Reading, Writing, or Math on the attached letter, your student will need to attend the School Day SAT. The dates for the test are detailed below:
March 18th-Students with Last Name A-F March 19th-Students with Last Name G-L March 20th-Students with Last Name M-Q March 21st-Students with Last Name R-Z If your letter said “Did Not Meet Competency” for Science, your student will need to take the NM-ASR. The dates for the test are detailed below:
NM-ASR Test Dates: April 22nd-Students with Last Name A-F April 23rd Students with Last Name G-L April 24th Students with Last Name M-Q April 25th Students with Last Name R-Z
Please be aware that depending on your student’s circumstances, they might need to take BOTH tests to receive their high school diploma. All tests will be given at the EAST Campus only at 5300 Cutler NE
**Note: If your letter says “Did Not Meet Competency” in Social Studies, there is no state standardized test. Students only need to pass: NM History, US History, World History, Government, and Economics.**
Contact the Testing Coordinator, Catherine Casaus at 505-433-1967, immediately if you have any questions or concerns.
GRADUATION MAY 21, 2024 2pm at Tingley Coliseum-no tickets needed,unlimited # of guests Remind is an easy way to communicate directly with you!Simply send a text to 81010 with the following code:@f6bbdfd9
COLLEGE TESTING: Students will typically take a college placement exam in the SPRING of their JUNIOR year. Most 4 year colleges require an ACT or an SAT. CNM requires students to take the ACCUPLACER. Some colleges and universities are waiving ACT or SAT testing requirements this year for college admissions purposes and going to alternative selection processes. Please look at any school your student may be considering applying to, to get clear on their admissions process and policies- as so much has changed and everyone is different. bigfuture.org is a great one stop college search resource. See attached for information about the ACT vs the SAT. Most colleges and universities will accept either score.
ACT TESTING: Go to www.actstudent.org to register and read more about changes to testing for the ACT.
SAT TESTING: Go to collegeboard.com(will be offered in the spring at eCademy to all 11th graders)
Local Health Sciences Opportunities Health Careers Academy (HCA) at UNM This six-‐week non-‐residential program at the University of New Mexico (UNM) Health Sciences Center (HSC) is for current high school freshman, sophomores, and juniors. HCA aims to stimulate interest in the health professions, especially among underserved and underrepresented populations in New Mexico
Health Careers Academy-HCA (HS Sophomores and HS Juniors)
Hospital Volunteer at Presbyterian HospitalPresbyterian Hospital accepts volunteers at least 16 year old. Apply early in the Spring. https://www.phs.org/community/Pages/volunteer.aspx
Hospital Volunteer at University of New Mexico Minimum age for volunteers varies by location. Mentorships are arranged through school counselors and the teen earns high school credit for completing the mentorship. https://hsc.unm.edu/health/ways-to-give/volunteer/index.html
Muscular Dystrophy Association Camp hires teens as camp counselors. www.mda.org
North Ridge Alzheimers Special Care Center welcome teens with music, dance or drama skills to perform at the center. www.jeaseniorliving.com Other senior care facilities in the city also welcome volunteer performers.
Ronald McDonald House Volunteer Teen Volunteers must be at least 16 years of age are welcome to give their time and talents to the House, which is located near the UNM North campus. The house offers temporary housing for families of children receiving pediatric treatment in Albuquerque for serious illnesses. www.rmhc-nm.org/
Local Science, Math and Engineering Opportunities Sandia Labs and Advanced Materials Lab You must be at least 16 years old and an outstanding student. February is the time to apply and it helps to have a connection, someone you know at Sandia Labs or AML. http://www.sandia.gov/careers
Air Force Research Lab Phillips Scholars Program at Kirtland Air Force Base and other locations. Very competitive program in physics and engineering for top science students. https://afrlscholars.usra.edu/
Biopark Nature Guides guide visitors through the zoo, botanic garden and aquarium. They must be at least 14 years old. www.cabq.gov/culturalservices/biopark Other opportunities for older teens.
Roadrunner Food Bank volunteers must be at least 6 years old www.rrfb.org
Joy Junction accepts teen volunteers to help at the city's largest family homeless shelter. The age limits depend on the specific job and whether the youth is a member of a group or an individual. www.joyjunction.org
College Readiness Program at UNM is for current Juniors who will be Seniors in the 2014-‐2015 school year. The College Readiness Program includes a 3 day, 2 night summer residential program at UNM, and during your senior year, there are twice monthly Saturday seminars and weekly meetings with a personal Educational Mentor Tutor to help you apply to college. The program is geared for low income students. http://cpp.unm.edu/
CNM Dual Credit classes Both during the summer and the school year, CNM dual credit classes are free and provide both high school and CNM credit. See your high school counselor to enroll. https://www.cnm.edu/depts/outreach/dual-credit
QuestBridge Summer Program Full Scholarships to College Summer Programs at Brandeis, Emory, Harvard, Notre Dame, Penn, Stanford, or Yale. For outstanding students a special chance to experience life beyond high school and to gain first-‐hand experience on what to expect from attending a selective college. For low-‐income students. https://www.questbridge.org/high-school-students/college-prep-scholars/summer-programs
City of Albuquerque Jobs are available for youth who are at least 16, and pay ranges from $7.50 -‐ $11 per hour, depending on the position and the applicant's qualifications. Jobs are available at pools, playgrounds, community centers, in therapeutic settings and in labor. Once a teen has filled out the online application, someone will call to set up an interview. https://www.cabq.gov/office-of-equity-inclusion/city-youth-jobs
County of Bernalillo Jobs In 2013 Bernalillo County hired 85 teens in its Job Mentor Program. https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/bernco Non-local Summer Opportunities NSLI Study-‐abroad program for the summer (or school year) to a learn a language in a foreign country by immersion. The program also includes learning about the culture. The deadline to apply is in the Fall. Sponsored by the U.S. Department of State. www.nsliforyouth.org/
NASA high school internshipswww.nasa.gov/centers/goddard/education/internships.html Research Science Institute at MITEach summer, 80 of the world's most accomplished high school students gather at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology for the Research Science Institute (RSI). Invited students enjoy a six-‐week, cost-‐ free program designed to kick-‐start their careers of leadership in science, mathematics, engineering, and technology. https://www.cee.org/research-science-institute