2019-20 Student and Parent Handbook

ALBUQUERQUE ACADEMY Our Mission The Academy Calendar 2019-20 We believe that children’s lives change when their natural passion for learning is August 2019 January 2020 nurtured and transformed into habits of life-long learning and reflection. We believe 5 Monday, Athletic Practices Begin 7 Tuesday, Classes Resume that the world changes as these children learn to serve country and community with 15 Thursday, School Begins 20 Monday, No Classes, wisdom, conviction, and compassion. Convocation at 8 a.m. Martin Luther King Jr. Day 16-18 Friday-Sunday, Senior Retreat 30 Thursday, No Classes for Grades 23 Friday, No Classes for Grades 8-9 8-12: 8-9 Parent Conferences, In light of these beliefs, 8-9 Parent Conferences 10th Grade Pre-ACT, 11th Grade • We serve students of talent and character, offering them an education that 28-30 Wednesday-Friday Grade 8 Retreat Career Day, 12th Grade College broadens their perspectives, sharpens their minds, strengthens their bodies, Toolkit and engages their hearts. September • We commit to creating a caring, inclusive, and just community, using the 2 Monday, No Classes, Labor Day February geography and culture of our home in the Southwest to enrich our educational 4-5 Wednesday-Thursday, Grades 8-12 11 Tuesday, Late Start programs and to foster creativity, personal balance, and a connection to the Photos 14 Friday, No Classes, Faculty In-Service natural world. 10 Tuesday, Late Start 17 Monday, No Classes, Presidents’ Day • We devote our resources to ensure economic accessibility to our students 10 Tuesday, Grade 6 Parents’ Night 21 Friday, No Classes for Grades 6-7 and to support the wider community through outreach and community service. 11 Wednesday, Grade 7 Parents’ Night Narrative Writing Day • We entrust this mission to our graduates and successors as we preserve our 12 Thursday, Grades 8-9 Parents’ Night 21 Saturday, Fall Sports Day and March resources and serve the generations of children to come. Homecoming 9 Monday, No Classes for Grades 6-7, 23 Monday, No Classes for Grades 6-7, Parent Conferences 6-7 Parent Conferences 20 Friday, Spring Break Begins 25 Wednesday, Grades 10-12 Parents’ Night April 26 Thursday, Grades 6-7 School Photos 2 Thursday, Classes Resume 6 Monday, Community Day October 13 Monday, Senior Projects Begin Emergency Contacts 3 Thursday, 8th-Grade Dig 24 Friday, No Classes 6-12 4 Friday, GrandDays for Grades 6-7 29 Monday, No Classes Chris Dineen, Division Head, 6-7 (505) 264-4615 (c) 7 Monday, GrandDays for Grades 8-12 28 Tuesday, Late Start 10-11 Thursday and Friday, No Classes, Martha Palmer, Division Head, 8-9 (505) 264-6100 (c) Fall Break May Christine Lenhart, Division Head, 10-12 (505) 688-9218 (c) 16 Wednesday, PSAT Testing 15 Friday, Last Day for Grades 6-7 27 Sunday, Admission Open House 18-19 Exams Taryn Bachis, Director of Athletics (505) 220-9427 (c) 29 Tuesday, Late Start 23 Saturday, Commencement Josh Buchanan, Crisis Management Coordinator (505) 269-8893 (c) 30 Wednesday, School Photo Retakes 25 Monday, Memorial Day 31 Sunday, Think Academy Summer Bruce Orem, Chief Financial Officer (505) 508-8608 (c) November Open House Security (505) 828-3366 7 Friday, No Classes 6-7, Narrative Writing Day; 8th-Grade ERB Testing June 8 Friday, No Classes 6-12 1 Monday, Think Academy Summer 20 Wednesday, Late Start Begins 25 Monday, Medieval Day, Grade 9 27-29 Wednesday-Friday, No Classes, July Thanksgiving Break 3 Friday, Independence Day Observed No Summer Classes December 4 Saturday, Independence Day 3 Tuesday, Late Start 10 Friday, Last Day for Think Academy 17 Tuesday, Last Day of Classes for Summer Grades 6-7 18-19 Exams 20 Winter Break Begins Dates are subject to change. Please visit the school calendar on the Albuquerque Academy web site (www.aa.edu) for the most current information on all school events and activities.

2 A L B U Q U E R Q U E A C A D E M Y 2 0 1 9 - 20 S T U D E N T A N D P A R E N T H A N D B O O K 3 Contents A Brief History of the Academy The Academy Calendar 2019-20 3 Experiential Education Student Responsibilities From its earliest days, Albuquerque The school’s third head of school, Ashby In the fall of 1999, Donald W. Smith was Requirements 17 Student in Good Standing 34 Academy has sought to provide a service T. Harper, served the Academy for 21 appointed acting head of school and A Brief History of the Academy 5 Community and Student Dress and Appearance 34 to the community. In 1955 the founding years from 1964 until his retirement then interim head of school. Starting Governance and Trustees 6 Global Citizenship Program 17 Travel 34 head of school, William B. S. Wilburn, in June 1985. Mr. Harper continued to with the 2000-01 school year, Mr. Independent Study 19 Driving and Parking 34 was convinced of the growing need build upon the foundations laid by Mr. Elkins assumed the role of treasurer, General Policies Independent Option for P.E. 19 Ride Sharing Services 34 in the community for an independent Saunders and the Academy’s faculty and with primary responsibility for the The Spirit of Our Community and Pass/Fail Option 19 Other Modes of Transportation 35 college-preparatory school for boys. sought to broaden the school’s horizons. stewardship and growth of the school’s Our Guiding Principles 7 Dual Enrollment 19 Technology Responsible Use Policy 35 The first Academy flyer announced the Accordingly, beginning with the 1973- endowment, while the head of school Academic Freedom 7 Think Academy Summer Electronic Devices 36 school’s aim to “stress thoroughness in 74 school year, the board of trustees assumed responsibility for the day-to-day Personal Development Credit Classes 19 Camera-Equipped Devices 36 individual performance; demand that approved the admission of girls in the operations of the school. of Each Student 7 Global Online Academy (GOA) 20 Lunch and the Wellness Policy 37 the student thoroughly master the arts upper division. In the fall of 1984, the Commitment to Diversity and Cum Laude Society 20 Student Property 38 of written and oral expression; insist that school admitted girls for the first time In July 2001, Andrew T. Watson assumed Inclusion 7 Search of Student Lockers he acquire a strong foundation in history, in grades 6 through 8, coincident with responsibilities as the sixth head of Communication 8 Student Services or Electronic Devices 38 mathematics, science, and a foreign the opening of the new middle school school after 20 years of work as a Student Records 8 Advising Program 21 Student and Parent Visits 38 language; and stress the importance of located a few hundred yards west of teacher, coach, and administrator at Publicity 8 College Guidance 21 Snow Day Cancellation of Classes 38 training the student to think.” what is now called the East Campus. the Fountain Valley School in Colorado Student Residence Requirements 8 Academic Assistance 22 Standards for 8-12 School Dances 38 Springs, Colorado and the Potomac Emergency Closure 9 Peterson Learning Support Program 22 Specific Standards for 8-9 School The intervening six decades have Under the fourth head of school, Robert School in McLean, Virginia. He has Firearms Policy 9 Simms Library 22 Dances 38 witnessed growth in enrollment from 12 L. Bovinette, the school’s science center focused since then on the Academy’s Financial Obligations 9 Charger Bookstores 24 Specific Standards for 10-12 School students to approximately 1,150, and in and library were built. Moreover, the mission, with an emphasis on new Charger Books 24 Educational Program Dances 39 faculty from two to more than 165. Full school deepened its commitment models of community outreach; a Student Health 24 Graduation Requirements 10 Use of Facilities 39 coeducation and the school’s location at to perpetual self-examination, to community for life through the alumni Protocol for Concussions 25 Weight Room Policies 39 three separate sites over the years have continuous professional development program; global aspects of the student Academic Policies and Procedures Other Student Health Policies 26 not changed the ideals described in the on the part of the faculty and staff, experience; educational, financial, social, Academic Calendar Medical Forms 26 Major Disciplinary Rules initial flier. and to more active inclusion of diverse and environmental sustainability; and and Daily Schedule 11 Department of Counseling Academic Integrity 40 constituents, not simply as the socially connections between the Academy and Study Halls and Discretionary Time 11 and Human Development 26 Unwanted Interpersonal Conduct 40 Thanks to the generosity of the school’s responsible thing to do, but as integral educational resources from throughout Test Days (8-12) and Homework 11 Sexual Misconduct 41 Commitment to Total Education principal benefactors, Albert G. Simms and vital to educational excellence. the country and the world. Extended Time Testing Required Reporting of Disciplinary Student Leadership 27 and his wife, Ruth Hanna McCormick In addition, the roles of experiential for Standardized Tests 12 Infractions and Academic Issues 41 Extracurricular Activities, Clubs, Simms, the school moved first in 1957, education and of counseling and human In July 2009, Gary L. Gordon ’79 was Testing on Holy Days 12 Philosophy Regarding Student Use and Organizations 28 from its original site at St. Michael and development were expanded, along with named treasurer. When Mr. Gordon left Examinations (8-12) 12 of Alcohol and Other Illegal Drugs 41 Student Fundraising for All Angels Episcopal Church on Montaño major innovations in the instructional in 2018, the school returned to a single Review Days and Black Out Days 13 Student Use of Alcohol Charitable Organizations 30 Road, to a 27-acre campus on North program for sixth and seventh graders. leadership model under head of school Attendance 13 and Other Drugs 42 Student Field Trips 30 Edith. The Rev. Paul G. Saunders, a Andrew T. Watson. Medical Leave 14 Possession and Use Policy 42 Exchange Programs 30 member of the history department since Beginning in 1996, the school changed Late Policy for Papers Discipline, Grades 6-12 45 School Displays, Bulletin Boards, the school’s second year, was named to a dual leadership model. Timothy R. and Assignments (10-12) 15 Sanctions 45 Web Pages, and Postings Policy 31 head of school in the spring of 1960, a McIntire became the fifth head of school, Narrative Assessment in 6-7 15 Athletic Policy 31 Awards and Prizes 2018-19 46 few months before the Academy held its and Richard G. Elkins was named chief Grades, Reports, and Comments Senior Projects 33 first commencement exercises. business and financial officer. During (8-12) 15 Faculty and Staff 50 Senior Privileges 33 this period, the music building and Expectation Indicators (8-12) 15 Campus Map 58 The Academy grew steadily, requiring natatorium were constructed. The school Failures, Deficiencies, and Eligibility 16 more adequate facilities. In 1963, continued to focus on professional Academic Probation 16 Academy Seal 59 another substantial gift from the Simms development and on its commitment to Withdrawal from a Class 16 family enabled planning to begin for the community outreach. campus now located on the east end of the site on Wyoming, where the new buildings opened in 1967.

4 A L B U Q U E R Q U E A C A D E M Y 2 0 1 9 - 20 S T U D E N T A N D P A R E N T H A N D B O O K 5 Governance and Trustees General Policies Albuquerque Academy is governed by a self-perpetuating board of trustees, the 2019-20 Board of Trustees The Spirit of Our Community and Our An essential component of respecting Personal Development of Each Student membership of which includes alumni, parents of current or former students, and Thomas Smidt III ’89, Chair Guiding Principles the dignity and safety of others is our As stated in the Academy mission, we other individuals from Albuquerque and its environs. The trustees bear ultimate Diane Harrison Ogawa, Vice Chair The success of any educational attitude and behavior during times of offer our students an education that responsibility for the Academy, although they delegate day-to-day operation to the Eric J. Weinstein ’94, Secretary institution is strongly linked with the challenge or even conflict. We seek a broadens their perspectives, sharpens head of school. Christina C. Sheehan ’01, Assistant spirit of the community’s relationships. constructive partnership with families at their minds, strengthens their bodies, Secretary At Albuquerque Academy, we have all times, including when students are and engages their hearts. The idealism The primary purpose of the Academy being academic, the majority of the staff is Christopher T. Jillson, Treasurer always tried to create close, positive struggling in an academic or disciplinary of our mission is pursued throughout engaged in teaching and related pursuits. In order to best serve students, faculty, and relationships among students, faculty, space; that partnership must be our curriculum and programs, but parents, the Academy comprises three divisions, each with its own division head. The Chaouki T. Abdallah and staff. characterized by civility, calm, mutual it is best achieved by the formation members of the faculty and administration are listed in the back of this Student and Patrick V. Apodaca respect, and the presumption of positive of partnerships between engaged Parent Handbook. Notah R. Begay III ’90 School spirit is but one result of that intent on the part of all concerned. students and caring adults throughout Christopher A. Buttner ’81 shared pride in the school and all the community. Students who benefit Albuquerque Academy is accredited by the New Mexico State Department of Education Molly K. Cheves that we do together to make it a Academic Freedom most from the Academy traditionally and by the Independent Schools Association of the Southwest and is a member of the Arthur Chu ’90 stronger, more productive, and more Excellence in education encompasses understand this early on in their time National Association of Independent Schools. Susan Barger Fox collaborative environment. We want to freedom of inquiry, freedom of thought, here. . Joselyne Gallegos foster individual responsibility, mutual and freedom of communication. School Adam S. Honegger ’91 respect and support, and community should be a place for civil and open Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion Francine Jacobs pride in our collective work. discourse. At Albuquerque Academy, a commitment D. Ian McKinnon ’85 to diversity and inclusion means that Ronald W. Moya The specific policies and procedures As an expression of its educational we dedicate ourselves to creating Chamiza Pacheco De Alas ’96 continue to evolve as we maintain our philosophy, Albuquerque Academy an environment in which all people, Teresa Pallozzi commitment to the basic qualities supports freedom of inquiry into social, regardless of race, gender, marital status, Kevin Pierce ‘02 of a safe and productive learning political, and religious issues. That sexual orientation, gender identity, Erika Rimson environment. freedom includes the right of teachers political beliefs, physical disability, Valerie Romero-Leggott to express and to associate themselves ethnicity, socioeconomic level, age, or Jesús Salazar We hold ourselves accountable to these with ideas, beliefs, or opinions. Students religion can thrive. It is the collective Randall H. Talbot ’71 guiding principles of conduct: are free to express their points of view responsibility of the Albuquerque Chandler Todd • to respect the safety, diversity, and to associate themselves with ideas, Academy community of faculty, students, and dignity of ourselves and beliefs, or opinions. This freedom also staff, administrators, and parents to Honorary Trustees: others; includes the right of the school to invite make this environment conducive to Cynthia Brown Steiner • to practice honesty in all of our to the campus speakers representing learning and to foster mutual respect Nancy M. VanDevender activities; diverse points of view on issues relevant among all community members. Our • to pursue our studies and other to the interests of the school community. director of diversity and inclusion also activities with engagement and assists in this area. spirit; Academic freedom contains, as an • and to support Albuquerque essential element, the right to dissent. Diversity on our campus manifests our Academy’s mission. It also requires respect for the freedom acceptance of the fact that we are part of others. Protest or speech against a of a world community and that we Specifically this means: particular position, action, or situation appreciate the possibilities of the broad • honoring academic freedom; can be permitted, so long as such spectrum of humanity. To that end, we • respecting the campus and those protest or speech does not restrict the intend to weave diversity education who maintain it for us; freedom of thought, sense of safety, or into all aspects of school life where • and accepting the stewardship movement of others who hold different appropriate. of the Academy’s tradition and views. Those who dissent should, in a reputation. learning community above all, be willing to permit the free expression of ideas and positions other than their own. The school reserves the right to intervene when protest or advocacy undermine the school's mission.

6 A L B U Q U E R Q U E A C A D E M Y 2 0 1 9 - 20 S T U D E N T A N D P A R E N T H A N D B O O K 7 General Policies General Policies Specifically, a commitment to diversity Student Records Unidentified photographs of students are Emergency Closure Financial Obligations and inclusion requires that each of us According to law, copies of students’ regularly used in Academy brochures, If, in the determination of school or In order for the Academy to provide its examine unquestioned attitudes and educational records, other than advertisements, and other print and governmental leaders, the needs of our exceptional educational opportunities notes beliefs about differences and suspend information available in the school electronic publications and displays, students and/or the greater community to all students, we depend upon our those that are inappropriate. It also directory, can be released only to the including television and video. On are best served by temporarily ceasing families to remain current with all tuition requires that we exert an effort to model parents or to students who are over the occasion, print and broadcast reporters operations (in the case of a medical and incidental balances owed. If a family behavior that reveals our respect and age of 18; to schools or colleges to which and photographers ask to interview quarantine, for example), the Academy exhibits a habit of continually being late appreciation for differences. To facilitate the students are applying for transfer, students or to shoot video footage on will: in making its obligated payments or the the examination of our own belief admission, or financial aid; or to state campus, most often for news stories, a) make its best efforts to provide amount is delinquent, the Academy systems and behaviors, diverse curricular or local officials or authorities to whom but sometimes for other projects (for the equivalent of a full academic will do one of or a combination of the materials, student common times, and such information is specifically required example, a graduate school assignment). year for students, with the following: training programs for faculty, staff, and to be reported. A copy of the Academy Also, sometimes teachers, faculty, and possibility of extending the school • withhold semester grades (spring students on such matters will be part of policy and laws pertaining to student students take photos for internal use in year as needed. and fall) the fiber of our academic community. records is on file with the registrar classrooms or school publications. b) extend a prorated credit into • withhold final grades for (Mauree Thordahl, [email protected]) the following academic year to graduating seniors In this commitment, we prepare and may be reviewed by students or Parents who do not want their students families who have prepaid tuition • withhold transcripts for graduating ourselves for the diverse and parents. participating in those kinds of activities if it isn’t possible to provide the seniors interconnected world in which we live. should inform their children and notify equivalent of a full academic • withhold enrollment contracts Publicity the communications office as well. The year. This credit isn’t transferable for students returning for the Communication News stories about student honors and school will make all reasonable efforts should a student not return to upcoming school year A critical part of education is the activities are regularly posted on the to honor these requests, and, time the Academy. This credit won’t • withhold student class schedules opportunity to be involved in a free Academy’s web site and social media permitting, to provide release forms for apply to families of seniors, for the upcoming academic school flow of information. In particular, sites, including Facebook and Twitter. specific projects, if appropriate. Students but the school will make every year open, honest, respectful, and timely The Advocate, the student newspaper, also should be informed, responsible, effort possible to provide them • assess a late fee of $30 when communication between and among is posted online. If you do not want your and proactive about parental wishes and with the academic experiences a balance becomes 31 days faculty, administrators, staff members, child’s name and/or photo to appear guidelines. and academic credit needed to delinquent students, and parents is valued. When on these public sites, please call the graduate and move on to college. students or parents have questions communications office at 828-3151. Student Residence Requirements The Academy business office will notify Given the potential hazards posed by concerning classroom or school policies, In order to safeguard the health and the families prior to placing a hold and the causes of such a school shutdown, they should ask questions of the relevant Some news stories may also be welfare of its students, Albuquerque will allow a short period of time to the Academy does not currently plan people in an appropriate setting and included in The Path, the Academy Academy requires all enrolled students correct the outstanding balance. If the to assemble teachers or tech support receive a timely response. online magazine, and announcements to reside with their parent(s) or legal balance is not resolved within this short personnel in order to provide distance and press releases (including photos) guardian(s) throughout the course of period of time, the business office will learning for students during such events. Direct communication is most likely are sometimes sent to the media. each academic year. If at any point in the place a financial hold and will not release to produce valid information, to avoid Note that, in general, press coverage school year changes are made to a child’s any school records until the account is Firearms Policy misinterpretations, and to facilitate the of Academy athletes and athletic living situation, their parent(s) or legal brought current. Eventually, the school With the exception of law enforcement speediest resolution of questions. For events is not coordinated through the guardian(s) must notify the Academy of reserves the right to dismiss a student if officers, firearms are prohibited on example, if students or parents have communications office. the change within 30 days and provide a good faith effort to communicate and campus. questions concerning a classroom matter, updated contact information. remain current with tuition and bills is the conversation should generally begin not made. with the appropriate faculty member or the student’s adviser. Department Please call the business office at 828- chairs and division heads are available 3226 with questions about bills or for guidance or intervention when payments. necessary.

8 A L B U Q U E R Q U E A C A D E M Y 2 0 1 9 - 20 S T U D E N T A N D P A R E N T H A N D B O O K 9 Educational Program Academic Policies and Procedures Academy’s educational program Graduation Requirements Academic Calendar and Daily Schedule day, students are required to sign in at Test Days (8-12) and Homework emphasizes six basic academic At least twenty-three and one quarter In grades 6 and 7, the school year is the appropriate grade commons by 8 Homework may be assigned for any day disciplines: English, history, credits (23 1/4) are required for notes divided into three reporting periods. In a.m. (8-9 Division) and 8:15 a.m. (10- in which the class meets. A weekend mathematics, world languages, science, graduation. A full explanation of grades 8-9 and 10-12, the school year 12 Division). Students who abuse their counts as a single day’s worth of and performing and visual arts. Students requirements can be found in the is divided into two semesters of two discretionary time in some way or whose homework. In order to ensure they are will take courses in all of these areas Curriculum Guide. The division head marking periods each. academic performance is unsatisfactory, spread out, tests, announced quizzes, through grade 9 and will continue in may consider exceptions to the following may have their discretionary time and due dates for papers, projects, most disciplines far beyond the basic policies in certain medical circumstances. The normal school day runs from 8 a.m. restricted. and other major assignments (except requirements. Students in grades 10 Students in grades 8 and 9 must enroll to 3:32 p.m. Students not participating science lab write-ups) must be set on the through 12 have increasing choices in six classes per semester; students in in school-sponsored activities after 3:32 In the 8-9 division, students are not following days: among courses. grades 10 through 12 must enroll in a p.m. are not under the supervision of allowed to leave a study hall unless they English: Days 1, 4, 5, 9 minimum of five courses each semester. Academy personnel. Similarly, students have a note, in advance, from another History and Performing Arts: Days In addition, all students take part In order to earn a diploma, seniors are dropped off before 7:30 a.m. will not be teacher specifying where the student is 2, 3, 6, 7 in physical education and have required to be “in residence” for the under adult supervision. going to be. Mathematics and P.E.: Days 3, 4, 7, 8 the opportunity to participate in entire year and cannot participate in a World Languages: Days 2, 3, 7, 8 interscholastic athletics. For students semester or year abroad or domestic Students in grades 6 and 7 have a The school recommends that parents Science: Days 1, 5, 6, 9 in grades 8 and 9, interscholastic exchange program. variable schedule, while students in try to schedule students’ appointments team participation substitutes for grades 8-12 follow a nine-day rotation of during discretionary times or study halls In the case of test days missed for regular physical education during that There are detailed policies about classes. Lunches begin at the same time and not during class time or physical speakers or snow days, variations in athletic season. For students in grades students signing up for Arabic, Chinese, every day for grades 6-9: education classes. Students in 8-9 who this policy may be permitted after 10 through 12, interscholastic team and Japanese, both for rising eighth miss P.E. classes for appointments may Grade 6 11:35 a.m. the involved teacher discusses the participation substitutes for regular grade students and those in higher be required to make up the missed Grade 7 12:30 p.m. circumstances with the appropriate physical education on a season-for- grades. Please refer to the Curriculum classes during their study halls. Grades 8-9 10:42 a.m. department chair and division head. No semester basis. Guide and/or consult with the world tests or major assignments are to be languages department chair before Students in 6-7 may be assigned to administered or due on a 0 day. All students in grades 6 through 9 considering these choices. Students in grades 10-12 have a more a homework group that meets twice participate in experiential education, variable lunch schedule, with start times weekly after school. Students in grades which complements other academic between 11:36 a.m. and 12:43 p.m., 8-12 may be assigned to structured study In a long-term project with multiple programs. Students in grades 8 and 10 depending on the day of the cycle. during free periods at the discretion of interim deadlines, teachers have the take a health issues class. Though not the appropriate dean of students and/or discretion to determine the final due for credit, students in 10th, 11th, and Study Halls and Discretionary Time the division head. Students who receive date. Assessment components may be 12th grades must participate in a series An important part of the Academy’s one grade below 70 or two grades below due on non-test dates. of classes with the college counselors. educational program involves students 75 during a marking period, or two or Each division has a community service learning to manage their discretionary more “Does Not Meet Expectations,” In general, students are responsible for requirement. Experiential education time in an appropriate and productive multiple “Needs Improvements,” or who missed work due to absences, no matter requirements must be met in order for a manner. Students are permitted, within are not, in the opinion of the dean of the cause of the absence. Failure to make student to graduate. divisional guidelines, to be on their students or division head, putting forth up missed work in a reasonable amount own on campus when they are not in appropriate effort may be assigned of time may result in loss of credit for a The coherence and continuity of the class, at lunch, or in a study hall. When structured study until released by the particular assignment. Assignments and Academy’s total educational program discretionary time is available, students appropriate dean or division head. assessments missed due to an unexcused in grades 6 through 12 are intended may use the library, a study area, or absence are due the day the student to equip students with the intellectual choose to study quietly in a common returns. Students who miss assignments tools necessary to pursue a lifetime of area. When a discretionary period and assessments due to an excused education, both formal and self-guided. occurs during the first period of the absence have one day for each day Course and program descriptions missed to complete their work. and a full delineation of graduation requirements appear in the Academy’s Curriculum Guide, formerly known as the Course of Study Planner, which is posted on the Academy web site.

10 A L B U Q U E R Q U E A C A D E M Y 2 0 1 9 - 20 S T U D E N T A N D P A R E N T H A N D B O O K 11 Academic Policies and Procedures Academic Policies and Procedures Students on 8-9 Experiential Education • regularly receive and utilize the Testing on Holy Days Exemptions for examinations: Note: Students with multiple classes in Attendance Trips requested, disability-related Upon request, students may be excused English courses, senior humanities, one department need to consult with Informed, attentive, intelligent Teachers may use all of the experiential accommodation for school-based from classes because of religious or and world languages do not give their teachers and the department chair engagement in class is the essence of education (Ex Ed) days to introduce and tests. Copies of the “Guidelines ethnic observances or holy days. They traditional midterm and final exams. about the sequencing of their exams education at Albuquerque Academy. teach new material and give tests if they for Documentation” are available will have every opportunity to make Instead, teachers in these classes design before the actual exam period. Typically Students are, therefore, expected to need to, but all teachers must use their from a Peterson learning specialist up any missed work or tests without appropriate summative assessments, the more advanced class will be taken attend all of their classes, beginning first class back after the return of an or the college guidance office. The penalty at the earliest convenient time which measure student mastery of and in the scheduled exam period with the each day at 8 a.m. and ending at 3:32 Ex Ed trip to review that material with following websites also contain as arranged in consultation with their progress in the particular curricular goals less advanced class during the make- p.m. Students may participate in after all students. Students who were on Ex relevant information: classroom teacher. Teachers should of the course (e.g., the writing process, up period, but the department chair school activities only if they have met Ed trips will likely need to meet with — The College Board Services for anticipate, plan for, respect, and speaking or presentation skills, etc.). in consultation with the student and all their obligations that day or have teachers for further coverage of what Students with Disabilities (609) accommodate students celebrating Students complete these alternative teachers involved may change the order. received permission to participate they missed, but this review class will 771-7137 or www.collegeboard. religious holidays. Teachers may not assessments by the end of the review/ Students are not permitted to change from the division head and/or dean of benefit all students and help provide com/ssd/student/document.html require work from students on days exam blackout period. the timing or the order of their exams students. an overview to those who were on the — ACT Test Accommodations during which students are celebrating without the permission of the division trip. Students on Ex Ed trips will have (319) 337-1332 or www.act.org/ religious or ethnic observances and not Additionally: head. If your child is sick, please call or email one full week from the Monday after aap/disab/opt3.html on the day immediately following. • Generally, performing or visual the divisional assistant before 8 a.m. Grades 6-7 828-3167 they return to make up any homework, arts classes do not require Regardless of examinations and grading Examinations (8-12) [email protected] papers, tests, assignments, etc. that have If all of the above requirements are not semester or final examinations structures employed by different Students sit for examinations in Grades 8-9 828-3189 been given during their absence. It is also met or the request for accommodation during the exam period. teachers, all classes must remain in history (with the exception of senior [email protected] understood that Ex Ed participants are is denied, the student may request an • Independent study courses usually session until the end of the marking humanities), mathematics, and science Grades 10-12 828-3112 not to take homework, texts, or school appeal from the testing organization. do not require semester or final period. Refer to the section on “Snow at the end of each semester during [email protected] work on Ex Ed trips. examinations. Days” (see page 38) for information scheduled periods. To ensure adequate time to process • Certain elective courses have about snow days during exams. Extended Time for Standardized Tests requests for accommodation, both the • Students should not return to Students in grade 8 sit for 90-minute departmental approval not to Policies and procedures for College Board College Board and ACT have established school after an illness until they exams. Students in grade 9 sit for a offer examinations. Review Days and Blackout Days (SAT, AP, PSSS, PSAT/NMSQT), ACT/PLAN, strict timelines for submission of the have been fever free (without use minimum of 90 minutes and a maximum • Seniors on projects do not return The three school days preceding exams and ERB Examinations with extended appropriate documentation. Students of fever-reducing medications of two-and-a-half hours. Examinations to take examinations. In lieu are devoted to review; teachers may time: who have a documented learning like ibuprofen or acetaminophen) in grades 10-12 last for a maximum of sitting for second semester neither introduce new material nor difference and are thus eligible for or symptom free (vomiting and of two-and-a-half hours during the examinations, seniors complete give homework unless it deals with A student with a documented disability accommodations should contact diarrhea) for 24 hours. scheduled sit-down examination periods. an exit assessment for each review material. The three calendar days may be eligible for accommodations the divisional Peterson learning The full exam grade is normally 20 class prior to leaving for senior preceding exams are considered total • Medical appointments scheduled from the College Board and ACT. To be specialist several months before the percent of the semester grade. The projects. Grades earned on those blackout days; no homework may be during a school day require eligible, a student must: accommodation is needed for further sit-down examination counts for at least assessments are averaged into given unless directly related to the exam an email or phone call to the • have a disability that necessitates information and assistance. one-half of the full examination grade the fourth marking period. When review, and no extracurricular activities divisional assistant from a testing accommodations if an alternative form of assessment is calculating semester averages for should be scheduled without the parent or guardian. In grades • have documentation on file at also used. The only electronic devices second semester seniors, the third permission of the division head. 6-9, a parent or guardian must school that supports the need students may have with them in an exam marking period receives a weight sign a student out. In grades for requested accommodations are calculators when appropriate. Cell of two-thirds and the fourth 10-12, a student may sign in/ and meets the “Guidelines for phones, personal audio players, tablets, marking period, one-third. out during the day without a Documentation” published by smart watches, and any other electronic parent’s signature. In grades the College Board and ACT (ERB • Students in AP courses may be devices are prohibited. Possession 10-12, student extracurricular scoring is administered by the excused from final examinations at of prohibited items may result in participation the day of a medical/ College Board and generally the discretion of the instructor. disciplinary action as a major rules dental appointment will require a recognizes the same published violation. doctor’s note. guidelines) Students may not arrange to take exams in advance of the designated exam period. Students who miss their exams must arrange with the appropriate dean of students or division head to make up their exams.

12 A L B U Q U E R Q U E A C A D E M Y 2 0 1 9 - 20 S T U D E N T A N D P A R E N T H A N D B O O K 13 Academic Policies and Procedures Academic Policies and Procedures • Planned absences in all grades: Medical Leave The decision regarding when, and under Late Policy for Papers and Grades, Reports, and Comments (8-12) Expectation Indicators (8-12) If a student expects to be absent While the Academy seeks to what circumstances, a student may Assignments (10-12) Grading is on a scale of 0 to 100. At the beginning of each course, teachers for one or more days (other accommodate most medical return to school lies with the division 10-12 teachers will assess a penalty of Students are expected to work to the provide students with a clear set of than illness), an email or written circumstances for individual students, head, in consultation with the parents four percentage points per day (including best of their ability at all times. While a expectations regarding classroom work note from a parent is required in there may be times when the physical, and others, including counselors, the class days off in the cycle) for all late failing grade (any grade below 60) raises and behavior. All students are expected advance of the absence. At that emotional, or psychological needs of school nurse, the dean of students, and/ papers and assignments. Teachers may a high level of concern, any grade in the to arrive to class on time, having time, the student will receive an a student interfere significantly with or outside health care providers. There use their discretion in modifying due 60s or the 70s may result in a conference prepared the day’s assignments. They are absence sheet to be completed their ability to succeed at school, may be times when the length of a leave dates and assessing penalties when with the division head or dean of also expected to participate actively and by each teacher—informing the and the student must be placed on a has made it untenable for a student to extenuating circumstances are present students or other appropriate actions. respectfully in class activities, to accept student of assignments they will medical leave. The decision to place a continue their enrollment for a given (such as illness or family emergency). A Grades and comments are posted online responsibility for learning, to exhibit miss. The absence sheet requires student on medical leave is generally semester or school year. In cases of this weekend (including breaks and holidays) for parents and students at the end of intellectual courage, and to seek extra a signature from the student’s not reached unilaterally, but rather as nature, the student may be required by will be counted as one school day when each four marking periods. help when necessary. parent or guardian, adviser, and a result of consultations that usually the division head to make up missing calculating the number of days an the division head. involve the division head, the parents, course work online, repeat courses, assignment is late. Students who are Albuquerque Academy’s grading scale is: At each marking period, teachers • Tardiness: If a student is late the counselors, the school nurse, dean repeat the school year, or withdraw scheduled to miss classes due to school 90-100 Excellent to Exemplary determine whether students have arriving at school, they must sign of students, and appropriate outside from the Academy. When a withdrawal or extracurricular activities must work 80-89 Good to Very Good exceeded expectations (E), met them in with the administrative assistant medical care providers. It should be is required, the division head will work with their teachers ahead of time to 70-79 Needs Improvement to (M), need improvement to fully achieve in the appropriate division and will understood, however, that the school with the student and family to develop a determine appropriate due dates for Adequate them (N), or failed to meet them (D); receive a tardy slip to be given to is charged with the overall welfare of plan to recover credits from alternative, all assignments. If a student knows in 60-69 Poor these indicators are included with the their teacher. Multiple unexcused all students and may require a medical accredited educational institutions when advance that they will miss a test, they Below 60 Failing posted grades. Expectation indicators tardies may result in disciplinary leave at any time the administration possible or enroll in a new school. need to discuss whether the teacher are designed to give students and consequences. deems necessary. expects the test to be taken before or their parents useful information Parents requesting more information after the absence. The year-end overall average, computed about classroom behavior and • Grades 6-12: A student who is Length of the leave, the nature of concerning medical leave should contact for students in grades 9-12, is obtained outside preparation, which cannot be absent more than 10 meetings the leave, conditions for return, and the division head. Teachers may also use their discretion in by averaging all of the semester grades. communicated by grades alone. It is of any class during the same academic accommodations necessitated determining the date after which they entirely possible and appropriate that semester may forfeit the right by such a leave must be determined The Academy has developed separate, will no longer accept late assignments; a student might exceed expectations in to earn credit for that class (for Each student will receive at least one on a case-by-case basis. At a minimum, detailed policies addressing specific however, teachers may not accept work a course while receiving an average or second semester seniors, the limit written comment from each teacher there must be a demonstrated pattern situations, including student pregnancy, past the end of relevant marking period below average grade. It is also possible is eight absences). Additionally, a each semester. New students must of stability in order for a student on suspected physical or sexual abuse, without the permission of the division that a student may receive an above student who misses an excessive receive a comment from each teacher by medical leave to return to the Academy. eating disorders, sexual assault, and head or the dean of students. average grade for a course while earning number of classes may be the end of the first marking period. In order to fully support a student on other physical or mental health issues. an N or a D. required to make up work to medical leave and to facilitate informed Any student or parent seeking further Narrative Assessment in 6-7 ensure they are prepared for administrative decisions about the timing information about these policies may The 6-7 program combines traditional Students seeking to drop back from a the next course in a sequence. and appropriateness of a return to check with a counselor, school nurse, or number and letter grades with extensive higher-level course to a lower one in Therefore, family trips and school, a student and their parent(s) or the appropriate division head or dean of written narrative reports that are sent the same subject after the period for personal appointments should guardian(s) must sign requested releases students. home three times a year. While there is a schedule changes has expired should be scheduled so as not to conflict that allow Academy counselors and/or great deal of flexibility within the division discuss how their grade will be calculated with school commitments. the school nurse to communicate clearly and in each grade, faculty may use with the appropriate department chair • Religious observances: and effectively with outside providers traditional grades and scores along with and division head. Students who miss classes for and school administrators throughout the narrative report to assess student religious observances may and beyond the term of the leave. Under performance. The division follows the be allowed to participate in some circumstances, additional testing, language used in the student comments extracurricular activities the day evaluation, and counseling may be across the other divisions in the school of the absence(s), provided they required by the division head upon the (E= Exceeds expectations, M= Meets have discussed this with the student’s return. expectations, N= Needs improvement, appropriate division head or dean D= Does not meet expectations). of students ahead of time. As with any planned absence, an absence form is required.

14 A L B U Q U E R Q U E A C A D E M Y 2 0 1 9 - 20 S T U D E N T A N D P A R E N T H A N D B O O K 15 Academic Policies and Procedures Academic Policies and Procedures Failures, Deficiencies, and Eligibility Any student who fails a course for the The decision to place a student on Experiential Education Requirements Under certain circumstances students • Exemption from the Yearly In grades 8-12, any student who receives year or who has a significant academic academic probation ultimately rests The primary responsibility of the may be excluded from participation in Requirement: If school officials two grades below 70 or who fails a deficiency must remedy that deficiency with the division head, in consultation experiential education program is to a particular trip or exempted from the determine that a student’s single class during a marking period is with additional study. The student’s with the dean of students, the student’s offer outdoor and experiential education experiential education requirement for medical condition or mental ineligible to participate in extracurricular teacher, the appropriate department current teachers, and the student’s within the context of the school-wide a particular year without jeopardizing health issue is ongoing and activities. Under certain circumstances, chair, and the division head will academic adviser. The length of academic curriculum. Students are engaged in their progress toward graduation at the school will not be able to the division head may suspend eligibility determine a method of study by which probation is also determined by the outdoor adventure, environmental the Academy. Those circumstances are accommodate that student on any if a student fails to meet expectations in the deficiency can be remedied as well division head, as are the terms of that education, co-curricular learning, and delineated below. trip or program for a given year, two or more classes. The division also as a deadline for its completion. Those probation. Failure to meet the terms wilderness expedition programs. The • Exclusion from a Particular that student will be granted an reserves the right to waive ineligibility on methods may vary: re-examination, of academic probation may result in a experiential education curriculum is Trip: Before every trip, the exemption from the experiential a case by case basis due to extenuating repeating the course, or completing student’s separation from school for a mandatory in grades 6-9. departmental faculty members, education requirement for circumstances. The division head accredited work outside of the Academy semester, a year, or for the remainder of with the help of the school nurse, that year. The student’s or the dean of students may assign depending on the extent of the a student’s high school career, depending A unique feature of the Academy since routinely review the medical situation will be reassessed students in the above categories to deficiency. on circumstances and timing. 1975, the Ex Ed department strives histories of students before taking in any following year that an structured study during discretionary to build healthy relationships among them into the field. Depending additional experiential education periods. In consultation with other Any student in grades 8-12 who fails a Withdrawal from a Class students and offers a curriculum rooted on the length or remoteness of requirement is present and a faculty, the division head or dean of semester course is obligated to follow A student in grade 10 or 11 with six in intrapersonal, interpersonal, and a given trip, faculty may also call new determination made about students generally reviews the student’s the same process as outlined above. The classes may withdraw from a class at environmental skills and growth. The students’ parents to talk about the appropriateness of a second performance at the interim and the division head has the authority to require any time with the permission of the program also seeks to help students specific health-related issues. In or additional exemption. If an quarter. In order to return to eligibility, a student to remedy the failure of a division head and department chair. If understand their role as citizens of the addition, it is in the best interest additional exemption is no longer be released from structured study semester within a yearlong course when their work is sufficiently poor so that Southwest and develop a strong sense of the students that parents deemed appropriate, the student during discretionary periods, or have a appropriate. averaged in with all their other grades of place within this unique landscape. bring medical or emotional will be required to complete the structured study assignment modified, in the class they would be failing, then Most experiential education programs matters to the attention of the required trip or program during the student must meet expectations in In grades 6 and 7, students who fail to they will earn a WF (withdraw fail) for occur off campus at locations ranging school as soon as they believe a that academic year. all classes and have no grades below 70. meet, on a regular and timely basis, the the course, and the registrar will record from the Academy’s site in Bear Canyon problem might exist. While every In addition, the division head or dean expectations for any or all assignments, a WF on the transcript. The student to wilderness areas throughout New reasonable attempt is made to Community and Global Citizenship of students may at any time during the or those students whose behavior is will then be subject to any penalties Mexico and the Four Corners. Risk accommodate students with At the core of Albuquerque Academy’s school year make a student ineligible to less than exemplary, may be placed on associated with having received a failing management is of utmost importance to medical or emotional conditions, mission is a belief in the fundamental participate in extracurricular activities probation and/or declared ineligible for grade (extracurricular eligibility, earning all decisions pertaining to the program if school officials determine that importance of authentic learning and based on poor academic performance. extracurricular activities. sufficient credits, etc.). and detailed information about this is the acute nature of a particular the need to help students use their attached to the enrollment contract each student’s medical condition knowledge to serve and contribute Any student who fails to meet Academic Probation Seniors may not fail a course that counts year. might jeopardize his or her health to the community and the world. expectations and/or has earned grades A student will not generally be placed toward graduation requirements. or well being during a trip, the The community service program at that remain below the standards listed on academic probation until they have Because the Academy values outdoor department reserves the right Albuquerque Academy provides a may be placed on academic probation been given ample opportunities to programming so highly that it has to exclude that student from springboard for action, as students are by the division head or dean of students improve their grades and to fully meet made it a part of the curriculum, it is a particular trip or program. required to integrate community service at any time [see “Narrative Assessment expectations over several marking expected that all students will participate Illness/injury exclusions are into their educational journeys. As in 6-7” and “Grades, Reports, and periods. That support most frequently and fulfill their experiential education determined by the department students progress through the school, Comments (8-12)” sections of this comes from the student’s teachers, the requirements. Experiential education chair in consultation with the they are required to take a leadership handbook]. Any student who fails to Peterson learning specialist, the student’s trips are considered an extension of our parents, the division head, the role in matching community needs with meet the terms of their probation by adviser, the dean, and the division head. campus, and therefore all appropriate school nurse, and other medical their own interests and passions. Ideally, the end of the school year may not be But when little or no improvement school policies and responses apply to and mental health professionals, this groundwork will help them take offered a contract for the following year. occurs, it is often appropriate and student behavior on such trips, just as as appropriate. A note from the initiative and empower them to become In addition, a student who fails two or necessary for Albuquerque Academy, as they do on campus. student’s doctor is required for service leaders. more courses at the end of the year must a college preparatory school, to place such exclusions. withdraw from the Academy, and the that student on academic probation. Academy may require the withdrawal of any student at any time during the school year for poor academic performance.

16 A L B U Q U E R Q U E A C A D E M Y 2 0 1 9 - 20 S T U D E N T A N D P A R E N T H A N D B O O K 17 Academic Policies and Procedures Academic Policies and Procedures 6-7 Division: deadlines, but is flexible to allow On-Campus Service Includes: Independent Study Independent Study Option for P.E. Dual Enrollment Teachers identify community needs students to pursue their own interests. • Supporting Admissions events and Students in the 10-12 division may elect Students in grades 8-12 may be eligible In exceptional cases, students in the and educational goals and establish Details on the project requirements are activities (e.g., Open House, buddy to pursue independent study as part of for the independent study option in lieu 10-12 Division have sought and been meaningful service-learning activities introduced to 10th grade students in the shifts, etc.) their required course load. Such studies of their P.E. requirement, depending permitted dual enrollment at an for students. Activities have included fall. Students can work independently or • Concessions shifts are either one-semester or year-long on their level (if appropriate) in a given approved institution of higher learning. a peer-mentoring program with a in small groups, but they must complete • Supporting teachers and staff with programs of directed independent outside sport and/or the amount of Dual enrollment is normally limited to local elementary school, a partnership their Commitment to Service project, projects pre-approved by class deans work and may involve reading, writing, practice time per week they engage in. one course per semester and to courses with a local homeless shelter, and including all volunteer hours and related • Assisting at Charger athletic events research papers, performing, laboratory Such exemptions must be investigated not represented by the Academy’s environmental initiatives on campus. assignments, by the fall of their junior • Academic exchange hosts (home research, or creating artwork. Each before the start of the school year; current offerings. Students concurrently These required experiences will be year. hosts do not receive on-campus course proposal must be considered inquiries about this option should be enrolled must take all required courses scheduled throughout the year during service credit) and approved by the division head, the directed to Lisa Logsdon, Chair, Physical unless waived by the department chair the school day as class activities. Community Service Recognition: • Dances and other class/division sponsoring department chair, and the Education (828-3127; [email protected]). and approved by the division head. Students are encouraged to expand their event set-up and clean-up (class sponsoring faculty member. Independent Grades earned through dual enrollment 8-9 Division: service beyond the hourly requirements. officers do not receive service credit study represents a significant addition Pass/Fail Option will be listed on the student’s transcript The goal of the community service In order to receive recognition, students for this) to a student’s work load. Students may Students in grades 10-12 may opt to take but will not be averaged into their GPA. program in the 8-9 Division is for need to log their additional hours • Other campus event assistance (e.g. schedule only one formal independent one year-long course or one semester- students to have a positive, engaging, of service in the Honor Society and Community Day, lost and found, study a semester and rarely will the length course per year Pass/Fail (P.E. The student is responsible for tuition and productive volunteer experience Lettering section on the Community etc.). sponsoring department chair or the not included) if they meet the following for dual enrollment courses and the full with a local community partner. All Service Canvas page. Recognition will be • Academy gardens/DOT Garden division head approve an independent criteria: tuition for the Academy. eighth-grade students must participate given as follows: • Building cleaning and/or study already represented by one of the 1. Ordinarily, a student must carry in two all-class service projects (one just • Students in the 8-9 Division who maintenance school’s course offerings. five other graded courses to be Procedures: prior to the eighth-grade retreat in the complete a total of 20 additional • Clean-up of campus mesa eligible for pass/fail status unless 1. Students must first obtain approval fall, and the other just prior to spring hours of service in a school year will • Bear Canyon projects Any independent study program should this requirement is waived by the from the division head, the break). All ninth graders are required to be recognized in the Community be, on its merits, well organized and division head. appropriate department chair, and participate in one off-campus service Service 8-9 Honor Society. Must be completed by: planned. The outlined activities should 2. The course designated as Pass/Fail the student’s parent or guardian. project facilitated by the community • Students in the 10-12 Division who • 8th, 9th, and 10th grade: April 30 conform to the academic expectations is not a graduation requirement 2. The college guidance office will and global citizenship faculty. These complete a total of 40 additional • 11th grade: signed up by April 30, generally associated with any course of (required English, history, first three then forward the dual enrollment projects will be scheduled throughout hours of service in a school year will completed by graduation study at Albuquerque Academy. It should years of math, science, or world forms and support documents to the year during the end of the school day be recognized in the Community • 12th grade: Friday before Senior be a genuine experience in self-discipline languages, or the first two years of the appropriate institution of higher (returning to school by 4:30 p.m.). Service 10-12 Honor Society. Projects begin on the student’s part. The faculty performing or visual arts credit). learning. • Students in either 8-9 or 10-12 member and sponsoring department 3. For the purposes of the Pass/Fail 3. Students and their parents must be 10-12 Division: Division who complete 150 hours of For further information please call should view such work as fully integral option only, a grade of 70 or higher aware that the student is required to By 10th grade, students are capable of documented service over the course or e-mail Dara Johnson, Director, to the curriculum and evaluate it is considered passing. meet all obligations of Albuquerque taking full ownership of the shape and of these years will receive a letter in Community and Global Citizenship (505- accordingly. Finally, the availability of 4. The Pass/Fail option must generally Academy classes and extracurricular direction of their community service by Community Service. 828-3277); [email protected], Brown independent study should encourage be invoked within the first six activities. considering how to best harness their Hall). broad inquiry and innovation. weeks for a semester-long course Transportation between the Academy own skills and passions to support local, On-Campus Service or within the first quarter for a and an off-campus site is entirely the national, or international needs. All In order to educate our current A full statement on independent study, year-long course. responsibility of the student and the students must complete a Commitment students about the school’s need and detailing requirements for proposals, family. to Service project as a graduation the importance of giving back to our is available in the 10-12 division head’s requirement. Students can take a Academy community, all students in office. Proposals for independent study Think Academy Summer Credit Classes leadership role and initiate their own grades 8-12 are required to complete are generally due by the end of the Please refer to Think Academy Summer project, team up with others to address one shift of on-campus service each preceding semester. policies for detailed information a community need, form a long-term school year. In eighths grade, on-campus concerning students taking summer partnership with an existing organization, service is one shift in the DOT garden. courses for Academy credit. Grades or continue a regular commitment to an earned through summer credit classes organization. The project requirement will be listed on the student’s transcript contains specific components and and satisfy graduation requirements but will not be averaged into their GPA.

18 A L B U Q U E R Q U E A C A D E M Y 2 0 1 9 - 20 S T U D E N T A N D P A R E N T H A N D B O O K 19 Academic Policies and Procedures Student Services Global Online Academy (GOA) Cum Laude Society Advising Program College Guidance • For 11th graders and their parents, The Academy is a founding member of The Cum Laude Society is a national Every student has an adviser to whom The mission of the college guidance a mock application program in April; a consortium of some of the world’s high school honor society founded in notes the student and the student’s family program is to help students and case studies are reviewed, and top independent schools that created 1906. Albuquerque Academy became can turn for advice about school or their families identify suitable students and parents are led through the Global Online Academy. Students a member in 1969. Students in their personal matters at any time during colleges, manage the application the admission processes carried out who enroll in GOA courses have access junior and senior years are elected to the the school year. (In grades 6-7, advisers process (including taking appropriate at different colleges. Special emphasis to a global classroom experience that society based on their cumulative high are called Academy family heads.) A standardized tests), and apply for is placed on how colleges view course allows them to learn alongside peers of school average pursuant to our transcript developmentally appropriate advisory need-based financial aid and/or merit selections, grades, standardized diverse backgrounds and experiences. policy as well as their citizenship in the curriculum is in place in each of the three scholarships. Although most of these test scores, recommendations, and GOA courses are designed, developed, community. According to the society’s divisions. activities are carried out in the junior other components of a student’s and taught by teachers from member charter, during the junior year, at most and senior years, with each family application. This program is held in schools, and the Academy grants credit 10 percent of the members of the junior Family heads and advisers oversee the working individually with one of three conjunction with Bosque School and for completed GOA courses. Grades class may be selected (assuming they student’s academic progress, including: college advisers, there are other events Sandia Prep earned through this program will be have attended the Academy since ninth arranging parent-teacher meetings, presented each year for families in • For 11th graders and their parents, listed on the student’s transcript but not grade). These students will be notified keeping the division head informed earlier grades. Some of these events are a workshop on the nature of averaged into their GPA; GOA classes during the summer between their junior of pertinent information, periodically listed below. standardized tests and how a student are open only to students in the 10-12 and senior year. In February of senior reviewing the advisee’s attendance • For the parents of eighth graders, a can prepare for them, and how division. year, additional students are selected, record, and communicating with the presentation on the current state of standardized test scores are used in but in total no more than 20 percent of parents and the advisee. In the spring, college admissions, information about the college admission process The fee for enrolling in a GOA course is the class can be elected to membership advisers play a critical role in the course what different kinds of colleges value • For 11th graders, career exploration $200 for each semester-length course in the Academy chapter. An induction selection process. in a student’s high school career, and through presentations by a variety of with Albuquerque Academy paying for ceremony for these students is held each an overview of what to expect in parents, alumni, and friends the rest of the fees. Academy students spring. The adviser’s interest in the student is ninth grade and beyond • For 12th graders at their fall retreat, may enroll in a GOA course as one of broadly based; it includes academics, • For parents of ninth graders, an further exploration of the college their five or six academic courses for a extracurricular and non-school activities, overview of the college admission selection/admission process given semester. A student who drops a personal growth, and the development and financial aid processes along • For 12th graders’ parents, a workshop GOA class after the drop deadline will be of short-and long-term goals. In this with a presentation on the financial in early fall on the “nuts and bolts” of responsible for the late fee or full tuition way, advisers provide comprehensive planning process as it relates to the application process for the course. Interested students must individualized attention to their advisees. paying for college • For 12th graders and their parents, submit a GOA Course Form (see Ms. The adviser is often the first person to • For 10th graders and parents, a a workshop on the financial aid Eckhardt to obtain this form) with all call in the event of any difficulty involving program in January on course process, including a discussion of the required signatures through the regular a student. Advisers are also often first selection and how it relates to the forms required to apply for need- course registration process. The form to share the many successes of their college admission and financial aid based financial aid and how that provides additional details regarding advisees. Parents and advisers are processes process relates to the search for merit student qualifications and costs. encouraged to communicate regularly. • For students in the 10-12 division, scholarships specific times built into the schedule Students and families should be aware In grades 8-9, students will be assigned for group meetings with the college Regardless of the time of year or a that GOA now also offers summer one of their classroom teachers as an advisers student’s grade level, the college courses through Summer@GOA; note adviser. Parent-student-adviser meetings • For 11th and 12th graders primarily, advisers are available for individual that Academy financial support will not will take place in late January or early campus visits by more than 100 appointments with families to discuss extend to summer classes. February. Advisers will write a second college admission representatives their aims and aspirations; to counsel semester comment. throughout the fall semester on matters of standardized testing and For more information about this • For 11th and 12th graders and test preparation, course selection and opportunity and to view course offerings, In grades 10-12, students have the their parents, a College Symposium academic progress; and to assist in the go to globalonlineacademy.org or speak opportunity to express a preference for in October offering a variety of planning of college visits. with Jill Brown (858-8831; brownj@ an adviser. That person must be a 10-12 workshops and discussions led by aa.edu). faculty member with whom they have college admission representatives; frequent contact. the program is sponsored by the Academy, Bosque School, and Sandia Prep, with the location rotating each year

20 A L B U Q U E R Q U E A C A D E M Y 2 0 1 9 - 20 S T U D E N T A N D P A R E N T H A N D B O O K 21 Student Services Student Services Students must request that the Peterson Learning Support Program Simms Library Databases: Simms Library provides Summer session use: During appropriate testing agencies send Learning support specialists in the 6-7, Simms Library primarily serves Academy online access to students and faculty, Albuquerque Academy’s Think Summer their official standardized test scores 8-9, and 10-12 divisions offer educational students, faculty, and staff. Families of from any internet-accessible computer, program, Academy students in grades notes to all colleges to which they apply for support for students diagnosed with current students along with Academy to numerous electronic databases that pre-6 through pre-9 may use Simms admission. a specific learning disorder, medical graduates and their parents also have contain full-text newspaper, magazine, Library for short visits only if: conditions, or situational issues such as a borrowing privileges and are welcome and scholarly journal articles as well as • The student is accompanied and Academic Assistance short-term illness or injury. to visit the library and use its resources. government documents, e-reference supervised by a parent or other As part of our partnership between Alumni, parents, and grandparents need books, maps, photographs, video, and responsible adult at all times. engaged students and caring adults, Support includes: an Academy ID card, which may be primary documents. • The student is enrolled in a Think Albuquerque Academy faculty members • Individual or small group work with obtained at the Copy Center. (Call 828- Summer Learning Center class. provide academic support for students students 3200 for ID information.) Library rooms: Rooms are available for through classroom instruction, study • Facilitating referrals for appropriate small group or individual study sessions, Academy students in grades pre-10 groups, enrichment activities, and one- diagnosis The faculty and staff of Simms Library audiovisual activities, classes, clubs, and through pre-12 must present a valid on-one tutoring sessions. Students are • Interpreting diagnostic test data for are available and eager to help members committee meetings. Rooms may be student ID and sign in at the Circulation encouraged to seek extra help as needed students, parents, and teachers of the community find books and media reserved or may be used on a first come, Desk upon arrival and departure. from their own teachers. Appointments • Consulting with students, parents, for recreational use as well as to help first served basis. can be made to meet individually with and teachers about appropriate students find the information they need Library policies: Students are expected teachers during students’ discretionary educational strategies and/or for schoolwork. Equipment: Students may check out to handle materials and equipment time, study halls, or structured study, assistive technology audiovisual equipment for use on or off with care, return borrowed items on as well as before or after school. If • Implementing specific testing Students may check out most library campus. They must first have a current time, and behave in a respectful manner a student’s classroom teacher is not accommodations (for more materials for a two-week period and parental permission form completed and appropriate to a common learning available, they are encouraged to seek information, please also see renew them if no other patron requests signed. Full responsibility for the safety environment. Other than drinking water out another teacher in that department the section, “Extended Time for them. Some items, for example DVDs, and care of the equipment rests with the from a closed container, eating and or the department chair for help. Standardized Tests”) have a three-day checkout period. borrower. drinking are not permitted in the library • Writing accommodation plans for except in designated areas (Middle If students and their families determine qualified students Fines are charged if items are lost or Copy machines and printers: Simms School Reading Room, Upper School that the student requires further damaged. At the end of the school year, Library has printers and photocopy Reading Room, and Common Grounds support, they may pursue working The learning support specialists outstanding charges will be applied to machines (black and white as well as Cafe). with an outside paid tutor. Parents maintain all appropriate confidentiality the student’s school account. color) available for student use. There are welcome to contact the Peterson requirements when working with may be a charge if a student wants to Those who fail to follow library policies Learning Support Program for tutor students, but they reserve the right to Simms Library offers the following print or photocopy more than a few will be asked to leave the building and recommendations including the provide appropriate educational and services: pages in color. their behavior will be reported to the names of individuals who can provide diagnostic information to faculty, as appropriate division head. appropriate academic support services. needed, in order to best serve the needs Online catalog: An online catalog may School year hours: During the school Note that the Academy does NOT run of the students. Additionally, learning be used in the library or from any year, Simms Library observes the Any parent interested in volunteering to background checks or solicit references support specialists serve as resources internet-accessible computer to locate following hours: help in the library should get in touch on the individuals included on our for all students who seek to improve library materials. The catalog may also Monday-Thursday: 7:30 a.m.-6:30 with the Albuquerque Academy Parents’ tutor list. Parents are responsible for study, organization, and learning skills. be used to renew library items or review p.m. Association volunteer coordinator. vetting and hiring tutors on their own A statement of philosophy, purpose, circulation records. Friday: 7:30 a.m.-5 p.m. and determining if they feel the tutor and scope of services for the Peterson Saturday and Sunday: Closed will meet the needs of their student both Learning Support Program is available Online catalog: http://cus.accessit. academically and personally. on the Academy web site at www. online/ALB04 The library is closed on days when aa.edu/peterson-learning. To contact classes are not in session. Tutoring by outside tutors must take the learning support specialist for place outside of school hours and off your division, please call the division’s Summer session hours: During the campus. administrative assistant or division head. summer, the library is open: Monday-Friday: 8 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday: Closed July 4: Closed

22 A L B U Q U E R Q U E A C A D E M Y 2 0 1 9 - 20 S T U D E N T A N D P A R E N T H A N D B O O K 23 Student Services Student Services Charger Bookstores Charger Books Student Health Students requiring any prescription When a student is participating on it is appropriate for them to return. The bookstores stock supplies and all In some mathematics and science Albuquerque Academy has a full-time medication (including asthma inhalers) extended, school-sponsored trips (e.g., Also, the school will not permit required books. The charger bookstore courses students will be loaned a registered nurse available during school during the school day must upload experiential education trips, debate team unimmunized students to travel on any on the West Campus is in the 6-7 textbook to use in lieu of asking them to hours to all students, staff, and faculty. a Medication Authorization Form, trips, or athletic trips), arrangements school-sanctioned activity to areas (in or administration building, and it carries buy one. Before school starts, students The school nurse will collaborate with completed by both their physician and must be made between the parent outside of New Mexico) that have had books and supplies pertinent to middle in grades 8-12 should bring their both faculty and parents to ensure their parents, to their student’s Magnus and the school employee responsible outbreaks of any immunizable diseases school courses. The charger bookstore on schedule and student ID to check out the development of healthy Academy health record account. Prescription for the student during the trip for any until the threat of contagion has passed. the East Campus is in the administration their charger books at the charger book students. If there are specific needs or medication will not be administered medication administration. If the student building and carries books and supplies room, located on the second floor of the health problems that require special on campus without a completed is taking any prescription medication The Academy’s emergency response for 8-12 grade courses. Both bookstores East Campus Administration Building. If attention, parents are encouraged authorization form.Students are not that may affect their well being (e.g., team reacts to any medical emergency also carry Albuquerque Academy a student’s class(es) changes books for to call the school nurse at 858-8876. allowed to carry and self-administer antibiotics, allergy medication, or that may occur during school hours. clothing and gifts to support the spirit the spring semester, they should return Students should not return to school controlled substances (e.g., Ritalin, asthma medications) during the trip, The team, staffed by the school nurse of the community and to promote to the charger book room to exchange after an illness until they have been Adderall, Percocet), but may carry then the parents should complete an and trained faculty, is available to school pride, as well as optional reading their texts after the December exam; fever free (without use of fever- and self-administer other prescription Off-Campus Medication Administration provide first aid and emergency care to material. otherwise, borrowed texts should be reducing medications like ibuprofen medications if the ordering health care Form; this form can be accessed in the students, staff, and faculty until further returned after their May exams. Should a or acetaminophen) or symptom free provider, the parents, and the school student’s Magnus SMR. All controlled assistance, if necessary, arrives. Parents Both bookstores operate on a walk-in student change classes or misplace their (vomiting and diarrhea) for 24 hours. nurse believe the student is capable substances (e.g., Dexedrine, Ritalin, will be notified as soon as possible in basis. To make a purchase, students may textbook, they should contact Cheryl of carrying and self-administering the Codeine) must be carried by the school cases of injury or severe illness. pay cash, but if they charge, they must Garcia, [email protected], to return or If a student becomes ill while at school, medication safely. All prescription employee leading the activity. The use a current Albuquerque Academy replace the text. they are encouraged to see the school medications must be kept in a pharmacy leader will supervise the student’s self- Protocol for Concussions ID card. Parents can access itemized nurse prior to going home. Students labeled container. administration of controlled medication. Albuquerque Academy recognizes monthly statements listing all charges for Charger books are marked with a black may seek the help of the administrative All prescription medication, whether that all head injuries are serious and that month through their MyBackpack number on the bottom and are stamped assistants to locate the nurse. The Students may carry and self-administer carried by the student or by the school is taking a comprehensive approach account. Students may use only their on the inside cover. They are loaned school nurse is available to assess the a single dose of either acetaminophen employee leading the activity, must be towards the management of these own ID card to charge purchases. to a student at no cost as long as the needs of the student and will contact or ibuprofen. The medication must be kept in a pharmacy labeled container injuries. Current research has shown same copy (as indicated by its number) parents in cases of acute illness. In cases carried in the original manufacturer’s with only the amount of medication that the cornerstone of concussion Anyone interested in volunteering is returned in good condition at the end when a student has been diagnosed container. Acetaminophen and required for the duration of the activity. management is physical and cognitive to help staff the bookstores should of the course by the student to whom with a communicable disease by their ibuprofen may also be obtained from rest. Therefore, any student with a get in touch with the Albuquerque it was originally checked out. Students healthcare provider or the school nurse the administrative assistants only after In accordance with State Health suspected concussion is encouraged to Academy Parents’ Association volunteer are strongly encouraged to write their suspects that a student may have a the administrative assistant verifies Department regulations, all students avoid physical activities and academic coordinator (contact information is names in these books; all charges for lost communicable disease, the guidelines parental permission to administer these must have current immunizations to work for 24 to 48 hours. posted on the Academy web site or damaged books are reflected in the established by the New Mexico medications from the Student Emergency remain in school. Parents will be notified at www.aa.edu/parents/volunteer). June billing statement. Misappropriation Department of Health’s School Health Information form completed by the if their student requires immunization Currently, there are no definitive of a loaned textbook—taking a book that Manual are followed. parent/guardian in the Magnus Student updates. The Academy acknowledges recommendations defining the optimal Charger Bookstore East Hours has been signed out to another student Medical Record (SMR). Over-the-counter that parents have the right to request amount of rest to enhance healing. The Monday-Thursday: 7:30 a.m.- without the explicit permission of that medications (e.g., acetaminophen, “conscientious objector” status with the goal is to help the student return to 3:45 p.m. student—may be treated as a disciplinary ibuprofen, Benadryl) can be obtained state of New Mexico to exempt their cognitive exertion utilizing appropriate Friday: 7:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. matter. from the nurse’s office and will be children from immunizations for medical academic adjustments to reduce or administered to students by the school or religious reasons only; in order for eliminate the student’s symptoms. Charger Bookstore West Hours Students in the 6-7 division will get their nurse or a designated school employee such exemptions to apply they must The American Academy of Pediatrics Monday-Thursday: 7:30 a.m.-1:30 books after school has started. after parental permission has been submit the exemption certificate to the encourages parents to return their p.m. and 3-3:45 p.m. verified from the Consent for Over-the- nurse’s office in a timely manner. In the student to school, even if the day Friday: 7:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Counter Medication Administration Form event of an outbreak of an immunizable is shortened, when the student can in the Magnus SMR. disease at the school or in Albuquerque, tolerate cognitive activity for short the school has the right to require that periods of time without recurring or those students without immunizations worsening of symptoms. They suggest stay home for the duration of the that a student with a concussion can outbreak or until the school determines benefit from 30 minutes of instruction and a 15-minute “rest period” before changing classes.

24 A L B U Q U E R Q U E A C A D E M Y 2 0 1 9 - 20 S T U D E N T A N D P A R E N T H A N D B O O K 25 Student Services Commitment to Total Education Return to full academic participation Recognizing that prevention is a vital When problems develop or extra support Student Leadership Class of 2021 will ultimately be determined by component of good community health, is needed, counselors offer students Student leaders seek to enhance student Stephen Chu the student’s symptoms, physician the school maintains and adapts its short-term individual counseling and life and to serve as a voice for student Carter Elias notes recommendations, and the student’s wellness policies over time to reflect support groups. The department does concerns. Julia Ross response to increased stimuli. A student good practices in preventive care. not provide long-term or intensive Roger Wilder cannot be allowed to return to full therapy, 24-hour coverage, or services The 8-9 Student Council acts in a variety athletic participation for at least 10 days Medical Forms during breaks and holidays. Counselors of areas, including assisting with class Class of 2022 from the date of their injury and only Each year, following state and New work to facilitate appropriate referrals to meetings and planning school activities Elizabeth Gutierrez after completing a gradual return to Mexico Activities Association guidelines, qualified professionals in the community and social events, and provides the Ankit Jaiswal sport over a four-day period. Albuquerque Academy requires while continuing to serve as the liaison opportunity for students to develop Daniel Richards physical examinations for all students. within the school setting. and practice leadership skills through Diego Sanchez Teachers and administrators will be Participation in all our programs, participation in community government. advised by the school nurse about the including experiential and physical Parents should be aware that, according 10-12 Class Officers assume primary injury, and accommodations will be education, interscholastic and intramural to New Mexico law, any student may Class of 2023 responsibility for planning social events made for the student in regards to any athletics, and other school activities, speak with a counselor in confidence. Brooke Caperton and activities. assignments or work due during the time depends upon completion of the Confidentiality is not maintained when Olivia Edwards frame when the student is recovering medical forms, which must be uploaded there is a significant risk of danger or Mireya Macias Class of 2020 from the injury. The school nurse will annually into the student’s Magnus SMR. harm to the student or others and/or AJ Rivera Kassidy Curtis oversee the student’s safe return to Moreover, information from the medical when child abuse is suspected. Julia Savage Alex Davis full academic participation (including forms completed in student Magnus Mikiko Suga Ava Jahner physical education); the athletic trainers SMRs is used regularly during activities In addition to those limits to Nia Johnson will manage the student’s return to and travel. No student may attend confidentiality, counselors may also Class of 2024 Jesse Smith athletics. Student athletes may be classes, start practice, or travel on school need to involve others in the health Joshua Baker Kiyan Zamanian excused from attending practices and trips until all medical forms are fully team within the school when there Joseph Braun games to give them the additional time completed and submitted to the school are potential safety concerns involved. Serlha Kundeling Class of 2021 they will need to complete all missed via Magnus SMR. For example, the school nurse is Abhishek Narahari Mackenzie Jarrell academic assignments or tests. automatically consulted and involved Blue Palacio Sowang Kunderling Each student’s parents or guardians are when a student is pregnant, has an Tino Muneri Working in conjunction with the athletic responsible for updating medical forms eating disorder, or has some other The 10-12 Student Senate functions as a Nathan Roberts department and the school nurse, the in the Magnus SMR when necessary. significant physical health issue, which recommending body to the division head Joey Vigil school has developed a Concussion Parents should call the school nurse at is interacting with emotional issues and and, ultimately, to the head of school. Lily Yatskowitz Management Protocol, available from 858-8876 to discuss these updates as may be increasing risk. There may also be The senate proposes, drafts, and reforms the athletic department upon request necessary. times that someone responsible for the policy. It maintains active and close Class of 2022 and included in the Albuquerque well being of the student (e.g., a coach, communication with the administration Temi Adeniya Academy Athletic Parent/Student Department of Counseling and Human sponsor for a trip) needs to be informed by voicing student opinions and Aiden Cruz Handbook given to all participating Development of issues related to health and safety. concerns. The senators strive to be Emma Patton athletes. This department is committed to the When treatment for a problem is beyond both delegates and representatives of Ellie Shaw healthy development of students as the scope of department services, the student body. The student senate is Grace Steffen Other Student Health Policies they face the challenges of growing parents may be contacted, even without advised by a faculty sponsor. The Academy has policies for dealing up. Staffed by experienced, licensed student consent, if there is a concern 10-12 Dean’s Council is a non-elected with situations that involve significant professionals, the department that the student may be at significant Class of 2020 group of students in grades 10-12 levels of concern for the well being establishes courses, programs, long-term risk. Aiman Aamer interested in leadership; the Dean’s of its students, including student workshops, and activities to promote Zach Auster Council meets regularly with the 10- pregnancy, suspected physical or sexual healthy living and foster effective Any student who would like extra Kiera Miller 12 dean of students to discuss issues abuse, syncope, suspected danger to life skills. Counselors work as a team support is welcome to stop by to talk Christian Viets affecting student life in the 10-12 self and others, eating disorders, and with teachers, the school nurse, with one of the counselors or send an Skylar Winckler Division. Membership varies throughout other physical or mental health issues. Peterson learning specialists, and e-mail to schedule a meeting. the year. Any student or parent seeking further the administration in advocating for information about these policies may students, only sharing information with check with a counselor, school nurse, the student’s permission except in the dean of students, or division head. circumstances described below.

26 A L B U Q U E R Q U E A C A D E M Y 2 0 1 9 - 20 S T U D E N T A N D P A R E N T H A N D B O O K 27 Commitment to Total Education Commitment to Total Education Extracurricular Activities, A list of some of the many programs and Dance Troupe (8-12), Desiree Lang Open Studio: Visual Art, Tim Mullane Technical Theater, Richard Hogle Clubs, and Organizations faculty sponsors available to students Dawn Patrol Homework Club (8-9), Opera Club (6-7), Edmund Connelly, TedX Youth Day, Jill Brown The Academy sponsors a variety of follows: Jeremy Johnson Rebecca Holmes Theater Productions, Debbie Briggs, notes extracurricular activities. Students Dean’s Council (10-12), Bob Anderson, Other Voices, Peter Nash, David Richard Hogle, Rebecca Holmes, forming a club or organization present Academy Bel Canto (8-12), Mark Kevan Gutierrez Laurie Thomas, Desiree Lang a club proposal for approval first to Edmund Connolly DECA Business Club, Bruce Orem Pep Band, Hovey Corbin Thespian Troupe 740, Laurie Thomas the division head or dean of students Academy of Rock (6-9), Hovey Corbin Economics Club, Rolf Lokke Philosophy Club, George Ovitt Ultimate Frisbee, Kiran Manne and then to the appropriate student Adventures of Supercomputing, Frank En Pointe Dance Ensemble I & II (6-12), Puzzle Society, Jason Zuffranieri Unaccompanied Minors, Diane Short senate. The group may consist only of Gonzales Rosalinda Rojas Quiz Bowl, Jason Zuffranieri UNM-PNM Statewide Mathematics members of the Albuquerque Academy The Advocate, Danny Packer, Liz Payne Environmental Club (6-12), Tiana Baca, Read to Excel Tutoring Program, Dara Contest (7-12), David Metzler community, i.e., students, faculty, and American Mathematics Competition, Heidi Anderson, Serena Wright Johnson Yearbook: The Charger, Ben Dolan, staff, and each group must have a faculty Austin Murphy, Ilana Vogenthaler Feminism Club, Heather Tyndall Rocket Club, Kevin Fowler Ralph Figueroa, Louis Schalk sponsor. The club must speak only for AP English Literature, Hugh Himwich Figure Drawing Club, Alison Green Roots Music Club, Stuart Lipkowitz, itself and not for Albuquerque Academy. Art Club (6), Anne Hirsh Greene Finnegan's Wake Club, Hugh Himwich Danny Packer The name “Albuquerque Academy” may Art Club (7), Liz Fritzsche French Club, Florence Goulesque SAGA (Sexuality and Gender Alliance), not be used in the name of the club. The Athletics, Taryn Bachis Girls Who Code (6-12), Susan Geores, Carson Morris faculty sponsor must be present at all Best Buddies, Dara Johnson, Donna Jayne Williams Salt Water Adventures Guild, on-campus meetings. Registered clubs White, Kevin Hall Global Languages Exchange Program, Kevin Fowler are eligible to post pertinent information Bible Club, Jonathan Armerding, Rich Rolando Villegas Science Bowl, Mary Ann Jurney, Jason in appropriate locations, to use Academy Field Hispanic Student Association,David Zuffranieri facilities, to schedule events in the Birding Club, Rich Anderson Gutierrez Science Fair, Kevin Fowler, Frank master calendar, and to propose forums. Celtic Band, Katie Harlow Honor Guitar Quartet, Jeremy Mayne Gonzales, Andres Lucero They may also apply for money to Chamber Singers (6-7), Debbie Briggs International Student Exchanges, Cathy Science Olympiad (6-9 and 10-12), support their activities from the 10-12 Chess Club (6-12), Orlando Leyba, Kiran Lydon Agustin Kintanar, Kiran Manne, Student Senate’s Seed Fund. Manne Jeopardy Club (8-12), Rich Field Andres Lucero Class Officers (10-12), Jade Valenzuela, Jewish Student Association, Stuart Shakespeare Festival,Ben Dolan Clubs and organizations are expected Dara Johnson, and Michael Anne Lipkowitz Speech & Debate, Sheridan Johnson, to subscribe to the “Commitment to Sullivan Landscape Architecture Club (6-7), Elise Matton Diversity” and “Spirit of this Community” Classics Club, Rich Field Mary Ann Jurney, Elliot Steel Drum Band, Hovey Corbin statements in this handbook. Generally, Club Shred (10-12), Nick Rubie Wilkinson Strategic Games Club, Janet Wilson a particular sport will not be eligible Community Service Club (6-7), Dara Latin Club, Hugh Himwich Student Diversity Leadership Club, for club status unless the NMAA has Johnson, Anne Hirsh Greene Latin-American Guitar Ensemble, Jade Valenzuela, Lisa Valle approved the sport for interscholastic Community Service Executive Board Genevieve Leitner Student Council (8-9), Jeremy Johnson, competition. (10-12), Dara Johnson Life Hacks, Jade Valenzuela Jen Coston Computer Club, Frank Gonzales Magic the Gathering Club, Agustin Student Senate (10-12), Miranda Fleig Sponsors are happy to provide CONNECT (Community Service), Dara Kintanar Super Computer Challenge, Kevin Fowler additional information about each Johnson MANdance, Rosalinda Rojas their club. The Academy believes these Cool Breeze (8-12), Debbie Briggs Mariachi Band, Jonathan Armerding opportunities provide meaningful Creative Writing Club, Hugh Himwich Math Club, David Metzler and transformative experiences for MathCounts, Jason Zuffranieri many. With so many options, however, Middle School Jazz Band (6-9), students need to budget their time Hovey Corbin carefully so that valuable experience in Mock Trial, Joaquin Sanchez, Teresa extracurricular activities can be gained Zannetti without sacrificing the effort necessary Model United Nations, Casey Citrin, for academic success. See the online Michael Sullivan directory for faculty phone numbers and e-mail addresses.

28 A L B U Q U E R Q U E A C A D E M Y 2 0 1 9 - 20 S T U D E N T A N D P A R E N T H A N D B O O K 29 Commitment to Total Education Commitment to Total Education Student Fundraising for Charitable Student Field Trips International Exchange: The Academy Global Languages Exchange Program: Albuquerque Academy’s web site (www. At the same time, students are expected Organizations When small groups of students go on enjoys association with or membership The Global Languages Exchange Program aa.edu) is the official public web site for to participate in athletics with the same A fundraiser application process field trips, trip leaders will communicate in the American Secondary Schools for provides students and their international the school. Any information about school responsibility expected from them in helps the school manage requests for with parents about where the students International Students and Teachers counterparts with an authentic departments, programs, and activities their studies. fundraisers on campus. The goals of the are going, for how long, the purpose of (ASSIST), School Year Abroad (SYA), opportunity to live and study in a host developed by faculty and staff needs process are to: the excursion, and all other important and the Council on Standards for country. These two- or three-week to be incorporated on pages within the • Athletes make participation on • Support student-driven requests logistics. For larger trips, such as those International Educational Travel (CSIET). exchanges allow students in grades 7-12 site rather than posted on independent their Academy teams their priority. to organize fundraisers for involving an entire grade or division, to move beyond the passive observation sites. Requests for support for these When dual participation, as on a community causes they are the school will manage all aspects of Students seeking to participate in study -- tourism -- of a foreign culture to kinds of pages should be directed to the club team, for example, prevents passionate about supporting. the trip, including transportation and abroad, usually during their junior year, engage actively in the classroom, school, communications office. The school also an athlete from attending any • Ensure that fundraisers are well communication with the families. should see the director of international family, and community life of a host has official Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, team function, the student may planned and well intentioned exchanges at the beginning of their country. and Instagram pages. lose their place on the team. In and provide an educational Exchange Programs sophomore year (by October 5). After addition, if dual participation component in addition to financial Participation in a different geographical, discussing intentions and options Further information about these Student-created web pages may only be is in some way detrimental to support for local, national, or educational, linguistic, or cultural setting with the director, students will need exchanges may be obtained from posted by adult sponsors, and classroom the morale or performance of a international nonprofits. can provide excellent opportunities for to complete the exchange application Language Department Chair Sybille blogs will be monitored by the teacher. team, as determined by a coach • Support a variety of organizations personal and intellectual growth. During form, an essay, and an interview for Schleiser, [email protected], and/or Students in photos may be identified in consultation with the athletic while keeping the quantity of a student’s sophomore and junior years, Academy approval by the end of Rolando Villegas, Global Languages by first name only. Personal contact director, then the athlete will have fundraisers on campus to a opportunities exist for both domestic the first semester (December 14). Exchange Coordinator, [email protected]. information for students may not be to choose one team on which to reasonable level. and international exchanges. Residency Students must meet certain criteria. posted. Students are responsible for participate. at the Academy is required for seniors, Consideration will be given to grades, School Displays, Bulletin Boards, Web following proper copyright laws and • Interscholastic athletics for students One proposed fundraiser will be and they are therefore ineligible for behavior, maturity, contribution to the Pages, and Postings Policy retain copyright privileges for all original in grades 6-8 are available on a approved from the 8-9 Division and one either semester-long or year-long life of the school, motivations for study School bulletin boards, displays, web works. limited basis when there is suitable from the 10-12 Division each semester. exchanges or programs. Students must abroad, and adherence to deadlines pages, and student postings serve as competition. Varsity teams are 6-7 Division students must seek approval be in, and remain in, good academic and in the approval process. The selection forums for Academy student expression. Athletic Policy restricted to students in grades from their division head for fundraisers. disciplinary standing prior to leaving to process is competitive, and the program They provide students with venues Albuquerque Academy believes that 9-12 except in unusual cases, most be considered for any exchange; failure is generally limited to four Academy in which to inquire, question, and participation in athletics can be a commonly in individual sports, Applications must be completed by a to meet these standards may disqualify a students per year. If a student decides exchange ideas. All student bulletin beneficial part of a student’s education. where a mature eighth grader may current Academy student. If a parent, student from participation. Students on to study abroad without Academy boards or displays require faculty or The athletic program encourages the be permitted to compete. faculty, staff, or community member any exchange are expected to maintain approval, their place will not be held, staff sponsorship. All postings (except development of physical and mental • The Academy will field one team per is interested in applying, they must satisfactory grades in a full academic and the student will need to reapply web pages) require permission from the abilities through competition, thereby gender at each level of competition, find a student willing to sponsor their program and to be in good standing at for admission. Students who receive appropriate division head or dean of enhancing students’ personal and with the exception of football and project, complete the application, and their host school. Failure to do so may approval from the Academy must still students. Students may not use bulletin social skills. Athletics generate a pride wrestling (girls may play on the boys’ be the primary point of contact for the jeopardize their standing upon return to pay the contract deposit for the following boards, displays, web pages, electronic in achievement; an appreciation of team), and volleyball (girls only). project. Applications are available on the Academy. year, which will then be applied to the communications, blogs, or postings for teamwork, effort, and fair play; a respect Rosters at each level approximate the community service Canvas page. year they return. Call or e-mail Cathy the publication or distribution of material for the rules of the game; and a respect the size of varsity teams, which For more information, call or e-mail Domestic Exchange: Academy students Lydon, Director, International Exchanges, that is obscene, harassing, confidential for the abilities of others. Participation, carry as many players as can receive Dara Johnson, Director, Community and may apply to spend a semester during for more information (828-3136, lydon@ in nature, disruptive of school activities, however, is a privilege that carries with attention from the coaches. All Global Citizenship (828-3277; either their sophomore or junior aa.edu). defamatory of character or reputation of it responsibilities to the school, other players on seventh-grade through [email protected], Brown Hall). year attending another accredited others, or inconsistent with the school’s students, the team, and the entire junior varsity teams will have the independent school. For pedagogical mission statement. community. Participants on athletic opportunity to play in competition, and payment reasons, first semester teams must remember that they are although they are not guaranteed exchanges are prohibited. Interested representing Albuquerque Academy and equal playing time. Seniors should students should contact Christine conduct themselves accordingly. be aware they will not automatically Lenhart (828-3388; [email protected]) for make a team in a given sport, even if information about the options, policies, The athletic program is consistent with they have participated in that sport and requirements for such exchanges the general objectives of the school. for the Academy previously. before making any commitments. The program’s goal is to aid in the development of balanced, well-rounded individuals. For this reason, athletics should not take priority over academics.

30 A L B U Q U E R Q U E A C A D E M Y 2 0 1 9 - 20 S T U D E N T A N D P A R E N T H A N D B O O K 31 Commitment to Total Education Commitment to Total Education • If a student misses the first day of • Practices and contests will be • All athletes are expected to travel Senior Projects Students must maintain good academic The week that students return after their tryouts, he or she must review those scheduled during vacations to athletic contests on team buses Occurring during the fourth quarter and disciplinary standing to be eligible project is known as “Presentations of circumstances with the athletic according to the following or vans when the school provides of the senior year, the senior project for any off-campus experiences, as Learning.” This is a week spent at school director. Normally, such consultation guidelines: such transportation. This will program is the culminating learning determined by the 10-12 division head and is mandatory for all seniors. Parents and approval must occur prior to Thanksgiving: None from the usually be to out-of-town events. experience of a student’s years at and dean of students. For students are asked to please avoid planning June 10 for a fall sport. Fall practices Wednesday prior to Thanksgiving On occasion, however, it may be Albuquerque Academy. interested in an independent project doctors’ appointments, trips, and college for high school teams begin before until the Monday following. deemed more appropriate for or a project that will involve leaving visits during this week. Any absences school starts. Middle school teams Winter break: None from the team members to provide their Senior projects are designed to give the state of New Mexico, there is an must be approved beforehand, except begin practice on the first day of beginning of the blackout period own transportation independently students experiences outside of a additional layer of scrutiny because of for AP tests and Academy athletic events school (with the possible exception until December 26. Under certain to game sites. Such instances may traditional classroom; to expose them the independent nature of the project. of mid-school football). Once a circumstances, the athletic director include in-town events such as track to career possibilities; and to help Students who are interested in either of Senior Privileges team has been selected, it is the may allow a team to practice meets, varsity basketball games, them to develop greater autonomy, these options should have: Seniors in good standing may be granted coach’s obligation to establish after the end of exams and before and wrestling matches. Generally, self-motivation, and self-discipline. • Demonstrated an interest, prior privileges at the discretion of the dean of and explain to the team members December 26, but the team must school transportation will not be Most students will, by design, learn to to senior projects, in the elements students and their grade dean under the their obligations with respect to receive an equivalent number of provided to athletic contests within communicate and work with people contained within their project. For authority of the division head. Seniors attendance at practices and games, days off later during the same break. the city that begin after 5 p.m. on from a wide range of backgrounds example, a student interested in with privileges must attend all classes and any policies involving prior Spring break: The athletic director, school days. Athletes traveling to and ages, and their awareness of the recording a CD might have taken and other campus obligations but may notice or disciplinary consequences in conjunction with the various out-of-town events are expected to communities in the city of Albuquerque music classes, been part of a band, leave campus during unscheduled time for unauthorized absence. As with varsity coaches, will announce the return with the team, as well, unless (and elsewhere) will expand. and performed. by signing out with the grade dean. Day 4 all policies, appeals are made to the practice and game schedules for parents submit a written request in • Remained in good academic and and day 0 are the only days that seniors athletic director. spring sports as soon as practical in advance to the athletic director. The process provides an experience in disciplinary standing. Students with privileges are excused from lunch. • While the Academy follows New the fall. • The athletic director will review planning and setting goals. Students go should not have a lengthy record of Juniors have "senior privileges" when the Mexico Activities Association the circumstances surrounding a through a series of steps as they draft, making bad choices (e.g., being in seniors leave for senior project. Summer: Coaches may hold non- (NMAA) guidelines, eligibility is at student’s decision to quit an athletic submit, and revise their proposals. The detention often) or have violated mandatory practices in the summer. the discretion of the division head team if the student requests to join senior projects committee, in addition to a major disciplinary rule. These Coaches will give out information to in consultation with the faculty, another team during that same faculty members, help students through projects are a rare opportunity, given their athletes about specific details and generally exceeds NMAA season. The athletic director has the process, which begins each year in only to those students who have of any summer programs. requirements. the authority to grant or deny the the fall, though most of the application a proven track record of following • Out of season, the athletic director • The Academy has developed a request, as appropriate. process takes place during February and through and making good decisions. and varsity coaches have developed policy dealing with the use of illegal • The school’s fields, tennis courts, March. • Met all deadlines, as set by the detailed plans concerning when substances by those students and gymnasiums are available for senior projects coordinators, both coaches may work with athletes. involved in extracurricular activities. recreational use during times that The start of senior projects marks the formal and informal. The school Please consult with the athletic Please refer to the Possession and do not conflict with school and team end of classes for seniors, but students recognizes that some of these director for more information. Use Policy in the Student and Parent use. Call the athletic department at may remain in up to two classes, pending projects require students to meet Handbook. 858-8900 for summer hours. the approval of their teacher and their regularly with the senior project • A student who misses any school on-campus senior project coordinator. coordinators to work out all of the obligation may not participate in Students whose senior projects require details. extracurricular activities of any kind them to be out of town for longer than • Created a logistical plan that the on the same day unless permission is two weeks of senior projects may not senior projects coordinators, 10-12 given by that student’s division head sign up for varsity spring athletic teams. dean of students, division head, or dean of students. and parents can all approve. This may include, but is not limited to, housing and travel arrangements, an emergency action plan (if necessary), and all necessary documentation.

32 A L B U Q U E R Q U E A C A D E M Y 2 0 1 9 - 20 S T U D E N T A N D P A R E N T H A N D B O O K 33 Student Responsibilities Student Responsibilities Student in Good Standing Driving and Parking 5. Except for seniors with privileges or Other Modes of Transportation • Users may access only those • Users are responsible for adequately A student in grades 8-12 is in good To ensure safety, it is important that all juniors with privileges, no student Students may use other modes of resources they are authorized researching and complying with standing unless they are on academic drivers abide by Academy driving and may accompany another student in transportation to get to school such as to use and must use them only applicable copyright law as it and/or disciplinary probation. A parking rules and regulations. Faculty, any vehicle between 8 a.m. and 3:32 bicycles, skateboards and longboards, for the purposes specified in pertains to writing, software use, division head or a dean of students staff, students, and parents park in the p.m. roller blades, scooters, or rolling shoes. this document. Questions about research, or project development. may decide that a given student is not following designated areas from 7:30 6. Except for seniors with privileges For both safety and maintenance appropriate use can be addressed Questions about copyright in good standing for other reasons a.m. to 3:45 p.m. during normal school or juniors with privileges, student reasons, these modes may only be used to the division heads, the director concerns can be addressed to the including: excessive absences, academic days: vehicles may not be moved from one in going to and from school and are not of technology, or the educational director of library services or the deficiencies, violations of major school Seniors: Stadium Lot, South lot to another during school hours to be used within the interior campus. technologists. educational technologists. policies, or repeated minor violations. Parking Lot, or South Overflow Lot prior to 2:45 p.m. Use of these or equivalent modes of • All users, except faculty, are • Students may not load software 7. Drivers on campus must obey transportation may be regarded as a responsible for backing up, and if on Academy computers without Juniors: South Overflow Lot, Student Dress and Appearance security officers at all times. disciplinary offense; such items may necessary restoring, their own data. authorization from the technology Stadium Lot, or a few designated Student dress should reflect a 8. Any violation of parking or traffic also be impounded. Students who elect • Electronic correspondence is department. spots in the South Lot seriousness of purpose. To that end, regulations may result in a ticket, to ride bicycles or boards to school are governed by the same standards • Users must not modify or clothing must be neat and clean; division Sophomores: Stadium Lot or detention, or the loss of driving reminded that it is state law that any as internet usage. Intimidation or disconnect any hardware or heads and deans will discuss and post South Overflow Lot privileges. rider under the age of 18 is required to harassment through electronic erase or disable any software divisional guidelines for dress code at the Freshmen: South Overflow Lot or 9. Normally, the gates on Academy and wear a proper helmet at all times. communication is prohibited. provided by the Academy. beginning of the school year. Dirt Lot north of the North Parking Harper are closed 8:30 a.m.-2:30 • Users are expected to have and Computer areas are to be kept Lot p.m. during school days. The main Technology Responsible Use Policy maintain an anti-virus/anti-malware clean, and computers must be In all grades, students whose appearance Visitors and Parent Volunteers: gate on Wyoming is always open. Users of Albuquerque Academy’s program on their computer. used responsibly. Any damage to is determined to be in violation of the North Parking Lot, Library Lot, or All drivers must show ID to security technology resources are expected to act Users should remain alert to the equipment or software may result letter or the spirit of this policy will West Campus Circle Area between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and ethically and courteously. Technology use possibility of viruses or other in appropriate disciplinary action. have to change clothes immediately, 2 p.m. On day 4, campus gates are is a privilege, not a right; inappropriate types of malware and forward It is the responsibility of all users to Faculty and Staff:all lots and parents may be called to bring opened at 11 a.m. to allow for senior use may result in disciplinary action, any concerns to the technology promptly report any malfunctioning appropriate items. Students in grades 10-12 who have a privileges. including the limiting or denying of department. or broken equipment to the class in the Visual Arts building for their 10. As with existing city law, students technology access. Because of the nature • The head of school or his designate technology department. On school-sponsored trips or special first or last period of the day are allowed are not allowed to use cell phones of advances in electronic communication, must approve use of Academy e-mail • Users should respect the rights of school functions, it is the sponsor’s duty to park along the Lower Soccer Field while driving on campus unless they the school reserves the right to modify or system resources for non-school others. A user may neither hamper to inform students about appropriate but not in the marked lot north of the also use a hands-free device. the Responsible Use Policy at any time. related concerns. nor deprive another of access to attire. building. The school, as represented by the • Account holders are responsible resources or encroach on another’s Ride Sharing Services administration, reserves the right to for all usage of their accounts use of computing resources. Users Travel Drivers are subject to the following Ride sharing services have policies that view, investigate, or otherwise inspect (including use by other persons). must consider the impact of their At all times when traveling, students regulations: specifically and explicitly prohibit minors any e-mail, voicemail, data, or other Passwords must NOT be conduct on others. The highest are under the direct supervision of 1. All vehicles used on campus must from using them unless accompanied communications transmitted or stored given to others. If a password priority for use of technology on their coach, teacher, or sponsor and are be registered with campus security. by an adult. For a number of reasons, on any hardware, network, or servers is compromised, change it Albuquerque Academy’s campus responsible for following all school rules Stickers must be placed on the the most important of which is the that users access on campus. The immediately and report it to is for educational endeavors. and standards of decorum. driver’s side of the front windshield safety of your children, Albuquerque guiding philosophy for adult-student technology department. Lost Students may not use Academy of each vehicle. Academy does not condone students electronic interactions should be one of or forgotten passwords should computers for non-educational 2. The speed limit on campus is 25 arriving to or leaving campus in third- professionalism and regard for school be reported to the technology purposes (games, social media, etc.) m.p.h. and 10 m.p.h. in parking lots. party car services. We are an open policies and procedures. The following department. if it prevents other students from 3. Students may not park on the campus, and we are unable to undertake standards have been established for • Use of another’s account without using a computer for educational school’s perimeter roads at any time any responsibility for monitoring use the Academy’s network and technology their permission or any attempt purposes. prior to 3:30 p.m. of these services by students. Parents facilities: to impersonate a member of the 4. Only seniors may go to their cars and guardians are therefore largely community through electronic without permission. responsible for monitoring compliance • Users are defined as faculty, staff, media is strictly forbidden. Students with this policy. students, and anyone granted who engage in this behavior will face access to the Academy’s network. a disciplinary consequence. • Users may not access, download, or copy software or data belonging to others without express consent to do so.

34 A L B U Q U E R Q U E A C A D E M Y 2 0 1 9 - 20 S T U D E N T A N D P A R E N T H A N D B O O K 35 Student Responsibilities Student Responsibilities • Users should exhibit caution in Electronic Devices Lunch and Wellness Policy With the goal of teaching and • At least two of the following three divulging any personal information While electronic devices may enhance SAGE Dining Services® provides a wide encouraging healthy eating habits, cheeses: American, Provolone, and (name, address, telephone number, communication among students, their notes selection of food and beverage choices SAGE has developed both a Spotlight Swiss credit card information, age, etc.) families, and friends, students who for all of our students, including those nutritional education program and a • A variety of entrées, including to online sources. Users should be make use of them for non-academic with dietary restrictions and food Performance Spotlight program directed vegetarian or vegan selections daily alert to such threats as phishing purposes during the school day often allergies. Menu cards and tablet signs at athletes. To discourage eating • At least two vegetables, including schemes and malware attacks lose valuable time that should be used that include some allergy information disorders, SAGE provides this color-coded a green vegetable and a plain or and take appropriate care when for study, reflection, and face-to-face are displayed with the food items to program on nutrient density, rather than steamed vegetable without sauce accessing unfamiliar links and sites. interactions with faculty and peers. assist community members in making direct calorie counts, to students. SAGE If uncertain, please contact the The Academy continues to examine safe, healthy choices. Weekly menus offers the following standards: At both locations, The Main Ingredient® director of technology. community norms to balance evolving for the East and West Campuses—along • Made-from-scratch cooking using will sometimes serve additional themed • Use of Academy technology technology applications with traditional with complete ingredient lists and a local and campus-grown ingredients stations, including SAGE’s complete- resources should generally be school norms. To that end, the school comprehensive allergen filter—may be where possible protein vegetarian station, Vegitas®; limited to scholarly research and reserves the right to revise its electronic viewed on the school website, the Touch • Fresh fruits, vegetables, salads, and Latin American station, Paquito’s®; and educational exploration. Users devices policy at any time; each division of SAGETM mobile app, and tablets in the house-made dressings Asian station, Pacific Thyme. And at the may not access or exchange establishes developmentally appropriate dining hall. • A variety of whole-grain breads, East Campus’s Crossroads station, daily inappropriate materials; this standards for the use of these devices. bagels, and rolls offerings include a complete meal with a includes, but is not limited to, Currently, electronic devices such as SAGE takes food allergies seriously and • House-roasted deli meats specialty sandwich, a vegetarian option, sexually explicit material and/ headphones, cell phones, and video does not serve items that contain, may • Trans fat-free oils and MSG-free and additional food truck-style items. or hate-related material. If an games may not be used during class contain, or may have been processed seasonings inappropriate site is accessed time, study halls, or assemblies without in a facility with peanuts or tree nuts. • Antibiotic- and hormone-free milk, View the menu at sagedining.com/ accidentally, it should be reported permission. Students need to be aware All recipes are tagged with any of the antibiotic-free chicken, and cage- menus/albuquerqueacademy, and to the director of technology, the that the volume of their devices should top 12 allergens (peanuts, tree nuts, free, Certified Humane® eggs follow SAGE on Facebook, Twitter, and appropriate division head, dean not impact others. When student shellfish, milk, gluten, eggs, fish, sesame, • Substantial vegetarian and vegan Instagram. of students, or associate head of phones or other electronic devices are wheat, soy, mustard, and sulfites) they options school. on school property, school officials have may contain, and we encourage food- The Academy has developed a wellness • The Academy prohibits faculty and the right to view the electronic contents allergic individuals to look over the menu Daily menus on both campuses include policy that applies to the school’s staff from connecting with current of these devices (including such items in advance using the allergen filter. If the following: concerns involving nutrition and physical students on social media platforms. as photos, text messages, etc.) if they you’d like to discuss a food allergy or • Made-from-scratch soups, one meat- activity. Please speak with the school Exceptions are given for faculty have a reasonable suspicion that the special dietary need, feel free to call the based and one vegetarian or vegan nurse (858-8876) for further information. and staff friending current students phones have been used in violation of food service director (858-8892) or the • Made-from-scratch composed who are their own children or close school policies. Additional restrictions school nurse (858-8876). Note: We do salads, at least one whole-grain and Parents may not send packed lunches for relatives. apply to bringing electronic devices into not operate a kosher kitchen; however, one vegetarian or vegan their students to eat in the dining hall. • Students should be aware that tests and exams; refer to the section on several kosher items will be available • One build-your-own salad with school representatives can and do Examinations (see page 12) for more during Passover. varied ingredients periodically read social networking information. • Two fresh-cut fruits sites and that the school will act on • At least two made-from-scratch information from such sites when Camera-Equipped Devices salad dressings that information indicates violations Students are not permitted to use • A selection of infused waters and of school policy and/or rules. cameras or the camera function on a healthy beverages camera-equipped phone in any restroom, • One specialty sliced meat or cheese exercise area, or shower facility at any • House-made hummus time. In addition, students are not • Ham, house-roasted turkey, and permitted to use camera-equipped freshly made tuna salad devices to photograph any confidential documents or proprietary information.

36 A L B U Q U E R Q U E A C A D E M Y 2 0 1 9 - 20 S T U D E N T A N D P A R E N T H A N D B O O K 37 Student Responsibilities Student Responsibilities Student Property Snow Day Cancellation of Classes Standards for all 8-12 School Dances • Students and families are Nevertheless: Weight Room Policies The school assumes no responsibility for The Academy will generally cancel • Students must have a valid responsible for making their • Academy students, faculty, The weight room is available to current student property. Whenever possible, classes and any school-sponsored Academy ID card to enter the own travel arrangements to and and staff members are students, faculty, and staff during the students should secure their property activities on those on those days when dance. from the dance to accommodate welcome to use the school’s posted hours. A current Academy ID and be aware of the more public nature Albuquerque Public Schools (APS) • All regular school dress code the time period of the dance. athletic facilities according to and Acknowledgement of Risk form of some of our venues during particular announces a weather-related closure for policies are in effect at dances With the exception of those regulations published by the must be on file. No one under the age times of the day and year, especially in all schools before the beginning of the unless otherwise announced students involved in the clean- athletic department but must of 13 is allowed to use this facility at the gyms and Natatorium. school day. If the public schools follow by the division head or dean of up, all students must be picked be prepared to show their any time. The supervised hours are for an abbreviated schedule, the Academy students. up promptly as a courtesy to the identification cards to security anyone who meets these conditions. Search of Student Lockers or Electronic school day will begin with the student’s • Guests may not be brought to faculty chaperones. personnel. The weight room is supervised with Devices regular 10 a.m. obligation, including on a dance unless the dance has • Academy parents, graduates, qualified personnel as specified by the At all times, school officials reserve the late start days. It is important to attend specifically been announced as Specific Standards for 10-12 School and parents of graduates are also athletic director or physical education right to search the contents of lockers, to any announcement carefully, as APS one where guests may attend. Dances welcome to use the facilities as department during posted hours each backpacks, and personal property. School may abbreviate or cancel Manzano High In that case, the guest must • Every student must pay a stated they may be available during the year. Security will not let anyone in officials also have the right to confiscate School or the East Mountain schools complete a Guest Attendance fee to attend the dance. Students school year and summer, except outside of the regularly scheduled hours. and view the electronic contents of the only. If APS cancels classes once school Permission Form, including a may pay by voucher at the door. when that use interferes with • The weight room is reserved for phones (including such items as photos, has begun, the Academy may decide not parent and school principal • Once a student has arrived at a Academy programs. They must classes and athletics whenever text messages, etc.) if they have a good to follow the APS decision, based on our signature. All Guest Attendance dance, they will not be allowed to also obtain an identification card necessary. This means that others reason to think that the phones have own considerations and concerns. The Permission Forms must be given leave and re-enter. at the business office auxiliary may have to use the facilities at been used in violation of school policies. Academy web site (www.aa.edu) is the to a division head or dean of • Students in attendance at any next to the East Gymnasium. Call other times to accommodate best source of information concerning students. Ninth graders may not school dance or event may be 828-3200 for ID card hours. everyone safely and effectively. Student and Parent Visits our closure once the school day has attend 10-12 dances. randomly breathalyzed. Students • Spouses and children of • Each year, the hours that the weight The school generally does not allow begun. The school will also communicate • All Academy rules, regulations, may also be breathalyzed upon graduates may accompany the room is supervised and available student guests at the Academy. using listed parent e-mail addresses and policies are in effect at the reasonable suspicion of ID-card-carrying graduate during for use will be posted on the doors Questions about this should be directed and/or phone numbers for immediate dances. For example, smoking is any chaperone. See the section designated “family times” only. and sent out electronically to to the division heads. weather-related decisions. not permitted on campus, and titled Major Disciplinary Rules in Because of heavy facility use, all subscribers. Special times for arriving at a school-sponsored this handbook (see page 40) for other guests are not permitted to holidays or vacations will also be Individual parent visits to classes and/ If APS is not in session or decides to close activity under the influence of consequences for violation of the use the athletic facilities, with the posted. or lunch are rarely requested and rarely school for factors that do not affect the drugs or alcohol will be handled as school’s alcohol and other drugs exception of the tennis courts. • Using this facility is a privilege and appropriate. Any request for visiting Academy, we may decide to hold school. a major disciplinary incident. policy. Please check with the athletics those utilizing it must adhere to should be made to the division head. Such announcements would be posted • Inappropriate dancing may be department (858-8900) for safe practices as prescribed on the on the web site, as well as e-mailed and grounds for disciplinary action. Use of Facilities athletic facility hours. Acknowledgement of Risk form or texted to the school community. The Academy has developed and • For information on the use of the lose these privileges. Specific Standards for 8-9 School Dances maintains its facilities in support of library, please see the section on If there is a snow day during semester • Parents will be called if its programs, including academics, Simms library of this handbook. exams, the procedure will depend on inappropriate behavior occurs performing arts, and athletics. To this • The Academy cannot authorize whether it is an abbreviated schedule or and may be asked to pick their end, the Academy does not permit public the use of its facilities on a full closure as well as where we are in child up early. use of its facilities without permission regular, continuing basis to any the exam schedule. On an abbreviated • Once a student enters the dance, except for the perimeter jogging trail group whose administration schedule with two exams, the first exam they may not leave until a parent when use of the trail does not interfere is located beyond the campus. for all students will begin at 10 a.m. As or guardian arrives to pick them with Academy programs. The purpose of this policy is students finish, lunch will be offered, up. If a student must leave early, to ensure availability of school and then students will proceed to the the parent(s) or guardian(s) must facilities for Academy students’ afternoon exam after an appropriate come into the dance location to use and to obviate the need break. If school is canceled, all exams meet their child. At the end of the for the Academy to make value will be moved back one day. Should this dance, students will be allowed judgments among or between occur, the last exam will be given on the to meet parents outside of the different organizations. second day back after school resumes. dance location, or parents may • Monday through Friday, security arrive 10-15 minutes early and will normally begin locking come into the dance location to buildings between 4 and 4:30 find their child. p.m.

38 A L B U Q U E R Q U E A C A D E M Y 2 0 1 9 - 20 S T U D E N T A N D P A R E N T H A N D B O O K 39 Major Disciplinary Rules Major Disciplinary Rules Albuquerque Academy’s rules and Academic Integrity The school recognizes that activities that Hazing includes, but is not limited If a student is unsure of the implications Philosophy Regarding Student Use of regulations reflect the school’s values; At the core of academic integrity is the take place entirely off-campus or online to, engaging in any offensive physical of reporting sexual misconduct, Alcohol and Other Illegal Drugs one of the school’s central concerns principle that all students complete their can have a profound impact on the lives contact or restraint of another student, Albuquerque Academy’s counselors is to prevent a student from harming own work. It is the responsibility of the of the students on-campus; therefore, or requiring or encouraging a student and school nurse are available to assist Albuquerque Academy supports a safe themselves, others, or the community. In academic department and divisions to involvement in unwanted conduct to perform any dangerous, offensive, the student(s) in carefully considering and healthy learning environment the best circumstances any disciplinary develop standards and procedures for that takes place away from the school or demeaning physical or verbal act for those implications and will hold their for students, free of the detrimental response is a learning opportunity for completing homework; taking quizzes, may subject the involved students to any purpose, including as a condition of conversations in confidence, assuming effects of alcohol or any other illegal the student or students involved, but any tests, and exams; fulfilling laboratory disciplinary action at the Academy. membership or initiation into any team, there is no immediate danger to self or drugs. Accomplishing this goal requires disciplinary response must also uphold assignments; writing essays; doing group, activity, or class, sponsored or others that would require disclosure. a team effort among Academy faculty, the standards of the community. Our research; and working collaboratively Students who feel that they have operated by the Academy. administrators, students, parents, rules are designed to articulate clear with other students. It is the experienced unwanted interpersonal See the appropriate division head for law enforcement, and health care standards of conduct and a range of responsibility of each faculty member to conduct are urged to bring the matter Sexual Misconduct a more complete explanation of the professionals. We hope to work in reasonable and fair consequences for provide and review departmental and to the attention of a division head, Student sexual misconduct occurs when Academy’s policy on student sexual cooperation to keep our students safe violations. Individual teachers, the class divisional standards with students at the dean of students, adviser, teacher, or an Albuquerque Academy student misconduct, if needed. and healthy. deans, the deans of students, or the beginning of all courses. Teachers will staff member. They may also speak to a becomes the target of sexual activity division heads handle minor infractions. post the academic integrity guidelines counselor if they wish to deal with the for which they have not given clear and Required Reporting of Disciplinary Albuquerque Academy expects that The major violations listed below on their Canvas course pages. Any issue outside of the disciplinary process. voluntary consent to another Academy Infractions and Academic Issues students will refrain from the use of must be reported to the appropriate violation of those standards will be student, when a student becomes A dismissal or expulsion for any student alcohol, tobacco products, and illegal dean of students or the division head treated as a major violation of school Specific examples of unwelcome conduct the victim of sexual violence or sexual in grades 9-12 is recorded on the substances of any kind. It is further and are subject to the full range of rules and reported immediately to the include harassment, bullying, and hazing. exploitation by another Academy student’s transcript. In compliance with expected that students will refrain disciplinary consequences. Students appropriate division head or dean of student, or when a student becomes the Statement of Principles of Good from inappropriate or excessive use must cooperate fully and honestly in students. Generally, repeated violations Harassment includes any action designed the victim of statutory rape by another Practice of the National Association for of legal substances (i.e., over-the- any investigation, whether party to or a of academic integrity will result in to disrespect the safety, diversity, and Academy student. A student is incapable College Admission Counseling (NACAC), counter medications) and controlled witness of the situation. A student who increasingly significant penalties, up to dignity of others as the action applies of giving consent if they are asleep, Albuquerque Academy reports all substances (i.e., medications obtained fails to cooperate fully and honestly in and including dismissal or expulsion. The to race, gender, marital status, sexual incapacitated, or impaired, or if they are dismissals and expulsions to colleges through prescription) (collectively any investigation will be subject to a intent of this policy is to help a given orientation, gender identity, political coerced, intimidated, or threatened into and provides an explanation to colleges described as “substances” herein). This disciplinary response. student recognize the potential severity beliefs, physical disability, ethnicity, participating in unwanted sexual activity. for them through our College Guidance expectation applies at all times and in of the infraction as well as the resources socioeconomic level, age, or religion. Office. Further, students are required all circumstances while the student is Parents will generally be contacted as available to prevent such an occurrence. Any Albuquerque Academy faculty or to report to colleges any academic or enrolled at or otherwise affiliated with soon as possible once the initial phases The appearance of impropriety in Bullying includes any gesture or written, staff member who learns of a possible disciplinary probation or suspension Albuquerque Academy, including outside of any investigation are complete. When all academic settings will result in a oral, electronic, or physical act where situation in which student sexual occurring in grades 9-12. Our College of normal school hours, at off-campus situations warrant it, the school reserves disciplinary process. the perpetrator demonstrates an misconduct may have occurred must Guidance Office ensures that required events, during breaks from school, and the right to record student interviews. intent to harm by engaging in conduct report that situation immediately to student reporting occurs. while participating in study/travel abroad Unwanted Interpersonal Conduct that physically or emotionally harms the appropriate dean of students or programs. Finally, in any circumstance when In order to fulfill the Academy’s mission, a community member or damages division head. In addition, a student who students are struggling in a disciplinary all individuals must be free to develop their property; places a community has been a target of such behavior, or Current research clearly demonstrates space, we believe that it is in the best relationships, work, and learn in a member in reasonable fear of physical a student(s) who wishes to report such the negative impact of drugs and alcohol interest of students when families and healthy environment that is free of fear, assault or damage to their property; or behavior on behalf of another student, on the developing adolescent brain; use school personnel partner to help them intimidation, humiliation, threats of insults, demeans, or embarrasses any may also report such behavior to the is linked to long- term health problems take responsibility for their actions, abide violence, or unwanted or unacceptable community member or members in such appropriate dean of students or division and other high-risk behaviors. We seek by the school’s code of conduct, and behaviors that create a hostile a way as to disrupt or interfere with the head. to help students avoid using substances support the school’s mission. Families atmosphere. To that end, any act of school’s mission or the education of any through our prevention programs and by must engage with school employees in deliberate unkindness or cruelty (even a student. engaging them in meaningful educational the spirit of mutual respect, civility, calm, single incident) is considered a violation activities. Should they use alcohol and the assumption of positive intent. under this policy and will be subject to or other illegal drugs or make poor If families fail to engage in that spirit, severe sanctions. Unwanted conduct decisions regarding the use of over-the- they may be asked to speak directly should never be construed, however, counter substances, we are committed with the head of school and may face to include respectful thought, study, to helping them stop those destructive consequences, up to and including the or discussion concerning controversial behaviors. disenrolling of their child. issues.

40 A L B U Q U E R Q U E A C A D E M Y 2 0 1 9 - 20 S T U D E N T A N D P A R E N T H A N D B O O K 41 Major Disciplinary Rules Major Disciplinary Rules There are times when division heads Possession and Use Policy Drugs and Alcohol The student may be subject to random Student Off-Campus Use of Illegal Drugs, or deans are alerted to a potential drug testing, at the school’s discretion, Alcohol, or Performance Enhancing notes drug- or alcohol-related offenses for Tobacco Possessing and/or Using Drugs or for a probationary period of six months. Drugs: which there is insufficient evidence to Albuquerque Academy is a smoke- and Alcohol on Campus, During the School All tests will be conducted by the school warrant an investigation. Under these tobacco-free campus; use of e-cigarettes Day, or Arriving to School Under the nurse or by a laboratory approved by If there is a compelling reason to believe circumstances, a school administrator or vaporizers is considered equivalent to Influence of Drugs or Alcohol: the school nurse. The financial cost of that a student has used substances will typically discuss the alleged situation use of tobacco for the purposes of these any drug test which returns in a positive off-campus, the division head and/ with the student’s parents/guardians policies. If school authorities are made When a student is suspected of result will be the parents'/guardians' or dean of students may meet with in the hope that the student’s parents/ aware of on- or off-campus underage use possessing or using substances, or responsibility. the student to discuss the student’s guardians will work with the student of tobacco, the school will notify that under the influence of a substance on alleged use. In this case, the student’s to ensure that the student’s future student’s parents or guardians. campus, the division head and/or dean A second offense will result in dismissal. parents/guardians will be notified, conduct will comply with the school’s of students will meet with the student In seeking readmission, the student and the student will be required to expectations. First Offense Response: to discuss the situation at hand. At must have no serious disciplinary see a school counselor. In cases where If school authorities are made aware of the discretion of the division head, a infractions while at their new school the student or other students were at Student Use of Alcohol and Other Drugs on-campus use or possession of tobacco, drug test and/or breathalyzer may be during the period of the dismissal and significant risk due to their substance Albuquerque Academy believes that the school will notify the student’s required in order to determine whether must maintain an average of 75 or higher use or the circumstances surrounding there is neither any reason nor excuse to parents/guardians, and the student will the student has been using substances. in all classes. If they are readmitted to the substance use, the school may possess, use, or be under the influence meet with the school nurse or counselor At a minimum, any student who is Albuquerque Academy, the student may require that the student submit to drug of alcohol or any illegal drug at school to discuss their tobacco use and the determined to be using substances on be subject to random drug testing, at the testing. The student’s parents/guardians or at a school-sponsored event. Any physical impacts of nicotine on long-term campus will be immediately suspended school’s discretion, for a probationary will be notified of the intention to test misuse, sale, or purchase of prescription health. Additionally, students will earn from school and a dismissal may occur, period of one year. the student, and the student will be medications is considered a violation of in-school suspension. depending on the severity of the offense required to meet for a confidential this policy. Abuse of over-the-counter and/or the student’s past disciplinary The third offense will result in expulsion; session with the school counselor to medications by a student will also be Disciplinary Response: record. Upon return, the student may a third offense demonstrates that the assist the student in beginning to address considered violations of this policy. A second offense will result in also be suspended from participation in student is not able or willing to act in the causes of the student’s substance suspension, which will be reported extracurricular activities for a period of accordance with Academy community use and to evaluate the need for an The administration retains the to colleges. While suspended, the 45 practice, performance, or competition values and policies. outside referral. Additionally, students authority and discretion to modify student will reflect on how to repair days. will be suspended from participation in the consequences as individual their relationship with the Academy Student Off-Campus Use of Tobacco: extracurricular activities for 20 practice, circumstances dictate. community and will come back to school While suspended, the student will reflect If school authorities are made aware competition, or performance days. with a plan to be discussed with the on how to repair their relationship of off-campus use of tobacco, the division head and/or dean of students with the Academy community and will school will notify the student’s parents/ If the student continues to engage in and the student’s parents/guardians at come back to school with a plan to be guardians, and the student will meet use of substances and/or the student’s the return meeting. discussed with the division head and/ with the school nurse or a qualified continued use is confirmed by a drug or or dean of students and the student’s health care provider to discuss their alcohol test, the student may be required During the suspension, the student parents/guardians at the reentry use of tobacco and the physical impacts to see an outside counselor to help with may talk with their adviser to obtain meeting. Additionally, the student must of tobacco on long-term health. If, in decision-making and substance use. assignments and class notes. The student work with an off-campus mental health that consultation, the nurse or health may not attend school events but can provider. During the suspension, the care provider discovers the student If the student does not comply with complete the academic work with no student may talk to their adviser to has developed a nicotine addiction, seeing a counselor and/or continues to penalty. Any further offenses may lead to obtain assignments and class notes. The additional professional help outside of use substances after following the steps dismissal or expulsion at the discretion of student may not attend school events school will be recommended. above, the student may be suspended or the school. but can complete academic work with no even dismissed. At this point, the student penalty. is not willing to act in accordance with the Academy community values and The division head or dean of students policies. might also require students to self-reflect either in writing or in conversation about their learning and how this impacts their future decision making.

42 A L B U Q U E R Q U E A C A D E M Y 2 0 1 9 - 20 S T U D E N T A N D P A R E N T H A N D B O O K 43 Major Disciplinary Rules Major Disciplinary Rules Selling or Distributing Drugs, Tobacco, or Self- or Family Disclosures: • Significant violation of the Discipline, Grades 6-12 Suspension: A period of separation from Note: Suspended, dismissed, or expelled Alcohol on Campus, During the School Technology Responsible Use Policy Discipline in grades 6-12 is handled by the school intended to stress the severity students are not allowed on campus for Day, or at any School-Sponsored Event: Unsolicited admissions made by students (see page 35) teachers, advisers, deans of students, of the disciplinary situation, to give the any reason without explicit permission or their parents when seeking help for • Disruption or obstruction and division heads. While disciplinary student an opportunity to consult with from the division head, and they may Students who choose to provide or the student’s problem with drugs or of teaching, administration, situations may be discussed with parents, and to reflect upon their own not participate in any off-campus school sell substances (as the term is defined alcohol are not treated as disciplinary disciplinary proceedings, public teachers, advisers, and involved actions and corresponding obligation to events or programs during the period of herein) to others are harming our matters. The school will assist families functions, or other Academy students and parents, the division heads the Academy community. their sanction. community in a more substantive way in arranging assessment, have the activities, including interference determine the final consequences. Cases and will be dismissed for a period of school’s counselors remain in touch with the freedom of movement are resolved as quickly as possible, and Dismissal: Termination of student status Dismissals and expulsions for students time to be determined by the school with the treatment providers in order to or freedom of speech of any parents may be notified either in writing, for a defined period. The student may be in grades 9-12 are recorded on the or expelled. If dismissed and seeking provide additional support at school, and member or guest of the Academy with a phone call, or through a request readmitted to the school only with the student’s transcript. Albuquerque readmission, the student must have no possibly subject the student to random community for a meeting from the Academy adviser, specific approval of the head of school Academy normally deals internally with serious disciplinary infractions while at drug tests. The length of the drug testing • Willful failure to comply with dean of students, or the division head. after all terms and conditions set out in disciplinary matters, but those matters their new school during the period of period is at the discretion of the division directions, including failure to Official sanctions are defined on page the student’s letter of censure have been have limited confidentiality. For example, their dismissal and must maintain an head in consultation with the family. show an Academy identification 45, and the results of all disciplinary met. the Academy may also share information average of 75 or higher in all classes. A card when requested by faculty proceedings are kept confidential. about disciplinary matters internally student readmitted after a dismissal may A self or family disclosure will not or staff Expulsion: Permanent separation with faculty, staff, and students while be subject to random drug testing, at the however create any sort of ‘sanctuary’: • Repeated violations of school Sanctions from the school without possibility of maintaining the confidentiality of the school’s discretion, for a probationary if the school discovers or has reason rules, e.g., excessive tardies, dress Sanctions are applied to help students readmission. student’s identity in order to clarify the period of one year. to believe that the student knew their code violations, unexcused class recognize what they have done to violate school’s values and standards and better substance use would likely come to light absences, and parking and/or the school’s rules and values as well Restitution: In cases where damage support the student. The Academy Note: Seniors who are dismissed in their and admits use to circumvent our drug driving violations as to help them change their behavior, to or loss of property has occurred, a may release pertinent information to second semester will not be eligible to and alcohol policies, this category would • Threats of violence, actual earn back the trust of the community, student may be required to compensate outside agencies and other third parties graduate. not apply. Any subsequent positive test violence, or reckless or disorderly and rebuild their reputation. A student all appropriate parties for all financial when appropriate. In compliance with would be treated as a first offense under conduct; threats of violence may appeal any sanction to the head losses. the Statement of Principles of Good Parents Who Provide Drugs or Alcohol this policy. against the school are handled of school within five school days of the Practice of the National Association to Academy Students: with a separate protocol, which decision. Sanctions for major violations for College Admission Counseling If a student is required to have a drug may include contacting law include, but are not limited to: (NACAC), Albuquerque Academy will Parents are important members of the test under this provision, the family of enforcement. Please see the report all dismissals and expulsions to Academy community and are expected the student will be charged for the cost division head for more detail. Letter of Censure: In all cases involving colleges. Students will be required to to support and uphold Academy values of the testing. • Possessing a weapon of any kind major violations of school rules report and explain any academic or and policies. Families are reminded that • Violations of local, state, or federal (and at the discretion of the division disciplinary probation or suspension selling, serving, giving, or permitting any Other Major Violations law, even if committed outside head or dean of students, in cases occurring in grades 9-12 to colleges. The form of controlled substances to minors • Knowingly providing false of school or school-sponsored involving minor infractions), a letter College Guidance Office will submit the is illegal in the state of New Mexico and information to or about faculty, events, may render a student of censure outlining the infraction explanation of suspension to colleges can result in criminal penalties and/or staff, students, or community subject to disciplinary action at and its consequences is kept on file by along with transcripts and application civil lawsuits against those who provided members; forging or altering the Academy the division head. Letters of censure materials. the substances. Families who make school documents or equipment • Conduct unbecoming an Academy may include conditions in addition to available any form of alcoholic beverage • Theft, unauthorized possession, student sanctions. Requiring that a student seek Letters of censure or probation are not or other controlled substance are in damage, or misuse of school counseling or write a formal letter of necessary prior conditions for dismissal violation of this substance abuse policy. property or other property on the apology are typical additional conditions. or expulsion, nor is a prior major offense. Albuquerque Academy is required to campus or property belonging inform law enforcement of such activity to any member of the Academy Disciplinary Probation: Status for a because of the fact that such activity community, or involvement in specified or indefinite period of time harms the welfare of and endangers such acts during which the student is expected to children. • Reckless driving demonstrate improved behavior. Any • Leaving campus during the school infraction of school regulations during day without permission the probationary period may result in • Unauthorized entry into or use of immediate separation from the school, school facilities or possession of a either short-term or permanently. school key

44 A L B U Q U E R Q U E A C A D E M Y 2 0 1 9 - 20 S T U D E N T A N D P A R E N T H A N D B O O K 45 Awards and Prizes 2019-20 Awards and Prizes 2019-20 The Academy believes in honoring The Lena G. Baca Award for Outstanding The Elizabeth Ann Brown Memorial The Vincent Cordova Diversity Awards The Gregory J. Fesler Award The Ashby Harper Award students and faculty members for their Service Award Awarded to a student in each division Established in 1994 to perpetuate the Established in 1985 in gratitude for 21 contributions to the community and Established in 2006, this award honors Established in 1996 in loving memory who models commitment to diversity in memory of Greg Fesler ’97, this award is years of steadfast dedication by the as role models for other community the spirit of service that Mrs. Baca of Beth Brown ’96 by the Class of word and deed and who, in the intent to granted to a member of the wrestling or Academy’s third head of school, this members. This said, we recognize that brought to the Academy community 1996, family, and friends, this award acknowledge the minority experience, soccer team who actively demonstrates award is presented to an eighth-grade the quiet excellence and commitment as the school’s first receptionist at is presented to a graduating girl who recognizes the oneness of the human strong leadership, a positive attitude, student whose participation in the found in the work of the majority of our the Wyoming campus. This award is best captures Beth’s spirit: a genuine family. The award honors Vincent and an enormous heart. life of the school is characterized by community members is worthy of similar presented to a staff member whose concern for both her personal and world Cordova and his deep conviction that Neven Zapatka ’22 enthusiasm, helpfulness, and integrity. honor and should not be overlooked. dedicated service and caring attitude communities, a passionate desire to education cannot take place without Lily Spoerke ’23 exemplifies Mrs. Baca’s personal communicate herself through forensics, diversity. It recognizes students who The Gregory J. Fesler Memorial Award Academy Award commitment to creating a welcoming mock trial, and Model UN, and an encourage inclusiveness. Established in 1994 in loving memory The Richard A. Harper Memorial Award Awarded to a senior, chosen by the and supportive community and affectionate heart. Maya Chandler ’24 of Gregory Fesler by family and friends, Established by the Parents’ Association students of the junior and senior classes, epitomizes her highest desire to improve Stella Asmerom ’19 Luna Romero ’22 this award is presented to an underclass in 1981, this award is given to a member for qualities of leadership, loyalty, and the school day by day. This award has Suzanna Geisel-Zamora ’19 student who demonstrates a love of of a varsity squad whose courage, character. been endowed by Mr. Sylvester A. Baca The Eduardo Cabiedes Spanish Prize learning, a zest for life, and a genuine cheerfulness, and determination most Timilehin Adeniyi ’19 on the 40th anniversary of the beginning Established by the Parents’ Association The Faculty Award interest in helping others. nearly reflect those qualities in Dick of Mrs. Baca’s first school year working in honor of Eduardo Cabiedes, who Established in 1991 by the Academy Glenn Moretti ’22 Harper ’73, whose four-year struggle The Academy Collection Art Award on the staff at Albuquerque Academy. retired in 1982 after 45 years of teaching Parents of Alumni, this award is given to against adversity ended in 1981. Each year, an exemplary work of art by Noella Gonzales Ecuadorian and North American boys a member of the faculty whose caring The Follansbee Award Gabriella Roe ’19 an Academy student is purchased to and girls, this award is presented to a and support encourages students to Established by the Parents’ Association in Jude Cooper ’19 become part of the school’s permanent The Robert S. & Peter B. Barney student who has demonstrated unusual develop faith in themselves. honor of George L. Follansbee, director collection. Memorial Award interest and ability in the Spanish Elizabeth "Scottie" Buron of the middle school from 1967-76, this The Doc Harrington Award Paul Clark ’19 Established in the spring of 1980 in language. award goes to a sixth- or seventh-grade Established by the Parents’ Association loving memory of Col. Robert S. Barney, Micah Sandman ’19 The Patty Fernandez Memorial Award student whose academic and athletic in 1976, upon the retirement of the Athletes of the Year this award was amended in August 1982 Established in 1999 in memory of Patricia records are unusually distinguished. highly esteemed Eldred R. “Doc” Given to the students in grades 8-12 to include the memory of his son, Peter Class Scholar del Carmen Fernandez by family and Jackson Richards ’25 Harrington, this award goes to a student who, in the opinion of the varsity B. Barney, an Academy teacher and Presented to the senior attaining the friends, this award is presented to a in grades 8-12 who has made an unusual coaches, were the outstanding coach from 1969-82. It is awarded to a highest academic record senior girl who best exemplified Patty’s The Gage Award contribution to the science program at interscholastic athletes during the school student in grades 8-12 whose scholastic Eric Swiler ’19 generous and passionate spirit, her Established in December 2005 to Albuquerque Academy. year. and athletic contributions to life at the kindness and warmth, and her eagerness honor both the longevity (40 years and Jeremy Rifkin ’19 Eliza Mariner ’19 Academy reflect the creed, “I will try.” The John '68 & Dolores Colby Memorial to embrace the world, with all its counting) of Darell Gage’s service to Abraham Yohannes ’19 Gabriella Roe ’19 Award complexity and diversity, with love and the Academy and the loving nature of Head of School Award Although both John and Dolores admired acceptance. This student loves literature that service. It is awarded annually to Awarded to the student who best The Edith M. Bovinette Memorial achievement in many areas, the trait and expresses herself with honesty and a teacher who, like Darell, enriches the exemplifies the ideals of the Academy Scholarship Award they most valued and attempted to integrity in discussion and in writing, and Academy community through infectious through spirit, citizenship, and Established in 1994 in loving memory instill in those they loved was strength of is unafraid to share matters of both heart enthusiasm for his or her discipline, contribution to the life of the school of Edith M. Bovinette, this award is character. They did this primarily through and mind with her teachers and fellow deep devotion to students, care for Robert Shafer ’19 given to a Native American student in the way they lived their lives. This award students. This student knows the value and loyalty to colleagues, positive and grades 8-12 who exhibits the following is intended for a senior student who of family, the joy of friendships, and the unflagging work ethic, understanding The Tyler Heckl Memorial Award qualities: genuine interest in preserving exemplifies the characteristics so evident beauty of life lived fully and intensely. of the interconnectedness of a school The Tyler J. Heckl Memorial Award cultural traditions; a zest for life and a in John and Dolores — hard work, This student questions, challenges, and community, and a joie de vivre. Darell honors a seventh-grade student who passion for others; and the courage and honesty, compassion, dedication to the makes everyone in her world think a never gave up on a student, and he will brings joy and a love of life to the 6-7 determination to overcome adversity. community (of family, class, school, or little more deliberately about what really never be forgotten by those whose lives grade community. The award goes to Damian Yazzie ’19 city), and true humility. matters. he touched. a student who most exemplifies those Alexander "A.J." Leonard ’19 Sophie Kim ’19 Edward Baklini Jr. characteristics that defined Tyler: Catherine Lacey ’19 intelligent, philosophical, thoughtful, kind toward all living things, humorous, and incredibly at ease with life. Enrique "Blue" Palacio ’24

46 A L B U Q U E R Q U E A C A D E M Y 2 0 1 9 - 20 S T U D E N T A N D P A R E N T H A N D B O O K 47 Awards and Prizes 2019-20 Awards and Prizes 2019-20 The Van Hooker III Scholarship Award The Miriam McCluney Shakespeare The Performing Arts Award F.X. Slevin Award for Outstanding The Thomas W. Tooker Prize Established in 1977 in loving memory Award Established in 1998 by parents and Teaching Awarded to a sixth- or seventh-grade of Van Dorn Hooker III ’72, the award is Established in 1993 in honor of the faculty, this endowed award is presented This award honors the contributions of student whose life at the Academy given to a student in grades 8-12 whose memory of Miriam McCluney — poet, annually to a boy and girl in the 10- Frank Slevin to the students and faculty evidences a caring concern for other interests and ideals most nearly match Shakesperian, and English teacher — this 12 Division who excel in academics of Albuquerque Academy. In his 17 years students and for the welfare of the his. Mr. Hooker’s life at the Academy award is presented annually to students and in the performing arts. The of service to the school as chair of the school, this prize honors Tom Tooker, and afterward increasingly reflected who demonstrate a keen interest in and recipients exemplify a strong creative English department, Mr. Slevin balanced who taught middle school students his love of art and literature and a vivid love for Shakespeare. The recipients will force, demonstrate an ability to work rigor with compassion, promoted patient lovingly and well from 1966 to 1982. perception of humanity. attend the Ashland Shakespeare festival collaboratively, and have the artistic drive inquiry, and championed graceful Benjamin Morgan ’25 Maria Metzger ’19 in Oregon. to succeed. expression. A determined generalist who Erick Bojorquez ’21 Charles "Trey" Caperton ’19 displayed thoroughness, judiciousness, The Erin Trujeque Memorial Award The William H. Kleyboecker Memorial Diana Chinenkova ’21 Micah Sandman ’19 and great humor in all he undertook, Mr. Established in 1986 in loving memory Award Samantha Kauz ’22 Slevin consistently manifested his belief, of Erin Trujeque ’91, this award is Established in 1988 to perpetuate the Daniel Viorica ’21 The Frances Karnes Peterman Memorial “quality is joy.” The award in his memory presented to a sixth- or seventh-grade memory of a master teacher and friend Music Award is given to a teacher, nominated by student whose life at the Academy and to recognize a student in science The O’Connor Award Created in 1999 in memory of Frances students and staff, whose contributions exemplifies enthusiasm, friendliness, and whose enthusiasm, creativity, and caring Established by the Parents’ Association Peterman by her family, this award most resemble Mr. Slevin’s. perseverance. for others are clear reflections of a man in recognition of 10 years of devoted honors a graduating senior in good Ilana Vogenthaler Kaede Carroll ’24 who shared his life with the Academy service to the Academy by Clairborne academic standing who has participated community from 1964 to 1988. O’Connor, this award goes to a student in an exemplary fashion in the music The Staff Award The Charles Nishino Whitener IV Nikita Jaiswal ’19 who exhibits unusual creativity, program, both curricular and extra- Established in 1998 by the Class of 2000, Memorial Award commitment, and resourcefulness in curricular, every year since beginning this award is given annually by the junior Established in 2000 by the Class of 2005, The Patricia S. Kuswa Memorial Award studio art. school at Albuquerque Academy. This class to an Albuquerque Academy staff this award honors a sixth- or seventh- Established in memory of Patricia S. Toby Utterback ’19 student personifies good citizenship, member who exemplifies a genuine grade student who excels in music and/ Kuswa by family and friends in June high proficiency in musical study and enthusiasm for the ideals of the Academy or drama, exemplifies perseverance, and 1988, this award is given to a student The Ogawa Community Service performance, and intends to continue community and who has proven to be a is hard working, loyal, enthusiastic, and in the junior or senior class who Leadership Award with the study of music. role model for adults and students alike. loving toward others. demonstrates those qualities which This award is presented to two rising John "Jay" Buttermore ’19 Ruben Garcia Akilan Sankaran ’25 characterized Mrs. Kuswa: strong juniors who have demonstrated spirited leadership, dedication, and loyalty to leadership and a commitment to serving The Robert Schroeder Memorial Award The Student Senate Award The Charles Wong Memorial Award family and to community; steady and others in the community. Each student Awarded to an eighth-grade student Presented by the Albuquerque Academy This award is granted annually to rising dependable judgment; a commitment to receives a grant to inspire and assist who best exemplifies the ideals of the Student Senate in recognition of seniors in recognition of academic improving the quality of life in the state, in planning and leading a community Academy through spirit, citizenship, and leadership, citizenship, and contribution achievement, curiosity, creativity, and the region, and the country; a kindly service initiative over the course of the contribution to the welfare of the school to the Academy community. integrity. The award recognizes two spirit; and a joy of life. next academic year Mireya Macias ’23 Huzefa Saria ’19 students with exceptional academic Angelina Griñe ’19 Melinda Modisette ’21 records whose approach to learning Jesse Sanchez ’21 The Theatre Award reflects the credo, “I have been honest The William R. Lovelace II Memorial Established in 2005 in recognition of with myself.” Award The Nancy Lynne Parker Memorial the many contributions made by Lisa AnaMaria Perez ’20 Awarded to a student in grades 8-12 Award Palmer ’05 to the Albuquerque Academy Christian Viets ’20 who has best met the challenge of Established by the class of 1984 in loving theatre program, this endowed award Albuquerque Academy with courage, memory of Nancy Lynne Parker, this is presented to a graduating senior who good humor, and adventuresome spirit award goes to a student in grades 8-12 has consistently participated in curricular Nolan McKeever ’19 who demonstrates a sense of humor, and extra-curricular theatre programs sensitivity, and an appreciation for the and who plans to study theatre in good qualities in others, and who, even college. This student demonstrates the through adversity, cherishes friendship same qualities of enthusiasm, devotion, and life itself. dedication, artistic vision, and leadership Sebastian Martin ’20 that were evident in the work of Lisa Palmer. Not Awarded in 2019

48 A L B U Q U E R Q U E A C A D E M Y 2 0 1 9 - 20 S T U D E N T A N D P A R E N T H A N D B O O K 49 Faculty and Staff Faculty and Staff

ADMINISTRATION 8-9 DIVISION ACCOUNTING ADMISSION AND ENROLLMENT ADVANCEMENT & ALUMNI BOOKSTORE Andrew T. Watson 2001* Martha B. Palmer 2001 Sandy Timmons 2016 MANAGEMENT RELATIONS Jeanette Sanchez 2003 Head of School Division Head Controller Amy Eglinton Keller 2012 Emily H. Collis 2005 Director B.S. 1977 Ohio State University B.A. 1992 University of Maryland/ B.A. 1993 University of Texas Director Director of Major Gifts Cheryl Garcia 2012 M.S. 1979 Yale University College Park M.B.A. 2004, M.A. 2015 University of B.A. 1994 University of Notre Dame B.A. 1989 Rice University Bookstore Assistant Theresa M. Atkins 1996 M.A. 1998 University of New Mexico New Mexico M.A. 1996 Emory University Valery E. McKeon ’01 Galanter 2014 Administrative Assistant Paula D. Crawford 1990 Kacey Archuleta 2013 Melissa Seligman 2013 Director of Alumni Relations and Annual CHARGER AQUATICS Stephanie H. Lipkowitz 1989 Administrative Assistant Accountant Associate Director Giving John Butcher 2012 Associate Head of School B.S. 2006 University of Phoenix B.B.A. 2005 University of New Mexico B.A. 1994 Baylor University B.A. 2005 Drew University Head Coach B.A. 1983 University of Chicago Amy S. Tyksinski 2000 Joan Eastburn 2018 Sean Carrier ’10 2017 Joni E. Barabé 1991 B.A. 2009 University of Alaska/Fairbanks M.A. 1990 Princeton University Peterson Learning Specialist B.S. 1990 University of Illinois/Urbana- Admission Office Coordinator Advancement Coordinator M.S. 2011 University of New Mexico B.A. 1988, University of Michigan Champaign B.S. 2015 University of New Mexico Lissette Cerda2010 Carolyn Snyder 2015 BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION M.A.T. 1998, C.A.S. 2000 National-Louis M.S. 1998 University of Illinois/ Noella Gonzales 1990 Advancement Serivces Manager Director, Operations Bruce Orem 2018 University Springfield Financial Aid Administrative Assistant B.A. 1979 Manchester College Chief Financial Officer Janet L. Wilson 1992 Karan Johnson 1986 B.S. 2006 University of Phoenix ATHLETICS M.S. 1982 Indiana University B.A. 1992 Trinity College Scheduler for Grades 8-9 Payroll Specialist Michael Jones 2019 Taryn L. Bachis 1984 Amy Dunavant 2018 M.B.A. 2001 University of Denver B.A. 1984 Grinnell College Eric Mathews 2015 Coordinator for Retruitment and Director Coach Noella Gonzales 1990 M.A. 1986 Dartmouth College Accountant Outreach B.S. 1982 Kansas State University B.S. 2006 University of New Mexico Administrative Assistant B.B.A. 2007 University of New Mexico B.S. 1993, M.Mus. 1998 University of M.S. 1987 University of New Mexico M.S. 2012 University of Northern B.S. 2006 University of Phoenix 10-12 DIVISION New Mexico Sheryl R. Clemmer 1985 Colorado Christine Lenhart ’942015 Emily Kienzle 2017 Assistant Director John Feely 2019 6-7 DIVISION Division Head Financial Aid Officer B.S. 1973 New Mexico State University Coach Christopher J. Dineen 1994 B.B.A. 1998, M.Ed. and M.A. 2000 B.A. 1989 Duke University M.S. 1992 University of New Mexico B.S. 2016 Grand Canyon University Division Head University of Notre Dame M.Ed. University of Illinois/Urbana- Alvin Broussard 2018 Eileen Fengler 2018 B.A. 1991 University of New Mexico Juliana M. Eckhardt 1994 Champaign Middle School Athletic Director Coach M.A.T. 1992 Washington University Administrative Assistant M.S. 2017 University of New Mexico B.S. 2004 University of San Francisco B.S. 2016 The Masters College Jessica Jones 2019 B.A. 1976 University of South Florida Ashlene Miller 2019 Carl W. Beal, Jr. 2002 Monica Peterson 2019 Administrative Assistant Michelle Tomkinson 2016 Coordinator for Retruitment and Trainer Coach Scheduler for Grades 6-7 Peterson Learning Specialist Outreach B.S. 1998, M.S. 2002 University of New James Smith 2018 B.A. 1999 University of North Carolina/ B.A. 1984, Duke University B.S. 1994 New Mexico State University Mexico Coach Chapel Hill M.A. 1987 University of California, M.Ed. 2011 University of New Mexico Kristi A. Willey 1994 B.A. 1979 University of New Mexico J.D. 2005 University of Connecticut Berkeley Rocío Torres 2018 Trainer Lisa Rhodes 1996 Janet L. Wilson 1992 Admission Assistant B.S. 1983 Oral Roberts University Coordinator, Peterson Learning Scheduler for Grades 8-12 B.S. 2009 Universidad del Salvador B.S. 1989 University of New Mexico Specialists B.A. 1984 Grinnell College Ruben Garcia 1979 B.S. 1979, M.A. 1981 University of New M.A. 1986 Dartmouth College P.E./Athletic Assistant Mexico

* year of first appointment

As of August 7, 2019

50 A L B U Q U E R Q U E A C A D E M Y 2 0 1 9 - 20 S T U D E N T A N D P A R E N T H A N D B O O K 51 Faculty and Staff Faculty and Staff COLLEGE GUIDANCE COMMUNITY AND GLOBAL COUNSELING AND HUMAN David M. Gutierrez ’84 2003 EXPERIENTIAL EDUCATION HISTORY Rafael S. Figueroa 2002 CITIZENSHIP DEVELOPMENT B.A. 1994 University of New Mexico Sarah Councell 2007 Rolf E. Lokke 1992 Dean Dara Johnson 2013 Robert M. Tanner 1994 M.A. 2007 Saint John’s College/Santa Fe Chair Chair B.A. 1987 Stanford University Director Coordinator Kevin E. Hall 1992 B.A. 1995 Boston College B.A. 1976 Indiana University J.D. 1991 University of California/ B.S. 1998, University of Iowa B.A. 1976 Michigan State University B.A. 1981 Williams College M.Ed. 2006 St. Lawrence University Ph.D. 1984 Stanford University Los Angeles M.A. 1981, M.P.A. 1984 University of M.A.T. 1983 Brown University Danielle Formosa 2019 Edward Baklini Jr. 1982 Dean Jacoby 2008 COMPUTING New Mexico Hughlings T. Himwich 2006 B.S. 2014 University of Central Florida B.A. 1976, M.A. 1981 University of New Director of College Guidance Kevin W. Fowler ’77 1989 M.A. 1991, Ph.D. 1996 The Fielding B.A. 1971 Brown University Michael Hanselmann 2005 Mexico B.A. 1993 Bates College Chair Institute M.A. 1978 Saint John’s College/Santa Fe B.A. 1996 University of New Mexico Casey Kile Citrin 2003 Donna A. White 2004 B.S. 1981 New Mexico State University Cathann Dragone-Guitierrez 2018 Sheridan Johnson 2018 Lonnie Ringer 2018 B.A. 1993 Stanford University Director of College Guidance Jill R. Brown 2000 B.S. 1997, M.A. 2001 University of New M.S. 2008 University of St. Andrews B.S. 2014 North Carolina State University M.A. 1998, Ph.D. 2002 University of B.S. 1980 United States Military Academy Educational Technologist Mexico Christopher E. Kelly 2012 Michael A. Shaw 2003 California/Santa Cruz M.Ed. 1991 Western Kentucky University B.S. 1988, M.A. 1989 New Mexico State Paul A. Marcus 1997 B.A. 1997 Hasting College B.S. 1996 Northland College Dennis G. Fazio 2004 Tyler Lassiter 2019 University B.A. 1975 University of Texas at Austin M.A. 2004 University of Phoenix Harper McFadden 2019 B.A. 1979 University of Notre Dame Administrative Assistant Ph.D. 1999 University of New Mexico M.S. 1977 Vanderbilt University John W. Knapp 2007 Intern M.A. 1990 University of New Mexico B.A. 1998 Southern Methodist University Susan L. Geores 2012 Ellen L. Soisson 2003 B.A. 1996 Occidental College Richard W. Field 1992 M.A. 2000 University of Southern B.A. 1992, M.A. 1993 University of New B.A. 1980 Mercyhurst College M.A. 1998, Ph.D. 2003 University of GLOBAL LANGUAGES EXCHANGE B.S. 1983, M.S. 1987 East Stroudsburg California Mexico M.A. 1986, Psy.D. 1989 Indiana University Virginia Rolando R. Villegas 2002 University Mauree Thordahl 2019 Frank Gonzales ’86 2017 of Pennsylvania Eric K. Knutson 2006 Coordinator Ph.D. 1993 University of New Mexico College Guidance Coordinator and Andres Lucero 2019 Ronald L. Torrez 1991 B.A. 1994, M.Ed. 2010 University of New B.A. 1974 LaSalle University M.A. 1998 Saint John’s College/Santa Fe Registrar B.A. 2018, M.C.R.P. 2019 University of B.M.E. 1981, M.A. 1991 University of Mexico M.A. 1977 Middlebury College Erin E. Fitz-Gerald ’90 2007 B.S. 1988 University of Notre Dame New Mexico New Mexico Stephanie H. Lipkowitz 1989 B.S. 1994 Santa Clara University Corine Gonzales 2013 Tia Turner 2019 B.A. 1983 University of Chicago HEALTH SERVICES M.A. 2000 University of Kansas ACT/SAT Supervisor B.S. 1989 University of Northern DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION M.A. 1990 Princeton University Shelby Parsons 2019 Shaun Gehres 2011 B.S. 1991, Western New Mexico Colorado Jade B. Valenzuela ’03 2008 Stuart R. Lipkowitz 1996 School Nurse B.A. 2002 Rhodes College University M.S. 2001 University of New Mexico Director of Diversity and Inclusion B.S. 1981 City College of New York B.S. 2013 University of New Mexico Ed.M. 2002 Oregon State University M.P.A. 1998, University of New Mexico Jayne W. Williams 2007 B.A. 2007 University of New Mexico M.A. 1989 University of Delaware Alicia Silva 2017 David M. Gutierrez ’84 2003 B.S. 1982 Missouri State University M.L.I.S. 2014 San Jose State University Laura S. Matter 2006 Health Assistant B.A. 1994 University of New Mexico COMMUNICATIONS M.S. 1984 University of Missouri/Rolla B.A. 1998 Stanford University M.A. 2007 Saint John’s College/Santa Fe Rebecca Richards 2018 Gayle K. Wilson 1997 ENGLISH M.Sc. 1999 University of Edinburgh Kevin E. Hall 1992 Director Educational Technologist Elizabeth Payne 2017 M.F.A. 2009 University of New Mexico B.A. 1981 Williams College B.S.J. 1994 Ohio University B.S.B.A. 1980 University of Denver Chair Cynthia M. Moore 1990 M.A.T. 1983 Brown University Andrew Williams 2015 M.A. 1989 University of New Mexico B.A. 2008 University of New Mexico B.A. 1983 Lewis & Clark College Leslie B. Kim 2012 Associate Director Elizabeth Scott Buron 2010 M.A. 1989 University of Arizona B.A. 1995 Colorado College B.B.A. 2009 Colorado Mesa University COPY/MAIL CENTER B.A. 1999 Bowdoin College Emily Myer 2013 M.A. 1999 University of Arizona Douglas Scarvie 2015 Cheryl Garcia 2012 M.A. 2012 Middlebury College B.A. 2009 University of New Mexico Cathy A. Lydon 1984 Manager, Digital Communications Manager Casey Kile Citrin 2003 Peter A. Nash 1993 B.A. 1976 Scripps College B.A. 2014 New Mexico State University Virginia Segura 1989 B.A. 1993 Stanford University B.A. 1984, M.A. 1986 New York Ed.M. 1978 Claremont Graduate Mail Coordinator M.A. 1998, Ph.D. 2002 University of University University California/Santa Cruz Melanie Peterson ’89 2008 Elise Matton2019 Benjamin A. Dolan 2015 B.A. 1992 University of Utah B.A. 2014 Tulane University B.A. 2007 Texas A&M University M.A. 1995 University of New Mexico Erin McBurney 2018 M.P.A. 2014 University of New Mexico Kimberley A. Rodriguez 2007 B.A. 1981 Yale University Katie Cochran Dolan ’94 2006 B.A. 1988, M.A. 2010 University of New M.A. and M.Phil. 2002, Ph.D. 2014 B.A. 1998 Santa Clara University Mexico Columbia University M.A. 2009 University of New Mexico B.A. 1993 College of Santa Fe Roy K. Morgan ’85 2010 Jennifer Coston 2017 Diane Short 2005 B.A. 1989 University of New Mexico B.A. 1995 University of Texas, San B.A. 1986 Williams College Antonio M.A. 1991 Stanford University J.D. 1998 University of Texas

52 A L B U Q U E R Q U E A C A D E M Y 2 0 1 9 - 20 S T U D E N T A N D P A R E N T H A N D B O O K 53 Faculty and Staff Faculty and Staff Carson Morris 2016 LIBRARY SERVICES Daniel LaVallee 2019 PERFORMING ARTS PHYSICAL EDUCATION Grounds B.A. 2002 Wake Forest University Heather Tyndall 2015 B.A. 1988 College of the Holy Cross Richard K. Hogle 1998 Lisa M. Logsdon 1996 Santos Ayala 2018 M.A. 2006 , 2016 Ph.D. University of Director and Upper School Librarian M.S.T. 1991 University of New Hampshire Chair Chair Eugene Cordova 1983 New Mexico A.B. 1988 Brown University Danielle M. Lukow 2006 B.F.A. 1989 University of New Mexico B.S. 1988 Texas Tech University Nago Mendoza 2018 George O. Ovitt, Jr. 2000 M.Ed. 1991 University of California/Los On leave 2019-20 M.F.A. 1992 University of Washington Monty W. Blodgett 2000 Josue Rodriguez 2012 B.A. 1970 University of Notre Dame Angeles B.S. 1989, M.A.T. 1994 Union College Jonathan E. Armerding 1986 B.S. 1991 University of New Mexico Jonathan Tomlinson 2004 M.A. 1973, Ph.D. 1978 University of M.L.I.S. 2002 Rutgers University Jean A. Miller Mariner 2005 B.M. 1979 Wheaton College/IL Sheryl R. Clemmer 1985 Massachusetts/Amherst Maya Benia ’15 2017 B.A. 1985 Oberlin College M.M. 1981 Indiana University/ B.S. 1973 New Mexico State University Maintenance Daniel J. Packer 1986 Circulation Clerk M.A.T. 1992 Colorado College Bloomington M.S. 1992 University of New Mexico Randy Alberts 1991 B.A. 1983 Carleton College Megan Hattey 2017 Matthew McCracken 2019 Deborah J. Briggs 2002 Michael D. Glenn 2000 B.A. 1996 University of Phoenix M.A. 1992 University of New Mexico Library Assistant B.S. 2002 University of New Mexico B.M. 1986 University of Missouri/ B.S. 1993 University of New Mexico Bill Boone 2000 J. Paul Pressley ’93 1999 B.A. 2017 University of New Mexico M.S. 2018 New Mexico Institute of Columbia M.S. 2012 A.T. Still University Martín Rael 2000 B.A. 1998 Northwestern University Chuck MacIntosh 2005 Mining and Technology M.M. 1989 University of New Mexico David E. Michel, Jr. 2000 Edward Valencia 1987 R. Joaquin Sanchez ’95 2013 Library Assistant David S. Metzler ’88 2004 Edmund Connolly 2013 B.S. 1994 University of New Mexico B.A. 1999 Swarthmore College A.A. 1979 Lake-Sumter B.A. 1992 Rice University B.A. 2000 Cambridge University Reid T. Mukai 1994 SECURITY J.D. 2002 Harvard Law School Community College Ph.D. 1997 Massachusetts Institute M.Mus. 2003 Guildhall School of Music B.A. 1991 Whittier College Mike Harris 1993 Michael Anne Sullivan 2005 Luther Watts 2019 of Technology & Drama M.S. 2002 University of New Mexico Supervisor, Security B.A. 1987 California Polytechnic B.A. 1997 Columbia College Robert M. Montaño 1998 Hovey D. Corbin, Jr. 1995 Edward Dodge 2011 State University Galatea Ying 2007 B.A. 1998 College of Santa Fe B.M., B.M.E. 1995 University of New PHYSICAL PLANT Charles Googe 2011 M.A. 1995, Ph.D. 2001 University of New Library Assistant M.A. 2014 New Mexico Highlands Mexico Mark Mellott 2007 Wayne Griener 2013 Mexico B.A. 1982 National Cheng-Chi University/ University Catherine J. Harlow 1997 Director Stephen Myers 1990 Teresa Zanetti 2018 Taipei Austin P. Murphy 2006 B.Mus. 1978, M.M. 2002 University of B.A. 1983 College of Wooster B.U.S. 1974 University of New Mexico B.A. 1979 Harvard University M.A. 1987 University of New Mexico B.S. 1995 Southern Oregon University New Mexico M.S. 1987 Miami University B.A. 1975 University of New Mexico M.A. 1987 St. John’s College M.A. 1987 University of St. Andrews John Bryon Herrington 2017 Andres Ramirez 2019 MATHEMATICS Dana Pederson 2011 B.M.E. 1986 University of New Mexico Custodial HUMAN RESOURCES Janet L. Wilson 1992 B.A. 1995 St. Olaf College Rebecca Holmes 2016 Josh Teague 2013 Mary Jo Carrier 1996 Chair M.A. 2001 University of New Mexico B.F.A. 1990 University of New Mexico Supervisor Director B.A. 1984 Grinnell College Valerie J. Petrillo 2008 Desiree D. Lang 2006 Irma Chavira 2005 B.S. 1981 University of New Mexico M.A. 1986 Dartmouth College B.S. 1985 Elizabeth Town College B.F.A. 1980 Southern Methodist Martha Chavira 2016 Susan Scarvie 2004 Robert K. Anderson ’86 2014 Ilana N. Vogenthaler 2010 University Francisca Esparza 2012 Benefits Specialist B.S. 1990, M.S. 1992 Stanford University B.S. 2001, M.A. 2007 University of New Genevieve Leitner 2016 Nick Farkas 2109 B.B.A. 1984 New Mexico State University Alvin Broussard 2018 Mexico B.Mus. 2010 University of North Carolina Floyd Hern 2012 B.S. 2004 University of San Francisco Alan D. Vraspir 1986 Jeremy Mayne 2002 Raquel Maso 2015 Chelsea Dranichak 2019 B.A. 1976 University of Minnesota B.M. 1995 University of New Mexico Catherine Opiss 2012 B.S. 2012 Grove City College M.A. 1980, Ph.D. 1985 University of M.M. 1999 University of Indiana Debbie Pena 2002 M.S. 2014 Clemson University Wisconsin Rosalinda Rojas 2001 Gloria Ruiz 2011 Paul M. Demers 1993 Jason V. Zuffranieri2013 B.F.A 1998 University of New Mexico Nathaniel Townsend 2019 B.S. 1987 Bates College B.S.E. 1999, M.S. 2002 Arizona State David Sinkus 2019 Sergio A. Vega 2008 M.A.L.S. 2000 Wesleyan University University B.F.A. 1983 Wayne State University Peter Gloyd 2019 Carol Swift-Matton 2014 B.S. 2005, M.Ed. 2007 University of New B.M. 1977 Ohio University Mexico M.M. 1979 Eastman School of Music Michael Goodrich 2019 Laurie Thomas 2001 B.S. 2001 University of New Mexico B.A. 1987 University of Washington Shirley Gonzales 2006 On leave 2019-20 B.S. 1975 East Central State University Melena Hulett 2011 B.A. 1992, Ed.M. 1993 University of Florida

54 A L B U Q U E R Q U E A C A D E M Y 2 0 1 9 - 20 S T U D E N T A N D P A R E N T H A N D B O O K 55 Faculty and Staff Faculty and Staff SCIENCE Christopher M. Peknik 1997 TECHNOLOGY VISUAL ARTS WORLD LANGUAGES Karina Peña de Lopez 2010 Stephanie Keyes Good ’91 2010 B.A. 1994 Macalester College James R. King 1997 Tim P. Mullane 1998 Sibylle M. Schlesier 2004 B.A. 1995 Universidad de Estudios Chair M.A. 2004 University of New Mexico Director Chair Interim Chair Técnicos y Superiores B.A. 1995 Rice University Margaret Reese B.S. 1987 University of New Mexico B.F.A. 1986 The School of the Visual Arts B.A. 1984 Wichita State University M.A. 2008 University of New Mexico M.P.H. 1997 University of Texas/Houston B.A. 2001 Amherst College Mary Katherine Alvarado 2014 M.F.A. 1998 University of New Mexico M.A. 1997, Ph.D. 2005 University of New Maria Fernanda Maldonado 2012 Jennifer A. Alford 2006 M.A. 2005 University of New Orleans Information Technology Specialist Elizabeth H. Fritzsche 2000 Mexico B.A. 2006 Oklahoma State University B.S. 1995 College of William and Mary Nick Rubie 2011 B.A. 2010 ITT Technical Institute B.F.A. 1977, M.A. 1988 University of New Katherine Arce 2018 M.A. 2013 University of New Mexico M.S. 1998 Pennsylvania State University B.S. 1996 University of Arizona Nathaniel Bowie 2004 Mexico M.A. 2005 University of Texas at Richard McKnight 2014 Richard E. Anderson 2002 Ph.D. 2003 University of New Mexico Information Technology Specialist Peter Glidden ’03 2016 Arlington B.S. 2001 Appalachian State University B.S. 1993 University of New Mexico Lisa Valle 2008 John A. Cash 2005 B.A. 2007 Wesleyan University Allison B.A. 1992 University of Kansas M.Ed. 2014 University of Maryland M.S. 1996 Southeastern Louisiana B.S. 1989, M.S. 1992 University of New Network Administrator Green 2002 Jennifer Arnason 2019 Jesus Nunez 2016 University Mexico B.S. 1993 Southeast Missouri State B.F.A 1988 University of Calgary B.S. 2007, B.A. 2010 Arizona State B.S. 2005 Miguel Hidalgo Experimental Robert K. Anderson ’86 2014 Elliot Wilkinson 2012 University M.A. 1996 University of New Mexico University Normal School B.S. 1990, M.S. 1992 Stanford University B.A. 1999 Occidental College Marian J. Trainor 2001 Anne Hirsh Greene 2009 M.A. 2019 University of New Mexico M.S. 2015 Universidad de Salamanca Miranda S. Fleig 2006 Ph.D. 2007 University of Utah Senior Programmer/Analyst B.F.A. 1980 California College of the Arts Samuèle H. Baca 2004 Martha B. Palmer 2001 B.S. 1996, M.S. 1998, P.B.A. 2001 B.S. 1986 University of New Mexico Orlando G. Leyba 2000 D.E.U.G. 1993, B.A. 1996 Université de B.A. 1992 University of Maryland/ University of New Mexico SAGE DINING SERVICES B.A. 1982 University of New Mexico Valenciennes College Park Sherrilyn Jackson 2005 Kerry Watts THINK ACADEMY SUMMER AND M. A. 1987, M.F.A. 1989 Maryland M.A. 1999 University of New Mexico M.A. 1998 University of New Mexico B.S. 1997 Eastern New Mexico University Senior Food Service Director SPECIAL PROGRAMS Institute College of Art Catherine Shu-Lin Bergman 2004 Nobuko Salazar 2006 M.S.T. 2004 New Mexico Tech Steven Fernandez Josh Buchanan 2013 B.A. 1992 University of New Mexico B.S. 1980 Soochow University B.A. 1981 Kitakyushu University Jeremy W. Johnson 2006 Assistant Food Service Director Director Louis R. Schalk ’94 2003 M.S. 1984 San Francisco State University Sarah Schulman 2019 B.S. 1997 Georgia Institute of Technology Carrie Avritt-Friend B.A. 2000, M.A. 2001 University of New B.S. 1998 Willamette University Christopher J. Dineen 1994 B.A. 2007, M.Ed. 2009 University of M.A. 2012 Prescott College Ricky Bloom Mexico P.G.Dip. 1999 Courtauld Institute of Art B.A. 1991 University of New Mexico Maryland Mary Ann Jurney 1996 Beau Bratzfield Virginia L. Schultz 2001 in London M.A.T. 1992 Washington University Ph.D. University of New Mexico B.B.A. 1975, M.A. 1991 New Mexico Oriana Cabral Associate Director M.F.A. 2003 California College of the Arts Marcela Espinoza 2016 Abdullah Serag 2018 State University Aijirokingston Keetso Taryn L. Bachis 1984 Michal D. Sommers 2001 B.A. 1998 Playa Ancha University B.A. 1999, M.A. 2007 Sana University M.S.T. 2004 New Mexico Institute of Stacie Kenneth Coordinator, Sports Camps B.F.A. 1983 State University of New York/ Tony M. Esquivel 1980 Lizeth Trevizo 2016 Mining and Technology Erin Lesperance B.S. 1982 Kansas State University Geneseo B.S. 1973, M.A. 1988 University of New On leave SY 2019-20 Adam J. Kedge 1997 Nick Lesperance M.S. 1987 University of New Mexico M.A. 1992, M.F.A. 1997 University of Mexico A.A. 2009 Santa Fe College B.A. 1988, M.A. 1990 University of New Michael Lewis Jennifer Loya 2018 New Mexico Florence R. J. Goulesque 1997 B.A. 2011, M.A. 2013 University of New Mexico Patsy Lucero Business Operations Specialist B.A. 1981 Institut des Hautes Etudes Mexico Mark Kevan 2015 Clorinda Ortega Sarah Sheppard 2019 Politiques Rolando R. Villegas 2002 B.A. 1999 Illinois Wesleyan University Pearl Robledo Client Services Specialist M.A. 1991, Ph.D. 1997 University of New B.A. 1974 LaSalle University M.S.Ed. 2006 University of Nebraska Lena Ruiz Mindy Yzguirre 2017 Mexico M.A. 1977 Middlebury College David S. Kim 1999 Irene Sanchez Employee Relations Specialist Hughlings T. Himwich 2006 B.A. 1994 Colorado College Justice Sullivan B.S. 2006 University of Phoenix B.A. 1971 Brown University M.S. 1999 University of Arizona Drew Zampella M.A. 1978 Saint John’s College/Santa Fe Agustin Kintanar 2001 Matthew Kieltyka 2019 B.S. 1979 University of Illinois/Chicago SUSTAINABILITY B.A. 2015, M.A. 2019 University of New Ph.D. 1984 University of Illinois/ Crystiana Baca-Bosiljevac 2015 Mexico Urbana-Champaign Garden Manager Dina M. Knouse ’91 2012 Joseph P. Lopez 1999 B.A. 2011, M.S. 2014 University of New B.A. 1995 Santa Clara University B.S. 1987 New Mexico State University Mexico M.A. 1997 California Polytechnic State Andres Lucero 2019 Heidi Anderson 2018 University B.A. 2018, M.C.R.P. 2019 University of Garden & Sustainability Educator Diana Labrie 2019 New Mexico B.A. 1993 Miami University B.A. 2006, M.A. 2011 University of New Kiran K. Manne ’90 2007 M.A. 1997 Kansas State University Mexico B.A. 1994 Rice University Sydney Donohue 2019 Ph.D. 2018 University of Arizona Ph.D. 2007 University of New Mexico Intern B.A. 2019 University of Georgia

56 A L B U Q U E R Q U E A C A D E M Y 2 0 1 9 - 20 S T U D E N T A N D P A R E N T H A N D B O O K 57 Campus Map About the Academy Seal The Academy seal was adopted in 1965. The accompanying Latin motto, which was retained from an earlier seal, is "scientia ad faciendum" and means "knowledge for the sake of doing." A large facsimile of the seal is set in the lobby of the administration building and, following the suggestion of students in 1966, it is a respected tradition of the Academy that everyone passing through the lobby should be careful not to step on N the seal. Rosewood Harper Dr

Red Sky As a class gift, the Class of 1977 designed the seal into the stained glass window set in the south wall of the East Campus Dining Hall. Later, the Class of 1989 donated a similar seal set in the west wall as its class gift.

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18. Lower Soccer Field 19. Middle Soccer Field 1. Visual Arts 11. East Gymnasium 20. JV Baseball Field 2. Multipurpose Room - Copy and Mail Center 21. Marburger Baseball Field 3. Sixth Grade 12. East Dining Hall Albuquerque Academy is an independent, college-preparatory day school for students 22. Upper Soccer Field 4. West Dining Hall 13. Simms Center for in grades 6 through 12. Albuquerque Academy does not discriminate against otherwise 23. Varsity Softball Field qualified students on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, spousal 5. 6-7 Administration the Performing Arts 24. JV Softball Field affiliation, sex, gender, gender identity, or sexual orientation and makes reasonable 6. West Gymnasium 14. McKinnon Hall accommodations for otherwise qualified students with physical or mental disabilities. Seventh Grade 15. Administration 25. Richard A. Harper 7. Memorial Field (Revised July 2015) Natatorium - Communications 8. 26. Tennis Courts 16. Brown Hall 27. Starting Area for 17. Music Building Cross Country Course 9. Science Center 28. Middle School 10. Simms Library Baseball Field - Admission P1 through P10 29. Japanese Memorial Garden 30. Desert Oasis Teaching Garden

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