Handbook

As a parent/guardian of a child at Reginald Chavez Elementary School , we ask you to agree to: 

1. Help your child with homework and nightly reading. 
2. Make sure your child is in school regularly and follows the APS/Reginald Chavez ES Attendance Policy, in addition to adhering to the following . 

• Arrive on time: The first bell rings at 8:40am. Instruction begins at 8:45am. If arriving after the 8:45am bell, a parent/guardian must bring the student to the front entrance to check them in. We have staff on duty beginning at 8:25am. Please do not drop students off prior to 8:25am as there is no supervision until then. 
• Stay the entire day: We count on every minute of your child's day towards instruction and don't want them to miss even one minute of their exciting day! Please attempt to make all appointments (doctors, etc.) after school dismissal. If at all possible, please do not sign out students after 3:45pm as this is a busy time in the classroom and important class reminders/announcements are shared. 
• Important: Please notify your child's teacher (note in backpack, note in agenda, email, etc.) if their dismissal routine has changed. 

3. Update ParentVue when any contact information changes; phone numbers (home, work, cell) and/ or emergency numbers. Contact the school when court documents are involved. 

4. Follow the Volunteer Policy, the Arrival and Dismissal Procedures, and the APS acceptable Use Policy regarding computers, emails and the internet. 

5. Read the APS Student Handbook. If you have not received a copy of the APS Student Handbook, please contact the office and we would be happy to provide you with one. In addition, we maintain a Reginald Chavez school wide behavior and expectation program called CHAMPS. In this program we strive to offer Positive Behavior Supports, but also include if needed "refocus" forms, the Red Zone, and minor and major discipline referrals. 

Office: (505) 764-2008

Fax: (505) 764-2010

Secretary ext. 22501

Clerk ext. 22500

Cafeteria: (505) 253-9330 ext. 22594

APS Transportation: (505) 880-3989

APS website: here

Student Services Center Hotline: (505) 855-9040 Webpage Here

Attendance Policy

APS School Attendance Policies and Procedural Directives (from the APS Student Behavior Handbook)

Regular Attendance is a key to school success. Students can learn only if they are on time and present in class daily. School districts and schools are held accountable for ensuring that all students meet high academic standards. On time, daily attendance is a critical component of this educational process. 

New Mexico law dictates that: 

• Students between the ages of 5 and 18 years of age are mandated to attend public school, private school, home school or a state institution. 
• Schools will provide intervention strategies that focus on keeping students in school. 

It is understood that sometimes families may need support to help their child be successful. School staff can assist with locating possible resources within the school community. 

School Attendance Procedures

• A parent/guardian must notify the school that the student will be absent in accordance with the notification procedure established by the school. Call 764-2008 Attendance line OR the parent may enter the absence on their ParentVue account. 
• A parent/guardian must notify the school each day that a student is signing out before the end of the instructional day in accordance with the notification procedure established by the school officials. 
• Teachers will take attendance daily.
• Absences may be excused for the following reasons with appropriate documentation:
  • Illness (including chronic illness documented on a health plan, IEP/ 504 plan) 
  • Limited family emergencies; family deaths
  • Medical, health or legal appointments
  • Suspensions
  • Religious commitment 
  • College visit
  • Deployment of a military parent as defined in the " Military Children" procedural directive
  • Limited extenuating circumstances as approved in advance by the principal 
  • Tribal Obligations

Excessive Excused Absences

• The following are general steps we take for excessive excused absences. Please refer to the APS Attendance Policy for information on what is considered an excused absence. 
• Eight (8) Excused Absences-- Parents/Guardians will be notified of the absences and the attendance policy.
• Ten (10) Excused Absences-- Parents/ Guardians will be asked to meet with our attendance support team to see how we can support you and your family as needed. 
• Beyond ten (10) Excused Absences-- Without the required documentation, absences will be considered unexcused and Reginald Chavez will follow the unexcused absence policy. 

Unexcused Absences

All absences for reasons not included under excused absences shall be considered unexcused. Examples include, but are not limited to: 

• Non-school sponsored activities or trips
• Family vacations outside of the normally scheduled school breaks

The following are general steps we take for unexcused absences. Please refer to the APS Attendance Policy for information on what is considered an unexcused absence.

• Three (3) unexcused absences-- Parents/ Guardians will receive notification of the absences and the attendance policy.
• Five (5) unexcused absences-- Parents/ Guardians will be invited to the school to discuss barriers  to on time regular attendance and explore solutions.
• Ten (10) unexcused absences-- Reginald Chavez will notify parents/ guardians. The district attendance office will be contacted to assist the school and family.

Excessive Tardies / Early Outs

Excessive tardies/ early outs also interfere with learning. Students are considered tardy after the 8:40am bell. If your child arrives after 8:40am, you must sign your child in at the office. Early outs occur any time a student leaves school prior to 4:10pm. We consider excessive tardies and early outs as more than ten (10) combined. The following are the general steps regarding tardies/ early outs:

• Ten (10) total combined tardies/ early outs (Excused and Unexcused)- parents/ guardians will be notified of the tardies/ early outs and the attendance policy.
• Twelve (12) combined tardies/ early outs- 3rd party documentation will be required to excuse any further tardies/ early outs. 
• Fifteen (15) combined tardies/ early outs- Reginald Chavez will offer parents/ guardians interventions to assist in improving attendance.
• Twenty (20) combined tardies/ early outs- Reginald Chavez will notify parents and the district attendance office will be contacted. 

Please note that all absences and tardies/ early outs are looked at on a case-by-case basis. If you have extenuating circumstances or your student has a medical condition, please contact the school. We always appreciate communication with parents/ guardians. All absences for other reasons are unexcused including:

• Non-school sponsored activities or trips
• Family vacations outside of the normally scheduled school breaks 
• In APS, a student is considered " a student in need of early intervention" (truant) at five (5) unexcused absences and a habitual truant at ten (10) unexcused absences in a year. 
• School staff will make an attempt to contact the parent/ guardian if the school has not received notification of absences by a parent for three (3) consecutive days. 
• Principals may request additional documentation for excessive excused absences. 

• Students may complete work for all absences. This does not include long term suspensions or expulsion.
• Students and or parents/guardians are responsible for requesting make-up assignments.
• Students will have the opportunity to make up the work in a period of time equal to the number of days absent unless other arrangements have been mutually agreed upon by the parent and the teacher. 
• Teachers may need 24 hours from the time of the request to compile assignments.

1. Form a single line around the pick-up loop. 
2. Please do not wait in the parking spots for your child.
3. Pull up to the numbered zones to pick up your child. 

Thank you for adhering to the following expectations regarding drop/off and pick/up. We have put these procedures in place due to student safety. We need to ensure all students remain safe until the student traffic flow subsides. Failure to follow the below expectations will result in APS/APD Police becoming involved to assist us in ensuring our students safety. 

Before and After School: 

We have duty staff on the playground before school beginning at 8:25 am, during recesses, and after school due to safety precautions. Family members may walk their child to the gates near the playground before school to drop them off for the day.

• Do not drop your child off before 8:25 am. If it is an abbreviated school day (inclement weather delay), please do not drop your child off before 10:35 am.
• When the bell rings, students will be dismissed to the parent pick up lane, the buses, after school program, or may meet family members or walk home from the front of the school.
• Please let your child's teacher know if you are going to pick him/her up early. This will help speed up the signing out procedures . Understand, picking your child up during recess or lunch ma take a little longer. 

Parent Drop Off and Pick Up Lane Information

AM - The gates will open at 8:25 am each morning. If you arrive after 8:45am, you must park and escort your child to the main office to be checked in for the day. Our staff will be on duty beginning at 8:25 am. Students may not arrive before this time as there is no adult on the playground for supervision. The front parking lot is not a drop off zone. Do not use this area to drop off your student. You can enter the designated student drop off area on the west side of our campus off Mountain. For the safety of our students and staff, please do not drive through or drop off your child in the staff parking lot.

PM - School is dismissed at 4:10 pm. Any students left in the parent pick-up lane after 4:20 pm will be taken to the office and we will wait with your child until you arrive. Please make sure your phone number is updated so we can contact you if your child is still in the office. 

Parent Drop-Off and Pick-Up Lane Procedures:

1. Driver must remain in the vehicle at all times.
2. Pull ALL THE WAY FORWARD as directed by the duty staff (5 cars can load and unload in the drop-off and pick-up  zone at a time).
3. Students must exit/enter from the passenger side of the vehicle ONLY.
4. If these procedures are not convenient for you, please park your vehicle along Mountain and use the crosswalk to come on campus. Remember that you cannot park in the fire zone at any time. This zone is indicated by the bright yellow painted curb. 

Parking Lots 

Front Lot (Facing Mountain) - STAFF PARKING

This is NOT a drop-off / pick-up lane. This lot is for staff parking only.

West Lot - YDI and STAFF PARKING:

Please use this lot for drive-through drop-off and pick-up ONLY. Do not park your car here during arrival and dismissal as to not disrupt the flow of traffic. 

East Parking Lot - Staff and Visitors

This is designated as overflow parking for our staff and is open to visitors after 8:40 am. 

Bus Lane

The Bus Lane is reserved for BUSES ONLY.

Walking to School

Please use the crosswalks to cross safely. These are the only safe areas in which to cross. If you cross in any other area, you are putting your child and yourself at risk for a serious accident. Crosswalks are located directly in front of the school on Mountain Rd. as well as the corner of Mountain and Montoya.  Please do not allow your child to cross through parking lots or in the middle of Mountain Rd, instead, use the sidewalks. Thank you for helping us keep everyone safe.

Classroom Placement Policy

Class lists are not final until the 20th day of school due to circumstances around student enrollment. Great care is exerted in keeping classroom enrollment balanced as well as finding the optimal classroom placement for each child who attends Reginald Chavez Elementary. Individual teacher requests will not be granted. Students are given a minimum of two weeks to adapt to a new classroom environment before any changes in placement will be considered. After two weeks, if placement concerns are still present, the following steps will be initiated:

1. The parent/guardian meets with the classroom teacher to identify concerns, to establish open communication, and to develop a plan to solve or minimize any concerns. The plan must be implemented for a minimum of two weeks before proceeding to step two. 
2. After the plan has been implemented for two weeks and all cooperative efforts are exhausted, if the parent/guardian continues to have concerns, the parent/guardian must notify the principal via email or written letter about those concerns. The principal will arrange a formal conference with the parent/guardian and teacher to discuss the previous plan and its outcomes, as well as the continuing concerns. A placement decision will be made at this meeting and a record of the conference kept on file in the office.
3. If a change in placement occurs, the principal will place the student according to placement criteria, which includes but is not limited to EL (English Learner) requirements, Special Education requirements, and other criteria for maintaining balanced classrooms. 

Deliveries to Students

Due to potential student allergies or health concerns, we cannot deliver any gifts, flowers, or balloons to classrooms. If you wish to send in a birthday/holiday treat please communicate with your child's teacher to discuss the classroom policy.

Dress Code

"Albuquerque Public Schools shall prohibit student dress that may present a health or safety hazard, violate municipal or state law or present a potential disruption to the instructional program. The APS Board of Education shall not allow for the imposition of punishment, discrimination or disparate treatment against a student based on the student's racial identity, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, cultural or religious identity and observances, household income, body size/type or body maturity or because of the student's use of protective hairstyles or cultural or religious headdresses. Prohibited clothing and accessories include, but is not limited to:

• obscene or violent language or images
• depictions of alcohol or drugs or other illegal item or activity
• racist content, hate speech, profanity or pornography
• accessories that could be considered dangerous or used as a weapon

Hair color, length, style, including hair coverings or styles related to an individual's personal, cultural or religious beliefs cannot be considered for disciplinary action."

Guidelines for School Adopted Dress Code

"Individual Albuquerque Public Schools shall adopt student dress codes in compliance with the minimum requirements set forth in this procedural directive and board policy. Each school community shall develop a dress code. Each school shall develop, implement and document processes utilized to ensure student, parent/legal guardian, school staff, and school community input and involvement in the planning and adoption process. The process shall include:

• a distribution of the proposed dress code to all parents/legal guardians and students 
• an advertised public meeting at the school to allow discussion and comment on the proposed dress code
• a dress code process approved by the school site instructional council 

The school shall submit the proposed dress code and the family involvement and polling plan to the appropriate associate superintendent for approval prior to holding any community vote. The school shall document a vote on the proposed dress code with each student family having one vote. The school shall facilitate a voting process. At least sixty-five percent (65%) of the votes must be in support of the proposal before the school ma adopt a student dress code."

If an acceptable change of clothing is not available (i.e. some spare T-shirts will be kept in the nurse's office), parents will be called to arrange for acceptable clothing to be brought to the school for your student. Inappropriately dressed children will wait in the administration office until their parents can provide a change of clothing.

Teachers are responsible for implementation and should adhere to the following procedure:

1. If a student is out of dress code, the teacher will call the parent (immediately) and request a change of clothing.
2. If the parent is unable to bring dress code attire, we have a clothing bank at school. The teacher will send the student with a note to the health room with documentation that they have contacted the family.
3. The teacher will notify the counselor, health room staff, or administration if you feel a student needs assistance with dress code clothing (trip to APS clothing bank).

*** Reginald Chavez ES will follow all New Mexico Department of Health (DOH), Governor's Orders, New Mexico Public Education Department (PED), and APS mask policies.

Discipline Policy

Reginald Chavez ES will follow the guidelines in the APS Student Handbook. Each family will receive a copy of the APS Student Behavior Handbook at the beginning of each school year. Please review the handbook together so children and parents will be familiar with the policies and expectations. 

Our school uses a positive behavior system, Tiger Paws and class Tigerific Outstanding Attendance Awards, in which students are rewarded for positive behavior on campus. Every classroom teacher will establish classroom rules and a process for recognizing, rewarding, and reinforcing positive behavior. 

Electronic Devices

The electronic device policy at Reginald Chavez Elementary School is in place to address concerns that are present when personal cell phones, iPads, iPods, electronic books MP3 players, etc. are on campus. Students are expected to bring their APS issued device (iPad, Chromebook) to school, charged, and with the charger every day.

This policy is regarding personal electronic devices. Common concerns include:

• Disruption to the educational environment and learning process.
• Theft of phones.
• Misuse of phones (text messaging, photos, calls, etc.).
• Right to privacy of students, staff, and visitors. 

Rules governing the use of cell phones on campus are as follows:

1. Cell phones must be turned off, not just on vibrate when students arrive at school. They should be turned off throughout the school day.
2. Cell phones must be kept out of sight during the school day, including lunchtime (in a backpack, handbag, etc.).
3. The district is not responsible for preventing theft, loss, damage, vandalism to personal technology devices brought onto its property.
4. Possession of another student's phone may constitute theft and will be disciplined accordingly. Violation of these expectations will result in disciplinary action that may include lunch detention, in-school suspension, etc.
5. In all cases, students using a cell phone during the school day will have their phone delivered to the front office where it will be kept until a parent comes to pick it up. 
6. If a student disregards this policy with any personal electronic device, the item will be taken away and stored in the administrative office. Parents will need to retrieve the device.

Emergency Information

Please update ParentVue or contact the Reginald Chavez ES office when emergency contact information changes such as phone numbers, change of address, email addresses, or changes in custody. For emergency and safety reasons, it is imperative that any changes to contact information are updated in ParentVue or with our front office.

Homework

Homework helps develop a sense of responsibility in children, even at such young ages. Homework assignments should be at the students' level of competence and should relate to an instructional goal.

It is best practice to set homework guidelines and routines at home. When students are home from school, plan some downtime, a snack, and set a routine to complete homework and nightly reading. Nightly reading (20 minutes per night minimum) is a separate expectation not to be combined with homework minutes.

Immunization Requirements

It is a violation of New Mexico's compulsory school immunization law (Section 24-5-2, NMSA, 1978 Comp) for any student to enroll in school without up-to-date records of immunization. All of the immunizations must be up-to-date or in progress. Check with your child's pediatrician or our health office for the complete immunization requirements. Immunization records must be presented at the time of registration or proof of doctor appointment for shots in progress.

THERE IS NO GRACE PERIOD OR WAIVER. THE LAW CLEARLY STATES THAT THE ABOVE IMMUNIZATIONS MUST BE GIVEN BEFORE A CHILD CAN ATTEND SCHOOL.

Inclement Weather 

When weather conditions create safety concerns for students walking to school or riding a bus, the district will enact one of the following schedules.

School Closure

Severe weather may cause a school closure. APS has moved to asynchronous learning on days schools are closed due to inclement weather. What that means is that rather than getting a day off from school, APS students will be expected to complete the lessons at home. Students who don't have access to a digital device or the internet will be given additional time to complete assignments in class when they return.

Abbreviated Day

Less severe weather would result in an abbreviated day. An abbreviated day is when the school cannot be opened for the regular schedule due to severe snow or other emergency. Start and dismissal times for Reginald Chavez students on an abbreviated day are as follows: 

Classes begin - 10:40 am, Classes dismiss - 4:10 pm

The school is not required to makeup missed time for an abbreviated day. The district will publicize any inclement weather schedules via a robocall around 5:30 am. You can also check the district website, Facebook, TV, and radio stations.

Parent Concerns

Parents who have concerns about their child's progress or well-being should first discuss issues with their child's teacher. Most issues are resolved during this important step. Parents wanting to talk with teachers regarding problems or concerns must do so at a time when the teacher is not delivering instruction. An appointment should be made before or afterschool to talk with teachers regarding these issues. Should there be continuing concerns, please contact the principal.

Parent-Teacher conferences 

Parent-Teacher conferences are mandatory twice a year. Conferences promote the cooperative relationship between parents and schools. This partnership is vital to the success of the child in school.

• Before a conference write down what you want to ask the teacher about.
• At the conference, focus on the child and volunteer information that will help the teacher work more efficiently with your child.
• After the conference, review and discuss the conference with your child. Point out strengths first and then areas in need of improvement. Whenever possible, children should be present at the conference and lead the conference under the teacher's supervision. 

Permission to Photograph

Each year, an APS Permission to Photograph form is given to parents for consent to allow photos and/or video to be taken of their child. This permission happens electronically through registration on ParentVue. If you do not allow consent to photograph your child, please indicate this on the form and bring it to the special attention of the child's teacher. However, this does not allow students to take pictures of each other with cameras, cell phones, video cameras, or other recording devices on school property, field trips, buses, or other school sponsored events. The permission also allows your student to be displayed in our yearbook. Parents do not have the right to film, record, or photograph other students.

Playground Supervision

Every child can expect a safe playground to play in. Any child who is acting in an unsafe manner will not be allowed on the playground and instead will be redirected to the principal/dean of students. Redirection requires an Office Discipline Referral. Redirected students will need to report to the lobby area during their recess, as designated by the principal. Intervention strategies are used to teach the level of our safety expectations. 

APS's Student Acceptable Use of Technology Procedural Directive

Student Rights and Responsibilities 

1. The student who possesses a personal electronic device shall be solely responsible for its care. 
2. Student possession of personal electronic devices on all school campuses, including athletic fields, and school buses, at school-sponsored activities and while the student is under the supervision and control of school district employees shall be permitted. All students may use these devices on campus before school begins and after school ends. In addition, students in high school grades 9-12 may use such devices during their lunch period as determined by the school administration.
3. These devices shall be kept out of sight and powered off or silenced during the school day and during any school-sponsored activity, meeting or practice held on Albuquerque Public Schools property. The requirement that personal electronic devices be turned off may not apply in the following circumstances when the student obtains prior approval from the principal or his/her designee:
   1. The student or a family member has a special medical circumstance.
   2. The student is using the device for an educational or instructional purpose with the teacher's permission and supervision.
4. Personal electronic devices shall be permitted on school buses, as authorized by the driver. Use of the personal electronic device will not be permitted if it causes a disruption on the school bus.
5. Student use of personal electronic devices shall be prohibited in areas including, but not limited to, locker rooms, classrooms, bathrooms, and swimming pool areas.
6. Students shall not use personal electronic devices on school property or at a school-sponsored activity to access and/or view internet websites that are otherwise blocked to students at school. Blocked sites included, but are not limited to, social networking sites.
7. Student use of personal electronic devices that disrupt the instructional day may result in disciplinary action and/or confiscation of the personal electronic device. When a personal electronic device is confiscated, it shall only be released and/or returned to the student's parent/legal guardian. It is the student's parent/legal guardian's responsibility to retrieve the device according to school procedures.

Unauthorized Use

Unauthorized use of personal electronic devices includes, but is not limited to, the following:

1. Possessing, viewing, sending or sharing video or audio information having sexual, violent or threatening content on school grounds, school events or school buses shall be prohibited and may result in disciplinary action and/or confiscation of the personal electronic device.
2. Transmitting school materials for unethical purposes such as cheating.
3. Any activity that may be in violation of the Albuquerque Public Schools Bullying Prevention policy and procedural directive.

District Staff Rights and Responsibilities

1. Albuquerque Public Schools shall not be responsible for theft, loss or damage to personal electronic devices brought to school by a student while the device is under the student's care. the school where the personal electronic device is confiscated shall be responsible for the theft, loss or damage of personal electronic devices if the district employee demonstrated reckless disregard for internal procedures developed by the school The school shall be responsible for the theft, loss, or damage of personal electronic devices confiscated by the district staff if the school has not developed internal procedures.
2. The school shall develop internal procedures for staff concerning confiscation of personal electronic devices. These procedures shall include, but are not limited to, expectations that the staff will immediately secure the device and turn the device into the school designated location, develop a process for parents/legal guardians to retrieve devices, and record when the device was confiscated and why.
3. District staff may confiscate personal electronic devices when such devices are being used in violation of the procedural directive and/or internal school procedure. Upon confiscation, district staff shall follow all district and school procedural directives and processes.
4. District staff may search confiscated personal electronic devices and examine the content of students' personal electronic devices when there is a reasonable suspicion of unauthorized or illegal use of the devices and may turn the devices over to the proper authorities for further investigation when warranted. When determining if a search is appropriate, district staff shall ensure the following conditions are met before conducting the search:
   1. The search was reasonable at its inception. That is, when the context is such that it is clear that the student or students are clearly misusing the device, and that the search of content would turn up evidence of the violation.
   2. The scope of the search of the content is reasonably related to the objective of the search and is appropriate in light of the age and sex of the student and the nature of the suspected violation.

Toys

Students cannot bring any toys, stuffed animals, or sports equipment to school to play with. They become a distraction in the classroom, can be broken or lost. A good idea is to check your child's backpack and pockets on a regular basis.

Visitor Policy

If you are visiting the campus during the instructional da, only enter the building through the front entrance located on the Mountain Road side of the campus to check in at the office. Your visitor's pass must be visible. If you do not have a visitor's pass, you will be stopped and directed to the office.

Volunteer Policy

While encouraging parent participation, we must also consider the safety of every child in the district. We require a background check from volunteers prior to any volunteer activity at an APS school. This is district policy. It is strongly encouraged that you complete the background check process as soon as possible if you anticipate volunteering in any capacity.

Volunteer Guidelines and Responsibilities

Thank you for volunteering! We appreciate your commitment to improving academic achievement and your support of our mission and vision.

Eligibility: State law requires a background check from volunteers before participating in any volunteer activity at any APS school. To obtain a volunteer clearance, refer to the Albuquerque Public School website. Visit the APS website volunteer page here

Safety and Identification: All volunteers MUST check in at the school office when entering, and check out when leaving. Volunteers must wear a school visitor tag at all times on campus.

Planning your time: Accepting volunteers in the classroom is at the discretion of each teacher. Your volunteer sessions must be scheduled at least 48 hours in advance with each teacher/staff member that you will assist. This gives the teacher time to plan the activities that they want you to help with. Keep in mind that when you volunteer, it is to help the teacher as needed and not solely to assist your child/family member. You may volunteer form September up until two weeks before the last day of school.

Confidentiality: The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act  (FERPA) protects students' privacy. As a volunteer, you must not violate the rights of students by discussing information outside of the scope with any one other than the school personnel working with the student. Any and all information relative to employee/volunteer/student information is privileged and confidential. 

Emergency Protocols: Familiarize yourself with all emergency procedures. Faculty and staff are trained to deal with emergencies, and your role is to be supportive of their efforts. It is important to remain calm to avoid frightening students and hampering the safety of all. If someone is injured, the incident must be reported immediately to the school office. Never administer any medication, including over-the-counter medications.

Photographing/Videoing: Do not photograph or take videos of any child without express written consent from the parent or from the building principal who has permission forms on file.

Interacting With Students and Staff: Familiarize yourself with APS' code of conduct., Reginald Chavez Elementary school's behavior management system and the expectations for the classroom in which you are volunteering. One of your tasks may be to redirect students toward behavior conducive to learning. However, if a student does not follow your redirection, ask the classroom teacher for assistance. Maintain safe and appropriate interactions with students at all times.

In addition, while we understand there may be family situations in which one parent does not see their child as much as they would like, it is important to remember that, during school hours, your child needs to be focused on instruction and learning . It is not appropriate to use this time to see your child for visitation purposes. 

*NOTE: Please refer to your child's teacher for their classroom volunteer policies and opportunities. We do ask that prior to a classroom visit you contact and make arrangements with the classroom teacher. 

How to Obtain your Volunteer Background Clearance

1. The Volunteer Background Clearance process is online. Find the steps for completing the Volunteer Background Clearance here and follow the directions.
2. Volunteers please keep your clearance card handy in case you are asked by staff to show it. 
3. Even after Volunteer Clearance is given, all volunteers need to sign in and out with the front office every time they are on campus.

*** Please note, policies may change depending on COVID Policies from the NM Department of Health, NM Public Education Department, and Albuquerque Public Schools.