Families, please see the attached information from the state-wide special education ombud.
We are pleased to announce that seven of our students have earned National Recognition through the College Board. Students qualify by earning scores in the top 10% of test takers from their award program in the state of New Mexico on the PSAT, or by earning a score of 3 or better on two or more AP exams in 9th and 10th grade. We congratulate the following students who have earned this national recognition:
Lauren Barela
Truman Evans
Melanie Lopez
Chaylin Romero
Nico Taccetti
Gabe Tercero
Carmen Valentino
To learn more about the program and eligibility criteria, see the College Board website at https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/communities-events/national-recognition-programs
Schedule change request forms can be picked up from and submitted to Ms. Gardner in the main office beginning today and for the first ten days of school. Remember that we do not change schedules so that students can be with certain friends or to change teachers. We will do our best to meet your other schedule change requests, but please understand not all change requests may be possible in the schedule.
Hey Students & Families!
We're so very excited to see everyone tomorrow!
Hi Families! Per the Healthy Hunger-Free Students Bill of Rights Act, ATC students will receive FREE breakfast and lunch. The SFPS District provides food services to ATC.
Please remember that for the safety of all students and staff, ordering and/or receiving food from delivery services such as Doordash, Grub Hub, Fetch, Uber Eats, etc., is strictly prohibited. Any deliveries will be held in the front office until the end of the day. We thank you for your understanding.
To view the school menu, go to https://www.schoolnutritionandfitness.com/index.php?sid=1712090036212161&page=menus&sm=2&sy=2018#/clicktoscroll
Remind is the official school communication app. Teachers and school staff will use Remind to send important announcements and messages about school events and inform you of any school delays or closures.
For more information and directions to turn on your Remind notifications, please visit our Back to School Page at https://www.atcschool.org/o/the-academy/page/bts
ATC’s schedule provides for a “Flex” period at the end of the day, Tuesday through Friday. This period is part of the school day and is designed primarily for students to focus on their academic needs. We provide study halls, tutoring, intensives, clubs, and activities during this time. Analysis of last year’s data clearly shows the academic value of attending Flex Intensives, with students attending assigned intensives earning substantially higher GPAs than those absent from their assigned Intensives.
Students will work with their College Crew teachers to ensure they are using Flex to their best advantage. They will also receive a weekly Crew grade tied to their Flex attendance. We thank parents and guardians for their support in helping our students make good choices about how they use this important block of time.
Student Drivers! If you wish to drive to school and park at ATC, you must purchase a parking permit and complete a Student Parking Agreement by August 16th. Please bring your completed agreement, driver's license, proof of registration and insurance, and a $25 payment to receive your parking permit and assigned parking spot. Parking Agreements can be downloaded from our Back to School page at https://www.atcschool.org/o/the-academy/page/bts or picked up from the front office.
Bus routes are posted on our Back to School page at https://www.atcschool.org/o/the-academy/page/bts
Hey ATC Students!
The first day of school is this Friday. You'll begin your day in your College Crew classes. There, you will receive your Chromebook and Agenda.
There are a couple of activities to plan for:
● Magazines Needed: We need magazines for one of our activities. Bring at least five magazines to share in your Crew class and earn an hour of community service! Please drop them off in your Crew Classroom.
● Dress for Success: Plan your outfit with movement in mind! We’ll have both indoor and outdoor activities, so be sure to wear something comfortable. Don’t forget your water bottle, shades, and sunscreen to stay hydrated and protected!
ATC Students, did you know that the presence of cell phones in the classroom has been shown to decrease attention and learning for all students, even those who don’t have cell phones?
We care about your learning and don’t want you to experience unnecessary barriers to having the most successful school year possible!
For this reason, cell phones will be stored in cell phone garages for the duration of class in ALL of your classes. All of your teachers will be using the same system and will have the same expectations.
Why do we think this is good for you?
It will limit the distractions of your phone and communicate in ways that distract you from learning.
It will make learning EASIER because your brain won’t compete for what to pay attention to!
It will help you connect with others in real life in ways that can build community.
It will help protect you from cyberbullying or harassment in the online space.
We’re all looking forward to a great year of learning together!
Hey Families! There is “Back to School Blast” tomorrow, August 3, 2024 at Albertsons on Zia and St Francis, from 9am to 5pm.
All back to school Immunizations like— TDAP, MMR, HPV and others are available at the pharmacy. Most insurances will cover these vaccinations.
I spy.....new paint! Can you guess which room's have new paint?
I spy....new picnic tables! Students needed more seating space for lunch.
I spy......new stairs! These stairs are much safer for our students and aren't as steep! We even added some new drainage to prevent flooding and washout.
Check out the Teen Center's August calendar of events! Also, the Santa Fe Teen Center is hosting a Back-to-school event on August 3! See the uploaded image for all the details!
Hey Families! ATC uses DeansList to share information and weekly updates regarding your student. If you haven’t already created your DeansList account, please check your email for the invitation.
If you need help with DeansList, please send an email to helpdesk@atcschool.org
ATC will still use Remind for important school information and announcements.
ATC Parents and Caregivers! Did you know that the presence of cell phones in the classroom has been shown to decrease attention and learning for all students, EVEN those who don’t have a cell phone?
This year, all students will be expected to store their cell phones in storage pockets (garages) during class time. Students will have access to their phones before and after school, during passing periods, and at lunch.
With this new protocol, we have three goals:
1. To increase student learning and engagement in every class.
2. To improve students’ mental health, as they have hours away from social media and games.
3. To protect all students from cyberbullying and any harassment from online spaces.
We encourage you and your student to talk about how you will communicate during the school day and when exactly your child will be available. In case of true emergencies, the front office staff will be available to assist you.
All athletes must have a current physical on file AND complete the NFHS Learning Student Concussion Course before competing in a sport.
Students must take the physical form to the health provider to complete their section. https://drive.google.com/file/d/11JqNNny4rAzHkQYznLpyJFDxeBZnPAi4/view?usp=sharing
The NFHS Learning Student Concussion Course is free! Students must sign in to their NFHSLearn account at https://nfhslearn.com/ (or create one), take the concussion course, and print the certificate at the end.
Before participating in any sport, the Physical Form and Concussion Course Certificate of Completion must be turned in to the Athletic Director.
Check this out! O'Connor on the new climbing wall!
