General Info

Possession or distribution of tobacco products, e-cigarettes, nicotine liquid containers, alcohol, mood-altering substances, and illicit drugs in school buildings, school premises, and away from school grounds at school-sponsored activities is prohibited for all. This includes students, staff, and families.

Student Drop-off & Pick-up Safety Reminders

• Be patient during drop-off and pick-up.

• Have your child ready with belongings before stopping in the loading/unloading zone.

• If your child needs extra time, please park on the street or in a parking spot.

• Do not block crosswalks, entrances, or exits.

• Refrain from honking, yelling, or using inappropriate language.

• If you’re running late, do not speed—safety comes first.

• We’ve had a few close calls; please help us keep all students and families safe.

8th Period

Students not enrolled in 8th 8th-period class may not stay on campus unless they have an appointment with a teacher. Students may not loiter on campus.

Cell Phones

Per the NM Legislature, students are not permitted to be on cell phones during instructional time. Instructional time means during class time. Take a moment right now and put yours in your backpack out of sight. Students must have a pass from their teachers if they need to be out of class for any reason. Leave your phone in the classroom if you need to leave in the middle of class. Please review the cell phone policy in the student handbook. Students who violate this rule will have their phones taken away or locked in a pouch. If you don’t want this to happen to you, make sure your phone is out of sight during instructional time.

NMPED

New Mexico Public Education Department surveys students, staff, and families each year about well-being and competencies.  Parents and guardians can access this survey from October 6- November 7th. Please take a moment to complete the survey here: https://surveys.panoramaed.com/newmexico/family/surveys?language=en

Honor Roll!

Congratulations, all Quarter 1 Honor Roll students! We are PA-Proud of you! Eye Scream Social will take place on October 31st.

Volunteers Needed!

Calling Volunteers! November 2nd from 8 am – 2 pm

We need your help to repair the outdoor stage for student use. We need help to lift and install composite deck boards.  Park in the west parking lot and bring these tools if you have them: a skilsaw, a hammer, work gloves, and a hat. The ability to carry between 15-30 lbs and experience with building and home projects are preferred.  Thank you!

Club Announcement

High school poetry club is taking place EVERY TUESDAY in room 7 during lunch.

Halloween

Halloween – Students may be excused from 8th period class if their parents sign them out in the front office after 7th period or email attendance@paparts.org. Parents, you may email to excuse 8th period starting today.

Thanksgiving

PAPA Thanksgiving, November 20th, parents are invited to eat with their student during their lunch. Traditional Thanksgiving lunch will be served. Parents must RSVP and purchase their meal.   https://forms.gle/psWrQyQBVz7X6y5JA

Calling for parent volunteers to help serve and clean up for the Thanksgiving lunch. If you are interested in helping with this event, please email info@paparts.org. Thank you.

College Ready

Did you know that even though some colleges are test-optional, there is still a standard to meet for admission?  At UNM, you must have a 3.0 G.P.A.. and a 1030 on the SAT or a 20 on the ACT. All grades at PAPA are striving to improve their grades, attendance, and scores on standardized testing. All students will record their interim test scores in their PAPA data folder and track their progress. Is your score college-ready?  If not, are you working to get college-ready?

5•7•10 RULE 

● Five unexcused absences: When a child has accumulated five unexcused absences, school personnel will arrange a meeting at the school with the parent or legal guardian to discuss the unexcused absences. A plan to improve attendance will be developed and implemented.

● Seven unexcused absences: When a child has accumulated seven unexcused absences, school personnel will arrange a second meeting at the school with the parent or legal guardian to review the attendance plan and discuss the impact of truancy on the future of the child. At this time, the child may enter into an attendance contract requiring him or her to attend school regularly, or other consequences may be applied (i.e., removal from PAPA to attend the child’s home school in the case of transportation issues).

● Ten unexcused absences: If a student has accumulated an equivalent of ten or more unexcused absences within a school year, the parent shall be given written notice by personal service or certified mail that the student is habitually truant and is not in compliance with the Compulsory Attendance School Law. At that time, the student shall be reported to the probation services office of the judicial district where the student resides for an investigation as to whether the student shall be considered to be a neglected child or a child in a family in need of services because of habitual truancy.

Being Present Matters!