If you are looking for afterschool care try the following programs:
Jeanne Bellamah Center
Register for afterschool care by searching this website for afterschool care Jeanne Bellamah Center:
play.cabq.gov
11516 Summer NE
Albuquerque, NM 87112
(505) 767-5910
McLeod Family YMCA
12500 Comanche Rd NE
Albuquerque, NM 87111
(505) 595-1515
Please note – PAPA has moved.
Public Academy for Performing Arts
11800 Princess Jeanne Ave NE
Albuquerque, New Mexico 87112
Monday – Friday – 7:00am – 4:30pm | Saturday & Sunday – Closed
If ALL of APS is on a delay or closes, we close. If we close, Mrs. Chavez will notify you via School Messenger/email.
If only mountain schools are delayed or closed, we are open at our regular time. We are not an APS mountain school. This information is available in our parent/student handbook posted on our school website.
PAPA is seeking a candidate for Executive Director for the 2023-2024 school year. Please send cover letter and resume along with 3 references to lroybal@paparts.org.
Seeking candidates to Substitute Teach for grades 6-12 for the 2021-2022 School Year. Applicants must be licensed through the New Mexico Public Education Department. If interested please call Financial Assistant Jackie Danfelser at (505) 830-3128 ext 3 to set up an appointment to pick up at Substitute Teacher package.
PAPA is a public charter school funded through the NM Public Education Department and authorized by Albuquerque Public Schools. PAPA is governed through a council of 5-7 parents and community members. PAPA provides students in grades 6-12 with a college preparatory education and an elective focus on performing arts.
PAPA’s mission is to integrate a rigorous college preparatory curriculum with the performing arts and prepare students to pursue their passions and talents.
The current enrollment is 450. Increasing enrollment is contingent upon construction projects which are on hold.
Students gain admission into PAPA by participating in our annual Lottery. The next lottery window opens January 10, 2022. As part of the lottery process all students are urged to complete an essay “What strengths would you bring to Public Academy for Performing Arts?” (no word count requirement) and encouraged to also attach a letter of recommendation from a teacher, arts instructor or other community member or leader who is familiar with the student’s performing art(s) area of interest. Submission is to gauge performing arts interest and will in no way effect lottery placement.
PAPA does not provide transportation. However, many parents are willing to carpool. If you would like to sign-up for the carpool list – click here.
There is no tuition to attend PAPA. However, there are some fees associated with extra curricular activities associated with academic and performing arts classes to cover the cost of things like transportation, entrance fees, meals and costumes.
We welcome you to attend the Prospective Student Open House which is held annually in February.
PAPA does not offer shadowing. However, you are welcome to attend any PAPA performance. Most are low cost or free. Check out the calendar on our website for dates, time and cost. We also hold a Prospective Student Open House in February.
PAPA performs at different venues throughout the city including other high school PAC’s, NHCC, churches, theaters, etc. Phase 2 of the current construction project includes a performing arts center.
The most efficient way is through email. All staff emails follow the same format with the first letter of the first name followed by the last name and @paparts.org.
You may request academic records from the PAPA Registrar, Ms. Candelaria. Her email address is dcandelaria@paparts.org. Please allow 24 hours for your request to be processed.
PAPA Registrar, Ms. Debbie Candelaria would be happy to help you with the Power School process. You can email her at dcandelaria@paparts.org.
You will need to have your child’s physician fill out a PAPA Med Authorization 2021-2022. Bring the prescription in the original bottle and the completed form to the front office. It will be stored in a Medicine Safe Lock Box. Medications will be given as per the instructions provided by your child’s physician. Please note, PAPA does not allow students to carry any medication at school.
Yes, due to the pandemic, we are serving breakfast now. 730-755am.
Please call 830-3128 ext 0, visit the front office during business hours – 7:30am to 4:30pm
If your child has an upcoming arts or sports absence you will need to complete a Student Activities Absence Approval Request Form.
Click here to download the form.
Please fill out the online Intent to Return form by February 14, 2021.
You must fill out a Student Activities Absence Approval Request Form and submit it along with supporting documentation a week before the absence. Here’s a link to the form:
Please call the attendance line at (505) 830-3128 ext 5. If your child is out of school because of an appointment we are happy to excuse the absence with a doctors note. You can email a note to attendance@paparts.org
You can also fax the note to (505) 830-9930.
You can also mail the note to:
Public Academy for Performing Arts
11800 Princess Jeanne Ave NE
Albuquerque, NM 87112
Attn: Attendance
