The staff at PAPA celebrates student success in academics and the performing arts. Our faculty prides themselves in offering the very best instruction available to public school students. Students are encouraged to select a rigorous set of courses. The more rigorous the course loads in high school, the more prepared students are for college and beyond. Teachers have high expectations, promote student accountability and responsibility, and provide support where it is needed. Students will achieve the highest level of success if they attend all classes, engage in instruction, and complete all assignments. Most of all, the staff wants to see each student develop talents and acquire skills that will prepare them for college and help them to become successful, productive adults.
Academics
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Contact Information
Academic Transition Specialist
Monica Maestas – mmaestas@paparts.org
Transcript Requests (24 hour notice)
Debbie Candelaria – dcandelaria@paparts.org
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Support Opportunities
Targeted Assistance is working!!! Students who attended Math Targeted Assistance last year showed greater growth than in 2016 (5.1 points versus -0.4 points). Any student needing help can attend support classes during 8th period. If you need more information call or email Mrs. Chavez mchavez@paparts.org. -
For Students and Parents
College 101 – Wednesday, February 24, 2021 – 5:00-8:00 pm – Central/Mountain Time Zone
The programs are designed to help middle and high school students – and their parents – prepare, plan, and pay for college. Topics include preparing for and applying to college, choosing a college that’s the right fit, writing a personal statement, researching financial aid and scholarship opportunities, and understanding the real cost of a college education. Students and parents can choose to receive information in either English or Spanish. Register Here: https://www.hsf.net/college-101Senior Updates
Sign up for your second semester individual advisement meeting with Ms. Maestas Feb. 11-March 3: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B054DACAB28A7FE3-senior
Meetings with colleges re: next steps (or if you’re still considering applying):
UNM Mon. Feb. 8 91-0 am: https://unm.zoom.us/j/98917817216
CNM Tues. Feb. 16 9-10 am: https://cnm-edu.zoom.us/j/98541041334
NMSU Mon. Feb. 22 9:30-10 am: https://nmsu.zoom.us/j/91730958113Senior Showcase to be virtual March 4-6, 2021, 4:30-7:00 PM: https://drive.google.com/open?id=1Yb7LE9xAPSwE7XhCJBx7AX2-TSvx6QgA&authuser=0
Graduation is May 7, 2021 – format and venue TBD
Traditional announcements/class rings/letterman jackets:
Herff Jones https://www.campusspecialtiesinc.com/ (505) 275-9357Letterman jackets: Virginia’s Lettering Shop (505) 293-2393
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Testing Resources for Students & Parents/Guardians
ASVAB
ASVAB test sessions will be hosted directly through ASVAB program at Citizen Church (10500 Copper Ave) starting on Wednesday, February 17th at 7:30am and 12:30pm, and each Wednesday to follow, through the end of March. This option can be extended if students want to continue to test!
– To ensure proper social distancing, we will only be testing 5 students per session.
– Students will be required to provide their own transportation both to and from the church.
– Students must wear school appropriate attire and a mask.
Here is the sign-up for these sessions and is first-come, first-served: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B0944ADAF2EA57-asvabACT
Register for the ACT (you will need to create an ACT account if you don’t have one): http://www.act.org/content/act/en/products-and-services/the-act/registration.html
See which local test locations are offering tests and when: https://www.act.org/content/act/en/products-and-services/the-act/registration/test-center-locator.html
Check for test cancellations: https://www.act.org/content/act/en/products-and-services/the-act/test-day/rescheduled-test-centers.htmlSAT
Register for the SAT (you will need to create a College Board account if you don’t have one: https://collegereadiness.collegeboard.org/sat/register/online-registration-help
Find testing center: https://collegereadiness.collegeboard.org/sat/register/find-test-centers
Find about test cancellations: https://collegereadiness.collegeboard.org/sat/register/test-center-closingsAccuplacer Exam preparation: https://accuplacer.collegeboard.org/educator/next-generation
ACT, PSAT, SAT & AP Exam preparation (need public library card number): https://abqlibrary.org/home; Click on my account and enter info., then click on Research, eResources and Databases, then choose Tutoring and Test Prep under All Subjects
PSAT & SAT Exam Prep on Khan Academy: https://www.khanacademy.org/test-prep/sat/new-sat-tips-planning/new-sat-how-to-prep/a/full-length-psat-nmsqt
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Paying for College
FAFSA How To: https://studentaid.gov/apply-for-aid/fafsa/filling-outFile your FAFSA Here: https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa
CNM Financial Aid FAFSA Workshop March 4, 2021 3:30-5:30 pm. Register at: https://www.cnm.edu/depts/outreach/cnm-senior-night
FAFSA Help: Money Mondays 3-6 Virtual Help in zoom https://us02web.zoom.us/j/4980711714
Types of Financial Aid: https://studentaid.gov/understand-aid/types
Scholarship/Financial Aid Resources
PDF: https://www.nmeaf.org/sites/default/files/website/pdf/Scholarship-Resources-FALL-2020.pdf
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SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION
NEW MEXICO COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP PAGES
(includes Bridge and Lottery Scholarship information):
CNM Scholarship Page
https://www.cnm.edu/depts/financial-aid/scholarshipsUNM Scholarship Page
https://scholarship.unm.edu/
The Lobo First-Year Promise: https://promise.unm.edu/NMSU Scholarship Page
https://fa.nmsu.edu/scholarships/
ENMU Scholarship Page:
https://www.enmu.edu/admission/scholarshipsScholarship for Future Teachers going to ENMU – opens April 1, 2021
https://www.enmu.edu/greyhound-promiseNM Tech Scholarship Page
https://www.nmt.edu/finaid/scholarships.php
SCHOLARSHIP SEARCH ENGINES/RESOURCES:
How to Write a Scholarship Essay
https://www.universitylanguage.com/guides/how-to-write-an-essay-for-a-scholarship/
Chamber of Commerce Guide to College Scholarships
https://www.chamberofcommerce.org/best-college-scholarships
OPEN TO 9TH-12TH GRADE Raise Me Micro-Scholarships
Be Bold Scholarships
https://bold.org/scholarships/
Scholarships 360
https://scholarships360.org/scholarships/top-scholarships-for-high-school-seniors/
Performing Arts Scholarships
https://www.collegescholarships.com/major-degree/performing-arts-scholarships
APS Scholarship List (some duplicated on our website)
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1aih_vL_o30instyhrWDDaj0YPrOUkDo_iBIfQ2CLMmo/edit?usp=sharing
Going Merry
College Board Big Future (must have College Board account)
https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/scholarship-search
NMEAF
https://www.nmeaf.org/pay-for-college/scholarships-grants
Fastweb
http://www.fastweb.com/scholarships
Scholarships.Com
Unigo Scholarships
https://www.unigo.com/scholarships/our-scholarships
Niche Scholarships
https://www.niche.com/colleges/scholarships/
LGBTQ+ Scholarships
https://www.bestcolleges.com/financial-aid/lgbtq-scholarships/
https://edubirdie.com/blog/scholarships-for-lgbtq-students
https://essayontime.com.au/lgbtq-students-resources-support/
https://ca.edubirdie.com/blog/lgbt-scholarships-equal-possibilities-for-high-quality-education
Native American Scholarships by Indigenous Education, Inc.
https://cobellscholar.academicworks.com/users/sign_up
Scholarships for African American Students
https://www.bestcolleges.com/financial-aid/african-american-scholarships/
https://scholarships.uncf.org/?_ga=2.62904360.505464819.1611348156-196805539.1611348156
Financial Aid Opportunities for Minority Students
https://www.bestcolleges.com/financial-aid/minority-students/
College Board Scholarships for JUNIORS FOR COLLEGE PLANNING awarded every month
https://opportunity.collegeboard.org/?excmpid=vt-00248
INDIVIDUAL SCHOLARSHIPS
SEMESTER TWO:
Taco Bell Live Mas Scholarship due January 20, 2021 OPEN TO AGE 16 AND OVER
– No GPA requirement
– 2-minute video submission on what your passion is (no essay)Equitable Excellence Scholarship due January 28, 2021
– No GPA requirement
– Must demonstrate commitment to community service
https://equitable.com/foundation/equitable-excellence-scholarshipEGIA Scholarship for Future HVAC Techs due Feb. 1, 2021
– Minimum 2.0 GPA
https://egiafoundation.org/what-we-do/scholarshipCollege Covered Discover Scholarship begins on February 1, 2020 at 12:00 a.m. Eastern Time (“ET”), ends on January 31, 2021 at 11:59 p.m. ET
– no GPA requirement
https://scholarship.collegecovered.com/?acmpgn=E_EAW_CSEM_BM_X_BMHS2UNIGO I Have a Dream Scholarship due January 31, 2021 OPEN TO AGE 13 AND OLDER
– We want to know… what do you dream about? Write 250 words or less
https://www.unigo.com/scholarships/our-scholarships/i-have-a-dream-scholarshipJackie Robinson Scholarship: Opens Nov. 1, 2020; Due Feb.1, 2021
– for minority students with 1000 SAT or 21 ACT composite score
– 4 essays & letter of recommendation required
https://www.jackierobinson.org/apply/NMASBO Scholarship: Open Dec. 2020; due February 7, 2021
– 3.0 GPA
– Unofficial transcript, ACT or SAT scores, essay on goals and need & 2 letters of recommendation
– Must be attending NM college or university
https://nmasbo.org/page/ScholarshipsAmerican Hotel & Lodging Educational Foundation Scholarship for Hotel & Tourism Students due February 15, 2021
https://www.ahlef.org/academic-scholarshipsHispanic Scholarship Fund due February 15, 2021:
– Must be of Hispanic heritage
– Must have completed FAFSA
– 3.0 GPA
https://www.hsf.net/scholarshipThe Vegetarian Resource Group Scholarship due February 20, 2021
–Must show compassion, commitment to peaceful world through vegetarianism
– No GPA requirement
– Application, Essay, transcripts for 2 years, 3 letters of recommendation, other information
https://www.vrg.org/student/scholar.htmGoogle for Doodle due February 26, 2021 OPEN TO ALL GRADES/AGES
– Must draw themed drawing to submit and be displayed on google home screen
– Could win $5,000-$30,000 scholarship (and other prizes)
https://doodles.google.com/d4g/how-it-works/Credit Union Association of NM Scholarship due February 26, 2021
– 2.8 GPA
-Attending NM college or university in Fall
https://www.cuanm.com/scholarships/College Board Scholarships for JUNIORS FOR COLLEGE PLANNING due by February 28, 2021, at 11:59:59 p.m. EST for the Class of 2021
https://opportunity.collegeboard.org/?excmpid=vt-00248Schmidt Vocal Arts Singing Competition opens March 1, 2021 OPEN TO SOPHOMORES, JUNIORS AND SENIORS.
– Apply and attend virtual audition to win money and scholarships ($25 application fee)
https://schmidtvocalarts.org/svc2019-20/?utm_source=mdr&utm_medium=partner&utm_campaign=mdrspotlight&utm_content=scheduleSusie Symphonic Music Scholarship for AYSO Participants interest form due March 1, 2021
- A participant in the Albuquerque Youth Symphony Program (AYSP)
- A high school graduate from the Albuquerque metro area
- Pursuing a degree in music, i.e., music education, music theory, music composition, music performance, music history
- Must attend a 4-year educational institution, full-time
http://albuquerquefoundation.org/susie-kubie-symphonic-music-scholarship.aspx
ACS Scholars for Future Chemical Sciences Students due March 1, 2021
– 3.0 GPA
– Must be African-American/Black, Hispanic/Latino, or American Indian
– Must receive some aid on FAFSA
– 2 letters of recommendation (1 from Science or Math teacher)https://www.acs.org/content/acs/en/funding-and-awards/scholarships/acsscholars/apply.html
Dion’s Scholarship due March 1, 2021
– Must be Dion’s employee
https://www.dions.com/community/dions-scholarship1620 scholarship due March 2, 2021
– US Citizen and Resident of NM OR related to member of New Mexico Society of Mayflower Descendants
– Completed application, 250-500 word essay, 2 letters of recommendation, list of achievements & experiences, transcript
http://www.nmmayflower.orgJiffy Lube Scholarships due March 8, 2021
“Your Turn Behind the Wheel” open to 15-17 year-olds currently or previously in driver’s ed
“Teen Driver” open to 16-18 year-old licensed drivers and Seniors currently in driver’s ed
– no GPA requirement
– write essay about “what drives you” in 500 words or less
https://www.yourturn2apply.com/newmexico.htmAlbuquerque Hispano Chamber of Commerce Scholarships due March 29, 2021
– Essay and letters of recommendation
– 2.5 GPA for single-year, 3.0 GPA for multi-year
https://www.ahcnm.org/scholarships.htmlWoodcock Family Education Scholarship Program for Promising Math/Science Students due April 1, 2021
– 3.8 GPA and OPTIONAL 30 ACT Composite Score or 680 Math SAT
– Personal statement include Math or Science career goal, 1 letter of recommendation from Math or Science teacher, and 1 other letter of recommendation from school, work or community
– Do not need to demonstrate financial need
http://albuquerquefoundation.org/woodcock-family-education-scholarship-program.aspxJames Ledwith Memorial Scholarship due April 1, 2021
– Application, transcript, essay about goals and extraordinary challenge overcome, & 2 letters of recommendation (one from high school staff & one from someone who you’ve positively influenced and can attest to challenge overcome)
https://abqcf.org/student-aid/james-ledwith-memorial-scholarship/
New Mexico Manufactured Housing Association Scholarship Fund due April 1, 2021
– Must provide proof that you live in mobile or manufactured home
– State goals in essay, write statement of financial need & one teacher/counselor recommendation
– 3.0 GPA
http://albuquerquefoundation.org/new-mexico-manufactured-housing-association-scholarship-program.aspxKiwanis Club of Albuquerque Scholarship Program for Future Early Childhood Developers or Teachers due April 1, 2021
– 3.0 GPA & OPTIONAL 23 ACT Composite Score
– Essay about community service, career goals & statement of financial need
– 1 letter of recommendation from counselor/teacher & 1 letter of recommendation from someone with knowledge of community service
– Preference given to students engaged in Key Club activities and entering early childhood field
http://albuquerquefoundation.org/kiwanis-club-of-albuquerque-scholarship.aspxProject Yellow Light Video & Radio Contests/Hunter Garner Scholarship due April 1, 2021
– no GPA requirement
– submit video and/or radio recording about safe driving (no essay)
http://www.projectyellowlight.com/applyProject Yellow Light Billboard Contest/Hunter Garner Scholarship due April 1, 2021
– no GPA requirement
– submit billboard design about safe driving (no essay)
http://www.projectyellowlight.com/apply505TrueScholars Scholarship due April 1, 2021|
– maintained 3.0 GPA in 1st 6 semesters of high school
– attending NM college full time in Fall
– demonstrate commitment to making impact on agricultural industry or economy of food and agriculture of NM
– must submit college acceptance letter and FAFSA SAR with application and transcript
https://www.newmexico.org/505truescholars/National High School Essay Contest due April 5, 2021 – OPEN TO ALL HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS
– Complete application
– Write less than 1,250 words about current topic
https://www.afsa.org/essay-contest2021 NMCEL Scholarship due April 9, 2021
– 3.0 GPA, preference given to students pursuing degree in education field
– A written essay (at least 300 words) outlining your reasons for entering the field of education
– 2 letters of recommendation
https://nmcel.org/
https://nmcel.org/uploads/PDFs/NMCEL%20Scholarship/2021%20NMCEL%20Scholarship%20Packet%201.12.21%20jg.pdfRosen & Ohr Scholarship program due April 15, 2021
– Write 750-1,000 word essay on how your or loved one’s accident affected you
https://www.rosenohrlaw.com/scholarship/FAFSA Workshop Scholarship open Oct 1, 2020 –Sept 30, 2021
– $500
– Must have filed your FAFSA
https://www.nmeaf.org/FAFSA-ScholarshipSUSSMAN-MILLER EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE FUND Due:
Students attending out-of-state schools or in-state private schools: Monday, April 13, 2021, 5pm MST
Students attending New Mexico state public schools: Monday, June 14, 2021, 5pm MST
– must receive some federal aid
– Send college acceptance/award letter, FAFSA SAR, official transcript, statement of personal goals & circumstances, resume & recommendation letter (no ACT or SAT required this year)
http://albuquerquefoundation.org/sussman-miller-educational-assistance-award-program.aspxBreaking Good Video Contest: Upload your complete entry form, release and waivers, and video entry by May 1, 2021 OPEN TO GRADES 9-12
– Make 80 second video on how people can use civil legal help
– Can work as a team
https://www.nmbar.org/BreakinggoodNeal Isbin Scholarship Fund due May 22, 2021
– must explain recognition and achievement received for experiences and interest in human rights and dignity
– 1 teacher/counselor reference & 1 personal reference
https://www.jcfnm.org/docs/Isbin_Scholarship_Application.pdf- Davis Scholarship due May 22, 2021 – OPEN TO JUNIORS AND SENIORS
– 1,000 word essay
– no GPA requirement
http://www.studentawardsearch.com/scholarships.htm
Englander Peebles Scholarship & Video Competition due May 31, 2021
– Write 600-word essay about smartphones and how they affect your daily life and driving
https://www.collegexpress.com/scholarships/scholarship-essay-video-competition/5006604/PB&J Scholarship due May 31, 2021
– Focused on helping students whose test scores or GPA’s might not be the best, but have overcome challenges in life
http://bit.ly/pbjscholarshipAndrew Piech Memorial Scholarship for Future Automotive Technology Students due June 3, 2021
– must pursue a degree or certificate from a nonprofit or public school: an automotive or technical vocational institution including community colleges. Student may attend school full or part-time.
http://albuquerquefoundation.org/andrew-piech-memorial-scholarship.aspxDavid R. Woodling Memorial Scholarship for Future Metals Technology Students due June 3, 2021
– 2.5 GPA
– Essay about career goals and experience in metals field & optional pictures of metals work
– 1 letter of recommendation from counselor, teacher, mentor or community member
http://albuquerquefoundation.org/david-r-woodling-memorial-scholarship.aspxYouth in Foster Care Scholarship due June 3, 2021
– 2.5 GPA
– Must have been in foster care at least one year
https://albuquerquefoundation.org/youth-in-foster-care-scholarship-program.aspxAbbott & Fenner Scholarship RENEWED DEADLINE: June 12, 2021 – OPEN TO JUNIORS AND SENIORS
– 500-1000 word essay describing your educational career and life goals, plan for achieving these goals, your degree/major, why you selected it, and how this degree/major will help you achieve your goals.
http://www.abbottandfenner.com/scholarships.htmBig Sun Scholarship due June 19, 2021
– Must be athlete
– 500-1000 word essay explaining how your participation in sports in high school influenced you, your career goals and how you relate to your family
http://www.bigsunathletics.comDelete Cyberbullying Scholarship due June 30, 2021
– Write 500 word essay about cyberbullying
http://endcyberbullying.net/scholarshipMesothelioma Scholarship due July 20, 2021
– Write essay about how cancer has affected your life and how you will help cancer patients after you graduate
www.mesotheliomahelp.org/scholarship
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