FARMINGTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS OPEN AUGUST 14, 2009
General Registration Information
This information is given to keep you informed regarding the procedures that will help you start school smoothly. If you have questions that are not answered in the following material, please feel free to call the office of the school in the zone where you reside or call 324-9840.
Which Students Need to Register
Most students who attended Farmington Schools were pre-registered last spring. Those students who pre-registered do not need to register for this fall semester. They will report to their classes on the specified dates.
Parents of elementary students not registered may register at the school in the zone in which they reside starting August 5 through August 13. Children need not be present.
Middle School students that did not pre-register last spring need to pick up a registration packet between August 5 and August 13 at the school in their zone of residence. All schedules will be distributed on the first day of school. Students who have moved from one zone to another since pre-registration should register at the school in the zone in which they now reside. Senior high students not pre-registered, please see Farmington High School, Piedra Vista High School and Rocinante High School for registration information.
Immunization records are required for children entering the Farmington Municipal Schools for the first time (see immunization requirements) before the student is allowed to attend school.
Late Registration
Students not registered by August 13, 2009 should report to their appropriate school building the first day of class. The principal or his/her designee will assign the student to classes and make appropriate arrangements to acquire the registration information needed.
School Lunch Program
A hot lunch program is provided in all schools except Rocinante High School. Further information will be made available to the students concerning lunches before the start of school. See insert for Public Release for F & R priced meals.
Compulsory School Attendance Law
The state law holds the parents responsible for regular attendance of their children and requires children who are five prior to 12:01 a.m. September 1 and who have not reached their eighteenth birthday to be in regular attendance in an approved school.
Child Find Activities for Special Education Services
Children suspected of having vision, hearing, motor, language, or learning problems may be referred to the Exceptional Programs Office, 1400 E. 20th St., 599-8617.
Screening of individual children may be arranged by appointment. Several screening clinics for preschool children are conducted periodically throughout the year. School-aged students suspected of having learning difficulties should be referred to the school counselor, classroom teacher, or building principal.
All kindergarten students participate in a general screening of vision, hearing, and developmental skills. Screening is provided as students enroll for kindergarten in the spring or during their first month in school.
All screening procedures are free. For more information please call the Child Find Coordinator at 599-8625.
IMMUNIZATION REQUIREMENTS
New Mexico State Law requires the following for school entrance:
1. MMR ñ Measles, Mumps and Rubella
2. Diphtheria-tetanus-whooping cough (DPT) immunization
3. Polio immunization
4. Hepatitis B immunization
5. Varicella (Chicken Pox) immunization
Booster immunizations must be up to date. All students entering kindergarten must have proof of having had a DPT and polio booster after their 4th birthday. Two doses of measles, mumps and rubella vaccine are required. One dose of Varicella is required for students grades 2nd through 7th. Three doses of Hepatitis B is required.
A booster of tetanus, diphtheria and pertussis (TDaP) is required for all students entering 7th through 9th grade if it has been at least 5 years since the last tetanus-containing vaccine. It is encouraged for older students (Grades 10-12) if it has been at least 5 years since their last tetanus-containing vaccine. Tdap is required for grades 10-12 if it has been 10 or more years since the last tetanus-containing vaccine. A certificate of these immunizations with the dates specified needs to be presented for recording by the school upon the child's enrollment.
Children who are to be exempted from the above requirements for health or religious reasons should present a certificate from a duly licensed physician or an affidavit from an officer of a recognized religious denomination. Such certificates or affidavits must be renewed each year.
IMPORTANT NOTICE
Each student must provide proof of immunization before the first day of school. It is recommended that the family doctor or the Public Health Service be contacted immediately if the immunizations are not complete.
For a child to be administered a medication at school there must be written permission from the parent or guardian. A prescribed medication to be taken at school must have the doctor's written instructions and a parent or guardian's permission. Permission forms are available from the school nurse and must be renewed annually.
ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS
School Hours
Elementary school hours are 8:00 a.m. to 2:45 p.m.
Kindergarten
Those children pre-registered for kindergarten last spring need not register. Kindergarten children not pre-registered last spring should be registered at the office of the principal in the school zone where the child resides starting August 5 through August 13. Children who are five years old prior to September 1 must attend.
Classes will begin for kindergarten children on August 14. If you have not been notified of your child's assignment by noon August 13, please contact the principal of the school where your child is registered.
There will be full day kindergarten programs in 2009-2010 at all the elementary schools in the Farmington Municipal School District.
If the child is to ride a bus, parents should accompany their child to the designated bus stop and meet the child there at the end of the school day. It is wise for your child to carry identification information, i.e., name, address, and phone number especially on the first day of school. We encourage your child to ride the bus on August 14th as this is the one day that the majority of the students on the bus will be kindergarteners. Parents are welcome to follow the bus and meet their child at school on this day.
Grades 1-5 Class Assignments
The names of elementary students will be posted on the window of their assigned classroom, or near the office, indicating class assignment and teacher. Students should locate their names before class time and report to that classroom when the bell rings. These names will be posted by 12:00 noon on August 13. Parents of first grade students should locate their child's assigned class and inform their child before class time. We invite and welcome any new students to the district to visit their school to meet teachers & orientate themselves to their campus. All students will return on August 17.
Elementary Report Cards will be distributed within the following timelines:
Week of:
October 26, 2009 |
January 11, 2010 |
March 29, 2010 |
May 24, 2010 |
Latch-Key Programs
Latch-key programs for after school child care of school age children will operate at Ladera Elementary School, McKinley Elementary School and Northeast Elementary School. Your child need not attend these schools to participate. Please call Ladera, 599-8605, McKinley, 599-8607 or Northeast, 599-8609, for more information.
SECONDARY SCHOOLS
School Hours
Middle school hours are 8:30 a.m. to 3:25 p.m. Class period and lunch hour schedules will be available during the first day of classes.
Farmington High School hours are 8:00 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. There are classes at 7:00 a.m. for students who need to meet other requirements.
Piedra Vista High School hours are 8:00 a.m. to 3:15 p.m.
Rocinante High School hours are 8:15 to 3:00 p.m. Class period and lunch hour schedules will be available during the first day of classes.
Friday, AUGUST 14, 2009: SECONDARY ORIENTATION
Regular school hours will be observed for the following students:
All Middle Schools: 6th grade students and students new to the Farmington Municipal School District;
Farmington High School: 9th grade students and new students;
Piedra Vista High School: 9th grade students and new students;
Monday, AUGUST 17: Regular school day for all students.
MIDDLE SCHOOLS
School Hours
Middle school hours are 8:30 a.m. to 3:25 p.m. Class period and lunch hour schedules will be available during the first day of classes.
Registration
Middle school students not pre-registered last spring need to pick up a registration packet at the school in their zone of residence starting August 6 through August 13, 2009. Middle school students who have moved from one zone to another since pre-registration should register at the school in the zone in which they now reside.
Class Assignments
The middle school studentís name and first class designation will be posted in the windows near the office or gym in an obvious place. During the first period class the student will be given the remainder of his/her schedule and other information. Directions for the payment of fees will be given during the first period class.
Middle School Progress Report/Report Card Schedule
Progress reports and report cards are sent home with the students.
A parent may request a weekly progress report.
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Progress Report |
Report Cards |
Week of: |
September 14, 2009 |
October 26, 2009 |
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November 16, 2009 |
January 11, 2010 |
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February 1, 2010 |
March 29, 2010 |
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April 19, 2010 |
May 31, 2010 |
END OF THE YEAR FAILING LISTS, BY STUDENT NUMBER, WILL BE POSTED AT ALL SECONDARY SCHOOLS BY JUNE 1, 2010. PLEASE CHECK TO SEE IF YOUR CHILD NEEDS TO ENROLL IN SUMMER SCHOOL.
Requirements for Physical Education Uniforms for Middle School Students
Middle school students are required to dress out for physical education classes. Please contact Heights M.S. 599-8611, Hermosa M.S. 599-8612, Mesa View M.S. 599-8622 or Tibbetts M.S. 599-8613 for additional information.
Fees and Deposits, 2009-2010
Many elective courses require the student to pay a class fee/deposit and purchase work materials. Students will be informed of the amount the first week of school. Fees are not refundable unless indicated.
Not all classes will be offered at all schools every year.
FARMINGTON HIGH SCHOOL and PIEDRA VISTA HIGH SCHOOL
School Hours
Farmington High School hours are 8:00 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. There are classes at 7:00 a.m. for students who need to meet other requirements.
Piedra Vista High School hours are 8:00 a.m. to 3:15 p.m.
Class period and lunch hour schedules will be available during the first day of classes.
Registration and Class Assignments
FARMINGTON HIGH SCHOOL SCHEDULES WILL BE DISTRIBUTED AS FOLLOWS:
Monday, August 3, in the Gym foyer, senior schedules from 9 ñ 12 (noon)
Monday, August 3, in the Gym foyer, junior schedules from 1 ñ 3:30 PM,
Thursday, August 6, in the Gym foyer, sophomore schedules from 9 AM ñ 12 (noon)
Thursday, August 6, in the Gym foyer, freshmen schedules from 1 ñ 3:30 PM.
PIEDRA VISTA HIGH SCHOOL SCHEDULES WILL BE DISTRIBUTED AS FOLLOWS:
Monday, August 10, at the Attendance Office Window - freshmen and sophomores from 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM and 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Tuesday, August 11, at the Attendance Office Window - juniors and seniors from 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM and 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM.
AUGUST 3, 2009 through AUGUST 14 2009: Students new to the Farmington High School District may pick up a Farmington High School course description booklet and register in the FHS registrarís office from 8:00-12:00/1:00-3:00 (Monday through Friday). FHS counselors will be available to advise students new to the District regarding registration.
AUGUST 3, 2009 through AUGUST 14, 2009: Students new to the Piedra Vista High School District may pick up a Piedra Vista High School course description booklet and register in the PVHS guidance office from 8:00-12:00/1:00-3:00 (Monday through Friday). PVHS counselors will be available to advise students new to the District regarding registration.
Schedule Changes:
Piedra Vista High School: Come to the Piedra Vista High School Guidance Office between August 10, 2009 and August 14, 2009. Hours: 8:00 am - 12 pm and 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm. Schedule changes will be handled on first come, first served basis. Students must have written permission from a parent to change a schedule.
Students in the 10th, 11th or 12th grade may leave the campus during his/her regular assigned lunch period without having to sign out in the Attendance Office. 9th graders will have a closed campus lunch period.
Parents:
If you prefer to be contacted either by phone or mail at an address or phone number other than your home, please contact FHS at 324-0352, PVHS at 599-8880, or RHS at 599-8627.
FHS & PVHS Report/Report Card Schedule
Progress reports and report cards are sent home with the students.
Parents may request a weekly progress report.
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Progress Reports |
Report Cards |
Week of: |
September 14, 2009 |
October 26, 2009 |
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November 16, 2009 |
January 11, 2010 |
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February 1, 2010 |
March 29, 2010 |
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April 19, 2010 |
May 31, 2010 |
END OF THE YEAR FAILING LISTS, BY STUDENT NUMBER, WILL BE POSTED AT ALL SECONDARY SCHOOLS BY JUNE 1, 2009. PLEASE CHECK TO SEE IF YOUR CHILD NEEDS TO ENROLL IN SUMMER SCHOOL.
Physical Education Dress Requirements for High School Students
High School students are required to dress out for physical education classes. Please contact Farmington High School 324-0352 or Piedra Vista High School 599-8880 for additional information.
Fees and Deposits, 2009-2010
Many elective courses require the student to pay a class fee/deposit and purchase work materials. Students will be informed of the amount the first week of school. Fees are not refundable unless indicated.
Not all classes will be offered at all schools every year.
ROCINANTE HIGH SCHOOL
Rocinante High School hours are 8:15 to 3:00 p.m. Class period and lunch hour schedules will be available during the first day of classes.
Day Program
This is a self-referral program . Students and guardians interested in participating in the school must interview with the principal or his designee at the Rocinante campus located at 3250 E. 30th Street. Please call 599-8627 for an appointment. New student interviews for the current year will begin July 29..
August 17, 2009: All Rocinante students report for classes.
Regular School Hours: 8:15 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
RHS Progress Report/Report Card Schedule
Progress reports and report cards are sent home with the students at three-week intervals. The dates are:
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Progress Reports |
Report Cards |
Week of: |
Sept. 7/ Sept. 28, 2009 |
Oct. 19, 2009 |
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Nov. 19/ Nov. 30, 2009 |
jan. 2, 2010 |
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Feb. 15/Mar. 1, 2010 |
Mar. 29, 2010 |
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Apr. 19/ May 10,2010 |
May 31, 2010 |
END OF THE YEAR FAILING LISTS, BY STUDENT NUMBER, WILL BE POSTED AT ALL SECONDARY SCHOOLS BY JUNE 1, 2010. PLEASE CHECK TO SEE IF YOUR CHILD NEEDS TO ENROLL IN SUMMER SCHOOL.
A Day Care Program for young parents is a component of Rocinante High School. Young parents can place their children in the day care program and participate in the care of the young in a cooperative arrangement. Day care funding is available through Health and Human Services. After acceptance at RHS, students should call 325-0820 for more information.
Night Program
This program is remedial in nature for any student 16 years or older wishing to retake previously failed courses. Students must see their home school counselor for a night school referra. Graduates will receive diplomas from their respective home high school. Classes always begin on the Monday following the registration date for each session and run from 5 - 8:30 pm on MW/ or T/TH.
Night School will be held at Rocinante High School located at 3250 E. 30th Street, 599-8627.
Registration: August 20 & 21, 2009
Night School Fee: $ 100.00 per course per 9 week session
$ 125.00 per course per 9 week session - Out-of-District Students
There is no fee for in-district students who qualify for free/reduced lunches
BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETINGS
2009-2010
August 13, 2009 |
January 28, 2010 |
August 27, 2009 |
February 11, 2010 |
September 10, 2009 |
February 25, 2010 |
September 24, 2009 |
March 11, 2010 |
October 8, 2009 |
April 11, 2010 |
October 22, 2009 |
May 13, 2010 |
November 12, 2009 |
June 10, 2010 |
December 10, 2009 |
June 24, 2010 |
January 14, 2010 |
July 8, 2010 |
The first regular Board of Education meeting of each month starts at 5:15 p.m. and the second meeting of the month starts at 7:00 p.m. All Board meetings are held at the Farmington Schools Central Office Board Room, 2001 N. Dustin. Agendas for the meetings are available at the same location by contacting the Superintendent's Office. In the event of any Special or Emergency Meetings of the Board of Education, notice will be published in the Daily Times and/or broadcast on local radio/TV stations.
FARMINGTON MUNICIPAL SCHOOLS
TRANSPORTATION BOUNDARIES
2009-2010
New Mexico State Statute 22-16-4 states that students are eligible to be transported if they live at least:
------One mile from school for students in grades K-5;
------One and one-half miles from school for students in grades 6-8; and
------Two miles from school for students in grades 9-12.
Using the above statute, a survey was conducted for the purpose of establishing transportation boundaries for all the schools in the Farmington School District. Students who reside in the areas listed below are eligible for bus transportation. Changes may have been made to accommodate rule changes and redistricting.
ANIMAS ELEMENTARY
East of 3211 Cliffside Drive.
Area between and including Fairgrounds (east) to Schofield Lane.
APACHE ELEMENTARY
West of Auburn Avenue and Brookside Drive on Glade Road.
North of Navajo Street and Municipal.
South and west of Palmer Avenue and Apache Street.
All of Harper Hill area, EXCEPT 2011 Troy King Road.
BLUFFVIEW ELEMENTARY
All students bussed except those living in the Valley Grande Subdivision. All of Navajo Housing Authority at NAPI bussed.
COUNTRY CLUB ELEMENTARY
East of and including Fairway Drive.
North, east and west of Rinconada Street and Foothills Drive.
South of Highway #516 to Aztec District Line (Corkys Tractor).
North and east of Butler Avenue and Pinon Hills Boulevard.
North and west of and including Alamo Court.
Star Heights & Mesa Heights Subdivisions.
ESPERANZA ELEMENTARY
All students are bussed with the exception of those on Valentine Road.
LADERA DEL NORTE ELEMENTARY
North, south, west of, and including Municipal Drive and 32nd Street.
South and west of, and including Western Avenue and 30th Street.
Area north of Sunrise Parkway and North Dustin Avenue.
La Plata Highway North of and including County Road 1800.
MCCORMICK ELEMENTARY
South and west of Butler Avenue and Willow Street.
South and west of Sycamore Street and Randolph Avenue.
South and west of Miller Ave. and Broadway.
West of Wagner and north of East Cedar Street.
South of Broadway west of Scott Ave.
South side of Main Street west of Broadway up to and including Westland Park
MCKINLEY ELEMENTARY
North and west of Lynwood Drive and 20th Street.
North and west of Lynwood Drive and Sunset Avenue.
East Main from Wall to Fairgounds.
LaPlata Highway north of Twin Peaks to, but not including, County Road 1800.
Vine Ave. from Butler to East Navajo (South side of Vine)
Court & Wall Ave. south of La Plata Street.
MESA VERDE ELEMENTARY
South and east of, and including Queens Way and Windsor Drive.
South of Cedar Drive and Beckland Drive.
All of Douglas Street.
South and east of Country Club Drive and Wilshire Drive.
Animas Subdivision.
South and West of Hutton Avenue and 30th Street.
NORTHEAST ELEMENTARY
All of Cottonwood Heights.
2011 Troy King Road
HEIGHTS MIDDLE SCHOOL
East of Main Street and English Road, including the Animas Subdivision
East of English Road, South of Herrera Road
South and east of 20th Street and Fairview Avenue
West of Butler Avenue and north of 30th Street
Mesa Heights, Ruby I and II, Estrella, Homestead and Star Heights Subdivisions
HERMOSA MIDDLE SCHOOL
All areas south of Main Street
All of Navajo Housing Authority at NAPI
2011 Troy King Road
1800 Block LaPlata North to Twin Peaks
MESA VIEW MIDDLE SCHOOL
All students are bussed with the exception of those on Valentine Road.
TIBBETTS MIDDLE SCHOOL
West of Linden Drive and Glade Road
West of Palmer Avenue and Apache Street
West of Main Street and Broadway Street
West of Schwartz Avenue and Maple Street
South and west of Schwartz Avenue and Pinon Street
North, west, east of, and including Dustin Avenue and Crescent Avenue
North and west of 24th Street and Sunset Avenue
North and west of Western Avenue and McDonald Road
LaPlata Highway north of Twin Peaks Boulevard
South of 1800 Block LaPlata Highway
FARMINGTON HIGH SCHOOL
South and east of Tucker Avenue and 11th Street.
South and east of Farmington Avenue and Navajo Street not adjoining.
South and west of Schwartz Avenue and Elm Street.
South and west of Main Street and Lake Street.
South and west of Palmer Avenue and Apache Street.
East of Farmington Ave. and 30th.
PIEDRA VISTA HIGH SCHOOL
All students are bused except those living on Lions Trail, Cactus Trail, Anasazi Trail and College Blvd. north of Pinon Hills.
Bus schedules will not be posted in the Daily Times. They can be located at www.fms.k12.nm.us . Go to Popular Links and click on District Maps. People eligible for Per Capita Feeders need to complete the necessary paperwork at the Transportation Department, 3101 Southside River Road after August 03, 2009.
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