Albuquerque School Athletics Robotics, Engineering, Film-making, Drama, Guitar, Choir and Art, National Honor Society and Student Council. Financial Aid; Before and After Care. Enrichment Programs: Fine and Performing Arts, Electives, Athletics and Student Government. Manzano Day School, 1801 Central Ave. NW, Abq, NM 87104-1197. Phone: 505243-6659; Email: mprokopiak@manzanodayschool.org; Web site: manzanodayschool.org; Contact: Madonna Prokopiak, Director of Admission and Financial Aid. Grades: Pre-K through 5th; Enrollment: 471; Teacher/Student Ratio: 1/10; Cost: $11,330-$14,470; Accredited by Independent Schools Association of the Southwest and NM Dept. of Education. Manzano Day School, founded in 1938, is an independent, nonsectarian elementary school dedicated to innovative child-centered education, excellence in teaching and Joy in Learning to prepare children for a life of discovery and community involvement in our diverse world. Applications for 2018-19 are now being accepted. Financial Aid; Before and After Care. Oak Grove Classical Academy, 8888 Harper Dr. NE, Abq, NM 87111. Phone: 505-269-2696; Email: info@oakgroveowls.com; Web site: oakgroveclassical.com; Contact: Stephen Collins, Headmaster. Grades: Pre-K through 12; Enrollment: 265; Teacher/Student Ratio: 1/16; Cost: varies by grade; Accredited by AdvancEd and Christian Schools International. Oak Grove Classical Academy is a Christcentered, Classical, University-Model School celebrating 10 years of academic excellence. Oak Grove offers academic excellence, rewarding and challenging athletics and a unique schedule which allows parents to actively participate in the education of their children. We seek to create lifelong learners who honor Christ by passionately pursuing truth, goodness and beauty. Financial Aid; Athletics; Clubs. Pathways Academy, 1776 Montaño Rd. NW, Bldg. 2, Los Ranchos de Albuquerque, NM 87107. Phone: 505-341-0555; Email: admissions@pathwaysacademynm.org; Web site: pathwaysacademynm.org; Contact: Lynn Rymsza, Administrative Assistant. Grades: K-12; Enrollment: 21; Teacher/Student Ratio: 1/8; Cost: $15,000/year; Accredited by NCA. Pathways Academy is a private nonprofit school for children grades K-12. We have a diverse range of talented students, who thrive in our warm and home-like environment. We specialize in helping children with unique learning challenges reach their full potential in a caring and encouraging environment. We customize each child’s education, working with students who have learning difficulties in reading, spelling, writing, math; focusing (such as ADD/ADHD); Aspergers or are on the autism spectrum. Scholarships; Before and After Care.
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Presbyterian Medical Services’ Head Start & Early Head Start, various locations. Phone: 1-800-477-7633 for the location nearest you. Website: pmsnm.org. Head Start serves children ages birth to 5 years as well as expectant mothers. We offer high quality early eduction services that prepare children to enter Kindergarten ready to learn. Applications accepted year-round. NAEYC accredited. Caring for our community begins with caring for its smallest members. Head Start and Early Head Start are federally-funded programs that promote school readiness by enhancing the social and cognitive development of children through educational, health, nutritional, social and other services. In addition to providing a high quality educational foundation for children, these programs also help parents to reach their own personal, educational, and employment goals. In Sandoval County call 505-896-1885; in Torrance County call 505-832-1922. Services are free to eligible families. Home-based and center-based programs. Sandia Preparatory School, 532 Osuna Rd. NE, Abq, NM 87113. Phone: 505-3383000; Email: info@sandiaprep.org; Web site: sandiaprep.org; Contact: Laura Fitzpatrick, Director of Admission. Grades: Grades 6 – 12; Enrollment: 528; Teacher/Student Ratio: 1/7. Accredited by National Association of Independent Schools, Independent Schools Association of the Southwest. Named a top private school in New Mexico with an A+ rating, Sandia Preparatory School is an independent college A+ preparatory school. Sandia Prep offers innovative, advanced classes balanced with dynamic art and athletics. Sandia Prep's sevento-one student-to-teacher ratio is key to our ability to offer individualized attention. College counseling begins in 9th grade and translates to 100% of seniors being accepted to four-year colleges. Schedule a campus visit today to experience the Prep difference and discover why the future goes to Sandia Prep. Scholarships/Financial Aid. Southwest Child Care, Web site: southwestchildcare.com; Ages: 0-12. 5-Star Child Care; Nationally Accredited; Infant & Child Care; Preschool & NM Pre-K; Before & After Care; USDA Food Program. Fun, caring, friendly staff. Low child-to-staff ratios. Arts and crafts, games and field trips. Enriching classrooms and playgrounds. And much more. We also provide FlexCare™ evening, overnight, and weekend childcare. Financial Aid. Three ABQ Locations–Wyoming location: 4802 Wyoming Blvd. NE, continued on page 44
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