Important Info
BOYS' BASKETBALL ABSENCE ADMIT - WEDNESDAY GAME
The following admit must be completed and returned to appropriate academy.


NM Hispanic Youth Symposium
University of New Mexico -- Tuesday, June 15th - Friday, June 18th, 2010. Deadline to apply is March 31, 2010. The New Mexico Hispanic Youth Symposium is a four-day, three-night
college empowerment program that will provide you the tools and resources you need to become a better student, go to college, and get
into a great career.

AP Exams
AP Test Registration - due March 5th with payment due by April 16th.
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New Mexico High School Competency Exam
The New Mexico High School Competency Exam will be administered to those students who require it to graduate next week, March 2nd and 3rd. Letters were sent home with students who need to take this exam. Please speak with your student to see if they need to take this exam and return the signed portion to the Health Academy Office, E216.

CNM REGISTRATION
New Dual Credit students can register for summer 2010 term on April 16th.   Returning DC students will have their registration date emailed to their myCNM accounts.  

SUMMER SCHOOL INFORMATION
The APS Summer High School program is primarily for students who are seeking credit recovery. Courses are open to students in 9-12 grade. Please click on the link for more options and information.

el Halcon (school newspaper)

UPDATED SCHOLARSHIP BULLETIN
SENIORS: Don't forget to check out the updated Scholarship Bulletin. Many important deadlines are approaching quickly. Please click on the link for the latest bulletin.

OUR VISION AND MISSION
We at Volcano Vista High School pursue educational excellence by inspiring our students through engagement and high expectations, challenging ourselves to continually improve, and incorporating our community via collaboration and communication.

Scholarship Information
This is a great website for scholarship information. You can also check with your counselor for the Scholarship Bulletin.

HAWKS that SOAR
During the 7th week of the spring semester, Volcano Vista faculty/staff recognized over 350 positive behavior acts.  Six students were randomly drawn to win the weekly prize.  They are as follows:

Roman Benavidez – Recognized by Mrs. Pace
Brittany Hamilton –Recognized by Ms. Anderson
Eric Harrison – Recognized by Mrs. Leger for Knowledge
Kim Leyba –Recognized by Mrs. Nord
Ryan Hammond – Recognized by Mrs. Francour for Attitude
Britt-Marie Lacerda – Recognized by Mr. Williams for Work Ethic

Thanks to WAL-MART for providing this weeks prize .



Inclement Weather Bell Schedule
Attached are the current bell schedules.  In the event of school delay due to inclement weather, classes begin at 9:30 am.

Top 10 Skills for High-School Students
Whether you're a freshman or a senior, developing the following ten skills will help you achieve success in school, in your chosen career, and in life.

ABSENCE ADMIT
Complete the attached form and turn it in to the main office secretary within two (2) days of the absence. If the absences are consecutive, turn in form within two (2) days of last absence.

It is not necessary to call in the absence – just submit this form to the main office.

The absence admit form is also available in the front office.

SAT Practice Material
Here is a website that is allowing APS students to download practice material for the ACT/SAT.

Flu decision-making chart
This simple chart published by the NM Dept. of Health is helpful when making decisions when you or your child has flu-like symptoms.

APS Pandemic Flu Parent Information
Click this link for more questions and answers regarding APS schools.
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NM Department of Health Pandemic Flu Information

Hawk Athletic Programs
To get more information about Hawk athletic programs, click on the "Link" button on the left side of this page and click on the link to the sport you are interested.

Bell Schedule for 2009-10
This file contains the regular bell schedule for 2009-10.

Businesses - WE NEED YOU!
Volcano Vista High School needs your business to form a partnership that supports our school.  Join-a-School Business Partnerships are designed to meet the needs and resources of the school and the business. Volcano Vista High School can provide visibility and recognition, collaboration in service projects, and students for work projects.  Immediate needs of Volcano Vista include the following:
• Communication regarding the workforce needs in our graduates
• Financial support for extra-curricular clubs and organizations to begin developing programs
• Staff  recognition
• Specialized services

Volcano Vista will be a school with career pathways that connect to real-world experience. Future roles of business partnerships include the following:
• Classroom guest speakers
• Career fair participation
• Job shadowing experiences
• Job mentorship experiences
• School Volunteers
• Project judges
• Tutors/mentors
• Specialized expertise

Please press the link, complete the form, attach it to an email and send to johns_la@aps.edu or call Lee Ann Johns, Pathway Coordinator at 890-0343 ext. 37136.  Thanks for your support!


 Weekly Calendar
(March 09, 2010 - March 16, 2010)
Click on a Date to View Daily Event Details
 Tuesday (03/09/2010)
 
  • Baseball, JV: VVHS @ RRHS 4:00 p.m.  
     
  • Baseball, Varsiy: RRHS @ VVHS 3:30 p.m.  
     
  • Choir Large Group Festival @ Central United Methodist Church  
     
  • Orchestra Festival @ UNM  
     
  • Softball, JV: VVHS @ DNHS 4:00 p.m.  
     
  • Tennis, B: VVHS @ AHA 3:30 p.m.  
     
  • Tennis, G: AHA @ VVHS 3:30 p.m.  
     Wednesday (03/10/2010)
     
  • NMAA: Basketball State Championships @ UNM  
     
  • Orchestra Festival @ UNM  
     
  • Track, JV-B: HHS Host @ Milne  
     Thursday (03/11/2010)
     
  • NMAA: State Basketball Championships @ UNM  
     
  • Orchestra Festival @ UNM  
     
  • Softball, JV: EHS @ VVHS 4:00 p.m.  
     
  • Softball, Varsity: VVHS @ EHS 4:00 p.m.  
     
  • Track, JV-G: HHS Host @ Milne  
     Friday (03/12/2010)
     
  • Baseball, C-Team: MHS @ VVHS 3:30 p.m.  
     
  • NMAA: State Basketball Championships @ UNM  
     
  • Tennis: APS Singles Tournament @ Jerry Cline Tennis Complex 8 a.m.  
     
  • Track, Varsity-G: Robertson Invite @ Milne 3:30 p.m.  
     Saturday (03/13/2010)
     
  • Baseball, Varsity: Capital @ VVHS 10:00 a.m.  
     
  • Baseball, Varsity: Capital @ VVHS 1:00 p.m.  
     
  • NMAA: State Basketball Championships @ UNM  
     
  • Softball, Varsity: AA @ VVHS 10:00 a.m.  
     
  • Softball, Varsity: AA @ VVHS 12:00 p.m.  
     
  • Tennis: APS Singles Tournament @ Jerry Cline Tennis Complex 8 a.m.  
     
  • Track, Varsity-B: Belen Invite @ Belen High 10 a.m.  
     Sunday (03/14/2010)
     
  • Daylight Savings Time  
     
  • Spring Forward  
     Monday (03/15/2010)
     
  • Baseball, Varsity: Metro Championships @ APS AD 4:00 p.m.  
     
  • Golf, Varsity-B: APS Invite @ UNM 8:00 a.m.  
     
  • Spring Break  
     Tuesday (03/16/2010)
     
  • Spring Break  

     Contact Info
    8100 Rainbow Blvd. NW
    Albuquerque, NM 87114

    505.890.0343  (Phone)
    320122  (School Code)
    792.4805  (Main Office Fax)
    District : Albuquerque Public Schools

     Upcoming Events
    Daily Announcements

    2010-2011 NEW STUDENT ENROLLMENT
    This information is for students who live in the VVHS attendance boundaries and will attend VVHS for the 2010 – 2011 school year, but who do NOT currently attend VVHS, James Monroe Middle School, LBJ Middle School or Tony Hillerman Middle School. Click the above link for the enrollment and registration information.

    SENIOR PROJECT 2010
    'Foundation for the Future' is our Senior Project, which all seniors are working on this semester. The attached link provides all the timelines and details for the project.

    Graduates: Cap & Gown Info
    All graduating seniors from Volcano Vista High School must purchase their cap & gown from...
    Campus Specialties, Inc.
    1529 Eubank NE Suite B
    Albuquerque, NM 87112
    505-275-9357 / 505-275-9384 (fax)
    Se Habla Espanol!
    Located in between Indian School and Constitution on the west side of Eubank.
    Store Hours - Tuesday thru Friday: 1 p.m. - 5 p.m. & Saturday 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.:
    Closed most school Holidays

    2010 Graduation Information

    VVHS Organizations

    Hawk Yearbooks & Senior Ads
    To order a book online go to www.YearbookOrderCenter.com and enter order number 12833. You may use a credit card to order your book online

    Parking Permit application $25.00
    •Everyone must provide the following to purchase a parking pass:       09-10 VVHS student ID
    Valid drivers license
    Current vehicle registration
    Proof of Insurance
                    Application

    Current Athletic Schedules
    This link takes you to the most updated athletic schedules. Once at the site, push the button in the left-hand column entitled, "athletic schedules". Once you see a calendar, you may push the button entitled "filter" at the top of the page. Select Volcano Vista to view ONLY those events for our school. Without a filter, you will see all the schedules from all of the schools. This website is updated regularly with the latest changes to all athletic schedules.

    Parent Advisory Organization
    Please join our parent advisory group as we begin to develop many ways to support our instructional program!  We need parent volunteers!  We meet the third Wednesday of every month at 5:30 pm in the library.  Currently, we are seeking officers, planning staff luncheons and the Academic Letter Awards!  Please join us!

     News
     (Click here for more)
    2009-10 Student Handbook (posted 8-6-2009)


     Photo Gallery
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