Rio Rancho Public Schools
Rio Rancho Public Schools

500 Laser Rd. Rio Rancho, NM 87124
505-896-0667 (phone)
505-896-0662 (fax)
District Office Hours: Mon-Thur 8-5pm, Fri 8-4pm
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Our Vision:
Student Excellence

 

RRPS Student Services

Tonna Burgos, Executive Director of Student Services in RRPS

The Student Services department oversees a variety of programs and serves different functions across the district. We provide many of the programs that directly address student health and well-being issues.

You can contact the Executive Director of Student Services, Tonna Burgos, by emailing her secretary, Jacque Rasmussen at: 896-0667 Ext. 129.

Parents: The U.S. Department of Labor (The Wage and Hour division) has a site known as Youth Rules (www.youthrules.dol.gov)!  The purpose of Youth Rules! is to educate employers in both the public and private sectors of the federal law regarding youth employment as well as to provide education to the youth of America and their families of current federal laws.

Be sure to view the RRPS Discipline Matrix.


How Student Services Supports RRPS



Mrs. Burgos oversees all of the following programs:
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RRPS Starts NEW Parenting Service!
Parenting Ideas That Really Work

* Nobody said being a parent is easy! But most experts agree there are few things we’ll ever do in life that are more important than being a parent.

* We’re pleased to announce that hundreds of helpful parenting ideas are now available for parents on our school Web site, 24 hours a day, seven days a week!

* You’ll find answers to common questions, like: “Should I try to be my child’s friend?” “How can I say ‘No’ without feeling guilty?” “How do I know if I’m putting too much pressure on my child?” “How can I get my children to listen to me?” and “How can I get help when I need it?”

Just click the button below to take a look!

Parenting tips!

Students LearningCheck out our S.A.F.E (Students Achieving for Excellence) Before and After School Program:

We offer before and after school programs for elementary school aged children grades Kindergarten to Fifth grade . These programs include components such as homework club, arts & crafts, field trips, life skills, Jr. Achievement, sports activities, guest speakers, and some fun special events.

A free daily snack is provided for all participants.

Please visit the SAFE Schools web page for specific details on pricing...

For more information, please contact:

Rey Cordova, Program Manager
Email him here... 896-0667 ext. 209

Dawn Jones , Secretary/Bookkeeper
Email her... 896-0667 ext. 237

Counselors

Vision: Student Excellence

Mission Statement:
The role of the counselors is to assist all students, through a comprehensive developmental guidance and counseling program, to reach their emotional, social, and academic potential.

Benefits for Students

  1. Prepares students for the challenges of the 21st century through academic, career, and personal/social development.
  2. Relates educational program to future success.
  3. Facilitates career exploration and development.
  4. Develops decisions-making and problem-solving skills.
  5. Assist in acquiring knowledge of self and others.
  6. Enhances personal development.
  7. Assists in developing effective interpersonal relationship skills.
  8. Broadens knowledge of our changing world.
  9. Provides advocacy for students.
  10. Encourages facilitative, cooperative peer interactions.
  11. Fosters resiliency factors for students.
  12. Assures equitable access to educational opportunities.

Benefits for Parents
  1. Prepares children for the challenges of the 21st century through academic, career, and personal/social development.
  2. Provides support for parents in advocating for their child’s academic, career, and personal/social development.
  3. Develops a system for their child’s long-range planning and learning.
  4. Increase opportunities for parent/school interaction.
  5. Enables parents to access school and community resources.

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Due Process Hearings
Hearings are scheduled through this office and you may look under policy 300 for further information at the RRPS website.

Free and Reduced Applications-Sodexho
 Visit the Food Services Home and download the form (they can also be reached at 896-7823).

GraduateGraduate Equivalence Diploma: GED TESTING INFORMATION

Age Requirement
The minimum age is 16 years old.  New Mexico’s Compulsory School Attendance legislation requires all persons under the age of 18 years old to be enrolled in a public school, private school, home school or state institution.  NMSA 1978, § 22-12-2.  The student’s parent/guardian is responsible for the student’s school attendance, and a student’s failure to be enrolled and attend school may result in enforcement actions taken against the parent/guardian pursuant to the Compulsory School Attendance laws which may result in monetary fines and/or imprisonment.

A student currently enrolled in a District school who is under the age of 18 may be exempt from compulsory school attendance requirements if the parent/guardian gives written, signed permission for the Student to leave school because of a hardship, and the Superintendent, or her designee has approved the hardship request in writing.  The Superintendent, or her designee shall review the parent/guardian’s hardship request within a reasonable time after all pages of this Application, as well as any supporting documentation, are submitted to the District’s office.  The Superintendent, or her designee, however, is not required to make a decision within a certain period of time.  The Superintendent’s, or her designee’s decision to grant or deny the hardship request is within the Superintendent’s, or her designee’s sole discretion, is final, and is not subject to review or appeal.

If the Student’s hardship request is approved by the Superintendent, or her designee and the Student is at least 16 years old, the Student may request approval from the Superintendent, or her designee to apply for the general educational development (“GED”) certificate.

If the Hardship Application is Approved:
The parent will be notified by the Superintendent’s office that the application has been approved.  The parent will come to the District Office to sign the Underage Permission Form (UPF).

In order to obtain an Underage Permission Form, the following steps are required:

  1. The parent/guardian must withdraw the student from the current or last school attended.  The school should provide a Withdrawal Form and a Student Exemption from Compulsory Attendance Form.
  2. Contact the office of Student Services and check on the availability of the Superintendent, or her designee for signature (896-0667, ext. 129).  
  3. The student will come to District Office accompanied by a parent or legal guardian and bring the following documents:
    • School Withdrawal Form signed by a parent/guardian, student and any necessary school Administration.
    • Student Exemption from Compulsory Attendance Form signed by the Principal, Counselor, Associate Superintendent, or Executive Director of Student Services.
    • All GED candidates must present two (2) forms of identification.
      1. One form must be a Government-issued photo ID (Driver’s license, state-issued ID, U.S. Passport).  It must indicate name, date of birth, and signature.
      2. One form must verify two of the following: name, date of birth, social security number or signature.
    •  Valid picture I.D. of parent
If the Hardship Application is NOT Approved:
The parent will be notified in writing by the Superintendent or her designee.

Home School Students
Home-schooled students must verify age at time the Underage Permission Form is issued; therefore, only items 3-5 above apply.

Central New Mexico Community College (CNM) - GED Testing Centers
If you would like assistance in preparing for the GED Exam, classes are provided at the CNM Campuses listed below:
  • West Side Campus: 224-4282
  • Montoya Campus: 224-5575
  • Main Campus: 224-4282
  • South Valley: 224-5061

Grant Applications
Specific grants are applied for concerning many different areas of academic support.

Nursing ServicesNurses & Health Services
RRPS has one school nurse and at least one health assistant at every school site.

Laura Case, RN, MSN and she may be reached at 896-0667.

Be sure to visit our Health Services home page for the latest in health news, immunization requirements, and announcements!

Student Accident Reports
Reports are filed in the Students Services Office and parents may contact our office at 896-0667 Ext. 129.

TUPAC (Tobacco Use Prevention and Control Program)
The Tobacco Use Prevention and Control (TUPAC) Program engages in various surveillance and evaluation activities related to its four goals:

1. Prevent Tobacco Use Initiation Among Youth
2. Promote Quitting Among Adults and Youth Who Use Tobacco
3. Eliminate Exposure to Secondhand Smoke
4. Identify and Eliminate Tobacco-Related Disparities Among Population Groups

• It is estimated that about 281,000 New Mexico adults are current smokers
• More than 2,100 New Mexicans die every year from smoking-related health conditions and more than 42,000 New Mexicans are living with a smoking-related disease
• The TUPAC Program has been in existence in its current form since 2001, and was formerly known as the ASSIST Program in the 1990's
For additional TUPAC Program information, please visit: The_Stink.Org
Providing a S.A.F.E.ty net for Families and Children:

Parent Concerns- You can complete this form to submit your concerns at any time.
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