Education

LAHS Hosts AP Night Feb. 10

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LAHS News:

 

Students and parents are invited to attend the third annual AP Night 6:30-8 p.m., Monday, Feb. 10 at Los Alamos High School. The evening will begin with a brief presentation in the Topper Theater.

 

Attendees will then be able to meet with teachers and students to learn more about AP and Honors course offerings at LAHS, as well as the dual credit programs available through UNM-LA and Northern New Mexico College. 

 

All LAHS students must take an AP class, an Honors class, an online class or a dual credit class to fulfill a graduation requirement.

 

“Over the Read More

Los Alamos Public Schools Honored with Network Capacity Building Award

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Teachers accept the 2014 Capacity Building Award for Los Alamos Public Schools for its efforts in aiding the endeavors of  NMN-NBCT. From left, Joline Keeler, Becky Sims, Margo Batha, Laura Gallimore,Evelyn Sanchez (NM NBCT Network President), Kathy Boerigter and Carolyn Torres. Photo by Gene Schmidt

LAPS News:

Each year the NM National Board Certified Teachers (NBCT) Network honors school districts that have helped build capacity for improved student achievement by supporting teachers in the National Board process.

This year’s winner of the NM NBCT Network Capacity Building Read More

Education 101: Class Size – Does It Matter, and How Much Does It Cost?

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Education 101: 
Class Size:  Does It Matter, and How Much Does It Cost?
By Save Our Schools Los Alamos

As noted in last week’s column, small class size is the Los Alamos community’s top education priority, based on the very credible Community Survey conducted by the Los Alamos School Board in 2011.

With a sample size of over 700 respondents including elementary, middle and high school parents and teachers, and community members; every segment surveyed ranked class size as their most important preference when considering over 170 elements that impact the educational Read More

NM Hispanic Students Rank No. 1 Nationwide in Advanced Placement Courses

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Gov. Susana Martinez

STATE News:

 

-Report reveals NM high school AP students save more the $3.5 million in college tuition

 

ALBUQUERQUE — Gov. Susana Martinez announced Saturdy that for the second consecutive year, New Mexico’s Hispanic high school students rank No. 1 nationwide for their success in Advanced Placement courses, demonstrating the ability to succeed in the college classroom. The report shows that nearly half of Hispanic high school graduates in 2013 took an AP course. Of those students, 43 percent scored a three or higher on the exam – the highest percentage in the
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PEEC Workshop Introduces Kids to Backyard Birding

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PEEC’s Backyard Birding Workshop is set for Feb. 5. Courtesy/PEEC

PEEC News:

This February, tens of thousands of people around the world are expected to participate in the 17th annual Great Backyard Bird Count (GBBC.)

With this in mind, the Pajarito Environmental Education Center (PEEC) will hold a Backyard Birding Workshop 1:30-3:30 p.m., Feb. 5 for school-aged children and their families.

Backyard birdhouse. Courtesy/PEEC

The workshop will introduce kids to birding and get them excited to do their own backyard bird watching, perhaps even entice them to participate in the GBBC Read More

LAHS Instructor Promotes Driver Safety

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A poster created by Scott Pomeroy’s class to educate about the dangers of drunk driving. Photo by Bernadette Lauritzen

By BERNADETTE LAURITZEN
Prevention Specialist, Los Alamos Public Schools

Los Alamos High School driver’s education instructor Scott Pomeroy has probably seen and heard it all. Each semester, Pomeroy works with students who are about to get behind the wheel, for their very first time.

As part of his course curriculum, he covers the basics and imparts real life wisdom about situations throughout the term and addresses issues that today’s parents, would never have dreamed Read More

New Mexico Senate Recognizes Los Alamos Teachers

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Barranca Elementary School teachers Lana Martin, left and Joline Keeler were part of a delegation of teachers who received special recognition Friday at the Roundhouse by the New Mexico State Senate for having received their National Board Certification for Teachers. Photo by Salvador Zapien/ladailypost.com

Los Alamos Superintendent of  Schools Dr. Gene Schmidt visits with Joline Keeler and Lana Martin as they wait for their turn to take to the Senate floor. Photo by Salvador Zapien/ladailypost.com

Teachers make their way down to the Senate floor. Photo by Salvador Zapien/ladailypost.com Read More

LAHS Announces Candidates for 2014 United States Presidential Scholars Program

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From left, Tristan Goodwin, George Barnum, Daniel Ahrens and Melanie Boncella. Courtesy/LAHS

LAHS News:

Los Alamos High School is honored to announce four students have been selected as candidates for the 2014 United States Presidential Scholars Program.Students selected include Daniel Ahrens, George Barnum, Melanie Boncella and Tristin Goodwin.
 
All students will be invited to submit applications for consideration as semi finalists, and ultimately as a Scholar. These students, who represent excellence in education and the promise of greatness in America’s youth, are among
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‘Topper Revue’ Opens Tonight

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Topper Revue 2014 emcees from left back row, Daniel Ahrens, Ethan Clements, Ali Berl and front row from left, Richard Jia, Katie Downing and Haley Henson. Photo by Don Taylor

LAHS News:

The Los Alamos High School Olions will kick off the 2014 Topper Revue at 7 p.m. today at Duane Smith Auditorium. 

This year’s emcees are Daniel Ahrens, Ali Berl, Ethan Clements, Katie Downing, Haley Henson and Richard Jia. The show is written, directed and performed by the students themselves.

“As someone still relatively new to Los Alamos, it always amazes me how engrained Topper Revue Read More

Los Alamos ELL Teachers Honored at Roundhouse

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Los Alamos teachers of English Language Learners, along with bilingual teachers from around the state, were recognized Thursday by the State Legislature for their work with students who are learning the English language, and as a special feature, Los Alamos Public Schools was presented the 2014 Title III Incentive Award during Bilingual Day at the State Legislature. Photo by Rick Reiss Read More