Santa Fe Public Schools offers a full menu of options for students through fall open enrollment | Education

Santa Fe Public Schools introduced a new tradition this year – fall enrollment. Previously offered in winter, this year pupils and families are invited to choose their dream school by January 31st. It’s an exciting time for those looking for something new, especially those attending middle and high school.

Students and parents are looking for opportunities to go to high school. Career paths are at the top of the list.

Capital High School offers four career paths including business and management, medicine, manufacturing arts, and computer technology. The Medical Sciences degree includes an elective biomedical curriculum to give students a head start in a medical career. This path begins early in Ortiz Middle School with an emphasis on nursing.

Santa Fe High School students can explore engineering and design, culinary arts, and computer science. The school’s computer science path teaches more than five different programming languages ​​and is linked to the Milagro Middle School’s computer science initiative, which aims to increase student access and engagement in computer science, STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) education and research to improve.

Early College Opportunities, often known as ECO, provides students with an academically rigorous educational experience that provides colons with Santa Fe Community College, Institute of American Indian Arts, and San Juan College for high school students to earn college credits . ECO’s paths include art, design and architecture, computer science, greenhouse, construction, welding, auto and motorcycle technology, and car collision.

There is something for everyone at SFPS.

Take, for example, the Mandela International Magnet School, the only public International Baccalaureate School with equal access in Santa Fe. The school trains curious, knowledgeable and caring young people who contribute to a better and more peaceful world through intercultural understanding and respect.

If you are looking for an online option we also have the Desert Sage Academy which offers students multiple pathways of learning that provide flexible, rigorous and relevant educational opportunities in a safe and supportive environment for small schools.

We’re committed to breaking the barriers between high school, college, and career by providing college, career, and technical education (CCTE) opportunities for all students. The district’s current CCTE offerings prepare students for more than 52 separate, industry-recognized certifications. More than 1,500 SFPS students are currently enrolled in CCTE courses. We are working to expand its reach so that every student can benefit from it.

The pandemic has changed a lot, but not the rich academic offering that Santa Fe’s free public education system offers. These range from pre-AP and AP courses that help students achieve mastery of the content; to bilingual, multicultural, Native American and special education programs and support; to an exciting array of sports, clubs and opportunities that promote global citizenship; and the commitment and support of parents and the community.

This makes Santa Fe public schools unique.

The voters who passed the General Declaration of Commitment and the Mill Tax in November recognize the important role we play in the lives of students and their vision of tomorrow. We are pleased that the bond will expand their buildings and allow more students to benefit from its offering, rather than students fighting for Mandela and ECO.

For the first time, Mandela is part of the district’s overall lottery, and ECO has switched from its previous first-come-first-served system to the lottery, which ensures equal opportunities for registration.

Fall enrollment opens up a wonderful opportunity for students to choose the school of their dreams. Call us. We look forward to seeing you at Santa Fe Public Schools.

Michael Hagele is the former Headmaster of Early College Opportunities and Assistant Superintendent of Secondary School Support at Santa Fe Public Schools.