Student Parent Handbook 2019-2020 as of 8.13.19

Whom to Call
If you have a question, call the School’s main number (338-3000) and ask for the individual listed to the right of the subject/
department you are calling about, or you may send an email. (Email addresses are normally composed of the individual’s first
initial followed by last name@sandiaprep.org.) For a complete email list, see the Faculty & Staff Directory in the Parent Portal.
6th, 7th, & 8th Grade questions/concerns Advisor first, then Middle School Head Susi Hochrein
9th, 10th, 11th, & 12th questions/concerns Advisor first, then Upper School Head Cheryl McMillan
Admission
Laura Fitzpatrick (admission@sandiaprep.org)
Alumni Relations
Melissa Besante Dineen '97 (alumni@sandiaprep.org)
Attendance / Absences spsattendance@sandiaprep.org (or call 338-3000)
Athletics
Athletics Director Willie Owens (wowens@sandiaprep.org)
or Kathleen Lucero (klucero@sandiaprep.org)
Billing/Bookkeeping
Business Office (business_office@sandiaprep.org)
Box Office / Tickets
tickets@sandiaprep.org
College Counseling
Melissa Morse (mmorse@sandiaprep.org) or
Danielle Yepa Gunderson (dgunderson@sandiaprep.org)
Community Service
Paul Huitt (phuitt@sandiaprep.org)
Contributions to the School
Julie Cook (jwcook@sandiaprep.org)
Counseling / Health & Wellness
Karen Lyall (klyall@sandiaprep.org) or
Lynn Jeffries (ljeffries@sandiaprep.org)
Courses Offered
Cheryl McMillan (Upper School); Susi Hochrein (Middle School)
Dances (Class Sponsors):
6th: Lucy Kozikowski (lkozikowski@sandiaprep.org)
7th: Noel Huitt (nhuitt@sandiaprep.org)
8th: Joelle Shaw (jshaw@sandiaprep.org)
9th: Scott Jeffries (sjeffries@sandiaprep.org)
10th: Shanna Croney (scroney@sandiaprep.org)
11th: Waseem Touma (wtouma@sandiaprep.org)
12th: Debi Kierst (dkierst@sandiaprep.org)
Detention / Disciplinary Action
Dean of Students Scott Jeffries (sjeffries@sandiaprep.org)
Distinguished Scholars/Odyssey Scholars Debi Kierst (dkierst@sandiaprep.org)
Facilities: Rental/Use
Courtney Giannini (cgiannini@sandiaprep.org)
Gym/Fields
Willie Owens (wowens@sandiaprep.org)
Theater
Louis Giannini (lgianninni@sandiaprep.org)
Graduation
Debi Kierst (dkierst@sandiaprep.org)
Homework (make-up)
Your students' advisor; Front Desk; or check the PrepNet Portals
Library Books
Melanie Templet (mtemplet@sandiaprep.org)
Lockers/Combination Locks
Brian Tregembo (btregembo@sandiaprep.org)
Lost & Found Items Leornard Garcia (353-0272)
Lunch / Student Accounts
Ann Dee Gonzales (agonzales@sandiaprep.org)
Marketing & Communications/Website
Melissa Jo Stroud (mstroud@sandiaprep.org) or
Alexis Magana-Jaggli (amagana@sandiaprep.org)
Report Cards/Transcripts
Laurie Magee (lmagee@sandiaprep.org)
Scheduling
Advisor; or Head of Upper or Middle School
Sports Events Locations & Times
Willie Owens (wowens@sandiaprep.org), or sandiaprep.org/athletics
SummerPrep
Andrew O'Cleireachain (aocleireachain@sandiaprep.org)
Technical Help (w/PrepNet Portals)
Jenny Davidson, IT Director (jdavidson@sandiaprep.org)
Textbooks
Linné Cornwell (Non-Textbook Lists); Library (State Textbooks)
Travel (Student / International or Domestic) Scott Jeffries, Dean of Students (sjeffries@sandiaprep.org)
If all else fails...
Scott Jeffries, Dean of Students (sjeffries@sandiaprep.org)
Introduction
At Sandia Preparatory School, we foster individual growth and scholarship in each of
our students. Our classes are small, and we meet the unique needs of each learner. In
all that we do, we seek to enhance each student’s love of learning, and we emphasize
cooperation and collaboration over competition. Our community values ethical decisionmaking
and a commitment to the principles outlined in this Student & Parent Handbook.
While academics are our top priority, our program is defined by balance among the
five A’s: Academics, Arts, Athletics, Activities, and school Atmosphere. All students are
expected to participate actively in our school community. We value open and honest
communication among all members of our school family. Students and teachers are open,
friendly and respectful toward one another, and parents are included as partners in their
child’s school experience. Each student’s advisor serves as the primary point of contact
for parents wishing to discuss academic, social, or personal concerns.
We have a strong commitment to making a positive difference in the greater community.
We integrate the rich cultural resources of the Albuquerque area into our offerings. We
value service to the wider community and provide numerous community engagement
opportunities to all students and their families.
Non-Discriminatory Policy
Sandia Prep does not and shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin,
religion, w identity or expression, or sexual orientation in administering its educational
policies, admission policies, financial aid programs, or other school-administered
programs.
Your Promise to Sandia Prep
Being a part of Sandia Prep means keeping a promise.
Students, we promise to educate you to the best of our ability and in an individual way.
We teach, coach, advise and care about you. You promise to read this Student & Parent
Handbook and to make an honest effort to work with us. We expect you to follow the rules
because we expect you to keep your promise.
Parents, we promise to include you in our community and to integrate you into the life
of the School. We communicate with you, sharing important information and listening to
your ideas. You promise to read this Student & Parent Handbook and to follow our rules,
guidelines, and procedures. We expect you to support and reinforce our rules with your
children.
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