admission.

The ASL Academy is a free public charter school open to all students without any admission requirements and without regard to race, color, national origin, creed, sex, ethnicity, behavior, language proficiency, disability, or academic achievement. There are also no eligibility requirements (such as having a hearing loss or living within a specified geographical boundary).

We operate under the same special education standards as required by the New Mexico’s Public Education Commission (PEC) and provide all therapeutic services as specified in each student’s IEP.

admission.

We operate under the same special education standards as required by the New Mexico’s Public Education Commission (PEC) and provide all therapeutic services as specified in each student’s IEP.

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Each school year students already enrolled in the school, along with their siblings (Sibling Enrollment Form required), will be admitted prior to a lottery draw provided vacancies exist. If no vacancies exist, siblings will be placed on the waiting list prior to the lottery draw. For lottery purposes, a sibling is defined as “one of two or more individuals having one or both parents in common.” All other prospective students will be enrolled via the lottery process.

Prospective students and siblings placed on a waiting list must reapply annually. All students must provide a copy of their birth certificate, current vaccination records, and IEP (if applicable) at registration.

Please see the Lottery & Admissions Policy and Procedures for additional information and important deadlines.

2024/2025.

The ASL Academy lottery is now open and currently accepting applications for grades K-12 for all students. The deadline is April 5, 2024.

Lottery Application / Aplicaciones de la Lotería

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equal opportunity

In accordance with Federal law and U.S. Department of Agriculture policy, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability (Not all prohibited bases apply to all programs.) To file a complaint of discrimination, write USDA, Director, Office of Civil Rights, Room 326-W, Whitten Building, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, DC 20250-9410 or call (202) 720-5964 (voice and TDD). USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

De acuerdo a lo establecido por las leyes Federales y el Departamento de Agricultura de los EE.UU. (USDA, siglas en inglés), se prohíbe a este organismo la discriminación por raza, color, origen nacional, sexo, edad, o impedimentos de las personas. (No todas las bases de prohibición se aplican a todos los programas.) Para presentar una queja sobre discriminación, escriba a USDA, Director, Office of Civil Rights, Room 326-W, Whitten Building, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, DC 20250-9410, o llame al (202) 720-5964 (voz y TDD). USDA es un proveedor y empleador que ofrece oportunidad igual a todos.

homeless education policy

Many young people leave their homes due to abuse, neglect, and family conflict. Children and youth who have lost their housing live in a variety of places, including motels, shelters, shared residences, transitional housing programs, cars, campgrounds, and others. Their lack of permanent housing can lead to potentially serious physical, emotional, and mental consequences. The ASL Academy will ensure that all children and youth receive a free appropriate public education and are given a full opportunity to meet state and local academic achievement standards. The ASL Academy follows the requirements of the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act and will ensure that children and youth in transition are free from discrimination, segregation, and harassment.

Click here for a complete copy of the McKinney Vento/Homeless Education Policy, including Complaint and Dispute Resolution info.

Children and families in need of assistance should contact the Dean of Student Support (who is also the designated homeless liaison) at (505) 247-1701.