Admissions Criteria for LEAP @ Mesilla Valley Alternative Middle School

Las Cruces Public Schools’ Mesilla Valley Alternative Middle School (MVAMS) is designed for students in grades 6 through 8 who would like to learn in an alternative setting where the learning is project based and individualized. LEAP is for students that mayhave academic gaps or just may not be thriving in a traditional middle school setting. The goal is to provide accelerated instruction through the use of project based learning to address individual skills and prepare students for success in high school. Students selected for LEAP @ MVAMS have the potential for success and are motivated to succeed.

Admission is based on the following criteria:

1)Parent/guardian approval is needed for the admission and enrollment process.

2)An interview must be conducted with the student and theparent/guardian.

Admission Process

  1. Parents/guardians must fully complete the application for admission. Applications are available through the student’s current school or at MVAMS. Completed applications may be returned to the school’s office staff that will then forward it to the MVAMS administration.
  1. An interview by the MVAMS staff will be arranged for the parent and student.
  2. Interviews are used to share information concerning the expectations of the LEAP program and to gain an understanding of the student’s needs to determine whether or not placement in LEAP is the best learning environment for the student.
  1. All students must be involved in the interview process prior to admission. Interviews are a three-step process involving:

• A meeting to go over the program and related expectations.

• A tour of facilities and introduction to staff.

• An acknowledgement of program expectations.

Non-compliance with any of the abovewould result in a non-acceptance decision.

  1. An admissions committee will decide whether the application is approved.
  1. The parent and student will be notified of the outcome.

For more information, please contact:

Dr. Toni Hull, Principal, LEAP @MVAMS

• 575-527-6059

LEAP @Mesilla Valley Alternative Middle School

400 W. Bell

Mesilla Park, New Mexico 88047

Phone: 575-527-6059

Application for Admission

PLEASE PRINT

Today’s Date ______Student ID

Student Last Name Middle Initial ____ First Name

Gender:M _____ F _____ Age Birthdate

Home Address City Zip

Home Phone Cell Phone Work Phone

Mailing Address (if different from above)

City ______Zip______

Email ______

School Now Attending Current Grade ______

Father/Guardian Name

Mother/Guardian

Parent/Guardian Employer

Employer Phone

In Case of Emergency, Contact

Telephone

Has the student previously Attended Mesilla Valley Alternative Middle School?

Yes _____ No_____

Has the student previously Applied to Mesilla Valley Alternative Middle School?

Yes _____ No_____

I give permission for my child listed above to be shown in photographs/videotape for promotional/publicity reasons:

Yes ______No ______

MVAMS will require information from the home school. The information is for professional use only and will be kept confidential. It also authorizes student’s participation in a pre-enrollment interview, testing, and supervised educational field trips to business and industry during their enrollment at the Mesilla Valley Alternative Middle School.

Applicant Signature ______Parent/Guardian Signature ______

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*DO NOT WRITE BELOW THIS LINE*

RETURN THE APPLICATION TO YOUR SCHOOL

*In order to complete the application process, the following reports must be submitted with this

application; NMSBA scores, Discovery scores, report cards, attendance records, and disciplinary file.

STUDENTID NO:______

Transportation needed? ______

Recommended ______Not Recommended ______

ENCLOSED/ATTACHED WITH APPLICATION IS THE FOLLOWING INFOMATION:

NMSBA Scores ______

Discovery Data______

PREVIOUS REPORT CARDS ______

ATTENDANCE RECORDS ______

DISCIPLINARY FILE______

The Mesilla Valley Alternative Middle School does not discriminate in admission or treatment of

employment in its programs and activities on the basis of race, color, age, creed, national origin,

handicap, sex, or limited English language skills.