Dear nex+Gen Community,

We have a lot happening in the next few weeks. Have a great weekend and see all the important announcements below:

• 3rd Quarter Grades: Grades are posted for the 3rd quarter and are visible on ParentVue/ StudentVue. It is important to remember that only semester grades appear on transcripts and are calculated into GPA. 

• Prom Information:  Student Government is excited to announce our 2025 Prom-"A Night in the Bayou". Take a trip down to good ole New Orleans for a night of glitz next to the mysterious bayou. We are excited to welcome DJ Rico, along with some surprise music guests who will help us dance the night away. Additionally, a photobooth (with free unlimited photos) will be on-site to help capture the memories that will surely be made. Please note that we are hoping to host the dance in an outside setting, so make sure to dress appropriately. There will be an inside space to warm up and relax with friends. Please note that this event is only available to Seniors and Juniors. Underclassmen are welcome to attend if they are invited by upperclassmen. 

Tickets will be available via School Pay from Wednesday, March 26th, to April 4th for $40. Cash payments will be available at the $40 price only at lunch on April 4th. Both cash and School Pay payment methods will be available the night of the dance at $45. Physical tickets will be passed out the night of the dance 

     We know that our Night on the Bayou is going to be one to remember, so we hope to see all of you!

     Dance Details:

    "A Night on the Bayou"

     April 5, 2025

    7pm-10pm

   9401 Balloon Museum Dr NE, Albuquerque, NM 87113

• Yearbook Information:  The 2024-2025 yearbook is currently for sale! You can purchase one using this link. Please do not use your @nexgenacademy.com email from last year to log in. If you are a student, you should use your APS email to log in. If you are a parent, you can sign in with any email you'd like. 

    https://www.treering.com/purchase?PassCode=1016654391502813

    Please be sure to place your order before April 10! If you need a passcode, it's 1016654391502813.

• Elective courses to be added in the afternoon for 25/26 school year:

Speech and Debate

Do you thrive on debate, love a good courtroom drama, or enjoy stepping into different roles? If so, Speech & Debate is the perfect elective for you! This dynamic, year-long course will sharpen your public speaking, critical thinking, and persuasive skills while preparing you for exciting competitions in Speech & Debate, Model United Nations, and Mock Trials.

Step into the shoes of attorneys, diplomats, and advocates as you argue cases, negotiate global issues, and compete against schools across the state. With dedicated afternoon class time and a block schedule, you’ll have ample opportunity to immerse yourself in high-stakes debates, master courtroom strategy, and deliver compelling speeches.

Beyond the thrill of competition, this course offers valuable life skills, scholarship opportunities, and the chance to earn an academic letter based on performance. If you’re ready to challenge yourself, make your voice heard, and compete at the highest level, Speech & Debate is the place for you!

No prerequisites required. If you have any questions about the program, feel free to reach out to Ms. Kinney at kinney_a@aps.edu

Roots and Shoots 

"Seeds, Roots, and Shoots: Cultivating Community" is an interdisciplinary high school course blending environmental science, social studies, and community building. Through hands-on gardening, scientific exploration, and group projects, students will learn about plant growth while building collaboration, empathy, and responsibility in local and global contexts.

No prerequisites required. If you have any questions about the program, feel free to reach out to Mr. Schlee at schlee@aps.edu

Robotics 2025-2026

An afternoon robotics elective will be offered during the 2025-2026 school year. The course will focus on collaboration, problem-solving and the engineering design process. Students will learn the fundamentals of robotics and their applications. In addition, students will learn several skills focused on technology integration. Some of the skills include: using Python to code for the VEX V5 system, mechanical design in building robots using the VEX V5 components, working with sensors, motors, and power systems, and project management (planning, executing, and presenting robotics projects). Finally, students will learn the rules and strategies of VEX competitions to participate in regional competitions in the spring. 

No prerequisites required. If you have any questions about the program, feel free to reach out the Dr. Merewether at patricia.merewether@aps.edu 

Please send our counselor, Ms. Bethany Headley, an email if you would like to take any of these courses at bethany.headley@aps.edu

• Summer School - Credit Recovery: APS will be offering credit recovery and transfer make-up credits this summer through in-person summer school and eCademy.  The three in-person sites are La Cueva HS, Valley HS, and Rio Grande HS, with one term in June and one term in July.  Registration begins on March 31, so please reach out to Mrs. Headley to talk about credit recovery and to get registered as soon as possible.  It is important to remember that this year the fees have been added back to summer school, to both in-person and eCademy classes.  It is $250.00 for a half credit unless you qualify for the reduced price of $62.50. Please call Ms. Headley with any questions at NexGen, ex 43256.

• Final Arrangements for Adelis Garcia:     

Celebration of Life Mass

Date: March 29, 2025

In honor of Adalis, we kindly ask that all attendees wear colorful clothing to celebrate her vibrant spirit.

Location: St. Jude Thaddeus Church
5712 Paradise Blvd NW
Albuquerque, NM 87114

Schedule:

• Living Rosary: 9:00 AM - 9:45 AM

• Celebration of Life Mass: 9:45 AM - 10:45 AM

• Burial: 11:15 AM - 12:00 PM
  Mount Calvary Cemetery & Mausoleum
  1900 Edith Blvd NE
  Albuquerque, NM 87102

Following the Burial:
Family, friends, and invited guests are warmly invited to share a meal together at St. Jude Parish Hall.

For those unable to attend in person, a live stream will be available on stjudenm.org.

• On-Line Registration: The online registration window for the 2025-2026 school year is now open. Parents should log on to ParentVUE and complete the 2025-2026 School Year Online Registration. If you have any questions, please reach out to Ms. Granone at (505)878-6400  

• SAT :  The SAT will be administered to all juniors on Wednesday, April 2nd. Students who are not taking the test will have a release day.  

• Testing for Juniors:  All 11th-grade students will be participating in the SAT School Day and New Mexico Assessment for Science Readiness (NM-ASR) in April.

SAT School Day will be Wednesday, April 2nd. It will be an asynchronous release day for all students who are not testing. Test takers will be released once testing is complete. Breakfast and/or lunch will still be provided to test takers upon request.

The NM-ASR will take place through physics classes starting the week of April 7th.

Our Testing Coordinator, Michelle Haack, will be providing additional information about testing to students and families as these dates approach.

• Individual Learning Showcase: The week of April 14th. In previous years, this was known as a student-led conference. Your student's advisor will reach out to you to schedule a 20-minute learning showcase with you and your student. You will learn about your student's academic progress, next-step plan, and recent projects. 

• Spring Student Showcase: Please join us for our school-wide student showcase of April 24th from 6:00pm-7:30pm in Cyber Hall. Learn about our Food for Thought community project, senior capstone projects, and sample projects from each class. 

• Important Information for Seniors: See Below