First, I want you to know how happy I am to have you here with us at nex+Gen.  I know that you made the choice to be a student here, and I feel confident that you will look back on it one day as one of the best choices you made in your life.  The way teaching and learning looks at our school may be a little different from what you would see at another high school, but what really sets us apart is our school culture.  When we talk about our culture, we are talking about the belief system that shapes our attitudes and behaviors, the way we show that we value each other and the education that takes place within this building. My goal is that if we never posted our five pillars anywhere, and asked a visitor to describe what they saw in our school, these are the words that would emerge. Without the actions that demonstrate these words, they ring hollow.

Nex+Gen Academy is a part of Albuquerque Public Schools, and as such, follows all district policies, procedures and calendars. Many of those policies are outlined in this handbook. While this handbook is not fully comprehensive, it addresses many of the concerns you may have and clarifies guidelines for discipline and attendance policy. If you have any concerns about the policies or procedures published here, I urge you to discuss them with me. I intend this to be a living document, which responds to the changing needs of the community.

Once again, I am looking forward to our journey together this year and to all of the wonderful things that we will learn.

-David Lynch 

nex+Gen Academy Pillars:

These are the foundational qualities that we value as a school culture. They form the basis for all of our policies, procedures, and interactions with one another.