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Welcome to Rio Rancho High School Indigenous Resource, Educational Support and Programs Site for our Students!
Welcome to Rio Rancho High School Indigenous Resource, Educational Support and Programs Site for our Students!
Rio Rancho High School is committed to meeting the unique educational and culturally related academic needs of our Indigenous students, so that such students can meet the same challenging State student academic achievement standards as all other students are expected to meet.
Click on the Image or the Hyperlink for additional information to the different programs RRHS offers our Indigenous Students.
506 Form
This Title VI program works with parents, teachers, and counselors to offer help for our Indigenous students with educational programs and resources programs to obtain counseling, tutoring, reading assistance, and sometimes financial assistance for our Indigenous Families.
Google Classroom code: g2rrmgp
This code is provided to all students to join. Here is where students will have access to see updates with resources and upcoming events.
Tutoring
RRHS provides free on site tutoring for our students. If students cannot make a time with a tutor, they also have the option to meet with their teachers during their prep time. We want to make sure that all of our students are taking advantage of all resources to help with their successes.
REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED FOR 2025.
If you choose later not to take the exam, there will be a $40 fine assessed to you.
College Credits Earned: When the exam has been passed, the student earns college credits for that course that transfers to the college of choice.
Exam Fee Waiver: The exam fee is waived if we have the 506 form on file and entered with the district office.
No Impact on Grades: If the student does not pass the exam, it does not hurt their grade, but better yet, they will be prepared when they take the exam again.
Credit Recovery Application Information
The RRHS after school Credit Recovery Program is available to all RRHS high school students. To enroll, students must work with their counselor to evaluate their transcripts, identify their needs, and sign up for credit recovery.
Dual Credit Navajo Language 2025 - 2026 Online Classes for Fall and Spring
Institute of American Indian Arts
2 Step application process:
IAIA Online Application, choose Domestic Option: CLICK HERE
New Mexico Dual Credit Request Form: CLICK HERE
Advanced Placement Program
The Advanced Placement Program is a national program organized by the College Board that offers college level courses taught by high school teachers. At the end of the course, students are strongly encouraged to take the national exam(s).
These scores are used by many colleges and universities to exempt students from introductory coursework and to provide them with college credit for that course. Each test costs approximately $97. Some students may qualify for a reduced fee.
The Lizard's and Coyote's Slide Ride
The lizards gather at the top of a rocky hill to play their favorite game of sliding down the hill on big flat rocks.
Coyote watches them and thinks, "That looks like fun. I'd like to try it.
"Coyote asks the lizards if he can join in. "Maybe you can try it on a small rock, but you'll probably crash and die if you try the big one," says the old lizard. "It's taken us lizard’s years of practice."
Coyote, being a bit of a show-off, says, "The small rock looks way too easy for me. I'll try the big one."
"You'll be sorry," says the lizard. "You should stick to running and chasing rabbits. You're good at that.
"Coyote steps onto the big rock, tips it, and goes flying down the hill. Coyote loses control and the rock catches the edge of the rocky hill. It flips into the air and takes Coyote with it. Then the big rock falls and squashes Coyote.
The lizards gather around and wonder what to do with the squashed coyote in the middle of the hill. "We can't leave him here, but how can we move him? He’s very heavy." The old lizard says, "We should bring him back to life. Then he could leave on his own. "And so, they did.
They used their magic to bring Coyote back to life. Coyote went on his way and never asked again to join in the lizards' games.
DC Navajo I - Spring 2026.pdfNOW ACCEPTING APPLICATTIONS
Navajo Gov't Course_Spring 2026.pdfNOW ACCEPTING APPLICATTIONS
The Southwestern Indian Polytechnic Institute (SIPI) has opened applications for its Spring 2026 Dual Credit Program!
This is a wonderful opportunity for Juniors and Seniors to earn college credit while still in high school.
Application Deadline: Wednesday, December 10, 2025
More Information & Application Checklist: SIPI Dual Credit Program
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Bobbi Brown at bobbi.brown@bie.edu.
Available Monday - Friday
Office Hours 7:15am- 2:30pm
Phone: (505) 896-5600 ext. 53420
Email: tyra.preston@rrps.net
Rio Rancho High School
301 Loma Colorado Dr. NE
Rio Rancho, NM 87124
Native American Liaison Support
Native American Liaison Support
My name is Tyra Preston, Rio Rancho High School Native American Liaison. I am very delighted to be working with our Indigenous students this year. My goal as the Native American Liaison is to always keep the lines of communication open between students, parents, teachers and liaison. Our Rio Rancho School District Native American Program provides resources, valuable information and support for our students and their families. Rio Rancho High School aspires to be a community of learners that support and celebrate a passion of excellence. I am looking forward to a happy, productive and successful school year. It is important to be active and engaged in your child's school as this is a fundamental ingredient in their overall successes I want to let you know that I am here for you and your child, to navigate through their academics and social needs.
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