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Program
Philosophy
Sandia Prep School is a coeducational school for students in grades 6 through 12 in which the growth of the total person is emphasized within a caring environment, providing for strong academic preparation and attention to individual needs. To foster growth toward human as well as academic excellence, Sandia Prep seeks to create balance among the five As: academics, arts, athletics, school activities and the school atmosphere in which these events occur.
A strong academic program is, of course, a given for a college preparatory school. Sandia Prep offers academic preparation in English, creative writing, journalism, mathematics, laboratory science, history, modern languages (Spanish and French) and computer technology.
Along with a sound mind goes a sound body. Physical education and health awareness are included in the curriculum. Participation in athletic competition is encouraged to maximize individual potential. However, the emphasis is upon participation rather than competition. Under Sandia Prep's no-cut athletic policy, all students willing to attend practice can play on a school team. Experiential education is an important aspect of the SPS curriculum as students are encouraged to be involved with the environment and life beyond the classroom.
No education is complete that does not appeal to the heart and soul. Fine arts are an integral part of Sandia Prep, with students allowed to choose among music, art, drama and photography. While consideration is given to the historical background and development of the arts, participation and involvement are again the keys.
Sandia Prep is a place where students are encouraged to begin a voyage of self-discovery in which involvement in a wide range of activities is the norm. To facilitate this process, the school provides an activities program in which each teacher offers an activity or program. Students are also encouraged to suggest programs. The activity period allows for an array of choices. Click here to view a sample list of activities offered during a recent quarter.
Our school atmosphere is informal, unpretentious and supportive. In making choices, students require guidance, and Sandia Prep is blessed with dedicated teachers who work closely with individuals. With a low student-to-teacher ratio, students at SPS have the opportunity to become good friends with teachers who serve as positive role models.
The advisory program insures that every student has a teacher who is the student’s special friend and advocate, assisting the student with academic difficulties as well as the process of socialization. During the weekly advisory periods, students are able to discuss adolescent issues with a trusting and caring adult. Clear and frequent communication between teachers and parents is essential for an excellent school. At SPS, it is the advisor who takes the lead in fostering communication between the school and parents. Students as well as parents are encouraged to communicate directly with any faculty member or the administration. Sandia Prep believes in and practices an open-door policy.
In addressing its mission of educating the total person in an atmosphere emphasizing the worth of the individual, Sandia Prep fosters a sense of involvement in and responsibility to the school community as well as to the greater community outside of the school and classroom. A diverse student body is insured through the school’s financial aid program. Ethics and values are also an important part of the Sandia Prep ethos. Values are included in the academic curriculum and are addressed in the weekly advisory sessions.
Graduation Requirements
Students must have 23 high school credits to graduate. Of these, 18 are to be distributed as described below and taken during Upper School years; 5 are electives. The Upper School Curriculum Guide describes each course in detail.
English - 4 Credits
The Hero and the Quest (1)
The Self and Its Culture (1)
Rhetoric, Composition, and Style (1/2)
3 full-semester English courses (1/2 cr ea)
History - 3 Credits
World History I (1)
World History II (1)
American History (1)
Mathematics - 3 Credits
Algebra II (1)
Geometry (1)
1 year-long math course (1)
Science - 3 Credits
Geology (1)
Biology (1)
1 year-long lab science course (1)
Modern Languages - 2 Credits
2 years of 1 language - Upper SchoolFine Arts/Communications - 2 Credits
2 years
Physical Education - 1 Credit
1 year-long course in 9th grade (1/2)
1 year-long course in 10th - 12th grades (1/2)
Successful Completion of Senior Experience
A 2.00 grade point average (GPA) is the cutoff grade for promotion. You must have a 2.00 GPA at the end of each marking period and a cumulative 2.00 at the end of each school year to be asked to continue.
Textbooks
Page One Bookstore is Sandia Prep's official textbook resource. SPS students may purchase course materials online at page1book.com and in-store, at Page One's Juan Tabo & Montgomery location.
Click here to access Sandia Prep's 2007-2008 textbook list. (2008-2009 list coming soon)
The staff at Page One Books will be ready to fill your book order as of Saturday, August 2, 2008. All textbooks (first and second semester) must be purchased by November 1, 2008. After November 1, Page One will keep only a limited number of textbooks on hand. Page One is located at the southwest corner of Juan Tabo and Montgomery and has a section located in the rear of the store dedicated to Sandia Prep book orders. The shelves are clearly marked with the teacher name at the top. The staff at Page One will be happy to assist you should you have any questions. Online purchases may also be made through the Page One Web site at page1book.com.
To purchase books online, visit the Page One Web site at page1book.com. User name is Sandia Prep; password is SPS.
If you have any questions about purchasing textbooks, please contact Cindy Keaveny in the Business Office at 338-3000.
"Our sons were so well prepared academically by Prep - in writing, math and science. It was well worth the investment to see them succeeding now at Cal Poly and University of Tulsa."
-Marla Hursig, Parent of Robert '04 and Allan '07