Parents
Resources for parents, military families, newcomers and more.
Understanding the District Benchmark Assessments (DBA)
Your child may have told you recently that he or she took the DBA at school. And you may be wondering, what is a DBA? Who takes it? How often? And, most importantly, why? More about District Benchmark Assessments >>
APS News

Are you worried about bullying at your child's school?
Check out abqsafeschools.org, where you'll find answers to questions like, "“What is bullying?”; “How does it impact children?” and “What can parents do to intervene in a bullying situation?”.
New to Town?
Visit our newcomers page, where you'll find information about Albuquerque.
Welcome to military families!
Are you moving to Albuquerque with the military? Please call (505) 855-9040 for special help with enrollment, transfers, and other issues.
Volunteer at APS
Parents are a kid's first and most important teachers. Did you know? Parent involvement is closely linked to academic achievement and self-confidence.
Learn how you can get involved.
Contact Numbers
Service Center /
Parent Help Line
(505) 855-9040
For questions about anything that affects your child
APS Switchboard
(505) 880-3700
Board of Education
(505) 880-3737
School Boundaries
(505) 855-9040
Charter School Information
(505) 855-9889
Communications
(505) 881-8421
Homework Helpline
(505) 344-3571
Student Transportation Services
(505) 880-3989
Summer School
(505) 855-9870
Transfers
(505) 855-9040
Stay connected with APS by subscribing to our weekly newsletter. Each week, we'll email you with information and news that is important to parents. You can rely on APS News for the latest news about your school calendar, district policies, and the great work your teachers and students are doing in APS.
Calendars
Schools
- Find a school — List of schools
- 2011-2012 Student Behavior Handbook
- Summer school
- School supply lists
- District and school report cards
- Charter & Magnet Schools
- Special education
- Pre-K
- Before School / After School programs
- School bus information
- Lockdown and Shelter-in-place
- School meals and lunch menus
- Free and reduced meals
Enroll & Transfer
Whom to Contact for What
Contact your child's teacher for:
- Questions or concerns about grades
- Classroom happenings and incidents
- Bullying in the classroom
Contact your child's principal for:
- When you can't talk to the teacher
- Parking lot drop-off questions
- Playground questions
Contact your child's counselor for:
- Bullying
- Friendship and relationship questions
- Information on getting free school supplies
Contact your child's activities director or athletic director for:
- Student club questions, including sponsorship or coaching
- Student eligibility for extracurricular activities
Contact Student Transportation Services for:
- Bus stop questions
- Bus service information
Visit Student Transportation Services >>
Contact Food and Nutrition Services for:
- Lunch menus
- Free and reduced-price lunches
- Ingredients lists
More about Food & Nutrition Services >>
Contact your School Nurse for:
- Immunization requirements for school attendance
- Medications at school
- Help with health referrals
Contact with Other Questions and Issues:
- Superintendent Winston Brooks
- The Board of Education
- Service Center
- Department Listing — Search for Staff





