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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 >>

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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

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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:

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