Open/Switch Enrollment for APS Employees is October 1 through 16
Albuquerque Public Schools
Cyberbullying
Cyberbullying definition and consequences.
“Cyberbullying” means any bullying that takes place through electronic communication. “Electronic communication” means a communication transmitted by means of an electronic device, including a telephone, cellular phone, computer, electronic tablet, pager or video or audio recording. This also pertains to cyberbullying on personal devices during school or communication that happens on campus or affects the school campus even if outside of the school day (This includes communication or actions on social media platforms.). (If seeking long-term suspension, documentation of intervention and training for the aggressor must be included with referral.)
Administrator Referral to EOS if based on Protected Category*
Consequences/Disposition
Elementary
Kindergarten to 3rd
- Utilize intervention strategies
- Do not exceed maximum consequences for 4th-5th Grade.
- General practice for K-3 is a suspension of no more than 3 days for a single incident and no referral to hearing.
- Additional consequences allowed with Associate approval
4th-5th
- Utilize intervention strategies.
- 1st Violation - Up to 1 day Suspension
- 2nd Violation - Up to 3 day Suspension
- 3rd Violation - Up to 5 days Suspension & Contract
- 4th Violation - Up to Long-term Suspension Hearing
Middle/High
- Utilize intervention strategies
- 1st Violation - Up to 1 day Suspension
- 2nd Violation - Up to 3 day Suspension
- 3rd Violation - Up to 5 days Suspension & Contract
- 4th Violation - Up to Long-term Suspension Hearing
Updated as of July 2026