The following are frequently asked questions (FAQ's) and answers to assist you.  If you have additional questions or need further assistance, please contact your (or your student's) BHS Guidance Counselor.  Thank you.


Questions
1)  Who is my (or my student's) Academic Guidance Counselor at Bernalillo High School?
2)  How do I contact the Counselor for Native American students at Bernalillo High School?
3)  Who do I contact regardint Student Assistance Team (SAT) meetings?
4)  Who do I contact regarding questions about Special Education IEP meetings and documents?
5)  Who do I contact if my student has a medical condition with special needs and/or will be out of school for an extended period of time due to illness/medical needs?
6)  Who do I contact regarding questions or concerns about my student's attendance?
7)  Who do I contact regarding questions or concerns about my student's attendance contract and/or truancy?
8)  How do I obtain a FORMAL TRANSCRIPT of my grades from Bernalillo High School?
9)  What is the fax number at Bernalillo High School?
10)  What is the High School CEEB Code (for ACT/SAT test and college applications, financial aid paperwork/FAFSA, etc.)?
11)  How do I (my student) register for the ACT?
12)  When will the ACT be administered at Bernalillo High School during the 2010-2011 school year?
13)  What are the 2010-2011 ACT test dates and registration deadlines?
14)  How do I (or my student) obtain an ACT Waiver Form to waive the cost of the ACT?
15)  What are the dates for the 2010-2011 SAT? Is the SAT administered at Bernalillo High School?
16)  What is the "WUE" (Western Undergraduate Exchange) Program? How can it help me (my student) pay for tuition at colleges and universities outside of the state of New Mexico? How do I apply for the WUE Program?
17)  How do I (my student) request a change of class schedule?
18)  How do I (my student) register for BHS E2020 classes?
19)  What is meant by 'dual credit' or 'concurrent enrollment'? How do I register for dual credit courses?
 
Answers
1)  Q Who is my (or my student's) Academic Guidance Counselor at Bernalillo High School?
A

Academic Guidance Counselors:

  • Seniors (Class of 2011)
    • Mrs. Sylvia Aguilar-Eoff, M.A.
    • Office location: Admin. Building
    • Telephone: 505-404-5225
    • Email:  SEoff@bps.k12.nm.us 
  • Juniors (Class of 2012)
    • Ms. Monique Anderson, M.A.
    • Office location:  Career Academy, room 722
    • Telephone: 505-404-5250
    • Email: MAnderson@bps.k12.nm.us
  •  Sophomores (Class of 2013)
    • Ms. Eva Torrez, M.A.
    • Office location: Admin. Building
    • Telephone: 505-404-5223
    • Email: EVTorrez@bps.k12.nm.us
  • Freshmen (Class of 2014)
    • Ms. Erin Connor Reilly, M.A.
    • Office location:  Career Academy, room 722
    • Telephone: 505-404-5224
    • Email:  ECReilly@bps.k12.nm.us 

Additional Counselor for Native American Students

Ms. Edelmira Franco, M.A.

  • Office location: Portable building (next to the track/field)
  • Telephone: 505-404-5212.
2)  Q How do I contact the Counselor for Native American students at Bernalillo High School?
A
The Counselor for Native American students at Bernalillo High School is Ms. Edelmira Franco, MA. Ms. Franco may be contacted at 404-5212.

Ms. Franco's office is located in the east portable building located across from the BHS track.
3)  Q Who do I contact regardint Student Assistance Team (SAT) meetings?
A
Each Guidance Counselor will be facilitating the SAT meetings for her respective grade level.
4)  Q Who do I contact regarding questions about Special Education IEP meetings and documents?
A
For questions regarding Special Education IEP meetings and documents, please contact Ms. Rose Vineyard at 404-5171 or via email at RVineyard@bps.k12.nm.us .

Ms. Vineyard's office is located in the BHS Administration Building.
5)  Q Who do I contact if my student has a medical condition with special needs and/or will be out of school for an extended period of time due to illness/medical needs?
A
Please contact your student's Guidance Counselor. You may also contact Assistant Principal, Ms. Cathy Adams at 867-2388 or via email at cadams@bps.k12.nm.us .
6)  Q Who do I contact regarding questions or concerns about my student's attendance?
A
For questions or concerns about a student's attendance, please contact Ms. Grace Garnand at 404-5146 or by email at ggarnand@bps.k12.nm.us .

Ms. Garnand's office is located in the BHS Administration Building.
7)  Q Who do I contact regarding questions or concerns about my student's attendance contract and/or truancy?
A
For questions regarding questions or concerns about a student's attendance contract and/or truancy, please contact Ms. Vici Duran at 404-5211 or by email at vduran@bps.k12.nm.us .

Ms. Duran's office is located in the east portable building located across from the BHS track. Ms. Duran is at BHS on Thursdays and Fridays.
8)  Q How do I obtain a FORMAL TRANSCRIPT of my grades from Bernalillo High School?
A
To obtain a formal transcript, please contact the BHS Registrar, Ms. Angelique Lucero, at 505-404-5148.

To fax a written request for transcripts, please fax to 505-867-7826 attention: Angelique Lucero.

Ms. Lucero's office is located in the BHS Administration Building.
9)  Q What is the fax number at Bernalillo High School?
A
The fax number for Bernalillo High School is: 505-867-7826.
10)  Q What is the High School CEEB Code (for ACT/SAT test and college applications, financial aid paperwork/FAFSA, etc.)?
A
The High School CEEB Code for Bernalillo High School is 320-085.
11)  Q How do I (my student) register for the ACT?
A
For information about registering for the ACT and/or to register online, visit www.actstudent.org , call ACT at 319-337-1270, or obtain a registration packet from your BHS Guidance Counselor.

Please note that all BHS students are eligible for the ACT Waiver form, which waives the test registration fee. Forms are limited and are available on a first-come basis from your Guidance Counselor.
12)  Q When will the ACT be administered at Bernalillo High School during the 2010-2011 school year?
A

During the 2010-2011 school year, the ACT will be administered at Bernalillo High School on each of the ACT Administration dates:

  • September 11, 2010
  • October 23, 2011
  • December 11, 2010
  • February 12, 2011
  • April 9, 2011
  • June 11, 2011

Please note:  Seniors interested in applying for scholarships should take the September 11, 2010 or the October 23, 2010 ACT Exam - as some scholarship applications require an ACT score completed by October 2010.

For additional information or to register online, visit www.actstudent.org , call ACT at 319-337-1270, or visit the BHS Guidance Counseling Office to obtain a registration packet.

Please note that all BHS students are eligible for the ACT Waiver form, which waives the test registration fee.

Waiver forms are limited and are available on a first-come basis from your Guidance Counselor.
13)  Q What are the 2010-2011 ACT test dates and registration deadlines?
A

2010-2011 ACT Registration Deadlines:

  • Test Date: September 11, 2010
    • Registration deadline - August 6, 2010
    • Late registration deadline - August 7 - 20, 2010 (late fee required)
  • Test Date: October 23, 2010
    • Registration deadline - September 17, 2010
    • Late registration deadline - September 18 - October 1, 2010 (late fee required)
  • Test Date: December 11, 2010
    • Registration deadline - November 5, 2010
    • Late registration deadline - November 6 - 19, 2010 (late fee required)
  • Test Date: February 12, 2011
    • Registration deadline - January 7, 2011
    • Late registration deadline - January 8 - 21, 2011 (late fee required)
  • Test Date: April 9, 2011
    • Registration deadline - March 4, 2011
    • Late registration deadline - March 5 - 18, 2011 (late fee required)
  • Test Date: June 11, 2011
    • Registration deadline - May 6, 2011
    • Late registration deadline - May 7 - 20, 2011 (late fee required)

Please note: Seniors interested in applying for scholarships should take the September 11, 2010 or the October 23, 2010 ACT Exam - as some scholarship applications require an ACT score completed by October 2010.

For additional information or to register online, visit www.actstudent.org , call ACT at 319-337-1270, or visit the BHS Guidance Counseling Office to obtain a registration packet.

Please note: all BHS students are eligible for the ACT Waiver form, which waives the test registration fee.

Waiver forms are limited and are available on a first-come basis from your Guidance Counselor.
14)  Q How do I (or my student) obtain an ACT Waiver Form to waive the cost of the ACT?
A
As a free- and reduced-lunch school, BHS students are eligible for the ACT Waiver form, which waives the ACT test registration fee.

Forms are limited and are available on a first-come basis from your Guidance Counselor.

For additional information or to register online, visit www.actstudent.org .
15)  Q What are the dates for the 2010-2011 SAT? Is the SAT administered at Bernalillo High School?
A
The SAT is *NOT* administered at Bernalillo High School. Bernalillo High School administers the ACT.

The SAT administration dates for 2010-2011 are:
- October 9, 2010
- November 6, 2010
- December 4, 2010
- January 22, 2011
- March 12, 2011
- May 7, 2011
- June 4, 2011

For more information, go to www.collegeboard.com/ , call 866-756-7346, or talk with your (your student's) BHS Guidance Counselor.
16)  Q What is the "WUE" (Western Undergraduate Exchange) Program? How can it help me (my student) pay for tuition at colleges and universities outside of the state of New Mexico? How do I apply for the WUE Program?
A
The Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE) Program offers a reduced tuition rate to eligible freshmen and transfer students who are legal residents of the following states:
- New Mexico
- Alaska
- Arizona
- California
- Hawaii
- Idaho
- Montana
- Nevada
- North Dakota
- Oregon
- South Dakota
- Utah
- Washington or
- Wyoming.

Students must inform the college/university to which they are applying that they are requesting the WUE tuition rate. Write "REQUEST WUE" at the top of the application or include the request in a letter enclosed with the application or online.

* Students MUST apply for WUE BEFORE beginning classes.

Generally, students cannot apply for WUE AFTER classes being. After classes begin, the WUE benefit is no longer available for the current or any future semester.
17)  Q How do I (my student) request a change of class schedule?
A
*NO* schedule changes will be made unless there is an ERROR on your schedule print-out (empty period with no class scheduled, duplicate class, class already completed & passed).

All class schedule change requests must be submitted to your (your student's) guidance counselor.

Please note that the guidance counselors take great time and care to create each student's schedule based upon review of the student's updated transcript and credit analysis.

As such, the classes scheduled are comprised of the core requirement courses, as well as elective courses, the student needs in order to graduate.

Core requirement courses are prioritized and elective courses requested are honored as best as possible for the student's first, second, or third elective choice(s). Course requests are *not* guaranteed.

Class Schedule Changes:

After the first week of each semester, *no* schedule changes will be made without prior approval by Principal Montano.

If approved by Mr. Montano, the student must meet with his/her guidance counselor to evaluate if the schedule change is possible and to obtain a Schedule Change Form.

The student must obtain the required signatures of teachers, parent(s), Principal Montano, and his/her guidance counselor and return the form to his/her guidance counselor. This form includes the current grades within each of the classes involved.

No schedule changes will be made without a completed and signed Schedule Change Form.
18)  Q How do I (my student) register for BHS E2020 classes?
A
The BHS E2020 Program has a limited number of spaces this school year.

Students who are seniors needing to earn credit in order to graduate receive priority consideration.

To learn more about E2020, please talk with your (your student's) guidance counselor or Ms. Joann Beuerle, who facilitates the E2020 Program.

To register for E2020 classes, please talk with and obtain E2020 registration paperwork from your (your student's) guidance counselor.

Ms. Beuerle may be contacted at 404-5787 or by email at JBeuerle@bps.k12.nm.us .
19)  Q What is meant by 'dual credit' or 'concurrent enrollment'? How do I register for dual credit courses?
A
Dual Credit/Concurrent Enrollment is a program designed to provide high school juniors and seniors the opportunity to earn college credit while still enrolled in high school by taking university courses normally not offered at the high school.

Why should you consider Dual Credit?

- Earn elective credit for high school the same time as earning credit for college
- Cost savings
- Prepare for certification in a variety of career fields
- Complete coursework that can transfer to four-year institutions
- Enrich your life by exploring additional programs
- Meet new friends who share your interests

The following nearby institutions offer dual credit/concurrent enrollment. Information may be obtained by clicking on each of the websites below:

University of New Mexico - Los Alamos (UNM-LA) Town of Bernalillo Branch - http://www.la.unm.edu/SSC/dual_enrollment.html

UNM-LA Bernalillo offers a Dual Credit program, which allows high school juniors and seniors to take college classes.

For more information, please contact Joseph Moreno, Senior Student Program Advisor at 505-867-4884 or by email at jmoreno@unm.edu .


Central New Mexico Community College (CNM) - http://www.cnm.edu/dualcredit/index.php , http://www.cnm.edu/scheduleclasses/scheduleofclassesmain.php, http://www.cnm.edu/

Click on the highlighted link to view information about CNM's Dual Credit Program, Requirements and Enrollment Process . CNM offers dual credit programs to high school sophomores.

For more information, please call Julie Fisher at 505-224-4238 or email at jdfisher@cnm.edu

For additional information, please talk with your BHS Guidance Counselor.