Student Resources
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Student Activities at Mark Armijo Academy
Dream Makers
Thursday at Lunch in Room 10
- Go off campus to UNM to see what medical professionals are doing there
- You may get to dissect a pig!
- Pizza party
- You will participate in activities related to identity development & promotion, cultural humility, community engagement, health careers exploration, academic preparation, and service-learning.
Contact: Mr. Martinez
YMCA Youth Government
Tuesdays at Lunch in Room 17
- Stay in Santa Fe for 3 days/2 nights for a conference. All expenses paid!
- Attend this and there will be other potential conferences (out of state) and potential work opportunities for you.
- You get a say in what is important and needed in your community– you will be doing what politicians do.
- Minimal work involved outside of meetings and a few events to attend
- You will be provided with professional clothing for the conference
- Starts Tuesday Oct 1st at lunch & must be available Saturday, Oct 5 4-7 pm (MAA can offer you transportation)
Contact: Mr. Baca
Self Defense/Fitness
Fridays at lunch in Room 9
- Learn about situational awareness
- Learn practical, basic self defense moves along with some fitness training.
- Build confidence and a basic understanding of self defense in a safe and welcoming environment.
Contact: Mrs. Casaus
Video Game Club
Tuesdays from 2:45-3:45 in the Commons
- Video games oh my!
- Video games may include Fortnite, Call of Duty, Red Dead Redemption II, Rainbow Six Siege, and many more. Join us!
- Following dates: 10/8, 10/15, 10/22, 11/12, 11/19, 11/26, 12/10, 12/17, 1/14, 1/21, 1/28, 2/11, 2/18, 2/25, 3/11, 3/18, 3/25, 4/8, 4/15, 4/22, 4/29, 5/13, 5/20
Contact: Ms. Baker
Alphabet Soup (GSA)
Every 1st and 3rd Monday of the month at Lunch w/Mr. Rios in Room 17 (starts in November)
- Learn and advocate for LGBTQ+ rights and identity
- Talk about various media such as art, television and film, poetry, and history
- A fast food meal will be provided
- We may have some guest speakers and open conversations with local community leaders in the LGBTQ+ Movement
Contact: Mr. Rios
Hermanitas (Latina/o)
Once a month on Saturdays | 9:45-noon in the Commons
- Take part in the group that is about exploring your Latino identity and the resources and strengths of our communities, and available to our communities
- Mental Health, NM Legislation, Higher education and going to college, Learning about our Latino culture, Self-awareness and Forming one’s own Identity, and Financial Literacy, to name a few.
- Potential for scholarships
- On the following Saturdays: 09/21 – 10/19 – 11/16 – 12/14 then in 2025 : 01/18, 02/15, 03/15, 04/19 and 05/17
Contact: Coming Soon
Mariachi Club
Mondays & Wednesdays from 2:45-4:45 in Room 17
- Develop your singing and music skills
- Meal and instruments are provided.
- Learn to play guitar, guittaron, trumpet, violin… and sing!
- 0.5 credit hours per semester
Contact: Coming Soon
Driver's Ed
Helping students complete the state requirements for driver’s education.
In New Mexico, public high schools are required to offer a driver education program to students. In 2000, New Mexico instituted a three-stage graduated driver licensing (GDL) system. Completing a driver education course is part of the GDL requirements.
The Mark Armijo Driver’s Education curriculum is an opportunity for students to:
- Learn about the current New Mexico Motor Vehicle Laws.
- Develop the proper attitude towards driving.
- Be introduced to the necessary skills needed for driving.
- Fulfill New Mexico’s requirement for completing a 56-hour classroom instruction course with 0 (zero) behind-the-wheel training.
- Earn a 0.5 elective credit after successfully completing the course requirements.
To be eligible for Mark Armijo Academy’s driver’s education course applicants must:
- Be fifteen years old, or turn fifteen years old, before the end of the semester.
- Not be over the age of eighteen.
- Be a currently enrolled student at Mark Armijo Academy.
- Have no more than two absences, excused or unexcused, from the course during the semester.
Contact Mrs. Jennifer Maestas (jennifermaestas@markarmijo.com) for more information and to get registered.
Internships
Future Focused Group Internships
- Students are offered a class in which they will interview with Future Focused Education for the Spring of 2025.
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Job description will be offered and paid for 10 weeks of work.
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Class is expected to be held at various locations and students provided hands on experience with IT
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Students are exploring the world of IT thought partnerships of FFE and Explora.
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There is the opportunity for students to earn certifications in IT.
Community Partner Internships
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Students are placed in an organization closely related to an area of interest.
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Student’s hours and pay are dependent based on each student’s schedule.
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Students are given a job description for their role at their community partner site
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Community partners will receive evaluations for student performance based on CTE standards.
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Student and Community partners will fill out feedback forms after the program.
Onsite Internships
- Canteen / Lunch – Students earn a Food Handlers certification and work in the Kitchen to prepare meals for lunch.