Explore Academy LCS
Bus Routes
2023-24
Course Catalog
2023-24
Calendar
2023-24
Bell Schedule
2023-24
Lunch Order
School Store
Grades Served: 5-10
School Size: 400 students
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2024-2025 Grades: K-11
Address
850 N. Telshor Blvd
Las Cruces, NM 88011
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Second facility has been approved at 4201 Del Rey Blvd,
Las Cruces, NM 88012
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Phone
(575) 888-4476​
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Contact
The Explore Academy Educational Model
Innovative and creative as never before seen in education, the Explore Academy Educational Model reinvents the entire learning process. For more information about the Explore Academy experience, visit the home page.
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History of Explore Academy - Las Cruces
The first Explore Academy opened its doors as a New Mexico state-authorized charter school in August 2014. Explore Academy - Las Cruces opened its doors to students (grades 6-8) in the fall of 2021 and will serve grades K-11 in fall of 2024..
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Explore Academy LCS partners with Explore Learning Systems (ELS) to implement the innovative Explore Academy model, an educational framework based on choice that promotes student growth and responsibility while providing an individualized educational path for each student.
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​School Administration
Karen Casedy, Head Administrator
STUDENT SCHEDULING LINKS
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ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Gr 5)
Q1 . Q2 . Q3 . Q4
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MIDDLE SCHOOL (Gr 6-7)
Q1 . Q2 . Q3 . Q4
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FRESHMEN (Gr 8, Transfer 9)
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HIGH SCHOOL
(All 8th-10th Graders)
T1 . T2 . T3 . T4 . T5 . T6 . T7 . T8
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View grades and attendance
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SCHOOL NEWS
EXPLORE WITH US
Introducción En Español
INFORMATION SESSIONS
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ENROLLMENT HELP
Book an appt here for enrollment help
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LOTTERY INFORMATION
The lottery for 2024-2025 was held on March 19, 2024. Any remaining seats shall be filled on a first come, first served basis. If no spots are open at a specific grade level, students will be added to the wait list.
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INTERESTED TEACHERS & STAFF!
If you are interested in positions with Explore Academy, please visit the Careers page for more details or to submit an online application.
CURRENT STUDENTS
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Principal Office Hours
Mondays, 9-10am . Make an Appt
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Facility Addition
Explore Academy will be splitting to a two-campus school in the fall of 2024. Grades K-7 will be served at the Telshor campus while grades 8-12 will be served at the school's new facility, located at 4201 Del Rey Blvd
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Lunch: @ealunch
News: @explorelcs
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National School Lunch Program
SCHOOL PROGRAMS
Click here for information about school organizations - Equity Council, Parent Advisory Committee, PTO, & SHAC - and to express interest in participating.
Boys and Girls Club - After School Option
Parent/Teacher Organization (PTO)
School Health Advisory Council (SHAC)
Wellness Policy Approval Letter
Student Health Information
Please find health-related forms on this school health office web page.
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Homeless/Economic Hardship Resources
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GOVERNING COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETINGS
are held on the second Wednesday
of each month at 6:00 pm
via Zoom (link on agenda)
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Current Agenda and Public Notice
Open Meetings Act (OMA) Resolution
NM Open Meetings Act Compliance Guide
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PUBLIC RECORDS REQUESTS (IPRA)
To request any public records pertaining to
Explore Academy - Las Cruces please email us, using "Public Records Request" as the subject. A written request must contain the name, address and telephone number of the person making the request and must describe the records sought in sufficient detail to enable the records custodian to identify and locate the requested records.
OTHER NEWS
Requests For Proposals (RFPs)
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Title IX
Explore Academy does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs and activities. Inquiries or reports related to discrimination should be directed to:
Title IX Coordinator: Karen Casedy (via email)
575-888-4476