EXPLORE ACADEMY

The Explore Learning Model

Innovative and creative as never before seen in education, the Explore Learning 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 - Rio Rancho

The first Explore Academy opened its doors in August 2014 in Albuquerque, NM.  Since that time, it has been taken its proven model to new markets to provide an enriched, choice-based education for students in different parts of the country. 

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New Charter School Application Process

Application for a new charter was submitted to the NM Public Education Commission (PEC) on June 1, 2022.

Capacity Interview of the Founding Team was held on June 29, 2022.

Community Input Hearing was held in Rio Rancho on July 19, 2022.

Decision to approve was made at the PEC meeting on August 19, 2022.

2022-2023 will be an implmentation/planning year, with plans to open the school in August 2023.

*COMING SOON*

Announcements

Back-to-School Guide (2023-24)

Bell Schedules (2023-24)

Calendar (2023-24)

Course Catalog (2023-24)

Lunch Order Form

PowerSchool Student Login

Student Handbook

School Store

SCHOOL NEWS

Explore Academy - Rio Rancho was unanimously approved by the PEC!

Thank you to all who

supported the Charter School Application.  The Community Input Hearing on July 19th was standing room only with overflow seating in another room.  All who spoke were in favor and shared heartfelt stories of the need  for this charter school option.

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After much discussion and many questions from the Public Education Commission (PEC) at the application hearing on August 19th, the charter application was approved (9-0).

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If you are interested in helping or more information, please fill out the Contact Form for General Info & Interest.

EXPLORE WITH US

LETTER OF INTEREST

Families interested in potential enrollment at Explore Academy - Rio Rancho can submit a letter of interest.  This submission will add you to our mailing list for news and updates.

Note: This submission is not an application for enrollment.

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MEET-AND-GREET EVENTS

Stay tuned for our next meet-and-greet event for interested families.  

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INTERESTED TEACHERS!

It's never too early to look for a new opportunity in education!  If you are interested in hearing about potential employment opportunities, please complete the Contact Form.

SCHOOL PROGRAMS

*COMING SOON*

GOVERNING COUNCIL

MEETINGS

will be held the third Thursday 

of each month, beginning in Oct 2022
via Zoom (link on agenda)

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Current Agenda and Public Notice

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OMA Resolution

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Agenda and Minutes Archive

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Board Member List

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New Mexico Sunshine Portal

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PUBLIC RECORDS REQUESTS

To request any public records pertaining to

Explore Academy, please email us,

using "Public Records Request" as the subject.

List the specific information requested

in the body of the email.v

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