Sandia Prep 2024-2025 Viewbook

The Future Goes To
SANDIA PREP
At Sandia Prep, students take meaningful risks in
a supportive community while learning who they
are and who they want to become.
Through a blend of contemporary and traditional
education, students think creatively, critically,
and without limits. They grow in confidence and
resilience as they navigate the world.
ON A MISSION
The joy of learning and living is
at the center of all we do.
Sandia Preparatory School
provides remarkable
opportunities for intellectual
and personal growth
within a challenging and
balanced program.
As an extension of our families,
Sandia Prep's diverse community
inspires students to find their
academic focus, talents,
and creativity.

HELLO FROM THE HEAD OF SCHOOL
Welcome to Sandia Prep!
I am thrilled that you have decided to learn more
about this wonderful school. As our mission says,
“The joy of learning and living is at the center of
all we do.” This is evident in every corner of the
campus - students are truly engaged in all aspects
of the school, and the atmosphere is abuzz with
excitement.
Sandia Prep’s vision is clear in its equal emphasis
on academics, character, and community. The
school understands that learning occurs when
people connect with one another, experience the
world around them, and forge their own paths as
they seek knowledge.
The world into which our students will graduate is
changing rapidly. It is our responsibility in schools
to teach not only content knowledge but the
skills and intellect needed to collaborate, to think
critically and creatively, to empathize, and to solve
problems. Sandia Prep students go on to serve
their communities and to excel in their chosen
careers. They look back at Prep as the place that
encouraged their curiosity, allowed them to take
risks, and challenged their intellect and work ethic
beyond what they once thought possible.
I began my career at Sandia Prep several years
ago. Prep taught me the importance of truly
knowing each student and helping them develop
their individual strengths and passions while
creating a tight-knit community of lifelong learners.
I look forward to meeting you!
Sincerely,
Heather B. Mock, Head of School

SMALL
At Sandia Prep, students take meaningful risks in
a supportive community while learning who they
By Design
are and who they want to become.
Through a blend of contemporary and traditional
education, students think creatively, critically,
and without limits. They grow in confidence and
resilience as they navigate the world.
We want to know, support, and
celebrate your child. Our cohesive
community means no one goes
overlooked or unnoticed.
“Small by design” means students
can more easily master curriculum
in an environment that allows for
individual attention.

Small school = big things for students
Considering Prep’s size, parents are continually amazed at the
breadth of academic offerings and incredible variety of arts,
athletics, and activities we offer.
Right from the get-go, in addition to their English, math, science,
history, and P.E. classes, sixth graders choose French, Spanish,
or Heritage Spanish for their language class and select chorus,
guitar, study hall, jazz band, or DareDevil Design for their elective.
They also sample new courses every nine weeks in their rotation,
which includes visual arts, performing arts, engineering and
computer science, and digital media and communications.
Finally, in their twice-weekly Activity period, students can opt for
everything from gaga ball to gardening, sketchbook journaling to
student government.
“
Faculty take the time to
truly know students as
individuals, and each
student’s educational
journey is valued as much
as the destination.
- Heather B. Mock, Head of School
A+
TOP PRIVATE SCHOOL
Named a top school in
New Mexico, earning an A+ rating
ENROLLMENT
506 students in
grades 6 - 12
“
Upper school students can delve deeper into subjects they’re
passionate about with honors-level courses and independent
studies.
When we say we have something for everyone, we mean it!
AVERAGE CLASS SIZE
15 students
STUDENT - TEACHER RATIO
7 - to - 1

Not what to think.
HOW TO THINK.
Keeping teaching and learning fresh, engaging, and relevant is
a driving force behind Sandia Prep’s approach to education.

ACADEMICS
Because there’s no one-size-fits-all teaching style
or prescribed curriculum, Prep’s beloved faculty
members practice a wide variety of techniques.
Sandia Prep’s curriculum is ever-evolving to meet
the needs of students and future job markets. We
know our students learn best when they are engaged,
so our teaching is geared toward active learning,
critical thinking, and collaboration. Our courses
are challenging, our expectations high, and we are
passionate about seeing all of our students succeed.
A SAMPLE OF COURSES
Advanced Digital Filmmaking Computer Science 2
Prep offers a unique array of rigorous, honors-level
courses that challenge and motivate.
Students pursue their academic interests in depth,
either in elective courses in the various disciplines,
in our independent study program, or in special
academic programs.
American Studies
Anthropology & Archaeology
Astrophysics & Cosmology
Calculus 2
Heritage Spanish Program
Mechatronics
Molecular Biology
Performing Arts Intensive

Signature Academic Programs
DareDevil Design
Sixth-grade students develop products, ideas, and projects to help communities. DareDevils
compete in nationwide challenges such as the Future City Competition and work with nonprofits
such as the Lantern Project.
Distinguished Scholars
We don’t rank our students, but those who maintain at least a 3.5 grade point average throughout
upper school can choose to take additional classes in a specific area of study. With these
additions, Distinguished Scholars graduate with 28+ credit hours and a Certificate of Distinction.
Entrepreneurship Through Design
This senior course develops an entrepreneurial mindset and problem-solving skills essential to a
student’s success in life. Students work with local entrepreneurs who present real-world business
problems. Working in teams, students devise original concepts for a business and pitch their
solutions Shark Tank-style to real investors.
Staying at the Forefront
Innovation is fundamental at Sandia Prep.
We want our graduates to be at the forefront of technology in
the future, helping to make a difference in society.
Innovation and Design
Innovation & Design courses at Sandia Prep offer students some of the best opportunities in the
state to become highly-skilled in engineering, design, computer science, and entrepreneurship,
among other disciplines. Students are immersed in problem-solving and logical thinking exercises
and challenges in our the DesignLab on campus: part studio, part shared workplace, and part
fabrication lab.
A partnership with the National Science Foundation’s
Engineering 4 Us All (e4usa) introduces engineering to students
who may never have considered that career path. UNM’s
Engineering Department provides mentoring and curriculum
support. As of summer 2023, Sandia Prep is one of only two
New Mexico high schools to participate in the program.
Odyssey Scholars Program
In this two-year capstone program, students embark on deep dives into academic or artistic
projects. Recent Odyssey Scholars projects included resilience as it relates to Black artists; poetry,
modern languages, and literacy; women’s rights, nutrition, and workouts; increasing awareness
about people on the neurodivergent spectrum; and much more.

“
There’s always a cutting edge in science, and we
want to make sure we’re there. We’re looking at
involving our students in real-world research.
- Dr. Chuck Buxbaum, Science Teacher
“

Turning Over a New Leaf
Lori Hunt, English Teacher
When opportunity knocks, answer. For more than two decades as a
middle school English teacher, I’ve approached reading from all sides.
You name it, I’ve tried it. Except, until recently, in one of perhaps the most
innovative yet obvious ways – readers’ choice. Sure, I’d incorporated
choice as “outside reading,” but I had never placed it front and center.
Until I did.
away from the dreaded “have to” and toward a dynamic “want to.” Choice
affords students a unique way to explore themselves, their individual
tastes and preferences. In our digital age of disruptive technologies,
reading (the old fashioned way) provides a quiet journey inward where
we can meet ourselves and, as ancient wisdom guides, gain a creative
opportunity to better “know thyself.”
At first, it was like stepping off a cliff.
Gone were the familiar guardrails
of a conventional curriculum. But
gone, too, was the reluctance that
required reading often rouses. In
its place came a welcome sense
of adventure, like trekking into the
unknown. If “wonder is the beginning
of wisdom,” we were off to a good
start. Initial instructions were simple:
find something you love, something
that really knocks your socks off,
something that expands you, excites
you, makes you feel something.
Even bonafide nonreaders began
to embrace the idea that “If you don’t like to read, you haven’t found
the right book.” Our explorations earnestly ensued through the limitless
landscape of literature.
Here’s the thing about reading: It’s both a skill and an art. Conventionally,
we drill the skills, and there’s value in that; however, if we want students
to become passionate readers, then opportunities to discover the joy in
it, the pure pleasure of it, should be an integral part of their experience,
too. Choice cultivates both. Delightfully, choice also moves the needle
Stories get our synapses
firing, improve our ability
to concentrate, and
elevate both confidence
and empathy.
Science tells us that what stimulates the brain
more than anything else is stories. Stories
get our synapses firing, improve our ability to
concentrate, and elevate both confidence and
empathy. We all have our favorites, the stories
that spoke to us, stirred something inside
us, sparked our imaginations, challenged us,
helped us dream and grow. Above all, reading
“helps you understand and be understood,”
both deeply human longings.
As an educator, among the things I also
love about choice is the space it provides
for success. It accommodates learning
differences quite organically. Still another
beautiful aspect was the broader dialogue it stimulated about books and
ideas. Students would ask other teachers, each other, administrators,
teammates, siblings, parents and grandparents for recommendations.
In that way, choice created a community buzz about books. My avid
readers flew through more than 50 books, while emerging readers read
no fewer than 15, in both cases far more than we’d be able to read
traditionally as a class together. To get better at anything, you have to do
it. If you want to help shape passionate, life-long readers, let them read
more of what they want.

The Center for
Learning Excellence
It’s all about student success.
Sandia Prep faculty are not constrained by a
traditional, rigid curriculum, so they are able to
adapt their lessons to students with diverse
learning styles.
Project-Based Learning
Project-Based Learning (PBL) is a teaching
method that puts student curiosity and
problem-solving at the center. Students
work on a project over an extended period
of time – from a week up to a semester –
that engages them in solving a real-world
problem or answering a complex question.
They demonstrate their knowledge and
skills by creating a public product or
presentation for a real audience.
“Project-Based Learning (PBL)
helps students connect the dots
between the content learned
in class and the experiential
learning that emerges from a
PBL format. It creates a fertile
ground for ‘aha’ moments.”
- Anna Wilkerson, Science Teacher
Our Center for Learning Excellence offers
academic services to meet the individual needs
and learning styles of all students. Our philosophy
is that all attending students should be afforded
opportunities to succeed academically.
The Center for Learning Excellence offers:
Academic Coaching
Accommodation Plans
ACT/SAT Accommodations
Provide Opportunities for Community Tutors
Study Strategies Support

Not extra.
ESSENTIAL.
Extracurriculars like art, athletics, and community service are not an afterthought.

Along with a full academic life, your student will unlock their
potential by exploring arts, athletics, service learning, outdoor
leadership, and community building.
ARTS
We offer an abundance of performing and visual arts at every
grade level, including a comprehensive middle school theater
program. From dance to jazz band and clay to photography, we
encourage students to nourish their creativity and to appreciate
their own and others’ creations.
Theater
Musical Theater
Drama
Technical Theater
Dance Company
Music
Guitar
Chorus
Jazz Band
Visual Arts
Photography • Painting
Sculpture & Ceramics
Drawing • Architectural Studies
Industrial Design • 3D Design

ATHLETICS
Not only do we win state championships with no-cut
athletics, we model sportsmanship while molding some
of the state’s best student-athletes! More than 80 percent
of our students play on 48 teams in 17 sports. Our
inclusive program is led by a renowned coaching staff
that produces state champions - 65 titles and counting!
BEGINNING IN 6TH GRADE
Basketball • Cross Country • Dance • Flag Football • Golf • Mountain Biking
Soccer • Softball • Swim & Dive • Tennis • Track and Field • Volleyball
BEGINNING IN 8TH GRADE
Baseball • Bowling • Dance Team • eSports • Lacrosse
“
I loved playing soccer with my team, and being able to compete
to win three State titles for the school was a surreal experience
which will be remembered forever.
- Mateo, Class of 2023
“

ACTIVITIES
From Model United Nations to the Outdoor Leadership
Program, sports medicine to mural painting, through
our Activity period, your student will explore their
talents and interests and may even discover new
ones. The Activity period is built into our weekly
schedule, with more than 50 activities offered each
quarter. Students can stick with a beloved activity all
year or switch it up every nine weeks.
ACTIVITY OPPORTUNITIES INCLUDE:
American Sign Language
Black Student Union
Chess
La Chispa Literary Magazine
Mock Trial
National Honor Society
Native American Sandia Prep Alliance
Needle Art
Stocks and Finance
Ultimate Frisbee

Outdoor Leadership Program
Not only do Sandia Prep’s Outdoor Leadership Program (OLP) students
experience epic adventures near and far, they develop and implement
leadership skills that will last a lifetime. More than 15 OLP trips are
offered each year and are available at every grade level.
During these trips, students focus their attention on:
Interpersonal communication • Outdoor skills • History/ecology/geology of area
SKILLS LEARNED
• Administering first aid
• Communication
• Finding campsites
• Leadership
• Learning outdoor sports
• No-trace camping
• Planning
• Problem-solving
• Setting up tents
• Teamwork
• Tying knots
SAMPLE OF OLP EXPERIENCES
Caving and camping at El Malpais National Monument
Climbing and downhill skiing in Durango, Colorado
Kayaking at Navajo Lake and Lake Powell
Cross-country skiing at Spruce Hole Yurt
Sledding in the Great Sand Dunes
Backpacking in the Cruces Basin Wilderness,
Elk Creek, and Gila National Forest
Domestic and international trips to Colorado, Hawaii,
Chile, France, Iceland, Switzerland, and Peru

“
In OLP, I’ve learned how
to work with others as a
team. It’s important to
listen and work together
to accomplish a task.
- Philip, Class of 2027
“

“
At Prep, students are given many opportunities to try
new things. That really helps broaden horizons and gives
different perspectives of the world around you.
- Meredith, Class of 2026
“

A Tradition of Service
At Prep, community service is inherent, not prescribed. Your
student can choose and lead projects that make a positive impact
in the community.
By taking ownership of their enterprise, students discover the
joy of service to others and build an ethos of compassion and
leadership. More than 80% of Prep students are involved in our
voluntary community service program.
SERVICES PROJECTS INCLUDE:
Cuidando Los Niños
Sandia Prep students help at a daycare for
unhoused children.
Make-A-Wish Foundation
National Honor Society members raise funds
and awareness for local Wish Kids.
Libros y Niños
Students raise money and provide books
and mentoring to elementary children in need.
Storehouse and Roadrunner Food Bank
Community service groups gather donations and
volunteer on-site at local food banks.
Los Ranchos Elementary Tutoring
Ninth-grade students and National Honor
Society members tutor elementary students.
Vitalant Blood Drive
Seventh-grade students sponsor an annual
blood drive, one of the largest school blood
drives in the state.

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CLASSROOMS & ADMINISTRATION
A Barbara Young Simms Classroom (200 Bldg)
B Outdoor Leadership Program
C DesignLab (300 Bldg)
D Studio Arts (500 Bldg)
E Saunders Library
F Computer Lab and Center for Learning Excellence
G Wellness Center
H Science Labs
I Physics Lab & Observatory
J 6th and 7th Grade Hub Classrooms (700 Bldg)
K Dance Studio
L McCall Performing Arts Center
M Black Box Theater
N Digital Media Lab & College Counseling
O Main Office (Head of School, Nurse)
P Sundevil Supply Store
Q Admission Welcome Center
GATHERING AREAS
a Gaga Pit
b Gazebo
c The Quad
d Briley Commons
e Russell Student Center
(Prep Café & Sundevil Supply Store)
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3 Softball Field
4 Field House
5 West Gym
6 Durán Family Track & Soccer Stadium
7 Baseball Field
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Not just a campus.
A COMMUNITY.
Sure, we have a beautiful campus, but what sets us apart is our true sense of community.

ATMOSPHERE
At this home away from home, your child will thrive in
a culture that promotes kindness, collaboration, and
character.
“ As a parent who has two
students enrolled at Sandia
Prep, I cannot express enough
how lucky we are. Anyone
who is involved as a parent at
Sandia Prep can feel the sense
of community from the very
beginning.
Excellent academics in a vibrant, supportive, and
unpretentious community: That’s what many parents
tell us attracted them to Prep.
Three facets of our strong foundation are: a robust
advisory program, a cultivated culture of kindness,
and active parent involvement.
You know that your kids are
being challenged academically,
but Prep is a school where
they can thrive socially and
athletically as well.
- James H., Parent
“

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging
Sandia Prep is proud that our students come from diverse backgrounds.
We foster equity in our policies and inclusivity in our decorum. We believe
that students’ distinctions of race, ethnicity, income, gender identity,
sexuality, and religion are facets to be championed, not muted. Our
differences enhance the quality of life on Prep’s campus and bring our
community together. Education around Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and
Belonging (DEI&B) is implemented in our curriculum, student events, faculty
professional development, affinity groups, and schoolwide initiatives.
Making Kindness Cool
Community is one of Sandia Prep’s greatest strengths. We welcome
students with diverse learning needs and understand the complexity and
mutual benefit of being a truly inclusive school. Our culture of kindness is
integral to who we are and what we do, every single day.
Sandia Prep was among the nation’s first schools to join Harvard University’s
“Making Caring Common” campaign. The campaign encourages students
to build strong, inclusive communities and prepares them to be caring,
constructive citizens.
Advisory
Students work closely with an advisor, a faculty member who tracks their
progress and development during the year. As an advocate, the advisor
is available to talk with students about any and all concerns, academic or
otherwise. In addition, the advisor serves as the primary liaison between
the school and parents, meeting with parents each semester to track the
student’s growth. Once a week, advisory groups of 10 - 12 students meet to
share thoughts, ideas, information, and community.
Parent & Guardian Involvement
Parents and guardians are integral members of the Sandia Prep community,
and we welcome their involvement. Whether you’re interested in getting a
sneak peek at your student’s interactions as you volunteer on campus or
you’d like to be a team parent for your child’s track team, you’ll find yourself
in good company with inclusive, fun, and caring people.
“
Everyone is very supportive.
If it’s about schoolwork or
emotions, the teachers and
students are always there to help.
- Ava, Class of 2027
“

Health and Wellness
The social, emotional, and physical well-being of each
student is embedded within our educational philosophy,
curriculum, and culture.
Physical Health
Social and Emotional Health
With more than a combined 50 years of
experience, Prep’s registered pediatrics
nurse and athletic trainer both ensure that
students’ individual health care needs
are met while on campus.
Health care services include:
• Direct provision of nursing health care
services
• School staff instruction and supervision
in provision of care for students with
special health care needs
• Oversight for medication
administration
• Emergency and injury care,
planning, and training
Our wellness initiatives are led by our
School Psychologist & Director of
Wellness. With a background in child
clinical, school, and pediatric psychology,
our licensed clinical school psychologist
works alongside our counseling team
to provide high-quality, evidence-based
evaluation, treatment, and consultation
services for adolescents affected by
developmental, social, emotional, and
behavioral difficulties.
Each grade-level advisory also explores
social and emotional learning on topics
such as: how to be an upstander when
witnessing incidents of bullying and
harassment; respecting yourself and
others; and in the upper grades, how to
balance emerging independence and
increasing responsibilities with a joy for
living and learning.

Our Campus
Many first-time visitors to our secure, 33-acre campus marvel at how
much there is to see. Our athletic, performing arts, and visual arts
facilities are second to none. From our DesignLab to our Durán Family
Track and Soccer Stadium, from our McCall Family Theater to the
Briley Commons, students have access to a wide range of top-notch
amenities.
Sandia Prep has one of the safest campuses in the city. Our closed
campus is overseen by full-time security personnel who require every
visitor to be identified and badged.
We work hard to keep our students, faculty, staff, and visitors
protected and secure at all times so they can focus on what matters
most: teaching, learning, and participating.
POPULAR CAMPUS SPOTS
Anderman Concourse
Clay Studio
Field House
Gazebo on the Quad
Karen Lyall School Garden
Pitchfork Café
Saunders Library
Sundevil Plaza

Marisa Brito Lienert
Class of 2021
Our Alumni
One hundred percent of Sandia Prep
graduates are accepted to four-year
colleges and universities.
Studying Neuroscience/Pre-Med at
Georgia Institute of Technology
Medical interpreter (Spanish) at Good
Samaritan Clinic, researched at Emory
University Medical School, published
biomechanics research
Participates in Division 1 Competitive Dance,
Public Health Student Association, and Latin
American Student Organization
Students work one-on-one with college counselors,
beginning in ninth grade, to understand the complex
process of planning for and applying to college. Prep
graduates are well-prepared for the rigors of college.
But they’re also prepared for life: Alumni consistently
attribute their successes to the lessons learned at Prep in
leadership, work-life balance, teamwork, critical thinking,
and finding courage to step outside their comfort zone.
They learned who they are and who they want to become.
These three alumni epitomize what it means when we say,
“The Future Goes to Sandia Prep.”
““While at Sandia Prep, I built a
strong foundation of knowledge,
character, and skills that now
benefit me as a student, an
athlete, a scientist, and an active
member in the community.
“
Where Our
Graduates Go
American University • Boston College • Brown University • University of California, Berkeley • California Polytechnic State University • Carnegie Mellon University
Harvard University • Johns Hopkins University • Kenyon College • Macalester College • University of Michigan • Mount Holyoke College • New York University
Polytechnic Institute • Rhode Island School of Design • University of San Diego • Sarah Lawrence University • Smith College • Syracuse University • Tufts University

“
Above all, Prep made me a
strong critical thinker, a skill I've
applied in every academic and
professional responsibility I've
had since graduating.
Brendon Gray
Class of 2016
“
Economics B.A. & Political Science B.A.
Carnegie Mellon University
for Public Policy and Management M.A.
Internships and research projects with
U.S. Department of State, Sandia National
Labs, and City of Albuquerque
Juhee Patel
Class of 2016
Biology B.S.
Medical student at University of
New Mexico School of Medicine
Vice President of the American Medical
Women’s Association at the University
of New Mexico School of Medicine
“
Ms. James's chemistry class
made me realize my love for
science. Prep gave me the skills
of integrity, confidence, and
great communication.
“
University of Chicago • Colorado School of Mines • Colgate University • Columbia University • Dartmouth College • The George Washington University • Georgia Institute of Technology
Northeastern University • Northwestern University • Oberlin College of Arts and Sciences • Occidental College • Princeton University • Rice University • Reed College • Rensselaer
United States Air Force Academy • United States Naval Academy • University of Vermont • University of Washington • Washington University, St. Louis • Yale University

The Independent School Advantage
Graduates from independent schools are more likely than other students to:
go to college
Nearly 100% of graduates
have higher average
SAT scores
finish college
on time
feel prepared
for college
of independent schools
NAIS students on average
77% of NAIS grads complete
In their first year of college,
that belong to the National
score 293 points higher than
college on time (compared to
NAIS grads are more likely to
Association of Independent
other students.
64% of public school grads).
have learned to ask questions in
Schools (NAIS) go to college.
class, integrate knowledge, and
support opinions with logical
arguments.
enjoy being challenged
academically
76% of NAIS students say their
attend a highly-ranked
college
NAIS grads are more than
have a path to success
for first-generation and
minority students
take part in
experiential learning
42% of NAIS graduates
school work makes them curious
three times as likely to attend
More than three-quarters of
conducted research with
to learn more (compared to 61%
top ranked universities or
NAIS minority graduates
a professor in college
of public school students).
liberal arts colleges than
(77%) graduated from college
(compared to 35% of public
graduates of other high
within four years, while 62% of
school graduates) and 42%
schools.
minority graduates from public
worked on a long-term project
high schools did the same.
(compared to 32%).
Sources: National Association of Independent Schools - nais.org
NAIS-Gallup Report on NAIS Graduates, Gallup, Inc

Application Process Tips
FIRST CHOICE PROGRAM
All applicants are eligible for our First Choice Program,
an early decision privilege for any family who knows that
Sandia Prep is their top educational choice.
Why First Choice?
• Your child will be considered with a smaller
pool of applicants before the general pool.
• You will receive a decision in December,
much sooner than general pool applicants.
• You will have peace of mind and be able to
look forward to the coming school year.
Questions? Ask our Admission Team for more
information at admission@sandiaprep.org or
505.338.3007.
Start early.
It is often hard for parents to believe that the application process
starts in September for enrollment the following school year. The
admission process has multiple steps, and you will position your
child better if you allow plenty of time for your family to complete the
application.
Do your research ahead of time by talking to current families.
Ask them about their children's learning or educational experience,
and just as importantly, their overall happiness. Are their children
engaged, challenged, and supported? What is the stress level like?
What kind of athletic and extracurricular activities will be available to
your child? How are parents included in the school community? Ask
families to explain how the school supports academic and personal
growth at all grade levels.
Don't sweat the admission test.
We care more about school engagement and performance than just
test scores. Putting pressure on your child can create undue anxiety
and hinder admission test performance.
Familiarize yourself with the tuition assistance process.
Sandia Prep offers tuition assistance for many income levels. In fact,
40% of our current students receive tuition assistance. Investment in
elementary, middle, and high school prepares students for a lifetime
of academic and career success. Moreover, independent and private
schools can provide expertise in securing funding for college when
the time comes.

WE CAN'T WAIT
TO MEET YOU.
We're excited to welcome you to our campus!
Learn how to apply for the 2024 - 2025
school year below.
ADMISSION CHECKLIST
Apply online at www.sandiaprep.org/apply
(A $65 application fee will increase to $100 for late-wave
applications beginning February 9, 2024.)
First Choice Applicants
General Pool Applicants
Register for an admission test date via the Admission Portal.
Admission Application
Due Tuesday, November 14, 2023
Admission Application
Due Thursday, February 8, 2024
Request records from your child's school.
Email teacher recommendation forms (available in October)
Schedule your child's student interview and visit day.
If applying for tuition assistance, submit application at
sssandtadsfa.my.site.com/familyportal ($60 application fee).
Tuition Assistance Application
Due Tuesday, November 14, 2023
Admission Decision Notification
Thursday, December 14, 2023
Enrollment
Due Friday, January 26, 2024
Tuition Assistance Application
Due Friday, February 8, 2024
Admission Decision Notification
Friday, March 8, 2024
Enrollment
Due Friday, March 15, 2024
CONTACT US
Phone: 505.338.3007 • Fax: 505.212.0109 • admission@sandiaprep.org • sandiaprep.org/admission
Ray Nelson, Director of Admission • Alexandra Darling, Assistant Director of Admission • Stacey Wiegleb, Admission Associate

532 Osuna Road NE
Albuquerque, NM 87113
505.338.3007
sandiaprep.org
Non-discriminatory Policy: Sandia Preparatory School shall admit students of any race, color, national origin, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, or sexual orientation to all the rights,
privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, gender, gender
identity or expression, or sexual orientation in the administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, financial aid and loan programs, and other school-administered programs.