Higher Education
“Educating Minds, Building Leaders, and Creating Opportunities”
The pueblo of Jemez strives to develop a comprehensive Department of Education that meets the educational and development needs of all Tribal members from birth to adult age. We recognize the need to establish high standards that provide the needed services and programs to ensure student success and high academic achievement. In addition, we strive to develop and implement culturally appropriate curriculums at all Jemez Tribal Schools so that they are inclusive of language, culture, traditions and tribal history.
Vision
To educate all tribal members in gaining life skills by providing educational services and opportunities for the children of today and tomorrow.
Mission
To continue strengthening, respecting and encouraging our traditional language and culture while building on the unique talents of each individual, to develop well-educated, knowledgeable, healthy and competent leaders for a stronger and healthier community.
“Wisdom of the Past, Courage for the Future”
GED
Classes held Tuesday and Thursday at 4pm and 6pm
Collaboration with the University of New Mexico Los Alamos
Adult Education
Assists adult community members in their educational pursuits
Provide access to career and technical education programs
Tutoring
Offered on site, within the classroom at Jemez Valley High School (JVHS), Jemez Valley Middle School (JVMS), San Diego Riverside Charter School (SDRCS), Jemez Day School (JDS), and Walatowa High Charter School (WHCS)
-50 students are seen per day across all sites
Deadlines
*January 15 - Jemez Scholarship
*July 15 - Jemez Scholarship
Upcoming Events
Christmas Programs:
Jemez Valley Elementary Christmas Program - December 8, 2011 ChrisC
Head Start Christmas Program - December 15, 2011
Jemez Day School Christmas Program - December 20th and 21st, 2011
Rez Riders
Snowboarding - December 19-20, 2011
Monthly Visits
Jemez Valley High - December 9, 2011
Santa Fe Indian School - December 14, 2011
Walatowa Charter High– December 15, 2011
Scholarship Meeting
December 7, 2011 – Higher Education Office @ 6pm
Board Meeting
Contact Info:
Jemez Education Services
5117 Hwy 4
P.O. Box 100
Jemez Pueblo, NM 87024
Director of Education Department
Kevin Shendo
Office: 575.834.9102
Fax: 575.834.7900
P.O. Box 100
Jemez Pueblo, NM 87024
Education Services Manager
Odessa Waquiu
Office: 575.834.9102
Fax: 575.834.7900
P.O. Box 100
Jemez Pueblo, NM 87024
Student Program Outreach Coordinator
Janice Tosa
Office: 575.834.9102
Fax: 575.834.7900
P.O. Box 100
Jemez Pueblo, NM 87024
Hours
Monday – Friday 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Location
Civic Center
Jemez Education Services Office
5117 Hwy 4
Jemez Pueblo, NM 87024