Municipal Schools, Truth or Consequences

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180 North Date Street
Truth or Consequences, NM 87901
Web site:  www.torc.k12.nm.us

Administrative Contact
Jim Nesbitt, Superintendent
(575) 894-8150
Email: jnesbitt@torc.k12.nm.us

Agency Telephone Numbers

  • Administrative
  • (575)894-8150
  • FAX
  • (575) 894-7532

Mission Statement
We believe all students, regardless of race or socioeconomic status, given time and resources, coupled with a quality approach to education, can learn.

Governed By
Elected Board of Education

Admin. Office Travel Instructions
South side of Date Street one block south of light at Date and Third.

Administrative Hours
M - F: 7:30 am - 4:30 pm

Administrative Overview
Truth or Consequences Municipal Schools is the only school system in Sierra County, population 12,000.  The district has has enrollment of 1547 students from 3yrs through grade 12.  There are six schools and an administrative office.  Three elementary schools, one middle school, one high school and one alternative.

Agency Sites

TRUTH OR CONSEQUENCES MUNICIPAL SCHOOLS
180 North Date Street
Truth or Consequences, NM 87901
FAX    (575) 894-7532
Administrative  (575) 894-8150

HOT SPRINGS HIGH SCHOOL
1801 Pershing, Mailing: 180 N Date St.
Truth or Consequences, NM  87901
Administrative  (575) 894-8350

TRUTH OR CONSEQUENCES ELEMENTARY
1500 N. Silver, Mailing: 180 N Date St.
Truth or onsequences, NM 87901
Administrative    (575) 894-8370

  GERONIMO TRAILS ACADEMY
100 North Pershing, Mailing: 180 N Date St.
Truth or Consequences, NM  87901
Administrative   (575) 894-8180

SIERRA ELEMENTARY
1500 N. Silver, Mailing: 180 N Date St.
Truth or Consequences, NM  87901
Administrative   (575) 894-8370

ARREY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Hwy 187 & School Road, Mailing: 180 N Date St. T or C, NM 87901
Arrey, NM 87930
Administrative   (575) 267-4778

TRUTH OR CONSEQUENCES MIDDLE SCHOOL
1802 Pershing, Mailing: 180 N Date St.
Truth or Consequences, NM 87901
Administrative;   (575) 894-8380

Search Terms (AIRS Taxonomy)
Elementary Education
Secondary Education
Vocational Education
Remedial Education
Migrant Education Programs
Drug Abuse Education/Prevention
Bilingual Education
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Agency Services

EDUCATION

AGE RANGE Female, Male, kindergarten age through age 18
DESCRIPTION This program starts at kindergarten and is offered through the eighth grade. The major goal of the Bilingual Education Program is to develop English proficiency, academic success, and self-esteem.
ELIGIBILITY In a bilingual education classroom, Spanish instruction is used for literacy development with an English as Second Language (ESL) component to develop English language skills. Bilingual education classrooms provide bilingual instruction (Spanish and English) through asupp ortive and culturally relevant environment. The intent is to increase the opportunities for academic success for all Limited English Proficient (LEP) students. Students who do not speak English and students who wish to learn Spanish are eligible.
FEES No fee.
HOURS Please call 894-8369 for more information.
LANGUAGES Spanish and English.

VOC-ED

ELIGIBILITY Open to middle and high school students.
FEES No fee
HOURS Please call the Administration office @  894-8150
High School 894-8350 
Middle School  894-8380
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MIGRANT EDUCATION

DESCRIPTION Migrant education programs meet the needs of migrant students by providing dental, medical, and educational services to currently enrolled students to ensure their full participation and academic achievement in school. The migrant education home liaison also works with migrant families to promote literacy by visiting homes and providing books, tapes, videos, and other instructional materials. Parents are instructed on the important of reading to their children and how to promote academic achievement.
ELIGIBILITY Must have moved from one district to another within the last three years and have a parent or guardian in the agriculture, food processing or fishing business.
FEES No fee.
LANGUAGES Spanish and English.

REMEDIAL EDUCATION

AGE RANGE Grades 9-12.
DESCRIPTION The Geronimo Trails Alternative Program serves the educational needs of capable, motivated students whose circumstances may preclude successful completion of the traditional high school program.
FEES No fee
HOURS Call 575-894-8150 for more information.
LANGUAGES Spanish and English.

AT RISK YOUTH

DESCRIPTION At Risk/Safe Schools Program assists school in identifying and providing services to at-risk students and to maintain a safe school environment.
ELIGIBILITY Students can be identified as at-risk for suspension, drop-out, low achievement, attendance problems, gang and/or violent behavior, social problems, families in crisis, and victimization. These students can be served through referrals from schools and community agencies./td>
FEES No fee.
HOURS Call Sherry Fletcher at 894-8164 for more information.
LANGUAGES Spanish and English.

Drug Abuse Education/Prevention

DESCRIPTION SAFE AND DRUG-FREE SCHOOLS - A series of prevention/intervention activities designed to prevent alcohol/drug abuse by all students. Some of the activities are designed for all students, while others are targeted toward specific "at-risk" students through support and intervention teams at each school to identify those students at risk and to provide appropriate intervention and referral services.

SPECIAL EDUCATION DEPARTMENT

DESCRIPTION Supports parents, teachers, and principals in the location, identification, and provision of educational services for exceptional students in the Truth or Consequences Public School District. The department coordinates special education evaluation, placement in instructional programs, and support services throughout the district and maintains compliance with state and federal laws..
HOURS Call Donna Bush: Special Ed Director at 894-8369
Report date:  9/25/06