Mrs. Winifred Krause |
Principal:
Mrs. Winifred Krause
Assistant Principal:
Mrs. Karen Sneiders |
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DeVargas Middle School proudly opened its doors in 1962 to the first generation of “Conquerors." Creating a school community where everyone pursues an active role in the learning processes and fosters a curiosity for knowledge is the vision at DeVargas Middle School (DVMS). A multi-disciplinary team approach is used to achieve the varied academic and social needs of seventh and eighth grade students in achieving their highest potential; the developmentally based curriculum is presented in partnership with parents, staff, students and the Santa Fe community.
Core subjects (English, science, history, math) are taught through a combination of traditional and thematic units which are designed, implemented and assessed through projects, tests, and research papers. Daily schedules include two of the following:
RELATED ARTS
Technology through Science (8th )
Art I and II (8th )
Spanish I and II (8th )
Band (7th & 8th )
Mariachi (7th & 8th )
Drumming (7th & 8th )
School to Work (8th )
Business Computers (7th )
Reconnecting Youth (7th )
P E (7th )
ATHLETICS:
Football - boys
Volleyball - girls
Golf - girls and boys
Basketball - girls and boys
Wrestling - girls and boys
Track-girls and boys
Cheerleading-girls and boys
SPECIAL PROGRAMS:
- Dual-language program serving immigrants and native New Mexicans. This program will incorporate dual language in the core classes as well as cultural aspects through history, dance and music.
- After school tutoring - Four days a week from 3:15 p.m. to 4:15 p.m.
- First Serve Tennis Program - Four days a week, two days of tennis and 2 days of tutoring Potential for earning a scholarship at the end of senior year
- Mariachi Conquistador - After school program and many performances
- Cooking Club - After school program once a week
- Yearbook - After school program once a week
- MESA (Mathematics, Engineering, Science and Academics)
- Student Council
- Natural Helpers
- Battle of the Books
- Partnership with Unitarian Universalistic Congregation of Santa Fe
The school has long been known as a school with a rich history of serving its community; DeVargas staff works to meet the needs of the students and families which it serves. Recognizing that middle school individuals are unique within their own physical, mental, and emotional characteristics, DeVargas emphasizes meeting the diverse needs of all students." |
