6th Grade

4 Spiral Notebooks
2 Composition Books
Pencils
Pens (any color except black)
Colored Pencils
Ruler
5 Function Calculator (basic)
Graph Paper
Kleenex
Clorox Wipes

7th Grade

7 Notebooks and 2 Composition notebook
Blue/black pens (SS)
Pencils/mechanical pencils
1 pair of Scissors
2 glue sticks
ruler(inches and centimeters)
1 pack of index cards

Colored Pencils (SS/Humanities)
1 package of large construction paper (SS/Humanities)
Pencil Bag

8th Grade

Graph paper (a pack of 80 sheets)
48 Pencils
6 blue pens
3 Composition notebooks
1 Composition notebook with graph paper for Math
Notebook paper

21-22 Student Handbook

SMS Virtual Learning Academy

For the 2021 - 2022 school year, SMS will offer an online option for students with Covid-19 concerns. Students participating in the online program of study will not be able to participate in the Interest Exploration Pathways. Curriculum will be provided through Edgenuity, an interactive computer learning program. Please see the brochure for an overview of the program.

SMS Virtual Learning.pdf

Interest Exploration Pathways

Specially designed programs of study focused on a particular interest or topic.

for all students
feature rigorous coursework
utilizes Project Based Learning
compacts some core curriculum
includes hands-on, authentic activities

8th grade Pathways

7th & 6th grade Pathways

Online registration for the 2021-2022 school year can be found under the "Home" page.

Students will not be able to request classes until a parent/guardian has completed the 2021-2022 online Registration form. When completing the form, parents will be asked to provide emergency contacts, medical & insurance information, and transportation needs (busing) for the school year.

Phone: (575) 835-0283

Attendance Issues? Doctor's note? Email us at smsattendance@socorroschools.org

Dress Code

While we do want our students to express their individual style, we do require the following guidelines to be used when dressing for school daily.

All Clothing should have NO images or references of drugs, gangs, weapons, alcohol, sex or sexual content. Clothing should be worn appropriately and properly fastened. No excessively tight clothing. No see-through clothing may be worn. Undergarments should not be visible.

Hats, Caps, Hoodies, or any type of Headgear may not be worn in buildings at any time.

Shirts and Tops: No crop tops—showing your stomach is not allowed. Low plunging/cut necklines, halter tops, spaghetti straps, tank tops, muscle shirts (sleeveless shirts with low cut arm holes) are not allowed.

Shoes need to be worn at all times. They need to be well fitting and tied (when they have laces) at all times. House slippers are not permitted. Appropriate footwear for PE is required (tennis shoes).

Shorts, Skirts, and Pants: Shorts and skirts may be not be shorter than mid-thigh length. Pants may not show exposed skin 2 inches above the knee. Leggings or tights must be worn underneath the pants if there are rips, holes, or tears 2 inches above the knee.

Sleepwear SHOULD NOT be worn to school, unless it is a school sponsored sleepwear day.

Dress code applies to all school days, including fun days and field trips, unless otherwise noted.

SMS student pick-up and drop-off routes

Student & Parent

Blue arrows indicate the driving route for parents to drop off/ pick up students. The route is along Gianera Street and is ONE WAY ONLY in the direction of the arrows.

The red arrows indicate the path students will walk when they are dropped off in the morning. Students will enter the North side of the cafeteria. Students who will eat breakfast will stay in the cafeteria. Those who are not eating will proceed to the gym. The first bell rings at 7:55. Students must be in class by 8:00 AM for class to start.