Dec
4
December, 4th 2019
WHCS ramping up Computer Science program by implementing a two day workshop hosted by Chelsea Chee, Program officer of AISES (The American Indian Science and Engineering Society. AISES is a national, nonprofit organization focused on substantially increasing the representation of American Indians, Alaska Natives, Native Hawaiians, Pacific Islanders, First Nations and other indigenous peoples of North America in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) studies and careers. Students and Teachers participated in “SPRKing Interest in Computer Science (CS)” hands-on activities during which they learned how to program the Sphero BOLT app-enabled robot to create and customize games and learn to code by using Scratch™ blocks, or writing JavaScript text. Sphero Edu is a STEAM-based toolset that weaves hardware, software, and community engagement to promote 21st century skills.
Oct
28
October, 28th 2019
One of our WHCS Charter School goals is that all juniors participate in the ACT and SAT Assessments. On October 26,2019, the junior class participated in the ACT assessments at Bernalillo High School, Rio Rancho High School and Cibola High School.
Sep
20
September, 20th 2019
Promoting STEM Careers in New Mexico to WHCS students
Sep
3
September, 3rd 2019
Using "Snapology" for Interactive Problem Based Learning
Aug
9
August, 9th 2019
Launching WHCS first Computer Coding Club "Sisterhood"
May
15
May, 15th 2019
2018-2019 STATE BASEBALL CHAMPIONSHIPS, VS DORA, Friday, May 17, 2019, 7:00 P.M., Rio Rancho Stadium
Apr
16
April, 16th 2019
For the 2018-2019 baseball and softball season, the Walatowa High Charter School and Jemez Valley Warriors combined to form the Jemez Warrior – Cougars. “It is important to have collaboration between the schools and create opportunities for students to compete together.” Forest Becker (WHCS Instructor and 1ST Head Baseball Coach. For each school to be represented, the baseball team wears Jemez Green for home and Cougar blues for away. Currently the Warrior-Cougars are 9 and 3 on the season with 5 games left until district playoffs. “ We have a good chance of making the state baseball tournament. We just have to continue to work hard and stay focused.” Keithan Shendo, WHCS Junior.
Apr
16
April, 16th 2019
On, April 12-16, 2019, Carlos Herrera, Arnold Herrera Troy Meek (WHCS Art Instructor) and Dr. K. Kommander-Salazar (WHCS Science Instructor) collaborated and provided students with traditional use of local aspen, cottonwood and indigenous methodologies of science (Ethno-Botany) and Art to create drums. The junior class created drums utilizing aspen and cottonwood, leather, and traditional techniques. The drums are a reflection of the New Mexico southwest tradition, culture and heritage. “The drums are part of our identity and learning how to make them is important, so we can sustain this tradition.” Triston Tosa (WHCS Student)
Mar
7