Enrollment in CCHS

We are an APS magnet school located on CNM’s main campus. Our expectation is that student’s dual graduate, earning a high school diploma and a college degree or certificate.

CCHS does not follow the APS calendar. The upcoming school year CCHS calendar will be posted on our website when it becomes available in late spring. Attending summer term at CNM is required in order for students to earn enough credits for a degree or certificate and maintain enrollment at CCHS. 

CNM pays college tuition and registration fees for high school students. APS provides textbooks for both high school and CNM courses. However, students are responsible for additional fees required for some degree/certificate plans, such as tools, uniforms, or software.

Because our fall/spring/summer term structure does not correspond to the fall/spring semester structure of traditional APS high schools, students must commit to a minimum of one full year when enrolling at CCHS. Transferring mid-year will likely result in a loss of credit.

CNM grades are included on the high school transcript and calculated in the GPA. CNM grades become part of students’ permanent college record and will affect their ability to receive future scholarships and financial aid. Withdrawals also show on the student’s permanent high school and college transcript. Most CCHS high school elective credits are earned through the Dual Credit Program at CNM.

While CCHS does not offer competitive activities (i.e. band, sports, ROTC), they are available to students at their home attendance high school. Although it is the students’ responsibility to make arrangements with their home high school, we will try to accommodate their schedule. CCHS offers a variety of non-competitive clubs and organizations that meet during lunch and Advisory.

Students are expected to follow CNM’s codes and policies, on issues related to behavior, discipline, and withdrawal from classes. CNM is a college campus with a college campus culture. Successful CCHS students are goal-oriented, motivated and prepared to learn in a mature setting. Maintaining good academic standing at CNM is essential to maintaining enrollment at CCHS. According to Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), when students enroll at a post- secondary institution, they become the primary stakeholder of their personal academic information and grades. Parents do not have direct access to CNM instructors, college grades, or attendance information.

Because of the school’s structure, specialized classes traditionally scheduled at comprehensive high schools are not offered at CCHS.

A vital element of the APS partnership with CNM is our academic coach. The academic coach is a CNM staff member dedicated to our high school to help students develop a CNM degree or certificate plan specific to their individual needs and goals; navigate CNM processes; and connect students to the many support services. Students must meet with the academic coach a minimum of 3 times a year for advisement and registration support.

Students provide their own transportation. CCHS students can use their CNM ID to get a free city bus pass. CCHS students who drive will need a CNM parking permit for a free or paid lot. We do not have a cafeteria, but meals are available through APS Food Services.