Shiprock Associated Schools, Inc. Explained

Shiprock Associated Schools, Inc. (SASI) is an organization that operates two schools associated with the Bureau of Indian Education (BIE) in Shiprock, New Mexico:[1] [2]

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) counts them as two separate schools.[3] [4]

The organization has a dormitory for its students.[5]

History

The organization was established in 1979 as Shiprock Alternative Schools, Inc.[6]

Northwest Middle & High School

It was formerly known as Shiprock Northwest Alternative High School.[7] Its original purpose was to cater to students who encountered problems in traditional schools.[6]

Prior to 2012 the school system began seeking a conventional school counselor, which it hired by 2012. Alysa Landry of Albuquerque Journal wrote that "Adding the position was part of the schools’ effort to change their image from an alternative education setting to a more mainstream environment."[8]

Athletics

In 1997 the New Mexico Activities Association added Shiprock Northwest to league 1A.[7]

Further reading

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Shiprock Northwest High School. Bureau of Indian Education. 2021-07-18.
  2. Web site: Atsá Biyáázh Community School. Bureau of Indian Education. 2021-07-18.
  3. Web site: ATSA' BIYA' A'ZH COMMUNITY SCHOOL. U.S. Census Bureau. 2021-07-18.
  4. Web site: Northwest High School. U.S. Census Bureau. 2021-07-18.
  5. Web site: Residential. Shiprock Associated Schools, Inc.. https://web.archive.org/web/20180121125513/http://www.sasischools.net/Home/sasi-residential/. 2021-07-18. 2018-01-21.
  6. Book: Department of the Interior and Related Agencies Appropriations for Fiscal Year 2000: Hearings Before a Subcommittee of the Committee on Appropriations, United States Senate, One Hundred Sixth Congress, First Session, on H.R. 2466, 3423/S. 1292, an Act Making Appropriations for the Department of the Interior and Related Agencies for the Fiscal Year Ending September 30, 2000, and for Other Purposes. U.S. Government Printing Office. 9780160602597. 592.
  7. News: Bayless. George Donoho. Dulce Coach Seeks Support for Players. Rio Grande Sun. Espanola, New Mexico. 1997-08-14. A10. - Clipping from Newspapers.com.
  8. Web site: Landry. Alysa. Shiprock counselor helping students find their identity. Albuquerque Journal. 2012-02-14. 2021-07-18.