Looping at South Valley Prep
A steady learning community for grades 6–8 in Albuquerque’s South Valley. Students grow with the same core teachers for multiple years—so trust deepens, feedback gets sharper, and growth accelerates.
Belong. Learn. Thrive. — The SVP Way.
Middle school is a time of big change — new subjects, new challenges, and new expectations. At South Valley Prep, students don’t have to face those changes alone. Our looping model keeps students with the same teachers for multiple years, creating lasting relationships built on trust and understanding. This stability gives students the confidence to grow, the support to stay engaged, and the sense of belonging they need to thrive during some of the most important years of their education.
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More Time for Learning
With fewer “start over” periods each fall, teachers move faster into meaningful instruction and personalized feedback.
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Stronger Relationships
Trust builds over years, not months. Students feel known; families have a steady point of contact.
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Better Support & Engagement
Teachers spot needs early and keep students engaged with targeted strategies and enrichment.
Students Stay. Same Teachers — and That Changes Everything.
We believe strong relationships are the foundation of great learning. That’s why our looping model keeps students with the same core teachers for multiple years, allowing teachers to truly know each child — their strengths, learning style, and goals.
Same team, multiple years. Core teachers in humanities, math, and science advance with students from 6th to 8th grade.
Continuous insight. Teachers carry forward knowledge of each student’s strengths, goals, and supports.
Community of learners. A stable peer group encourages collaboration, empathy, and leadership.
