Military Family Resources
Coral Community Charter School is New Mexico's only charter school offering separate boys' and girls' classes, built on research-based curriculum designed around how students actually learn. We're tuition-free and open to any student in New Mexico — no matter where you live. [Learn more about our approach →]
Proud to serve military families
Coral Community is a Purple Star–designated school, recognized for our commitment to military-connected students and their families. New school, new state, new start — we're here to help your student feel at home from day one, with resources built specifically for military families in transition.
Below are some helpful links and details about Coral Community Charter School:
- Grades offered: PreK through 5th grade
- Click here to learn more about our Enrollment and Registration
- Documents Needed for Registration:
- Student Immunization Records
- Student Birth Certificate
- IEPs and Prior School Records
- Documents Needed for Registration:
- Learn more about our Policies and Procedures here
- New Mexico requires all schools to assess student progress each year. Coral administers Amira for Kindergarten–2nd grade and the NM-MSSA for 3rd–5th grade, as required by the NM Public Education Department. Throughout the year, we also use the NWEA MAP assessment (Kindergarten–5th grade) to track each student's growth and tailor instruction to their individual needs.
- Transfer of Records and Records Requests send to Kehaulani Garcia Lang kgarcialang@coralcharter.com, frontdesk@coralcharter.com, or fax to (505) 200-0440
- We support students with Exceptional Needs, Academically Gifted, and Second Language, please let us know if your child has specific needs so that we can begin planning for your enrollment
- At Coral Community Charter School, we individualize our teaching and ensure each student is where they will thrive. We do not limit students based on their age and assigned grade level. Learn more about our Gifted Student Services Policy here.
- Please click here to view the 2026-2027 CCCS School Calendar.
- We also have a “Year At A Glance” Calendar that shows additional events for the year-please click here to view that calendar.
- Drop Off Procedures: We love connecting with our community! Families are permitted inside the playground gate at drop off time each day beginning at 7:49 to attend our community gathering. Family members should exit the playground when students begin to go inside.
- Pick Up Procedures: For student pick up in a vehicle, the line is located on Silver Ave going west. Please have your family name prominently displayed in large, bold lettering in the front window of your car. Please be patient with us during the first week of school while we help everyone get accustomed. We will call students and have them meet you outside the gate. For the walk-up line on Adams, you may park and come inside the gate and pick up from the classroom line up. Walking up has always been the fastest way to pick up your students, so please consider this option.
- We understand that this is an important decision for your family. To help as you compare schools, please click here and consider using this checklist.
- Coral Community Charter School’s PTA webpage can be found here.
- Please click here to view our 2026-2027 Family Information Packet.
Admission & Lottery
Age Requirement
Pre-K children MUST turn 4 by August 31st to be eligible. Kindergarten children must turn 5 by midnight September 1st in order to register for kindergarten for the current school year.
Lottery
CCCS follows the Lottery Process outlined on this page. To enter your child in the Coral Community Charter School lottery in ANY grade level, please click the “Lottery Form” button and fill in the requested information.
2026/2027 Lottery
The lottery form for the 2026-2027 school year is available.
Click on the link below!
The initial lottery for the 2026-2027 school year is on Monday, March 9th, 2026.
We will continue to place students as positions become available.
Lottery Policy & Procedures
Coral Community Charter School (CCCS) is a public charter school and as such will comply with all applicable laws regarding admission to a public charter school in New Mexico. The School shall not discriminate among applicants on the basis of disability, gender, gender identity, ethnic or national origin, religion, sexual orientation, or academic standing.
A. With the exception of enrollment preferences required by law and outlined herein CCCS shall accept students on a first come first served basis. Expressed interest in enrollment will be accepted on an ongoing basis. As it is received, the registrar or designee will record all expressions of interest. In the event more expressions of interest are received than there are available openings in the School, admission shall be on the basis of lottery. Lotteries will be held for available spaces only.
B. Prior to each lottery the School will:
- Notify the public of the lottery date, place, and time, through a variety of media to include but not limited to print, web based, and text. The information will also include how to enter the lottery.
- Explain all procedures to members of the public attending the lottery.
C. Pursuant to the New Mexico Charter Schools Act enrollment preference shall be given to:
- Students who have been admitted to the charter school through an appropriate admission process and remain in attendance through subsequent grades;
- Siblings* of students already admitted to or attending the same charter school; and
- Children of employees employed by the charter school.
* “Siblings” means:
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- students living in the same residence at least fifty percent of the time in a permanent or semi-permanent situation, such as long-term foster care placements;
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- students related to each other by blood, marriage or cohabitation. §22-8B-2(N) NMSA 1978.
D. Opportunities to enroll or enter the lottery will be advertised on the School’s website and through venues such as elementary schools, youth development organizations, neighborhood organizations that provide services to youth, community centers, and student academic associations.
E. All students to be enrolled will be notified via a telephone. Families of students must return the call within one (1) business days of receiving notification to enroll in the School.
After student openings are filled, all others will be placed on a waitlist. If a student expresses interest in enrolling after the lottery has been drawn the student’s name will be added to the bottom of the waitlist.
When you enroll at Coral Community Charter School, your family will be welcomed by our MPOC, Kehaulani Garcia Lang, and your student will be greeted by their classmates and new teachers. Mrs. Garcia Lang, along with all other staff and students at CCCS, will ensure your student feels welcome and has everything they need to succeed.
We understand that you may PCS with short notice. As soon as you hear that you may or will be leaving our school, please notify Mrs. Garcia Lang at kgarcialang@coralcharter.com as soon as possible. She will provide you with the withdrawal form and will start arranging a records transfer. If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Garcia Lang at kgarcialang@coralcharter.com or Mrs. Force-Lang at hforcelang@coralcharter.com.
Points of Contact
- Designated Purple Star School Military Point of Contact: Kehaulani Garcia Lang kgarcialang@coralcharter.com
- Alternate Purple Star School Point of Contact: Hannah Force-Lang hforcelang@coralcharter.com
- Second Alternate Purple Star School Point of Contact: Jacquie Gonzalez jgonzalez@coralcharter.com
- School Liason Program Manager: Beth Mann (505) 846-6477 (duty) | (505 (494-0020 (cell)
- Additional Contacts can be found in the Welcome Packet.
Community Support Contacts
- CCCS hosts a Roadrunner Foodbank Distribution monthly, which is open to everyone in the community, not only those enrolled at our school. Upcoming foodbanks are posted in Bloomz monthly. If you need assistance with food or shelter, please contact Mrs. Force-Lang at hforcelang@coralcharter.com
- After School & All Day Friday Care:
- RGEC https://rgec.org/register-now/
- Jeanie’s Daycare for PreK-3rd grade students. They provide before & after school care plus all day care on Fridays. They provide transportation for drop off and pick up at Coral M-Th. On Fridays, families must drop off at the site located at 1300 Girard Blvd. NE. Phone: 505-268-5088 or Website: Jeanie's Child Development Center - TLC Development Centers
- Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP) https://www.armyresilience.army.mil/Exceptional-Family-Member-Program/
- Military Family Life Counselor (MFLC) Kirtland Air Force Base
- Counselor 1 Contact Phone: 505-730-0080
- Counselor 2 Contact Phone: 505-415-4027
- Family Support Centers
- Child & Youth Support Programs
- Kirtland Air Force Base Youth Services
- Kirtland Air Force Base Youth Center
- Albuquerque Public Library
- Indoor Pools & Outdoor Pools
- Community Centers
- APD Camp Fearless (Ages 8-13) (Summer Only)
- Arts & Culture
- STEM
- Nature & Outdoors
- Sports