ACHS STAFF HANDBOOK

(COVID-19 RESTRICTIONS)
As public health officials learn more about COVID-19, we will continue to plan with the
evolving science as our foundation. The health and safety of our students, staff and
community is our top priority. Please keep in mind that as public health guidance continues
to evolve, our guidelines and expectations will change. We ask for your flexibility and support
throughout the school year.

The Office of Autonomous Schools

Aurora Central is a part of this Action Zone, and in addition we have specific waivers that we use with APS.
State innovation status allows ACHS to remain in the district while giving the community added flexibilities.
Innovation status allows ACHS to develop a customized and unique plan of structures, programs and
governance models that will best serve our students at ACHS. It requires our entire school community to work
together to implement innovative approaches to promote student achievement that could affect people, time,
programs or money.

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 STAFF HANDBOOK INDEX
ABSENCES AND SUBSTITUTES Edgenuity Guidelines

Accident Reports Electronic Devices/Cell Phones

Announcements Emergency Procedures

Assemblies Enrichment

Assessment Forms/Fines Entertainment-Type Materials

Attendance Policy for Students Extra Duty Opportunities

Bell Schedule Facilities Information

Bomb and Bomb Threats Field Trips

Boundaries Google Classroom

Bulletin Boards/Walls Guest Speakers

Cafeteria Service for Staff Hall Passes

Calendar/Building Use Health Office and Health Services

Child Abuse Reporting Homebound

Classroom Instruction Monitoring Homework

Clubs ID Badge

Communication - to community Independent Study

Communication - for staff Interpretation and Translation

Controversial Issues Keys

Copy Machines/Printers/Paper Learning Center

Course Expectations Mail

Donations and Grants Maintenance Concerns

Discipline Media Center

Dress - Staff Mental Health Support

Dress Code - Student Mini-Fridges and Microwaves

Duty Day New Students

No Smoking Area Standards Referenced Grading

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 Parent Teacher Conferences…. Student Academic Placement

Passing Periods Student Assistants

Personal Belongings Student Communications

Professional Development Requests Suicide Concerns

Purchase Requests Supervision of Students

Remote Learning Guidelines and Best Practices Tardy Policy

Schedule Changes Teaching and Room Assignments

Social Distancing and Masks Technology

Social Media Textbooks

Staff Behavior Unified Improvement Plan

Staff Help Resources Unit Recovery

Staff Login Information Visitors

Staff Parking Weekly Academic Report

Staff Supplies

NOTICE OF NONDISCRIMINATION

The Aurora Public Schools is committed to the policy that all persons shall have equal access to its programs,
facilities, and employment and does not discriminate on the basis of race, age, color, creed, national origin,
sexual orientation (which includes transgender), conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth, disability,
religion, ancestry, sex, need for special education services, or genetic information for employment and
provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following person has been
designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies:

Megan Lonergan, or designee

15701 E 1st Avenue, Suite 112
Aurora, Colorado 80011
Phone: 303-344-8060 x28771
Email: malonergan@aurorak12.org

ABSENCES AND SUBSTITUTES

Please visit the APS website on Absence Reporting: http://hr.aurorak12.org/resources/absence-
reporting/

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 Call in for a substitute as soon as you know you are not coming in. If you are going to be out of the
building for business leave, make sure to notify your supervising administrator and attendance clerk.
You are required to have lesson plans for the substitute. Emergency substitute folders are to be
turned in to the office. You are responsible for updating your folder regularly, which includes an
updated student roster, and notification of any special events or activities.

Substitute Unavailable

Teacher will be expected to cover classes as outlined in the assigned rotation schedule per the Master
Agreement. This is not optional.

School Professional Development/Business Leave

Please complete the following request for PD/Business Leave: https://forms.gle/QcAaNMHyN8jiuR3g9

Jury/Witness Leave

When summoned for jury/witness leave, please provide substitute clerk with a copy of the summons.
Turn in the subpoena or request for jury duty to Human Resources as soon as the duty has been
completed. Staff who are called for jury duty shall receive full pay during their absence but shall assign
jury duty pay and mileage expenses to the District.

Special Leave (Also known as Personal Leave)

1. Upon request, that specifies a purpose, teachers shall be granted paid Special Leave of not
more than three duty days per school year if the teacher has accrued paid leave at the time
such special leave is to be used. Special Leave may be used for purposes such as legal,
business, household, family or religious matters, but may not be used for recreational or
personal pleasure purposes.

No Special Leave shall be approved on the day before or the day after a holiday or vacation
period unless the teacher has actually been at work between the holiday or vacation period
and the day requested as a Special Leave day. A teacher who takes special leave on an
ineligible day without requesting and receiving an exception will not be paid for that day. However,
a teacher wishing to attend the high school or college graduation ceremony of an immediate family
member, which is scheduled on a day before or after any holiday or vacation period, may use
Special Leave to do so.

Staff should be familiar with leave provisions as outlined in the current APS contract. Article 33
Special Leave (See APS Codes: GCCAA, GCC, GCC-1-R, GCC-2-4, GCCAB)

ACHS Requirements: In addition to all of the information above, ACHS administrators are requiring teachers
to communicate their absences to the administration and principal secretary. Teachers are required to have
their lesson plan in google classroom for students to access on the day of the absence. The teacher must also
have emergency lesson plans in their google classroom so that ACHS staff members can access those plans
in case the teacher cannot have those lesson plans available.

ACCIDENT REPORTS
Employees

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 If a teacher is injured on the job, he/she must fill out a First Report of Injury form with the school nurse.
This form will be forwarded to the Risk Management Office within 48 hours. Minor injuries may be
taken care of by the school nurse.

Students

Any student accident that occurs while students are under the teacher’s supervision must be reported
to the school nurse. If the accident happens while the nurse is out of the building, staff must notify the
main office. The supervising teacher or coach must also make an accident report within 24 hours. The
nurse has Accident/Injury Report forms for students.

ANNOUNCEMENTS
For the 21.22 School year, ACHS will have announcements occur one time per week. Teachers are asked to
submit their announcements using this google link: Announcement Form. Submissions need to be completed
by Thursday at 6:00 pm. so that the Advisory teacher can read the announcements during Advisory every
Friday.

Announcements are kept to a minimum out of respect for the classroom learning environment.

All important announcements will be made through our school website as well as in our other Social Media
Accounts (Facebook, Twitter, etc.)

ASSEMBLIES (Depends on COVID-19 Restrictions)

Assemblies are scheduled periodically to inform, instruct, build pride, and improve school climate. The
instructional staff of ACHS is required to attend and supervise all assemblies. If the assembly is held in the
theater, the teacher must accompany, and sit with, their class and observe all the rules of good classroom
management. If the assembly is held in the gym, the teacher will help facilitate student movement through the
halls and orderly seating in the bleachers.

Assembly Guidelines:

● Prepare your students early in the year on their expected behavior at an assembly.
● Review these expectations and discuss appropriate behavior the day before a scheduled assembly.
● Contact an Administrator or Campus Monitor if problems arise that you feel require additional
assistance.

2021/2022 School Year: We are still waiting on guidance from APS about having all school assemblies. We
may not have assemblies as a whole school, but we will be creating opportunities for all of our student body to
get together in a virtual environment. More information to share as we begin planning the logistics.

ASSESSMENT FORMS/FINES
Staff should assess fines for lost books, locks, classroom materials, etc. each quarter. Please see the
Bookkeeper for more information and forms. Seniors may not check-out for graduation until all fines are paid in
full.

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ATTENDANCE POLICY FOR STUDENTS
Attendance is to be taken within the first 10 minutes of each class period by the classroom teacher, using the
Infinite Campus system. Your attendance records are official legal records of attendance, please be sure you
are keeping an accurate record of attendance in the Infinite Campus system.

The office will facilitate the dispersal of Excessive Tardy/Absence notification to parents/guardians. On
inclement weather days per administrative discretion, students will be permitted to go to class without an office
pass and not be counted as tardy. This will be announced from the office.

For in-person instruction, teachers will continue to post attendance in accordance with the APS attendance
policy and procedures as set forth in Policy JE.

BELL SCHEDULE
Schedule may be modified as needed for special events, testing, etc. 21.22 Bell Schedule

BOMB AND BOMB THREATS

Evacuation of the building is to be determined by the Aurora Police Department and/or the Aurora Fire
Department. If evacuation is recommended, staff will be notified.

BOUNDARIES
The boundaries for the ACHS attendance area are:

BUILDING USE (Depends on COVID-19 Restrictions)

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If you are planning any type of event (speaker, assembly, field trip, etc.) taking place at ACHS, please fill out a
Request For Facility Use form from the Activities & Athletics office. If there is transportation involved, contact
the athletic director first. All Building Use appointments are to be added to the Building Calendar-Aurora
Central- CENTRAL-BLDGCAL in Google.

BULLETIN BOARDS/WALLS
As per the Aurora Fire Marshall, no more than 50% of the wall can be covered at any time in classrooms and
20% in the mobile classrooms. In addition, per fire code, there must be an 18 inch clearance from items on top
of shelves/cabinets, etc. to the ceiling. Only blue painter’s tape should be used on the walls so as to not pull
any paint off of them. All school-wide posters must be approved through the Activities and Athletic Office.
These posters can only be hung on the wall strips that are in the hallways.

CAFETERIA SERVICE FOR STAFF

Individual staff lunches are available from the school if interested. Please see the ACHS Kitchen Manager for
staff price and payment.

CHILD ABUSE REPORTING - MANDATORY REPORTERS

Any person who has reasonable cause to know or suspect that a student has been subjected to abuse or
neglect, or who has observed the child being subjected to circumstances or conditions which would reasonably
result in abuse or neglect, shall immediately file a report with the school nurse.

The legal responsibility of the individual school official or employee who suspects abuse or neglect is not
satisfied by reporting that suspicion to other school personnel (unless the individual verifies that the report was
actually made by other school personnel). If the school employee is uncertain as to whether reasonable cause
exists, the employee should nevertheless make a report to human services or law enforcement and allow
those agencies to determine whether an investigation is warranted.

1-844-CO4-KIDS or 1-844-264-5437

CLASSROOM INSTRUCTION MONITORING

Classroom monitoring and feedback is part of the professional development of teachers. The monitoring tool is
developed by the administration and the Instructional Leadership Team to reflect the goals of the Unified
Improvement Plan (UIP) for improved school achievement. Every teacher is expected, as part of their own
professional growth, to improve their classroom instruction by using best practices in order to increase student
achievement. Monitoring tools will also be used to collect department and school data (local and immediate)
which is required by CDE when we send the UIP to the state. Classroom monitoring is part of the job
description of all principals and assistant principals.

CLUBS

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All after school clubs must be sponsored by an ACHS staff member. Please see the District’s Procedures and
Appendices for the paperwork to submit approval for a school sponsored club and the necessary requirements
as per policy JJE. See policy JJE for additional information.

In addition to district sponsored clubs, there may be additional opportunity to sponsor clubs through a
community partner. Please reach out to the Community School Coordinator for more information.

COMMUNICATION - to community
There are multiple ways to find out and receive information about ACHS. These include, but are not limited to:

✓ Phone: 303-340-1600
✓ Internet: http://central.aurorak12.org/
✓ ACHS Social Media
o Facebook
o Twitter
When contacting families, please be mindful of the language preferences of those you are contacting. Staff have access
to both Telelanguage (live phone interpretation) and Talking Points (text messaging and translations) in order to

COMMUNICATIONS - for staff

Personal phone calls and personal use of your computer should only be done during your breaks and non-
student contact time.

Do not send personal emails to all of APS as per district protocol. Please be mindful of sending school-wide
emails to all of Central staff.

Incoming calls to staff during student contact time will be forwarded to voicemail. Please check your voicemail
regularly. If you are expecting an emergency call, notify the office staff of how you want the call handled.
Cellular phones are to be turned off and out of sight (put away) during student contact time and
professional development.

CONTROVERSIAL ISSUES
Controversial issues inevitably become part of the educational program and may provide students with
opportunities for free expression, exchange of ideas and viewpoints, and foster critical thinking. Controversial
issues, material, and topics may only be introduced into classrooms provided that:

● They meet goals and objectives of the course and directly related to the standards;
● They are appropriately related to the topic currently being studied;
● They are appropriate to the age and the grade level of the student(s);
● No attempt is made by the teacher, speakers, or other person(s) to persuade or propagandize students
to accept a particular point of view. Sources must be accurate, scholarly and factual.
● All sides of the issue are presented equally and fairly to the students; and
● The teacher receives approval from an appropriate administrator in charge of curriculum five days prior
to presenting a planned program or lesson plan which is expected to be controversial.

COPY MACHINES/PRINTERS/PAPER
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All employees are required to be trained in the operation of all building copy machines. When asking support
staff to make copies for you, please give at least 24 hours advance notice for copying requirements. Please
review APS Code EGAD for Copyright Compliance information regarding the copying of material.

Support staff have been advised to reject materials for copying if they are in violation of the Copyright practices
observed by the District, or if they have been asked to do excessive copying. Excessive photocopying will be
addressed by the site Administrator.

Each staff member will use their staff ID badge as their copy code with an allotment of copies. Each person
has an allotment of copies based on a set dollar amount of $10.00 a month on any of the copier machines.
There are copy machines strategically located throughout the building for staff use. If you are running out of $$
for your copies, please see your administrator for more money to be added to your account.

If the copier is jammed during your operation of the machine, please do not leave the machine for others to fix;
instead, notify office staff immediately.

Be mindful of items that are printed to building printers. Please be sure to collect your printed items in a timely
manner to avoid a pile up of paper. Additionally, there is a substantial cost for paper and toner and these items
must be used judiciously and with student achievement in mind. Please avoid printing large documents as well
as personal documents. If multiple copies are needed, print to the copy machine as opposed to building
printers.

If you are printing items that are black and white, please do not use the color printer as these items can be
printed on the black and white printer.

Please do not print a class set of items using the color printer and/or black and white printer. Please
make/print one copy and then run the copies you need on the copy machine. This saves the amount of ink that
is being used on printers and it is much cheaper to run copies on the copy machine.

When printing, please be mindful of which printer is selected when you are printing as the color printer may be
your default printer. If this is the case, please change your default printer to the black and white printer. If you
do not know how to do this, please see the site technology technician for support.

The printers are stocked with paper on a regular base. Paper is not given out to teachers or left out to be
taken. If you are in need of paper you need to visit the bookkeeper, especially if colored paper is needed.

COURSE EXPECTATIONS
All teachers must develop and submit a standardized syllabus using the template provided. All syllabi must be
submitted by August 28 to Jessica Zubiate and will be placed on the school website. Refer to student
handbook for attendance, behavior, hall passes and tardy policies.

All teachers must develop a short, introductory video that can be used as a first point of reference for students
and families. The video should include a live video or picture, teacher name, content/ courses taught, fun facts/
quotes/ hobbies/ etc. to engage students. This will be posted on the school website.

DONATIONS & GRANTS

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Please contact and work with the Bookkeeper on any grants/grant purchases. Please also work with the
Bookkeeper and the Director of Operations on any building/furniture donations. Any asset that comes into the
building or leaves the building must be approved by an admin.

DISCIPLINE - Student Expectations and Discipline (Restorative Practices)

Discipline is a concern for staff and parents alike. Students are responsible for their own behavior. Students
will be treated fairly and in a consistent manner by all staff members. ACHS’ basic policies regarding student
expectations are as follows:

● Students must be cooperative with all school personnel. Students are expected to do what is asked of
them.
● Alcohol, tobacco (in any form), drugs, pills, or any medication (except through the Health Office),
weapons or weapon facsimile, matches, lighters, and any other potentially dangerous items are not
allowed on campus and must be confiscated.
● Students must have a pass to be in the halls - This includes going to the bathroom, Office,
Counselor, and Health Office. Students without passes will be sent back to class.
● Students are encouraged to leave all electronics, including cell phones, at home.
● CONSISTENCY ACROSS THE BUILDING IS KEY!

For additional District Policy information read Section J and refer to the Safe Schools Policies and Regulations
handbook, or contact the Dean of Culture.

Staff are required to implement at least 3 interventions (interventions must be implemented for at least a week)
and make a parent contact before referring a student for Tier 1 behaviors. A student will return back to class
after receiving a restorative justice conversation if these steps have NOT been completed prior to writing the
referral. When referring a student to the deans the attached discipline referral must be filled out and given to a
campus monitor with the student. Referrals will not be accepted via email or at a later time/date. (Remote
Learning - Teacher must inform the Deans, virtually, of the referred behavior. In addition, the teacher must
ensure that all steps have been completed before a referral is warranted.)

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 ACHS Behavior Management System
For Tier 1 Behaviors

STEP 1: Intervention
Teacher implements interventions in the classroom to
support the student in following expectations.
Follow Guidelines Provided in the INTERVENTION
BASED BEHAVIORS outline.

STEP 2: Parent/Guardian is Contacted

When step 1 interventions are not working based on the
guidelines provided, the teacher will contact the
parent/guardian and request a meeting to discuss
behaviors.
STEP by STEP PROCEDURES WHEN REFERRING

STEP 1: STEP 3 Office

Call Front : Referral to request
(Dial 0) and Deans a monitor. Please be sure to provide room # when
calling. After a parent meeting has been conducted and the
STEP2: Fill out hard copy of discipline referral with summary of incident and interventions tried (for
behavior continues, the teacher will refer the student to
non-referable behaviors).
STEP3:the KeepDEANS OF
student until CULTURE
monitor/dean arrivesfollowing the referral
and hand finished REFERRAL form to monitor with the
student.
process expectations.
REMINDER: Do NOT send student to the learning center on their own and do NOT send students
without a finished referral (If a student is being referred, then instruction has already stopped so
taking the minute to fill out the referral should not be disrupting instruction).
REMINDER: Campus monitors will be required to have a referral before removing any student from a
classroom.
REMINDER: Students will be returned to class if parent contacts and multiple interventions have not
been implemented and documented.

2021/2022 Discipline Referral

Intervention Based Behaviors

Immediate Referred Behaviors

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DRESS - STAFF
Staff Dress should meet or exceed the expectation for student dress. It is the expectation of the ACHS
administration that all staff dress appropriately while instructing at ACHS.

APS District Policy

DRESS CODE - Student

Students must follow APS dress code policies. Any students not in compliance with the dress code should be
sent to the learning center. Please note that during the COVID-19 pandemic, ACHS is requiring all students to
wear a mask at all times while in the building or on school grounds.

DUTY DAY
The instructional staff duty day is 7:20-3:20. All teachers are expected to have classroom doors open by the
1st bell. Teachers must be at school by 7:20. Teachers having last period planning must stay until 3:20 unless
given prior approval. Any staff member who knows he/she will be late to work must call the main number to the
school and notify the front office clerk. Staff members leaving during or before their duty day is over must sign
out in the main office and inform their supervising administrator.

EDGENUITY GUIDELINES - APS Avenues

Edgenuity (E2020) is a credit recovery program for students that are off-track towards graduation. E2020
cannot be used for original credit. APS Avenues will support all students that are choosing the remote option
and need credit recovery.

ELECTRONIC DEVICES/CELL PHONES

Students and staff are not to use cell phones or electronic devices for non-academic purposes during
instructional time.

Aurora Central High School is not responsible for lost, stolen or damaged electronic devices.  

If a student does not comply with the Cell Phone/Device Policy

1st Offense - Cell phone is used in class and the teacher asks students to put their cell phone away. Teacher
must call home and document.
2nd Offense - Cell phone is used in class again the same day, the cell phone is taken by the teacher and
returned to the student at the end of the class. Teacher must call home and document.
If a student refuses to comply, Campus Monitor will come and retrieve the cell phone until the end of the school
day. Students can pick up the phone at the main office at the end of the day.
Habitual Cell Phone Usage - If the use of the cell phone becomes a habitual behavior (3 or more separate days of
infractions), the cell phone can be taken by the teacher and given to the Campus Monitor, Dean, or
Administrator. The cell phone will be kept at the main office until the parent or guardian picks up the phone
and meets with the Dean or Administrator. The Dean or Administrator will call home and document.

Consequences
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If students refuse to follow the policy and the rules that have been set aside, please make sure to follow the
Discipline Ladder, have a conversation with the student, contact family, assign consequences, and refer the
student to the Dean if you are still having trouble with the student complying.
Note: Repeat offenders will be dealt more severely than first time offenders.

EMERGENCY PROCEDURES
Training Each Year: At the start of each school year all staff members will be required to attend a meeting to
review the Emergency Procedures. Requirements include: 10 fire drills, 1 lock down drill, 1 secure perimeter
and 1 tornado. Throughout the year, there will be announced drills to practice the procedures outlined within
this plan. The drill will include timing the response rate and observing staff and student behaviors. After each
drill the staff will debrief to discuss how well the procedures were followed. The administrators will review the
plan at the end of each school year to make revisions if there are any physical changes to the physical plan or
immediate surroundings. If revisions are made they will become available to all staff members immediately.

EMERGENCY PROCEDURES RING

All classrooms have an emergency procedures ring. Rings should include, but are not limited to the
following:
● Up to date Class Roster(s)
● Red and Green Cards
● School Emergency Procedures
● APS Emergency Procedures Guidebook

*You are responsible for having this procedures ring with you in any emergency situation.

ENRICHMENT
Enrichments are courses that are designed to engage, remediate, and/ or extend learning opportunities for
students. These courses may be taken to explore content in new ways, work on skills that need support, or
learn something entirely new. Enrichment courses are outlined in Aurora Central’s approved plan for innovation
and are taught in addition to traditional courses that teachers teach. Course proposals for new Enrichment
courses are reviewed each Fall for the following year’s offerings.

ENTERTAINMENT-TYPE MATERIALS
Anyone using any films/movies must receive prior administrative approval by submitting an Instructional
Materials Use Approval Form (Beyond Text and Approved Supplementary/Media Materials) to the
administrator in charge of the department at least one week prior to the scheduled showing of the film.

● Copyright – Feature-length movies are copyrighted and generally contain the notation “For Home Use
Only.” However, use of the movie in “face-to-face teaching activities: is exempted from the exclusive
right of the copyright holder.

No full length movies are to be shown in their entirety in lieu of good instruction. Movies cannot
replace reading and writing.

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This means that these materials can be used for instructional purposes. The use of these movies for
entertainment or recreation is a copyright violation. Anyone who shows feature-length movies in schools for
entertainment or recreational purposes may be personally liable if a copyright infringement suit is brought by
the copyright owner. Before use in the classroom, teachers must preview the film. Films should be consistent
with the age, maturity, and interest level of all students.

FILM RATING

Films rated “PG”, “PG-13”; “R” must have careful teacher, and administrator review to determine the suitability
for a classroom setting. Principal review and approval is necessary before the showing of “R” rated video
materials and require parental permission prior to showing.

EXTRA DUTY OPPORTUNITIES

Staff performing extra duties outside of the normal duty day will be paid at district determined hourly rate. An
Agreement for Services (AFS) must be filled out prior to beginning work. An AFS can be obtained through the
school bookkeeper and approved by an administrator. Timesheets must be turned in weekly in order to receive
pay. Timesheets not turned in at the end of the work week may not be approved.

FACILITIES INFORMATION
PERSONAL APPLIANCES: Due to the cost of electricity for personal/mini refrigerators, microwaves, and
coffee pots, they are not allowed. For every dollar we spend on utility service providers, is a dollar less than
what we have to impact student achievement. Please use one of the refrigerators provided in the department
offices or staff lounge.

ROOM REPAIR AND OTHER REQUESTS:

1. Please do your best to pick up the floor area (garbage, small bits of paper, any refuse) in your
room at the end of each day. This will greatly assist the custodians in expediting cleaning of your room

2. Please do not store or leave leftovers in your room. Snacks and other edibles will need to be kept
in Rubbermaid containers with locked lids. You will have little friends visit you (mice) that will take up
residency.

3. Please check your room on a regular basis for preventive maintenance. We want to make sure
that our kids are safe

4. Many of our rooms have fresh carpet. Please help us keep it whole and unstained.

5. All Room repairs need to be sent to the following by email/form:

a. Philip Gerkin-brauer– (Head Custodian)

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1NlQSzbgZrJNjcmycsS4hM-
qvMyKYWheCXwVO4oB7qz0/edit?usp=sharing

b. If you need extended assistance or other questions answered please contact the Director
of Operations

c. Include the following information in your email

1. Name/Room number or location
2. Nature of the problem (please be specific without getting long winded)
3. Exact location in your room
4. Urgency of the repair
5. If you feel it is a safety issue
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 6. Thermostats

a. Aurora School District uses a central heating/cooling process. This being said it is
important to understand that you cannot control your room temperature from a thermostat in
your room.
b. Every room is on a zone and temperature is adjusted for zones not for individual rooms
c. We will attempt to accommodate your room temperature but keep in mind it is zone
controlled
7. The custodial staff makes every effort to clean every room every day. There are times when due
to manpower issues rooms may get a quick going over. Please be aware that bathrooms and trash are
priority in these instances. If you have specific issues with your room please make sure you let Philip
Gerkin-brauer know.

8. Food in the classroom (COVID-19): food is typically discouraged from being consumed in
classrooms however, given the current pandemic status, many students will consume their lunch in
your classroom. Trash for food debris is located in the hallways…

FIELD TRIPS (Dependent on COVID-19 Restrictions)

Field Trips must be arranged in advance and must be related to units of study. Pre and post teaching must be
associated with all field trips. You must fill out a Field Trip Request form, available from the Activities &
Athletics Office. All field trips must be approved by the site Administrator. Failure to comply with District Field
Trip Policies will result in a missed opportunity for future field trips. Please review APS Code IOJA-R, and
IOJA-E for District policy. See Appendix A. If you have a cellular phone, leave the number with the office. It is
important to also communicate any medical needs of students attending the field trip with the school nurse.

An occasion that causes students to miss their regularly scheduled classes will be considered a field trip or
school activity. Students must be eligible according to CHSAA guidelines for eligibility. Whether the activity
takes students off campus or the students remain on campus for participation in special events or projects,
staff is required to follow the procedures listed below:

● All field trips must first be approved by your immediate supervisor.

● 6 weeks prior to the field trip/activity, a Field Trip Request form must be filled out and submitted to the
Activities & Athletic office.
● Transportation for field trips is not guaranteed and is based on availability from the transportation
department. The cost of transportation is part of the field trip expense.
● The Health office requires a 2 week notice to train/delegate staff for students with medication needs.
● 1 week prior to the field trip/activity, each student must have a Parent/Guardian Permission for Field
Trip Participation form on file, as well as all required teacher signatures on the Student Clearance Field
Trip form. Please note that teachers may deny any student permission for the activity if grades or
attendance are an issue.
● 2 days prior to the field trip/activity, staff members must provide the attendance office with a list of
participating students.
● The day of the activity, staff members must take attendance and notify the Attendance Office of any
absences.
● Sponsoring staff members cannot lower student grades for not attending the field trip.
● Teachers may not lower student grades for participation in a field trip/activity unless the student fails to
make up the work missed.
● Students not attending the field trip must be supervised and substitute arrangements must be secured
in advance. Work through your immediate supervisor in order to get coverage for your classes.
● Teachers may only take students in their classes on field trips unless immediate supervisors have
been involved to help make arrangements and have given their approval for other students to attend.

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 ● Other staff or faculty may not be taken off the job to attend another teacher or faculty member’s field
trip. Additional supervision must be cleared or approved by the sponsoring teacher’s immediate
supervisor.

Transportation for Field Trip/Activity

● For the use of a district bus of a school van, it must be indicated in the Field Trip Request form and
be submitted to the Activities Office.
● Responsibility for payment falls on the club or activity requesting transportation. The staff member
driving the school van must be trained.
● If a private vehicle is used for a mandatory activity or if the activity is during the school day or if the
activity is outside Aurora city limits, the following requirements must be met:
1. Drivers must complete the Authorization to Use Privately Owned Vehicle form. This form
provides proof of insurance on behalf of the driver. The district does not insure school
related trips in private cars.
2. Student passengers in a private vehicle must complete a Parent/Guardian Permission for
Field Trip Participation form. This form provides parent acknowledgement and permission
for their student to be a passenger in a private vehicle.
3. Students are required to fill out and return Student Clearance Field Trip form.No student will
be allowed to drive or be a passenger in a private vehicle without proper documentation.

Overnight Travel (Depends on COVID-19 Restrictions)

Any club or group requiring overnight travel must meet with the Activities Director at least two months prior
to the activity to review the documents required by the district. A signature by the Activities Director and
the Informed Supervisor is required for all overnight travel.

Club Sponsors

● A district stipend is available to staff members who sponsor chartered clubs.

● Required paperwork must be submitted as necessary.
● Sponsors must be with students at all times during club meetings and activities.
● Fundraisers must meet the following building and district guidelines: (See APS Codes: JJE, JJF)
1. Regulations regarding fundraisers should be reviewed prior to approval.
2. ALL fundraisers must be pre-approved. They must be signed by the building Activities Director
and Club Sponsor at least 2 weeks prior to the activity.
3. Approved fundraising activities must be supervised by the assigned sponsor.

GOOGLE CLASSROOM
At ACHS, Google classroom will be our main instructional tool that will be used in all of our
classrooms with all of our teachers and students. Our staff at ACHS must be familiar with Google
Classroom and utilize it daily with their students. Our Instructional Team will continue to provide
professional learning around Google Classroom at the beginning of the school year, throughout the
school year, and individualized through your instructional coach as well.
Teaching Resources: APS Google Classroom Resources

GUEST SPEAKERS (Depends on COVID-19 Restrictions)

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During the 21.22 school year, please consult with the administration in regards to the policy at the time.
Please hold off on having any guest speakers planned to come into the building until we have been given the
“Green Light”. Staff are encouraged to utilize outside speakers and other community resources when such
expertise is available and relevant to the educational program under discussion at the time. Outside sources
will be used only if the material is pertinent to the age level and maturity of the students. Prior to inviting guest
speakers, staff should complete a Request for Guest Speaker form and submit it to the appropriate
administrator five days prior to the event. Forms are available in the Athletics Office.

HALL PASSES (Depends on COVID-19 Restrictions)

Because of the most recent COVID-19 Restrictions, we are stating that students should not be sharing passes.
Any student leaving a classroom during class must have an individual hall pass with the time of departure
written on the pass. Students should not be released during the first or last 10 minutes of a class period.
Students should not be sent out in the hallway unless it is an extreme circumstance. The hallways at ACHS
will not have students loitering and walking around in order to limit the amount of cohort exposure.
NOTE: In some instances, students may have a pass that is delivered to them digitally through their email or
through a text message.

HEALTH OFFICE AND HEALTH SERVICES

The Health Office is located within the Main Office. The Health Office is staffed by a Registered Nurse who
provides health care and health assessments to our students. Students should report to class and obtain the
teacher’s permission and a hall pass before going to the Health Office.

District policy prohibits school nurses from dispensing any medication that is not provided by the student
without written parent permission. This includes over the counter drugs such as Tylenol or aspirin. The nurse
is also available as a resource to provide health information to staff. When the nurse is out of the Health
Office, students should go to the Main Office for assistance. The nurse is the only person who may permit a
student to leave school for illnesses.

All classrooms have emergency kits. Minor cuts and abrasions that can be treated in the classroom should be;
otherwise send the student to the Health Office with a pass for treatment. If a student does not feel well, use
your judgment in sending them to the Health Office. Do not call parents from your room regarding student
illness. The school nurse will make all parent contacts when illness or injury is involved. When making
referrals to the nurse, please use the appropriate form which is available in the Health Office. Confidentiality
should be observed regarding student health issues or concerns. Do not speak about other students in front of
your class.

HOMEBOUND OR HOME/HOSPITAL INSTRUCTION

Please contact the School Nurse.

HOMEWORK
Teachers are to inform students and parents about their homework purposes and expectations. Access to
make-up work missed due to disciplinary action will not be denied. Teachers are responsible for
communicating their homework policy to students and parents by the end of the second week of school.
Grade Level/Content Teams should work together to have a comprehensive homework plan. It is not expected
that teachers give homework every night, or in every subject. Teachers are expected to:
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 ● Make specific assignments with complete instructions and expectations.
● Evaluate assignments returned by the student and provide the student with useful feedback.
● Differentiate assignments according to the ability and maturity level of the student, and on a diagnosis
of student learning and needs.
● Relate assignments to the course objectives and/or individual project objectives.

IDENTIFICATION BADGE
APS policy requires all staff to wear their District issued badge when you are on school grounds or visiting
other school sites. It is important for you to be identified as an APS employee at all times. Contact the school
secretary and visit Human Resources to get an ID badge if you are new to the District or have lost yours. Your
ID Badge also functions as your key to the building. As such, your badge is to be returned at the end of each
academic year as part of the school check-out procedure. Please do not carry your badge with your classroom
key. This is a safety concern should they be lost together.

INDEPENDENT STUDY
Independent study is a collaborative process between the student, teacher, counselor and administrator. The
independent study form must be filled out and approved by an administrator within the first five days of the
quarter. No independent studies will be approved after that time.

INTERPRETATION AND TRANSLATION

The Board of Education recognizes the crucial role that parents, guardians and families play in the education of
their children. The Board encourages partnerships between district staff and families in order to share the
responsibility of educating our students.

APS Board Policy

APS Central Language Services

COMMUNITY NAVIGATORS

In addition to available district services, the APS ACTION Zone has hired 4 Community Navigators to support
families. Navigators are available to support in the following languages:

Spanish, Nepali, Karen/ Burmese, French/ Sango/ Swahili

These Navigators are assigned to all 5 Zone schools (so that they can support the family as a complete unit)
and can support translation, interpretation and other basic needs such as finding and accessing resources.
Please contact the Community School Coordinator for more information.

KEYS
Employees are required at all times to safeguard keys issued to them, either by carrying the keys on their
person or ensuring keys are adequately secured. Classroom doors should remain locked at all times, with the
key in your possession. Keys are to be returned at the end of each academic year in conjunction with the
school check-out procedure. Keys not returned will result in the retention of the final paycheck until the
requirement is met. Lost or stolen keys must be reported immediately to the site Administrator and District
Security. The site manager may assess employees and nonemployees up to rekeying cost for each lost key if
negligence or policy violations contributed to the loss. (APS Policy and Regulations- ECAB, ECAB-R).
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LEARNING CENTER
The Learning Center is an administrative consequence. No students will be admitted to the Learning Center
except by the administrative team. While students are in the Learning Center, students will be engaged in
academic work. Teachers are notified of a student’s placement and required to send academic work when a
student is in the Learning Center the following days. Completed assignments need to be picked up from the
learning center within a 24 hour period.

MAIL
We receive school mail on a daily basis. If you wish to send anything through school mail, please use the
interschool mail envelopes and place them in the outgoing mail bag located in the main office. Mail is delivered
and picked up with the arrival of the morning buses. It is your responsibility to check your mailbox daily.
Students will not be allowed to pick up mail.

MAINTENANCE CONCERNS
Any maintenance concerns should be reported to the administrator in charge of building maintenance. Please
visit the service link:

Service Request

MEDIA CENTER
The Media Center is open for the 21.22 School year. The Media Center program is designed to assist
students in developing a commitment to informed decision making and developing life-long learning skills
which integrate media into the total educational process. Our goal is to ensure that students and staff are
effective users of ideas and information. Teachers need to sign-up in advance to take their class to the Media
Center. Individual students must present a student ID or a valid pass to the Media Center when they are in the
Center on their own.

MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT - STUDENTS AND STAFF

APS and ACHS have worked very hard to provide supports for our students and staff. As the school district
continues to respond to the changes COVID-19 is having on our staff, students, families and staff, it is
important to provide additional guidance related to serving students. ACHS wants to make it clear that it is our
responsibility and goal to support all teachers and students by creating an environment where we address
Mental Health Services.

Addressing Mental Health Services related to COVID-19 for students and staff.

MINI FRIDGES & MICROWAVES

Due to the cost of electricity for personal/mini refrigerators and microwaves, district personnel state they are
not allowed in personal offices and classrooms. Every penny spent on electricity is money that doesn’t go
toward student achievement. Please use one of the refrigerators provided in the department offices or staff
lounge.

NEW STUDENTS
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New students entering any time after the first day of school are to be welcomed into your classroom. Every
effort will be made to ensure that the receiving teacher is notified prior to student start date. If you have a new
student and do not have prior notification, you are to treat that student with respect and welcome them into
your room. Please check with the counseling clerk if you have any questions.

NO SMOKING AREA
ACHS is a Tobacco Free campus. There is no smoking on any area of the campus, including parking lots.

PARENT- TEACHER CONFERENCES AND EXCHANGE DAYS

Parent- Teacher Conferences are one of many opportunities to connect with families and the community that
ACHS offers and requires staff to attend. Parent contact will occur throughout the year. A Mid-Year Parent
Conference event will be held in addition to the required Back to School Night (start of school) and Culture Fair
(close of school). These events comprise the designated hours for the calendared exchange days.

PASSING PERIODS
For the 21.22 School year we will have passing periods for all students to use. While students are coming to
your class, it is the expectation that all Aurora Central High School Staff are actively supervising students, and
encouraging them to get to class on time. Each student should be greeted by name, with a positive affirmation
every day when entering the classroom.

PERSONAL BELONGINGS
You are responsible to keep your personal belongings safe and secure. If you do not have a locking cabinet in
your classroom/office, please advise the site Administrator. If any of your personal belongings have been
stolen, please report them as such to the deans and site Administrators. It is your responsibility to file a Police
Report if you so choose. If you have collected money for the school for any reason, please make sure that the
money is brought to the office daily so you may receive a receipt and the money may be deposited correctly.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT REQUESTS

Please use this form to make a formal request to attend external professional learning opportunities (including
district PDs). Requests will be approved on a case by case basis until all funds are exhausted.

At least THREE WEEKS prior to the workshop/conference: 1. Submit this form. 2. You will be notified by email
upon approval. 3. AFTER approval is given then the main office will enter the absence/sub request into
AESOP.

PURCHASING REQUESTS
Please see instructions for purchasing here:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/10We5izB5wrT3KTl5-FAlUP-J9D92zSud/view?ts=60ff0966

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B-MCMPg39Y4qRjBwa0xHbU9mVzA/view?usp=sharing

SCHEDULE CHANGES

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Every attempt will be made to ensure students receive course requests. It should be noted, however, that in
some instances, class leveling, class size, non-consecutive scheduling, or incorrect courses may call for a
change in the student’s primary selection. In determining student course selection, the following criteria will be
considered:

● Student data and/or teacher recommendation determines course selection

● Needing specific classes to meet graduation requirements;
● Student needs to add/delete a class due to scheduling conflicts.
● Student schedule changes after the first week of the quarter require admin approval.

SOCIAL DISTANCING AND MASKS

APS is strongly encouraging all students who are eligible (ages 12 and up) to get vaccinated. Vaccines must
be proven to be safe and effective before they are administered to the general public. After examining clinical
trial data, the FDA found that three vaccines are safe and effective at preventing severe COVID-19 disease:
Pfizer, Moderna and Janssen (Johnson & Johnson).

Face Masks

Masks will be strongly recommended for all students who are unvaccinated. All staff who are vaccinated will
not be required to wear face masks at schools and district sites. All staff members who are unvaccinated will
be required to wear masks in the workplace. Staff members will receive a memo from Human Resources
shortly that will detail how to provide proof of vaccination. The mask mandate for unvaccinated staff will take
effect on Monday, August 2.

Please note that all students and staff will be required to wear masks on school buses regardless of
vaccination status. This is in accordance with the CDC’s order requiring face masks on public transportation
and at transportation hubs.

SOCIAL MEDIA
Take precautions to protect your image as a professional when on social media sites. Be aware of your privacy
settings and who may have access to your information when on social media sites. Although some may have
or wish to develop a classroom Facebook page, it is strongly discouraged. Acceptable alternatives include a
classroom newsletter or website that is solely maintained and authored by the classroom teacher.

STAFF BEHAVIOR
It is expected that staff conduct themselves in an appropriate and professional manner. Please read APS code
GBAA for specific information regarding the reporting of sexual harassment and objectionable actions.
Unwelcome sexual behavior, racial harassment, or the creation of a hostile work environment will not be
tolerated.

We are all responsible for maintaining a healthy work environment. Gossip, rumors and the dissemination of
misinformation create an uncomfortable work environment. Please respect all members of the ACHS
community. If you have a concern regarding conduct please discuss it with a member of the administrative
team.

Staff Help Resources

Missing Network Drives (W, V, U, etc.)
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 ▪ Left click on the search icon next to the start icon and type \\dc00.aps.local into the search programs and files
box.
▪ Click the enter key.
▪ In the new window, double-click on the NetLogon icon.
▪ Double-click on the file LogonScript icon (modified 7/14/2016)
▪ Nothing will happen
▪ Now, Close all windows.
▪ Open your File explorer and your drives should be there.
▪ Right Click the W Drive
▪ Select Create Shortcut
▪ Click on OK or Yes
▪ You now have a shortcut to your W drive on your Desktop
NOTE: If your network drives are still not present submit an iSupport ticket

Printing Locate your printer

After printer is located, right-click once on the printer and select “Set as Default….”
NOTE: When you print, verify the correct printer is showing up in the dropdown menu.

Paystubs ATS Print Freedom

Here is how you access your online Direct Deposit Pay Statement:
1. Once on the internet, go to the web address: ATS Login
2. Enter your Access ID, User Name and Password.
○ Access ID: APSK12
○ Username: Your Employee Number (located on the back of your ID card)
○ Password: XXXX (last 4 digits of SSN) <-- FIRST TIME LOGGING IN ONLY! You will be prompted to
change your password to at least 7 characters with at least 1 number.
3. Select “MyPayStub” or "Print My W-2" to print your Document Statement. You will be asked if you want to open
or save the file. You will be prompted to enter a Document Open Password which is always the last 4 digits of
your SSN. This never changes.

Absence Reporting Frontline

Login: 10-digit phone number
Password default: 9 + last 4 of SSN
NOTE: You must have permission from your point of contact to take your personal days. These cannot fall
immediately prior to or after a break.

RANDA (Evaluation) Colorado Department of Education

NOTE: There is no district support for this site

Voicemail Setup (It is an expectation that you set up and check your voicemail regularly)
▪ Hit a free line & dial 7000
▪ Hit # key
▪ Enter your VM Box number
▪ Hit # key
▪ Enter VM password
▪ Hit # key
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 ▪ If there are messages, they will play after the # key
▪ If there are no messages, you will be given the menu for options in your voicemail.

ActivInspire/Classflow
Locate appropriate software for your Promethean Board go to this location to install:
U:\DistData\Promethean,Projectors,Lamps,Visualizers\ActivInspire + ActivDriver Software
▪ Double –click on the ActiveInspireSuite icon; follow the directions; and use the defaults.
ActivInspire Serial Number: 0015-4428-6555-2136-1074
User = APS User
Org = Aurora Public Schools

Tech Help
When assistance is necessary, please issue an iSupport ticket.

Staff Login information

APS User Account/Computer login (Active Directory/AD/Wifi)
⚠You MUST do this while in the district network, before taking device from APS site ⚠
Login: First Initial, Middle Initial, and Last Name (ex. fmlastname)
Password: 1234

Google
Login: First Initial, Middle Initial, and Last Name (ex. fmlastname@aurorak12.org)
Password: Employee ID #

Infinite Campus
Login: First Initial, Middle Initial, and Last Name (ex. fmlastname)
Password: Campus123

Oracle
Login: First Initial, Middle Initial, and Last Name (ex. fmlastname)
Password: oracle

Enrich
Login: First Initial, Middle Initial, and Last Name (ex. fmlastname)
same as computer login credentials

WiFi Personal Devices

● Choose APS-District
● Open an Internet Browser
● Username: Computer login username (ex. fmlastname)
● Password: Password
NOTE: WiFi - District Owned Devices: Should always be APS-District

Android WiFi
● EAP Method - PEAP
● Phase 2 authentication - None
● CA certificate - Do not validate
● Identify - district username
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 ● Anonymous Identity - leave blank
● Password - district computer password

STAFF PARKING
The southeast and part of the northeast parking lot is reserved for staff. The north front parking area is
designated for visitors and administrators only. Staff must display their parking tag on their rear view mirrors
and park only in designated areas. Tags are available from the Main Office receptionist.

Any staff member with a temporary or permanent handicapped permit may park in appropriate designated
handicapped spaces.

It is recommended that all staff park in the southeast and northeast parking lots. Camera surveillance is not
available on the street. Additionally, ACHS strives to be a good neighbor. Please do not park in the
neighborhood in front of a residence. Utilize the many parking spots we have in our staff parking lot.

STAFF SUPPLIES
The bookkeeper is in charge of all orders. Most of your daily classroom consumables can be obtained from the
bookkeeper. Please visit the bookkeeper’s office for supplies kept in stock.

STANDARDS REFERENCED GRADING POLICY

In a standards referenced grading system, a student’s status is reported (or referenced) relative to the
performance standard for each area of knowledge or skill. Even if a student did not meet the standard, they are
not necessarily held back. Individual student performance is compared to achievement towards standards or
benchmarks. Teachers use evidence that is gathered from quality assessments that meet standards and
benchmarks. Multiple opportunities are provided for students to demonstrate progress towards meetings said
standard as learning is developmental and will grow with time. Multiple modalities of demonstration towards
meeting the standard are available to the student. Students are involved in the grading process by teachers
providing clear indicators of each level of proficiency to promote the highest achievement possible. Grades are
not reduced for work that is submitted late or missing as long as that work meets the standards and
benchmarks.

Students who are Multi- Lingual Learners (MLLs), have IEP, 504 or other accommodations must have their
work appropriately differentiated and graded according to the WiDA Can- Do Indicators for their English
language level and/ or the accommodations and modifications required by said plans.

Parents/guardians must be notified at least twice by phone or in writing for any student receiving a failing
grade. All contacts must be documented in Infinite Campus.

Medical Exemptions (ME) will be determined by the Nurse. Teachers will be notified if a student is to receive
an ME for their quarter grade.

Audit (AU) grades will be given to students who come in with less than two weeks in the quarter and DO NOT
have a transfer grade and have not had adequate opportunity to demonstrate proficiency in the assessed
standards. You will be notified by the Counselor if a student is to receive and AU grade.

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Unit Recovery

Students have the opportunity to recover units of a course to improve their final grades. In order to do this,
each google classroom must contain units of study that correspond to units in the IC gradebook. When a
student fails a course, the recovery instructor can support the student by reviewing the failed portion in the IC
gradebook and in the google classroom to support the student with demonstrating proficiency on that unit of
study. When the student has done this, the student’s grade will be changed by the teacher submitting proper
documentation to the registrar.

See the ACHS Grading Handbook for more information.

STUDENT ACADEMIC PLACEMENT

With the variety of programs that Aurora Central has to offer, there are many opportunities for staff to refer
students for consideration in a unique program. Listed below are some of those programs and general
directions for staff:

● Any staff member may refer a student to the MTSS team. Problem Solving occurs through House
Teams.
● ACHS offers Advanced Placement and dual credit classes. Contact a Counselor for information.
● Credit Recovery is available. Contact a Counselor for more info.
● Summer School is for credit recovery or acceleration. Contact a Counselor for more info.

STUDENT ASSISTANTS (Depends on COVID-19 Restrictions)

The beginning of the 21.22 school year, ACHS will start with allowing student assistants.

● Student assistants must be approved by the Counselor who is scheduling students. Students
are expected to be in the most rigorous coursework. This may not be an appropriate placement for all
students. Any student assistant not actively working in an office or classroom must be doing school
work or reading. Students are required to wear an official office badge. Badges are available from the
Front Office Clerk. Office areas may have 1 student assistant per period. Student assistants may not
get food and/or drink during class time. No food or drink is allowed in classrooms or office areas.
Student assistants may not leave the campus during an assistantship class period, no exceptions.
Abuse of student assistant privileges may result in loss of student assistantship. Student assistants
are not to have access to grade books, Infinite Campus, or confidential materials.

STUDENT COMMUNICATIONS
All staff members are to treat students with respect. Communications with students should be fair and
equitable. Students should be able to communicate in an honest and open manner with staff members. Please
be aware of your reporting duties around such issues as abuse, neglect, and extreme depression which could
be associated with suicidal tendencies (APS Code JBB, JLF-R, JLF-E). If you have a conflict with a student
and need additional support, a school counselor, psychologist, or social worker is available to assist you.
Every child has a right to an education regardless of their economic status, race, religion, country of origin, or
language spoken.

SUICIDE CONCERNS

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Any person who has reasonable cause to know or suspect that a student is contemplating suicide MUST
contact the Counseling Office by phone or in person IMMEDIATELY. Do not leave the student unattended and
do not allow students to leave your classroom. In the event the Counselor is not available, contact the lead
administrator overseeing counseling.

SUPERVISION OF STUDENTS
Students must be supervised at all times. Leaving students unsupervised for any reason (including sending
students to the hallway) may place the teacher in a position of being negligent. If you need assistance
regarding supervision (i.e. going to the bathroom, emergency phone call or situation) please ask for help from
another staff member, campus monitor, dean, and/or a site Administrator.

TARDY POLICY
Tardy passes will not be issued to late students. ALL students entering class late without an EXCUSED pass
should be marked tardy. If students arrive late to class at anytime their attendance needs to be changed from
absent to unexcused tardy.

Students should not be kept after the class period ends in order to complete assignments or classwork. This
only serves to have them enter another class tardy. If a student needs additional time to complete work, please
have the student return after the school dayF.

TARDY PROCEDURE: (Only for Unexcused Tardies)

● Tardy 1 through 3 - Verbal warnings/RJ
● Every 4th tardy to INDIVIDUAL TEACHER class, Teacher Phone call home/Must be documented in IC
● Every 5th tardy to INDIVIDUAL TEACHER class, Dean intervention and Tardy's are reset
● After the referral, students will start the tardy process over.
● Tardies will reset at the beginning of a new quarter/semester etc.

TEACHING AND ROOM ASSIGNMENTS

Principals shall seek faculty input concerning teaching assignments. Principals shall consider such input.
Employees shall be notified and consulted regarding changes in their assignments as early as circumstances
reasonably permit. Master agreement: p. 21

Department chairs may recommend a department schedule. However, final decision rests with the Principal.

TECHNOLOGY
Teachers and students have access to various forms of technology during the school day. Students should not
have unsupervised access to the Internet. Please consult with the Technology coordinator if you have
questions or concerns related to student access to technology. Teachers should check their email daily, as
important messages are communicated via email from the district, as well as the site administrator. You should
not use student contact time to check your email or work on the computer. Technology should support
instruction, not detract from it. As a precaution, teachers should make sure that students cannot access the
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emailing the building and refrain from any personal topics (such as advertising, promoting personal sales or
opportunities).

TEXTBOOKS
The dispersal of student textbooks is the responsibility of the classroom teacher. It is your responsibility to
ensure the return of these texts. Textbooks checked out of the media center by the teacher are the
responsibility of the teacher. Make sure you communicate proper respect for school property to your students.

Library books checked out by the teacher are the responsibility of the teacher. Please make every effort to
track these books throughout the year. Books purchased with school money (reimbursements included) are the
property of ACHS. Books purchased with personal money (not reimbursed) will remain the property of the
purchaser.

UNIFIED IMPROVEMENT PLAN (UIP)

A Unified Improvement Plan (UIP) is required of all schools in Colorado by the Colorado Department of
Education (CDE). The UIP is updated every year based on current data and goals. This document is due to our
school director at the end of October and is posted every year on the school website. In addition, ACHS will
progress monitor our ability to meet the goals listed in the UIP on a monthly basis.

UNIT RECOVERY
Aurora Central High School has created a plan for the 21.22 school year to best support our students to
recover their credit during the school year and in most cases during the class that they are currently failing in.
ACHS will provide support through what we call Unit Recovery. Our English and Math teachers will work with
our (2) Educational Assistants to provide assignments, units, class work, and deficiencies in proficiency on
specific standards for our students. The Educational Assistants will then provide the support needed to help
the student show proficiency in that unit. Students can then earn that credit and get back on track without
retaking the original course. The Educational Assistant will work with the teacher to change the grade in the
grade book, or if the grading period is over fill out a grade change form and provide it to the registrar.

VISITORS (Depends on COVID-19 Restrictions)

ACHS will allow a minimal amount of visitors in the building at the beginning of the 21.22 school year as we
want to maintain a safe environment for our students and staff. We will allow parents to come into the building
in emergency situations and have a system where parents can pick up their child(ren) throughout the school
day. Staff at ACHS must utilize other means of communication with the community and parents/guardians.

If our policy changes, then Parents and Guardians of ACHS students will be welcome to visit the school and
classrooms. All visitors will be required to check in at the office to sign in and receive a visitor’s badge. If a
visitor arrives without a badge, we are asking that you refer them back to the office. Visiting minors must be
accompanied by an adult.

If a former student wishes to visit you, they will be asked to return at the end of the contact day.

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The district expectation is that teachers post at least one grade per week by for each student. Grades will be
available through Infinite Campus for parents who subscribe to Parent Portal. The dialing system calls home
on all D’s and F’s at mid-quarter and end of quarter. Athletic eligibility will be determined quarterly. If a student
is failing 3 or more classes they will not be eligible to participate in athletics.

INSTRUCTIONAL FRAMEWORK
At ACHS, our teachers plan their daily instruction following the Instructional Framework. Providing a consistent
learning environment is at the heart of what we do to support our students. Our teachers must work with their
colleagues, their Instructional Coaches, and/or their administrators to make sure they understand all elements
of the Instructional Framework so that they can plan their instruction.

LEARNING ENVIRONMENT
All teachers at ACHS must ensure that they have these components on their board for their students daily. All
students must be able to access this information during the entire class period. We have provided an example
listed below, but we are not mandating that all white boards are all just like this example. We are mandating
that the following information is posted.
Content Target
Language Target
Standards
Do Now
Agenda
Classroom Culture

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