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STUDENT HANDBOOK 2011 - 2012
Austin High School
Area Learning Center
Jason Senne
Assistant Principal
301 3rd Street N.W.
Austin, MN 55912
Telephone: (507) 460-1828
Website: www.austin.k12.mn.us
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Dear ALC Students, Parents, and Guardians:
Welcome to the Austin High School Area Learning Center; we are excited
that you are a part of our school where students, staff, and parents work together
to “Empower all learners for life!” The Area Learning Center offers a wide variety
of courses, some are required, and others are elective in nature to provide you
with an opportunity to earn credits for the ultimate goal of an Austin High School
diploma. Teachers, counselors, and administrators at the ALC will provide
individual assistance to students in completing registration and attaining academic
success.
All students in the Area Learning Center are encouraged to participate in the
activities at Austin High School. Eligibility for some activities is based on academic
credits, so please check with the AHS Activities office or ALC office if you have
questions regarding participation.
The Area Learning Center has a partnership with Riverland Community
College to offer students, enrolled in the ALC, a Post Secondary Education Option
known as the Career Academy. The Career Academy is available to ALC senior
students that are in good standing and meet the educational requirements of
Riverland. If you have questions about this program or application process please
contact the ALC office.
The Area Learning Center maintains a history of high expectations, a variety
of student activities, and excellent school spirit. We encourage you to make
contributions to this reputation during your time at the ALC. Please contact me, at
(507) 460-1828, if you have any questions or concerns about enrollment in the
2011-2012 ALC programs at Austin High School.
Sincerely,
Jason Senne, Assistant Principal
Austin High School – Area Learning Center
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Austin High School Area Learning Center
Calendar of Events
(Dates and times subject to change)
Date Time Event Location
August 10 8:30am-3:30pm School Registration Hastings Gym
August 11 12:30pm-7:30pm
August 30 5:00pm-9:00pm Back to School ALC Classrooms
August 31 9:00am-1:00pm Conferences
September 19-23 Homecoming Week
September 23 3:30pm Homecoming Parade
September 24 8:30pm-11:30am Homecoming Dance Hastings Gym
October 14 Corn Maze Fieldtrip Northwood, IA
October 28 4:30pm-8:00pm ALC Haunted Hallway ALC Hallway
November 1 9:00am GRAD Writing Retest TBD
Grades 10-12
November 1 9:00am BST ALC Conference
Math and Reading Retest Room
November 18 9:00am-11:30am Culture Day Project ALC Classrooms
January 27 End of Semester 1
March 2 Conference Incentive TBD
Fieldtrip
April 3 9:00am BST ALC Conference
Math and Reading Retest Room
April 10 8:30am GRAD Writing Test ALC Classrooms
Grade 9
April 11-12 8:30am-11:00am GRAD Reading Test ALC Classrooms
Grade 10
April 11-12 8:30am-11:00am GRAD Math Test ALC Classrooms
Grade 11
April 24 9:00am GRAD Writing Retest TBD
Grade 12 only
May 5 Prom Riverside Arena
June 4 10:00am-2:30pm ALC Picnic Todd Park
June 6 Last Day of School
June 8 7:00pm Graduation Riverside Arena
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ALC OFFICE ............................................................................... 460-1828
Assistant Principal’s Office ......................................................... 460-1805
Address/Personal Data Changes ............................................................. 460-1805
ATTENDANCE OFFICE TO REPORT ABSENCES ............. 460-1806
Student Support Services .............................................................................. 460-1812
Personal/School Problems .................................................................... 460-1812
Success Coach: ……………………………………………………..460-1815
Nurse's Office ................................................................................................. 460-1807
Buses - Austin Transportation ..................................................................... 433-5358
Lunch Program: Free & Reduced and Regular Lunch Tickets .............. 460-1821
Austin High School …………………………………………………………460-1800
Activities Office ………………………………...………………………460-1825
Liaison Officer ……………………………………………,…………….460-1809
Teacher telephone numbers and email addresses are available on
the Austin website – www.austin.k12.mn.us
TITLE IX NOTIFICATION STATEMENT:
It is the policy of the School Board of Independent School District 492, Austin, Minnesota, to comply with
applicable federal and state law prohibiting discrimination to the end that no person protected by such law
shall, on the grounds of race, color, national origin, creed, religion, sex, marital status, status with regard
to public assistance, age, or disability be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be
otherwise subjected to discrimination under any educational program or in employment, or recruitment,
consideration, or selection.
Volunteers
Parents and adult family members are encouraged to volunteer at their child’s school and with the Austin
Public School system. Volunteers provide a valuable service to all students and staff. Volunteers must
complete an application and background check before serving students affiliated with Austin Public
Schools. Minnesota requires a school hiring authority to request a criminal history background check
from the superintendent of the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension on all individuals who are offered
employment in a school and on all individuals, except enrolled student volunteers, who are offered the
opportunity to provide athletic coaching services or other extracurricular services to a school, regardless of
whether any compensation is paid. Volunteers must also abide by confidentiality and ethic standards set
out by the district for all district staff. Volunteer applications are available at all school and district
offices. The district will cover the cost of the background check.
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COURSE OFFERINGS:
Grades 9 and 10
Required Classes Electives
Language Arts I Careers
Language Arts II MAAP Stars
Algebra I Music Appreciation
Geometry Yearbook
United States History I
United States History II
Physical Science
Biology
Art Course
Health
Physical Education
Grades 11 and 12
Required Classes Electives
Modern Literature Art Courses
American Literature At Issue: Modern World Events
Composition Careers
Interpersonal Skills Creative Writing
Advanced Algebra Credit Recovery
Statistics Criminal Justice
Economics MAAP Stars
American Government Music Appreciation
Global Insights/Geography Novels
Environmental Science Psychology
Forensics Sociology
Yearbook
Work Experience Seminar
On the Job Training
All high school students need to meet the following graduation requirements to earn a diploma:
1. Complete 24 Course Credits
Graduates of 2011, 2012, 2013, and 2014
4 credits of Language Arts
3 credits of mathematics
3 credits of Science
4 credits of Social Studies
1 credit of Physical Education
.5 credit of Health
1 credit of Performing or Creative Arts
7.5 credits of Electives
2. Pass the following:
Test of Written Composition (Grade 9)
Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment
Reading (Grade 10)
Science (Grade 10)
Mathematics (Grade 11)
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Austin Public Schools has adopted a Students Rights and Responsibilities
Policy Handbook. This policy handbook sets up district-wide parameters. The
Area Learning Center has additional expectations which directly affect the
educational environment at the ALC. Please contact the office if you would like a
copy of the District’s Student’s Rights and Responsibilities Policy.
STUDENT EXPECTATIONS:
1. Attendance:
a) Be here. If you absolutely must be absent, get your assignments immediately upon coming
back to class by checking a classmate’s agenda or following the plan your teacher has set up.
Ask questions about the assignments, and if you have been gone more than one day, also set
a makeup due date with your teacher. We will expect you to work during study hall,
Connect period, or before or after school to complete work not made up on time. Failure to
make up the work will affect your learning, which will probably be reflected in grading.
Absences, which have not been verified in the office, will be unverified. Please see
attendance information regarding appeals process on pages 9-10.
b) Be on time. Have your pencil sharpened, be in your seat, have materials out, be quiet and
ready to start class at the time class is scheduled to begin. If you must come in late, do so
with the least interruption possible. Do not walk in front of the teacher or anyone else who is
in front of the class or talking. Be sure to explain your tardiness before you leave. Excessive
avoidable tardiness may lead to loss of hall privileges or detention.
c) Have a pass in the hall. All students will have a pass while in the hallway unless it is during
passing time between classes. Take care of restroom and drink needs at designated breaks or
passing times. We will only leave class for those needs when it is absolutely necessary.
d) Always have your materials with you. You will not make trips to your locker after class has
started. Do not expect to "borrow" what you need. If you do not have your materials, you
simply have to "make do" or wait until later to do the work. You might have to miss out on
an activity or group work. Depending on the work, you may have to come in before or after
school to complete it before class the next day. There will be consequences for late work.
e) Student ID card should be with you at all times. Each student will be issued an ID card
with their picture on them. The card identifies Austin High School ALC students and also
serves as a bus pass, lunch card, event pass, and library card. Students are required to show
their identification card upon request of any staff member or bus driver. Failure to show
your card upon request from a school district employee will result in a trip to the office. If
you lose your card, you may go to the main office during Connect or lunch and we will make
one for you. If you do not have $5.00, your parent/guardian will be billed. REPLACEMENT
CARDS MAY BE PURCHASED IN THE AHS PRINCIPAL'S OFFICE AT THE COST OF
$5.00.
2. Building Behavior:
a) Swearing, harassing and sexual language are not acceptable at anytime at the ALC.
b) Respect personal space – horseplay, shoving, pushing, and public displays of affection are
not appropriate at school.
c) Toys and electronic items should not be brought to school, and the school is not responsible
for their damage or theft. These items will be taken from students if they are seen at school.
d) Respect for school environment is expected in halls, restrooms, lockers, and classrooms.
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e) No food or drinks may leave the cafeteria. Minnesota State law forbids the bringing of food
prepared at home to school to distribute to other persons. This means that no homemade
food may be brought to school for sharing. Candy is permissible during a classroom event
and with teacher consent.
f) All students are to leave the building immediately after school. No one should be in the
building unless under teacher supervision. The Area Learning Center supervised building
hours are 7:35 - 3:35 p.m. Athletics, clubs, other school activities, and detention are among
the accepted reasons for staying beyond dismissal time or arriving early.
g) Know emergency exits and follow procedures quickly and quietly when necessary; treat
drills as “the real thing.”
3. Student Dress:
a) Student appearance should not disrupt the educational process at school or at school
sponsored activities.
b) Undergarments should not be seen – boxers, bra straps, etc.
c) Torso needs to be covered at all times – tummy and back should not show.
d) Headwear worn to school must be removed at the door and kept in the locker.
e) Coats cannot be worn in the building. If your child has an issue with being cold in school,
please have him/her keep a sweatshirt in his/her locker.
f) Clothing cannot have inappropriate slogans or graphics – playboy bunny, alcohol or drug
related, racial slurs, gang signs, etc.
g) Book bags and purses must be kept in lockers.
h) Excessive use of fragrances, perfumes, and sprays should be avoided.
4. Bus Behavior:
Transportation is a privilege, not a right (M.S. 123.801). A student's eligibility to ride a school
bus may be revoked for a violation of school bus safety or conduct policies, or for violation of
any other law governing student conduct on a school bus, pursuant to a written school district
discipline policy. Bus safety procedures are detailed in the district calendar. Please refer to that
section if you have questions.
5. Electronic Devices:
a) Radios, CD players, phones, pagers, iPods, MP3 players and other electronic devices are not to
be used during class time. These items are disruptive to the educational environment. Any of
these items being used during regular class time will be confiscated and returned at the end of
the hour. Habitual violations will result in the device being turned into administration and only
returned to the parents.
b) Laser pens and lights are both a safety and nuisance concern. They are not allowed in school, at
school activities, or on buses. They will be taken and not returned.
c) Austin Public Schools requires all parents and students to read and sign an Internet Acceptable
Use Policy prior to gaining access to the Internet at school. The Internet Acceptable Use Policy
will be given to parents and students for their review and signature at registration time.
6. Student Lockers:
a) Each student is furnished two lockers. Hall locker assignments are made by Connect at
registration time, and physical education lockers are assigned by the physical education
instructors. Expensive items or large amounts of money should not be brought to school. Toys,
collectables and other play things should be left at home. You are responsible for all items you
bring to school or store at school. Personal property is not insured for loss or damage.
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b) Students should not share lockers or combinations. Combination locks are changed each
summer. Any further change during the school year will be made only in response to
exceptional situations and may require a $3.00 charge. Students will not write on lockers and
will use only their assigned locker. Students are responsible for the contents of their locker, and
items found within are considered in the student's possession. At the end of the school year,
students will be financially responsible for any mistreatment of their assigned locker.
c) If students choose to decorate the inside of their locker, they may only use magnets. The use of
tape or other adhesives is not permitted. Any message on the outside of the locker must be
approved by a building administrator.
d) State of Minnesota school locker policy states that: "School lockers are the property of the
school district. At no time does the school district relinquish its' exclusive control of lockers
provided for the convenience of students. Inspection of the interior of lockers may be
conducted by school authorities for any reason at any time, without notice, without student
consent, and without a search warrant. The personal possessions of students within a school
locker may be searched only when school authorities have a reasonable suspicion that the search
will uncover evidence of a violation of law or school rules. As soon as possible after the search
of a student's personal possessions, the school authorities must provide notice of the search to
students whose lockers were searched unless disclosure would impede an ongoing investigation
by police or school officials."
7. Drills:
Fire drills, tornado, code red, and civil defense drills are held periodically throughout the school
year. It is the duty of the student to become acquainted with the proper route for exit from each
classroom. This information will be posted in each classroom.
8. Grades, Records, and Credit:
Report cards are mailed home after each semester. The grades earned become part of the student’s
permanent record and should be viewed as a very important part of the record. Students who do not
successfully complete course work and the mandatory number of hours will not earn credit. This
means they may have to repeat some courses or they may be required to participate in a summer
school program or other alternative. School record keeping procedures and access to this
information is governed by district policy and statute. Detailed information is available in the
school calendar.
DISCIPLINE PLAN WHEN RULES ARE NOT FOLLOWED:
Verbal warning Parent conference
Loss of privileges Restricted schedule
Discipline referral form Removal from the classroom
Detention In-school suspension (ISS)
Saturday School Out of school suspension (OSS)
Team conference
Each teacher may have additional guidelines to fit their individual classrooms.
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ASSIGNMENT GUIDELINES:
All assignments are due on the due date given. (The only exception is an absence on the due date).
Completing the work is your responsibility and you must make every effort to keep up to date. Missing
assignments will be given to you upon request. Your teacher will determine what work is to be made
up. End-of-semester incomplete grades will change to a letter grade after 10 school days.
The letter grade scale for your direct instruction classes is as follows:
A = 100% - 90% C = 79% - 70%
B = 89% - 80% D = 69% - 60%
F = 59% - 0%
A passing grade will be issued to seat based students upon completing:
60 hours of classroom time and assigned work at an 80% accuracy level
ATTENDANCE INFORMATION:
1. Admits and Excuses:
Absentees are to report to the Main Office (Room 101) upon returning to school. A note from home
explaining the reason for absence is to be given to the attendance secretary. STUDENTS MUST
CHECK OUT THROUGH THE MAIN OFFICE BEFORE LEAVING THE BUILDING DURING
THE REGULAR SCHOOL DAY. Parents should call the Attendance Office before 8:00 a.m. each
day that the student is absent. (460-1806)
2. Entering and Leaving the Building:
a) If you arrive at school early, you must wait in the hallways. Access to the classrooms of the
building will be available after 7:35 a.m. Students involved in misbehavior before school will
be restricted to a designated area. ALC is a closed campus and students must remain in the
Cafeteria during lunch periods. ALC Seniors can earn privilege to leave campus during their
assigned lunch period.
b) All students are to leave the building immediately after school. No one should be in the
building unless under teacher supervision. The Area Learning Center’s supervised building
hours are 7:35 - 3:35 p.m. daily. Athletics, clubs, other school activities, and detention are
among the accepted reasons for staying beyond dismissal.
c) All visitors to the Area Learning Center must go to the main office to receive a VISITOR’S
PASS. It is forbidden for students to let anyone in the building without permission or to
“wedge” a door open for later access.
3. Tardiness:
Tardiness is disrespectful and disruptive to the learning environment. Students are expected to be to
class on time.
a) Tardiness is arriving for any class period after the bell sounds.
b) For attendance purposes every four (4) tardies will result in a lunch detention.
c) Habitual tardiness will be referred to an administrator for disciplinary action. A truancy petition
may be filed with the county as part of the disciplinary actions.
4. Unexcused Absences and Appeals:
Without a note from a parent or guardian, an absence will be unexcused. However, it can be
changed to excused if a note is given to the Attendance Office the following day. Absences that
remain unexcused may affect a student’s grades and opportunities for make-up work. Excessive
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absences will be reviewed on a regular basis by the administration. Attendance letters will be sent
home for 3, 5, 7, and 9 absences in one or more class periods. Excess of 10 absences in one or more
classes per semester will result in an attendance appeals meeting. This meeting may result in an
attendance contract, loss of credit, removal from the ALC program, and/or a truancy petition and
mandatory court appearance for the student and parent/guardian. A juvenile court may order that a
child's parent or legal guardian deliver a child to school at the beginning of each school day for a
period of time specified by the court. Further consequences can include restrictions to driving
privileges until a student is 18 years of age.
HEALTH INFORMATION:
1. Home Instruction:
Students may receive home instruction when it is apparent that they will be absent from school for
a period of three weeks or more. A medical form may be obtained from the assistant principal or
counselor. The form must be signed by the doctor and returned. A schedule of classes will then be
set up. A tutor will work with students for up to five hours a week. When students return to school,
they must report to the Counseling Office.
2. Nurse’s Office – Illness While in School:
The Nurse's Office in the high school office is supervised by a secretary during all school hours.
The office is also staffed with a nurse who may provide initial assessment of injuries or illness.
Diagnosis of an illness or injury can only be made by a physician or designated health care
provider. Should any student need to be sent home due to illness or injury, he/she should check in
with the health office for an initial assessment by the nurse. Contact will then be made to
parent/guardian(s) with the report of findings. Should a parent, guardian, or other emergency
contact person not be available for pickup, we will keep the student in the health office until contact
can be made. We do not have a school doctor, so injuries or illnesses will not be diagnosed or
treated at school aside from basic first aid.
3. Handling of Medications:
No medication will be given to a student by any school personnel without a proper school
medication authorization which is signed by both a parent/guardian and the prescribing physician.
This includes such medications as Tylenol, ibuprofen, aspirin, etc. Medication must be in the
original prescription container and left in the Health Services Office to be administered under
supervision. The only exception to this rule is for students with asthma or other respiratory health
concerns which utilize an inhaler. Students may carry their inhalers if they return the medication
authorization with parent/guardian signature, physician's signature, and are cleared to do so by the
physician or Licensed School Nurse.
4. Physical Education Excuses:
a) Medical excuses for physical education should be obtained from your doctor and delivered to
the assistant principal. If you have not had a chance to get to your doctor, a note from your
parent or guardian should be taken to your P.E. teacher to request an excuse for the day. Such
notes should be for one day only. Requests to be excused for more than three consecutive
school days except in emergency situations must be approved by your doctor. Physical
Education is a required class and failure to participate without an approved excuse may result in
serious consequences for the student.
b) The recommended uniforms for physical education consist of elastic-waist-band athletic shorts
and/or sweat pants, a pull-over T-shirt and/or sweatshirt, sweat socks, and athletic shoes. Other
clothing may be acceptable if approved in advance by the physical education teacher. For
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cleanliness, it is important to change clothes for the day's activity; therefore, clothing worn to
school cannot be worn in gym, and gym clothing cannot be worn back to class. Students must
furnish their own towels for P.E. showering. Your gym clothes and towel should be
laundered regularly. You will be assigned a locker in the locker room to keep your gym clothes
and personal supplies in. You should make sure that everything is clearly labeled and that you
keep your locker locked.
STUDENT INFORMATION:
1. Lost and Found / Confiscated Items:
Lost and found articles may be recovered in the Main Office - room 100. Items will be disposed of
after thirty days. Items confiscated by administration will be kept until the end of the school year,
and then they will be disposed. It is the student’s responsibility to have his/her parents collect any
confiscated items, such as cell phones, toys, etc.
2. Parent Portal:
Parent Portal is a convenient home-to-school collaboration tool that allows parents to enhance their
child’s academic progress online via the school district website on the internet. Parents visit the
pass-word protected site to view school program announcements as well as their child’s schedules,
grades, assignments, daily and period attendance, course history, and health/immunization data.
Registration forms with further details are available in the Principal’s Office. Parents must be pre-
registered to access their child’s account and will be given a username and password to use.
3. Personal Information:
Let the ALC Office know immediately if you move and change your address, install a phone, or
change your present phone number. If you plan to move, see the Attendance Office for procedures
to follow.
4. Public Address System:
Announcements to students concerning activities, meetings, sports events, etc. will be given at
appropriate times during the school day. Listen carefully to these announcements. If any student
wishes to have announcements read, he/she must obtain permission from the Principal's Office.
5. Telephone Calls:
Students wishing to make calls during the school day must ask their teacher's permission to use a
classroom phone. Office phones are available for emergency use only.
6. Textbooks:
All textbooks are furnished by the school. There are no rental fees for their use. Each student is
expected to take the best care of all books assigned to him/her, for books are costly and belong to
everyone. Fees are assessed for lost or damaged books at the end of each year. Covers provide good
protection for textbooks.
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SCHOOL SUPPLIES:
Grades 9-12 ALC
7 notebooks/college rule
Non-permanent markers
7 color-coded folders
Pencils: 2-24 packs
Blue or black pens- No Red
Set of colored pencils
2 Regular boxes of tissue
Calculator*
Memory stick/jump drive**
(Optional)
For PE:
Master-brand combination lock
Tie athletic shoes
Shorts and/or sweatpants
T-shirt and/or sweatshirt
Towel
Deodorant
* ALC Math Department would like all students in grades 9-12 to purchase similar calculators.
We recommend the Texas Instrument TI-30XIIS calculator.
** 512 MB or larger
LUNCH ROOM & LUNCH CARD INFORMATION:
1. Cafeteria Privilege and Loss:
Students eat in the cafeteria during their lunch period. Some students may lose this privilege
for specified periods of time because of infractions at lunch time. It is up to you to see that
your school behavior is such that you do not lose your privileges. Excessive infractions will
result in the notification of parents and other additional disciplinary actions.
2. Lunch Procedures:
a) Students will be assigned to a specific lunch period. The ALC is a closed campus school
and students are not allowed to leave the building unless they have checked out in the
Attendance Office (room 100).
b) It is expected that students will keep their proper place in the food lines, observe good
table manners, and clean up after themselves.
c) After eating, place all papers and scraps in containers; return all dishes and trays to the
proper places. Carry no food out of the cafeteria. State Law forbids the bringing of food
prepared at home to school to distribute to other persons.
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d) Students are not to move tables and chairs from their designated areas. Chairs and tables
are to be used by the students in the formation in which they are found upon entering the
cafeteria. Please do not move the tables and chairs because this results in difficulty of
supervision, blockage of normal seating routs for students, blockage of exit routes during
dismissal, and blockage of exit routes during an emergency.
e) Students remain in the cafeteria for their entire lunch period unless other areas are
designated.
STUDENT IDENTIFICATION CARD:
Each student will be issued an identification card with their picture on them. The card will identify
AHS students and also serves as a bus pass, lunch card, event pass, and library card. Students are
required to show their identification card upon request of any staff member or bus driver. Failure to
show your card upon request from a school district employee will result in a trip to the office. If
you lose your card, you may go to the main office during connect or lunch and get a new one. If
you do not have $5.00, your parent/guardian will be billed. REPLACEMENT CARDS MAY BE
PURCHASED IN THE PRINCIPAL'S OFFICE AT THE COST OF $5.00.
IMC (INSTRUCTIONAL MEDIA CENTER):
1. The IMC is Located in Room 1525:
The IMC is open 7:30 to 4:00 each school day except Friday when it closes at 3:30. There are
a wide variety of materials available for check out. Students will find materials to help them
with their classroom assignments and projects as well as reading for enjoyment. Fiction and
non-fiction can be checked out for two weeks. Reference material is available for overnight
check out only. These materials are due back to the IMC by 8:30 the next school morning.
Lost materials will need to be paid for according to the replacement cost.
2. IMC Computer Lab and Catalog System:
There is a PC computer lab available for student use in the IMC. The computers are equipped
with Microsoft Office XP (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher) and Internet Explorer to help
students complete their classroom assignments and projects. Destiny is also available on-line.
This is our library's catalog to help teachers and students locate materials available in our
IMC. Destiny is also accessible at home through the APS website.
3. IMC Expectations:
a) Students must check out all materials at the front desk. ID cards are required.
b) Everyone using the library will be here for a specific purpose and will be expected to stay
on task while they are here.
c) The library is a place for reading and research. Voices and other noises need to be kept at
a respectable level so others can concentrate on their tasks.
d) Chairs will remain on the floor at all times. No tipping back. This is for safety reasons.
It will also keep the chairs from being damaged.
e) The IMC is everyone's classroom: work quietly, keep the shelves in order, and clean up
after yourself.
f) All students entering the IMC need passes from their classroom teachers. Passes need to
include the purpose of the visit. Students must bring their passes to the front desk when
they first arrive. The only exception: Students looking for books to read before/after
school or between classes do not need passes.
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STUDENT ACTIVITIES:
1. Athletic Activities:
Athletic activities are open to boys and girls, and every student is encouraged to take part.
With the large selection of activities available, every student should find one in which he/she
can participate and enjoy. Students are reminded that homework, make-up work, and
detentions take priority over athletic activities. During the appropriate season for these
activities, announcements will be made to inform students of starting times and meeting
places. Students are not allowed to participate while suspended, excluded, or truant.
2. Drama Presentations:
Each year several drama presentations are presented for the public. These productions are
fully-staged plays and involve a large number of students. The purpose is to explore various
activities connected with the performance of a play. This includes acting, stage managing,
stagecraft, lighting, make-up, sound effects, and advertising. Auditions are open to all
students. Participation does require after-school rehearsal time.
3. Extra Curricular:
There are many clubs and organizations to be involved in at AHS: C.H.O.I.C.E, Table Tennis,
Art club, Science Olympiad, Math League for example.
4. Social Events:
Several evening and possibly Saturday activities are scheduled for students during the school
year. Attendance is reserved for AHS/ALC students currently in attendance. Students who
have been suspended, expelled, truant, or assigned to an educational program other than
AHS/ALC will not be admitted to these functions. Any exceptions must have prior approval
by the school principal or assistant principal. All usual expectations for student conduct also
apply to these events. Supervisors may remove any student whose behavior is not acceptable.
5. Student Council:
The school has both a student and faculty council. Both are advisory bodies to the school
administration and not governing bodies. Representatives are chosen in the fall, and these
representatives select their own officers. Students can make their ideas or concerns known to
their representative who, in turn, reports back to his constituents any discussion or action
taken at the meetings. In this manner, the council provides an opportunity for students to
solve many problems. It also provides a place where suggestions may be given to improve
our school.
A penalty for all school activities for chemical use is as follows:
First Violation: Nine weeks suspension
Second Violation: One calendar year suspension
Third Violation: An additional calendar year suspension
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Austin High School - Area Learning Center - Student Expectations
Dear Parents and Students,
The Austin High School - Area Learning Center is a learning environment for approximately 120
students. It is critical that we provide consistent expectations and procedures for alternative
students. At the ALC the following procedures have been established for the 2011-12 school year
to create a safe learning environment for all students. Please acknowledge that you have read and
understand the student handbook and agree to follow the expectations listed below by signing and
returning this page to your student’s connect teacher. The expectations are: Attendance; Building
Behavior; Student Dress; Bus Behavior; Electronic Devices; Student Lockers; Emergency Drills;
Grades, Records, and Credit and are found on pages 6-10.
We would like to thank parents in advance for their support in helping us make the ALC school a
controlled, safe, and caring environment for learning.
Thank you,
AHS/ALC School Staff
Please read and discuss these items.
Return this signed form to your Connect Teacher.
STUDENT HANDBOOK SIGN-OFF
We have read the information in the ALC Student
Handbook. We understand that students
will be expected to follow all rules and policies as stated.
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Parent/Guardian Signature
____________________________/____________
Student Signature Date
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