Ajo School District
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AJO MISSION STATEMENT
IT IS THE MISSION OF
AJO SCHOOLS TO PROVIDE
OPPORTUNITIES THROUGH
COLLABORATION FOR THE ACADEMIC,
SOCIAL, EMOTIONAL, AND PHYSICAL
GROWTH OF EVERY CHILD IN A
SAFE AND POSITIVE ATMOSHPERE
WHERE FACULTY, STAFF, STUDENTS,
FAMILY AND COMMUNITY WORK
TOGETHER FOR THE MUTUAL
BENEFIT OF ALL
AJO SCHOOLS VISION STATEMENT
We, at Ajo Schools, envision a school:
- That ensures a safe and orderly environment inside and outside the classroom.
- That establishes and supports high expectations for all students in the areas of citizenship, academic achievement, and life skills.
- Where students are actively engaged in relevant learning process.
- Where curriculum is aligned to the State Standards and the State Standards and Curriculum Guides are used to drive instruction and assessment.
- That is united to achieve a common purpose and clear goals.
- That implements promising strategies for improving student progress.
- That develops and implements local assessments using state and national standardized testing formats.
- That provides parents with resources, strategies, and information to enable them to assist their students in achieving academically.
AJO SCHOOL DISTRICT OPERATING PRINCIPLES
- STRIVING FOR EXCELENCE - We are a community of learners committed to pushing the boundaries of current standards and craftsmanship.
- INTEGRITY - We honor the integrity of each person. We work to create an environment where honesty, trust, and an equal partnership of each member of the organization is practiced and protected.
- DECISION-MAKING - We develop and nurture decision making among all members. Decision-making is a process including data collection and shared reflection in an atmosphere of trust leading to consensus
- TEAM WORK- Team work encourages and recognizes each member's contribution. When teamwork is effective, new solutions are created that go beyond individual perspectives.
- COMMUNICATION - We believe that communication is a constant and reoccurring process. Communication is the foundation of an effective and healthy organization.
- RESPONSIBILITY - We are a district of personal character. We accept individual and collective responsibility for relationships in our working groups.
District Wide Fee Schedule for Extracurricular Activities:
As established on November 30, 2006, the Ajo Unified School District will collect a fee for extracurricular activities, including but not limited to; band, music, library, sports, clubs, and field trips. The establishment of the fee schedule allows the district to accept tax credit contributions from any resident of Arizona. The fees will be collected by the classroom teacher for grades K through 5, and the first hour teacher for grades 6 through 9, from November 24th through December 19th. The fee schedule will be $0.10 per student for grades K-6, and $1.00 for grades 7-12.
See the
AJO SCHOOL CALENDAR
for
Parent-Teacher Conference Dates, Early Release Days and Holidays
Checking Students Out of School
For the protection of your child, if your child needs to leave school during the school day, this includes K-8 Lunch time, a parent or guardian must sign them out in the office in order that we may comply with state guidelines regarding your responsibility for student safety.
PLEASE NOTE THAT WE WILL NOT RELEASE A CHILD TO ANYONE WHOM WE CANNOT IDENTIFY TO OUR SATISFACTION. PLEASE BE CERTAIN THAT WE KNOW WHO WILL BE CHECKING THE STUDENT OUT OF SCHOOL!
Ajo School Day Schedules
High School
Elementary School
Ajo School District - Ajo High School - Ajo Elementary School
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