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Student/Parent Handbook
2008 - 2009

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.

AJO SCHOOL CALENDAR
2008-2009

PARENT-TEACHER CONFERENCE EARLY RELEASE DAYS - DISMISSAL AT 11:55
October 16 & 17 November 26 December 19 March 19 & 20 May 21

STAFF DEVELOPMENT EARLY RELEASE DAYS - DISMISSAL AT 1:22

August 27	Work Day	September 10	Staff Development
September 17	Work Day	September 24	Staff Development
October 1	Staff Development	October 15	Work Day
October 22	Staff Development	November 5	Staff Development
November 19	Staff Development	December 3	Staff Development
December 17	Work Day	January 14	Staff Development
January 28	Work Day	February 11	Staff Development
February 18	Work Day	March 11	Staff Development
March 18	Work Day	April 15	Work Day
April 22	Staff Development	April 29	Staff Development
May 6	Staff Development	May 13	Work Day

HOLIDAYS - NO SCHOOL

September 1	Labor Day	October 6	Staff Development
November 11	Veteran's Day	November 27, 28	Thanksgiving
December 22-31	Winter Break	January 1-2	Winter Break
January 19	Martin Luther King Day	February 2	Staff Development
February 16	President's Day	March 23 - 27	Spring Break
April 10	Holiday

SCHOOL START & FINISH DATES

August 11 - First Day of School

May 21 - Last day of School (1/2 day)

CEREMONIES

May 20 - Eighth Grade Promotion

May 21 - High School Graduation

GRADING QUARTERS

First Quarter	August 11 - October 10
Second Quarter	October 13 - December 19
Third Quarter	January 5 - March 13
Fourth Quarter	March 16 - May 21

AJO SCHOOL STUDENT DAY

K-3	First Bell/line up	8:40
	Release	2:55
	Early Release Wednesdays	1:22
4-5	First Bell	8:40
	Release	3:00
	Early Release Wednesdays	1:22
6-8	First Bell	8:40
	Tardy Bell	8:45
	Release	3:10
	Early Release Wednesdays	1:22
9-12	First Bell	8:40
	Tardy Bell	8:45
	Release	3:10
	Early Release Wednesdays	12:40

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!

KINDERGARTEN THROUGH THIRD

First Bell - Line Up	8:40 a.m.
Class Begins	8:45 a.m.
Lunch (Closed Campus)	10:50 a.m.
Lunch recess is over	11:25 a.m.
Dismissal	2:55 p.m.

GRADES FOURTH THROUGH FIFTH

First Bell - Line Up	8:40 a.m.
Class Begins	8:45 a.m.
Lunch (Closed Campus)	11:15 a.m.
Lunch recess is over	11:50 a.m.
Dismissal	3:00 p.m.

GRADES SIX THROUGH EIGHT

Zero Period (Before School)	7:40 a.m.
First Bell - Line Up	8:40 a.m.
Class Begins	8:45 a.m.
Lunch (Closed Campus)	11:38 a.m.
Lunch recess is over	12:17 a.m.
Dismissal	3:10 p.m.

GRADES NINE THROUGH TWELVE

Zero Period (Before School)	7:40 a.m.
First Period (Regular Day) Warning Bell	8:40 a.m.
First Period Tardy Bell	8:45 a.m.
Lunch Release (Open Campus)	12:40 p.m.
End of Lunch Tardy Bell	1:25 p.m.
Dismissal	3:10 p.m.