Policies / Handbook

This page presents our handbook in a streamlined, easy to access, digital format. Our school handbook details information like attendance, arrival and departure times, behavior expectations, dress code, as well as district policies related to student and parent rights.   Explore our online school handbook.

Our school handbook details information like attendance, arrival and departure times, behavior expectations, dress code, as well as district policies related to student and parent rights.  Handbook details.

District-wide fees for transportation, meals, and summer school are consistent across Academy District 20 schools. Student fees for clubs, activities, athletics, and field trips are mandatory for participation but may be reduced or waived for eligible students.  Student fee details.

Regular attendance is essential for student success. Parents must notify the Attendance Office by 8:30 a.m. if their child will be absent or tardy, providing key details. Also find procedures for illness, early release, prearranged absences, and tardies.  Get the details on Attendance.

Find important information about weather-related delays, closures and early releases, including how families will be notified and what to expect. Review your emergency plans and update your contact preferences in Infinite Campus so you receive timely alerts.  Find out how we manage delays, closures, and early releases.

Students are responsible for completing homework in a timely manner and are encouraged to discuss challenges with their parents and teachers.  Learn more about homework.

If your family is preparing to withdraw your student from our district, use our online Withdrawal form to start the process.  Learn how to withdraw your student.

Please review these playground guidelines to help keep students safe and ensure play areas are available when scheduled. Parents and guardians should supervise after-school play and contact the office with any questions.  More about using our playgrounds.

Review these arrival and dismissal guidelines before the school day to help your child arrive and leave safely. Note entrance and bell times, choose the correct pickup plan, and follow traffic, parking and supervision requirements.  Read about our arrival and dismissal procedures.

Learn how homework supports classroom learning and how families can help students build consistent routines. Review expectations for completing assignments, contact your child’s teacher with concerns, and find guidance for work missed during absences.  Find out how homework supports classroom learning.

Find guidance for contacting staff, staying connected through ParentSquare and social media, keeping your family information current, using the family directory appropriately, and getting involved at AEES.  Read more about how we communicate.

Find breakfast times, menus, meal assistance resources and school guidelines for snacks, drinks, celebrations and class parties. Please review the nut-free and treat requirements before sending food or planning birthday invitations, and contact the school with questions.  Get the details on meals, snacks and celebrations.