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Student Planner
2014-2015
Purpose- Through a respectful and collaborative learning culture, we will establish common goals and
high expectations to ensure all students are successful.
Vision- High expectations are communicated clearly and consistently throughout our learning organization,
and positive relationships are paramount.
Values- Through caring relationships and a supportive environment, our students will develop a passion for
learning.
Goals- High performing teams will be reflective in practice and utilize shared purpose and data to ensure
student learning throughout AWCPA.
As a student at A.W.C.P.A. I will…
● Respect myself
● Respect others
● Respect the school
This agenda belongs to
Academics
Standards Based Grading and Work Habits
A = The student consistently and independently meets the standard.
In a variety of assessments and assignments, the student consistently and independently demonstrates proficiency in grade
level concepts and skills and when the opportunity exists, the student demonstrates highly developed knowledge, skills, and
thinking.
B = The student meets the standard independently
In a variety of assessments and assignments, the student usually demonstrates proficiency in grade level concepts and skills
independently.
C = The student meets the standard with teacher support.
The student is able to demonstrate understanding and application of the most critical grade level skills and concepts with
teacher or peer support.
D = The student demonstrates limited understanding..
With teacher or peer support, the student demonstrates limited understanding and application of the most critical grade level
concepts and skills.
F = No Evidence / Missing Work
There is insufficient evidence to accurately determine the proficiency level. (No credit)
I = Incomplete
Work or learning has not been completed at the end of the grading period.
S = Satisfactory Progress
The student is making satisfactory progress toward the standards.
U = Unsatisfactory Progress
The student is making unsatisfactory progress toward the standards.
The following marks will be used to report a student’s work habits during a grading period. The work habits consist of the
student demonstrating:
Effort – Works hard and attempts quality work
Engagement – Participates and listens
Homework – Completed and on time
Responsibility – Follows rules and direction; manages time; advocates for self.
On the students grade card these work habits will be reported by:
4- Consistently
3- Frequently
2- Sometimes
1- Rarely
0-Never
Credit for High School Graduation
As per A.P.S. guidelines, students earn ¼ credits for each term completed successfully. Successful completion earned by
having a grade of A, B, C, or D at the end of a term.
Grade Reporting
Progress reports will be given to parents at conferences or carried home in the middle of each quarter. Report cards will be
carried home at the end of each quarter. Each grading period stands alone and the student earns four grades in a core
subject throughout the school year.
Conferences
Term 1
9/18/2014—
Parent/teacher
Progress Reports Carried
Home
9/19/2014
10/9/2014
Report Cards Carried
Home
10/16/2014
11/21/2014
12/18/2014
1/9/2015
2/20/2015
3/12/2015
3/29/2015
4/24/2015
5/20/2015
Mailed Home 5/29/2015
End of Term
10/16/2014—
Student lead/Report card
pick-up
Term 2
Term 3
2/19/2015—
Parent/teacher
3/19/2015—
Student lead/Report card
pick-up
Term 4
Homework
Homework is an important part of the learning process at Aurora West College Preparatory Academy. Students are
expected to turn their homework in on time, complete and accurate. Students who do not meet this expectation could be
asked to stay after school to complete their homework.
Honor Roll
Aurora West College Prep honors students at the end of each term for performing at a high standard in each of their classes.
The two following awards are given.
 Principal’s Honor Roll
3.50 to 4.0+ grade point average
 Honor Roll
3.0 to 3.49 grade point average
Students of the Month
Each month teachers select two students at each grade level (one boy and one girl) that demonstrate hard work in the
classroom as well as respect for others and themselves. Students of the Month demonstrate outstanding character based
on being SHARP (Safe - Honest and Trustworthy - Accountable - Respectful - Persistent)
Academic Brillance Award Winners
Each month teachers recognize two students at each grade level (one boy and one girl). The AB Award recognizes students
who demonstrate one or more of the following criteria:
 Advance or Proficient in CSAP
 Growth on the Interim Assessments
 Sustained effort & contribution in academics
College Readiness
The emphasis at AWCPA is on academic success for every student. Our school counseling program helps all students
achieve success in school and develop into contributing members of our society. Counselors have designed programs and
services to meet the needs of students at various growth and developmental stages. AWCPA students will complete the
tasks below to help prepare them for college:
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Enroll in Naviance and College in Colorado
Career Interest Inventory
Initiate Career and Academic Plan (ICAP)
Write Career and Academic Goals
Write Contextual and Service Learning Goals
Portfolio Check
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Identify Colleges of Interest
Identify Careers of Interest
Write 5 year plan of study
Prepare and take the ACT
Take the Do What You Are Survey
Create a Resume
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Complete a College Application
Submit Scholarship Applications
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Partnership for Assessment of Readiness for
College and Careers (PARCC)
Apply for Internships, Shadowing etc.
Attendance Guidelines and Procedures
Attendance Policy
Students enrolled in the Aurora Public Schools are required to attend classes, unless excused for good reason in accordance
with the Colorado Compulsory Attendance Law. Absences reported by the parent to the attendance line at (303) 326-1660
such as illness and injury, or extended absences approved by the administration are regarded as excused absences. Parents
must call the attendance line to excuse all absences. Students with excused absences will be given a reasonable amount of
time to make up their work.
Regular school attendance is a key to school success.
Poor attendance results in poor academic performance.
Excessive Excused Absence
A student who is absent, including excused absence, 4-days in a month or 9-days in a year is considered excessively absent.
The school will address these issues on a student-by-student basis and a doctor’s note may be required.
Truancy/Unexcused Absences
A student missing school without a reason that meets the criteria for an excused absence according to the building
procedures will be considered truant. Appropriate consequences will be assigned for absences that are not approved by
the parent or legal guardian. Students will be required to make up the work for the time they were truant.
Procedures
Three (3) unexcused absences in a quarter will result in a “Truancy Letter” sent to the home of the student.
Six (6) unexcused absences in a quarter will result in a phone call, home visit or a parent conference to develop an
attendance contract.
Nine (9) unexcused absences in a year will result in a legal letter, which informs the parent or guardian of a referral to the
Community Attendance Review Board (CARB). This board reviews all attendance cases and makes recommendations to
truancy court in Adams and Arapahoe Counties.
Tardy
The school day at A.W.C.P.A is 7:25a.m. – 3:10p.m. for high school students and 8:30a.m. – 3:57p.m. for middle school
students. Wednesday (late start) begins at 9:06a.m. for high school and 10:00a.m. for middle school with end times
remaining the same. The bell will ring five minutes before first period begins and students will be allowed to go to lockers
and get materials in order to be prepared for the school day. Students who are late should go directly to class. Parents
should either call the attendance line at 303-326-1660 or send their student with an excused note for the attendance clerk.
During the school day students are to be in their seat ready to work when class begins. Excused and unexcused tardies can
become excessive and will be dealt with on a student-by-student basis. Four (4) or more tardies in a month is considered
excessively tardy. Students tardy to class will receive consequences.
Behavior Expectations and Procedures
A great school has an environment that is safe and supportive, where students can learn and teachers can teach.
It is a place with high expectations for student behavior and students and adults act respectfully at all times. It is
a school where the rules are consistently and fairly enforced.
SHARP BEHAVIOR
Students at Aurora West Prep have a responsibility to themselves, classmates, and the
school to demonstrate appropriate behavior.
At Aurora West College Prep Students are expected to be:
Safe
 Follow classroom rules.
 Walk in the hallways.
 Put trash in trashcans.
 Dress appropriately for school (Dress for Success).
 Solve conflicts appropriately.
Honest and Trustworthy
 Do your own work at all times.
 Speak the truth.
Accountable
 Have homework finished and brought to class.
 Leave distractions (all non-school related items) at home.
 Be on time to school/class.
 Work cooperatively with other students.
Respectful
 Be polite to all students and adults.
 Use appropriate language.
 Follow all directions given by any adult in the school when given.
 Act with honor or esteem at all times.
Persistent
 Bring a positive attitude to class.
 Finish all work accurately
 Participate in class in a positive way.
 Be in charge of your learning.
 Do not give up.
Discipline Code
A.W.C.P.A. Discipline Code is a listing of behavior offenses and consequences that result from poor student behavior.
MINOR BEHAVIOR PROBLEM
Occasional, impulsive
MAJOR BEHAVIOR PROBLEM
Serious, Habitual
Classroom Managed
Office Managed
Behavior
Not prepared for
class
Definitions
Student is missing materials or work needed for
class
Behavior
Fighting/Physical aggression/Assault
Drugs/Alcohol/Tobacco
Weapons/ Combustibles
Off task inclass/Does not
complete
assignments
Student is not working on classwork or
completing assignments
Bomb Threat
False fire alarm
Serious Bullying
Sexual Harassment
Racial Harassment
Threats
Disruption of
learning/Disobedie
nce
Student engages in low-intensity, but
inappropriate disruption
Gang Activity
Serious Vandalism (over $20)
Serious Theft (over $20)
Robbery
Food/Drink
Student has food or drink in class.
P.D.A.
Inappropriate contact between students
Serious Academic Dishonesty
Profanity to Adult
Repeated Defiance (Only after Teacher
Interventions completed)
Repeat Offenders / Habitually Disruptive Students
Continued and willful defiance and/or disruptive behavior are not acceptable at A.W.C.P.A. When a student receives his or
her second office referral the student will receive an appropriate consequence and the parent/guardian, and counselor will be
notified. If suspended, a conference with the parent, student, and administrator is required. Students who continue to be
defiant and disruptive will undergo further behavioral assessments and interventions. Continued defiance and disruption could
result in an expulsion from school.
After School Detention
Students assigned after school detention stay after school the following day. When the detention is assigned, the student is
given a citation/referral to notify the parent. Students who cannot remain after school are to notify the person who assigned
the detention so that other arrangements might be made. Students who do not serve their detention are considered
insubordinate and will be referred to the office for further consequences. Teachers may extend a student's school day for up to
10 minutes after school without parent permission or prior parent notification. However, the teacher will make a reasonable
effort to notify the parent prior to the extension.
In-Team
Students are assigned in-team for violations of the Discipline Code. Parents, teachers, campus monitors and administration
will be notified that students are assigned in-team. Students must comply with all school rules and will be assigned a “nocontact” table or eat with their teacher during the lunch hour. Students must bring a book to read or work to complete
after eating lunch. Students will be assigned After School Detention when on in-team.
Suspension
Students who are suspended do not attend school due to a violation of the Discipline Code. During the suspension students
may not be on Aurora Public School grounds at any time. Students who do come on any Aurora Public School campus will
have trespassing charges filed. Parents must accompany the student back to school and meet with an administrator prior to
the student returning to classes. During the conference a Remedial Discipline Plan will be developed.
Student Dress Expectations
Dress for Success
The focus at A.W.C.P.A. is high academic achievement for all students. High academic achievement occurs in a safe
environment with a positive atmosphere for learning and freedom from distractions. One way we at A.W.C.P.A. accomplish
this is to have all students follow the Dress for Success campaign. Specific Dress for Success guidelines are:
 Shirts:
o Collared shirts in solid colors of white, black or grey
o High school students wearing maroon is acceptable
o Logos are acceptable
o College shirts are acceptable if white, black or grey
 Pants:
o Solid color black or khaki pants or jeans
o Capris, skirts, jumpers, and/or walking shorts of same colors (appropriate length)
o Pants should not reveal skin
o No sweatpants
 Sweatshirts/Hoodies:
o Same colors as approved shirts (i.e. white, black, grey)
o Logos fine (as long as appropriate)
o May not wear hood while in the building
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o College sweatshirts are acceptable if white, black or grey
Shoes:
o No slippers
Hats:
o No hats, do-rags, sweat bands or inappropriate headgear
Coats/Jackets:
o Not to be worn to class
*No jewelry, eye contacts, belts or clothing by color, trademark or special attribute that can signify gang membership
or distract from the learning environment.
College Friday
In an effort to support positive choices students have the opportunity to wear any college t-shirt/sweatshirt on Fridays.
Student ID Badges
APS Policy requires all students visibly wear ID badges at all times while at school or at school events. Students are issued
one free ID when individual student pictures are taken at the beginning of the year. Replacement ID’s are available at a cost
of $5 in the dean’s office. If a student acquires twenty dollars or more in student ID debt, parents will be required to make
a payment prior to an additional ID being made.
Campus Expectations/Principal Pass
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Middle school students and 9 graders are not allowed to leave campus during the school day for any reason. Students in
grades 10-12 may leave campus for lunch with a principal’s pass. The following criteria apply:
● 3.0 GPA
● 95% attendance (this includes tardies)
* Students that come back late from lunch will have their principal’s pass revoked.
Public Display of Affection
Students should not engage in open public displays of affection while on school property or at school related events.
Food in School
Students are not permitted, except in the cafeteria, to have food or drink in the school. Students are not allowed to bring
cake, cupcakes, cookies, ice cream, etc. to share with friends unless previously given written permission from the building
administration.
Telephone Usage
During the school day students are to ask permission from a teacher or office staff member before using the
classroom/office phone. Students who are ill are to report to the nurse who will call parent/guardian.
Cell Phones/Personal Electronic Devices
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Students are prohibited from using their cell phones (and other electronic devices) anytime during the school day
unless directed by a teacher.
Electronic devices cannot be charged in the building at any point during the school day, including lunches and off
periods.
At the start of every period cell phone and electronic devices must be put away. Leave electronics (headphones/ear
buds) in your locker/pocket.
The teacher will turn the sign over to allow electronic devices when/ if educationally appropriate.
The school will not be responsible for lost/stolen electronic devices.
Bicycles, Skate Boards, Scooters and Inline Skates
Students who ride their bike or skateboard to school are to lock them in the bike/skateboard racks in front of the school.
The school is not responsible for theft or damage.
Computer and Internet Usage
If a student deliberately seeks exposure to inappropriate information and material, uses electronics inappropriately or
illegally, he or she loses the right to use computers at school and may be subject to school and/or legal disciplinary actions.
Visitors
Students are not allowed to bring visitors to school other than parents/guardian. Only students enrolled at A.W.C.P.A. are
allowed to be on campus during the school day.
Fire Drills
Students are to walk to their assigned areas and stay with their current teacher. Students will stand or sit in a single file line
with their assigned teacher. If a student becomes separated from their teacher, the student will report immediately to a
campus monitor or school administrator.
Before and After School
A.W.C.P.A. opens to students five minutes before school starts. After school, students are to exit the school premises
within ten minutes of the dismissal bell. A Truancy Trespass Notice will be issued to students that are on school grounds
after the final bell unless they are involved in a school activity or are being helped by a teacher.
Hall Passes
Students who are in the halls during class time must have an AWCPA hall pass. Only one student from each class should be
in the hall at a time.
Lockers
Lockers are school property and are on loan to the student. The administration can check a locker at any time. Students
should only use the locker assigned to them. Due to the number of students at AWCPA some may be assigned a shared
locker.
Cafeteria/Recess Expectations
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On cold days students are to bring their coats to lunch when they come.
Permission is not given to return to lockers once at lunch.
Students are to walk in an orderly manner while in the cafeteria.
When finished with lunch, students raise their hands to be dismissed and throw away all of their trash.
During lunch, students will ask permission to use the restrooms located in the main hallway.
Students may bring beverages in sealed cans or plastic bottles to lunch.
Students are to stay in the cafeteria, on the black top or on the playing field during lunch recess. They may not go to
any other part of the building or campus unless they have a pass.
No food, pop cans, milk cartons etc. may be taken out of the lunchroom.
While outside students are to play in a safe manner at all times.
Driving to School/Parking on Campus
There is no student parking on campus. Students who choose to drive to school assume all responsibility for their motor
vehicle.
Athletics
High School Level:
Note: AW sports offered to students are in red.
Aurora Central sports available for AW students to participate in are green.
FALL sports begin August 11, 2014 (with exception of golf) and end as follows:
Boys Golf (Begins August 4) September 30
Boys Tennis
October 11
X-Country
October 25
Softball
Volleyball
Boys Soccer
Football
October 18
November 8
November 8
November 29
WINTER sports begin November 12, 2014 and end as follows:
Wrestling
B and G Basketball
Girls Swim
February 21, 2014
March 14, 2014
February 14, 2014
SPRING sports begin February 23, 2014 and end as follows:
Girls Tennis
Track
Girls Soccer
Girls’ Golf
Baseball
Girls’ Lacrosse
Boys’ Lacrosse
Boys Swim
May 9
May 16
May 20
May 19
May 23
May 20
May 16
May 16
Middle School Level:
TRACK
G SWIM
WRESTLING
VOLLEYBALL
B BASKETBALL
G BASKETBALL
B SOCCER
Start August 6 and end September 27, 2014
Start August 6 and end September 27, 2014
Start September 29 and end November 15, 2014
Start November 17 and end January 24, 2015
Start January 26 and end March 21, 2015
Start March 30 and end May 16, 2015
Start March 30 and end May 16, 2015
Athletic Fees for HS and MS
High School Athletic Fees
$60.00/sport
$120.00 max/student
$180.00 max/family
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Middle School Athletic Fees
$33.00/sport
$66.00 max/student
$99.00 max/family
Parents and Student-athletes,
If you have more than one child participating in athletics, either at the same time or different times
during the year, your student-athletes are required to pay the full fee amount until the max/family amount
is reached. (This rule has been in effect by the APS school board since 2007. (APS Code: JQ-3-E) and (APS
Code: JQ-2-E)).
Note: If there is a hardship to pay for participation in a sport or activity, student-athletes and
parents can come talk to the Athletic Director to work out a plan to allow the student to play.
Additionally, if a student-athlete participates in a single regular season game, meet, or contest, they are
responsible for paying the full fee amount. This is regardless of whether or not they are dismissed from
the team for various reasons or quit prior to the end of the season. We understand that there may be
circumstances beyond a student-athlete or families’ control and we will handle that on a case-by-case
basis.
Lastly, all student-athletes are given a school issued athletic uniform (MS – jersey and black shorts
(students may wear their AW PE shorts as part of the uniform) and (HS – AW home and away uniforms,
sweats and bags (varsity only)) at the beginning of the season to wear during games and competitions
only. These uniforms are to be returned at the end of the season, usually after the final game. If the
uniform is not returned, the student-athlete will be fined for the cost of the uniform (MS – jersey $20 and
$10 short and HS- Uniform cost ranges from $125 to $250). The fee must be paid in full by the end of the
year so the uniforms can be replaced for the next year’s sport season.
P-8/K-8 and MS addresses:
 Aurora Frontier P-8
 Murphy Creek P-8
 Vista PEAK Exploratory P-8
3200 S. Jericho Way 80013
303-693-1995
1400 S. Old Tom Morris Rd. 80018 303-366-0579
24551 E. 1st Ave. 80018
303-364-3757
Middle Schools
 Aurora Hills
1009 S. Uvalda St. 80012
303-341-7450
 Aurora West College Preparatory Academy (6-12) 10100 E. 13th Ave. 80010 303-366-2671
 Columbia
17600 E. Columbia Ave. 80013 303-690-6570
 East
1275 Fraser St. 80011
303-340-0660
 Mrachek
1955 S. Telluride St. 80013
303-750-2836
 North M.S. Health Sciences & Technology Campus 12095 Montview Blvd. 80010 303-364-7411
 South
12310 E. Parkview Dr. 80011 303-364-7623
(See more at: http://aurorak12.org/schools/#k8)
AW HS AWAY GAME INFORMATION:
All High School Away Game addresses can be found on the “Athletic and Activities 2014 and 2015” Google calendar
on the school website. Just click on the game and the school address will appear. There is also the option to click on
the map link and get step by step directions to get there.
AWCPA Game Expectations for Students:
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All AWCPA students must have their IDs to enter the game.
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You may not wear a hood or hat in the gym.
If you leave the building at any time during the game, you may not return to the game.
You may only leave the gym once and re-enter. (We will not let you re-enter after the second time.)
For HS games, if you leave the gym or school, you must have your ticket to re-enter or you will have to pay again.
Once the game is over, you must leave the building. Make your calls for rides home before the game ends so you are not waiting for
them to show up.
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If a staff member has to talk to you more than once for any misbehavior, you will be escorted out and suspended for one game.
***Note: If it happens again, you will not be allowed to attend games for the remainder of that season. ***