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.

Attendance is critical to student success. Students must attend all classes on time. Absences should be reported promptly to the Attendance Office by phone or email.  Read more about attendance.

We are committed to providing every student with learning opportunities through a District Provided Device (DPD). Providing each student with a device prepares students for the next level of their educational experience and ensures fair and equitable access to learning for all students.  More about District Provided Devices.

Review when students may use personal and district-provided devices, how violations are addressed, and expectations for responsible online behavior. Families can use this page to discuss device safety, reporting concerns, and appropriate social media use with students.  More about cell phones and online behaviors.

Learn how course requirements, grading, credits and assessments shape your student’s progress. Review this information together, check grades in Infinite Campus each semester and contact teachers when expectations or progress are unclear.  Learn about course expectations and evaluation.

Learn how homework supports independent practice, skill development and course learning, along with expectations for late, missed and incomplete work. Families can check Schoology, review each teacher’s classroom expectations and contact a teacher or counselor about tutoring or other support.  More about our homework philosophy.

Review Aspen Valley’s expectations for staying on campus, using the off-campus lunch privilege, receiving food deliveries and carrying eHall passes. Families and students should check eligibility and plan ahead to follow these guidelines during the school day.  Learn more about passes and campus access.

Learn how visitors can safely access AVHS and how families and prospective students can arrange approved visits. Review the emergency responses students and staff practice, and follow staff directions during every drill or emergency.  Get the details on school safety.

Learn about expectations for dances, field trips, event promotions and the school store at AVHS. Families can review guest and permission requirements, plan ahead for school-sponsored activities, and contact the school with questions or approval requests.  Read more about activities, field trips and our store.

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.