2018–19 Parent Handbook

1 2018 19. Parent Handbook A guide to programs and services in anne arundel county public Schools Flip over to see the Student Handbook Contacting Us Many questions can be answered at your child's school . public information is available upon request. Please refer to the following telephone numbers for assistance. If you're not sure which office to contact, please call the Communications Office at 410-222-5312 or 410-222-5316. Advanced Studies and Programs/ 410-222-5365. Mathematics (Elementary) 410-222-5461. Programs of Choice Mathematics (Secondary) 410-222-5464. Advanced Learner Programs (ALPs) 410-222-5430. (formerly G/T) Military Liaison 410-222-5280. AP/College Prep 410-224-6829 Music 410-222-5465. Alternative Education Programs 410-222-5193 Office of Pupil Personnel 410-222-5284.

2 Art 410-222-5450 Office of Safe & Orderly Schools 410-222-5288 or 5289. Athletics 410-222-5463 Out-of-Area Placements and Transfers 410-222-5326. AVID 410-222-5458 Outdoor Education 410-222-3822. Board Members Office 410-222-5311 Physical Education & Health 410-222-5460. Bus Transportation 410-222-2910. Reading/Language Arts (Elementary) 410-222-5455. Career Technology Education 410-222-5383 Reading/Language Arts (Middle) 410-222-5456. Charter Schools 410-224-8572. school & Family Partnerships Co-Curricular (Advanced Clubs & Activities) 410-222-5430 410-222-5414. Communications 410-222-5312 or 5316 school Attendance Boundaries 410-439-5683. Curriculum & Instruction school Counseling 410-222-5401 410-222-5280. school Performance Regional Offices, by Cluster: Deputy Superintendents Annapolis/Broadneck 410-518-6473.

3 Academics and Strategic Initiatives 410-222-5304 arundel /South River 410-626-9745. Student & school Support 410-222-5191 Glen Burnie/Severna Park 410-766-6592. Digital Media & Learning Services 443-770-5142 Chesapeake/North county 410-518-6471. Early Childhood (PreK, Kindergarten) 410-222-5441 Meade/Southern 410-626-9747. English (High school ) 410-222-5452 Northeast/Old Mill 410-766-6594. English Language Acquisition 410-222-5416 school Psychology & school Social Work 410-222-5321. (formerly ESOL) school Security 410-222-5083. Equity & Accelerated Student Achievement 410-222-5354 Science 410-222-5451. Evening High school /Summer school 410-222-5384 Science & Technologies 410-222-5490. Food & Nutrition Services 410-222-5900 Signature Programs 410-222-5342.

4 Social Studies 410-222-5440. General Information 410-222-5000 Special Education 410-222-5410. Home/Hospital Teaching 410-222-5476 Student Government, CRASC 410-222-5405. Home Schooling 410-222-5457 Student Services 410-222-5322. Human Relations/Equity Programs 410-222-5318 Superintendent of Schools 410-222-5304. AACPS Publication #1395/52 Parent (rev. 5/18) DPS/SG/CB. Humanities 410-222-5412 Testing 410-222-5147. Immunizations 410-222-4896 Title I 410-222-5444. Infants & Toddlers 410-222-6911 Transportation 410-222-2910. International Student Volunteer Programs, PTA/PTO/CAC 410-222-5414. & Family Welcome Center 410-263-6420. World & Classical Languages 410-222-5424. Magnet Programs 410-533-4815. BioMedical Allied Health (BMAH-STEM) 410-222-5391 x1. Centers for Applied Technology North 410-969-3100 Important Hotlines Centers for Applied Technology South 410-956-5900 Student Safety Hotline 1-877-676-9854.

5 International Baccalaureate (IB/MYP) 410-222-5415 To confidentially report bullying, fighting, abuse, harassment, Performing & Visual Arts (PVA) 410-224-7284 weapons, gangs, or any other dangerous situation at school Science Technology Engineering 410-222-5391 x1 AA county Crisis Response 410-768-5522. & Mathematics (STEM). Triple E 410-222-5397 Maryland Youth Hotline 1-800-422-0009. Questions concerning the Parent Handbook should be directed to: Teresa Tudor, Senior Manager, school & Family Partnerships, anne arundel county public Schools, 2644 Riva Road, Annapolis, MD 21401. 410-222-5414. 1. Stay Informed! AACPS offers several ways you can keep up-to-date on everything from programs and services to current AACPS news and events, and school closings. AACPS Educational Television Online Comcast Channels 96 & 996 hd Broadstripe Channels 96 & 496 hd ParentCONNECTxp anne arundel county public Schools Verizon Channel 36 & 1961 hd To follow the progress of your child, AACPS Educational TV broadcasts original programming highlighting the students , sign up for ParentConnectxp.

6 Visit teachers, and programs of anne arundel county public Schools, including: for AACPS Bulletin Board Global Perspective more info. Current and upcoming events, Exploring and celebrating cultural In addition, many middle and airing before the top of each hour. diversity and connections through high school teachers list school conversations with community mem- AACPS Digest assignments and deadlines on class bers about topics local and global. News from and about AACPS. specific websites. Ask your child's Nuestra Comunidad (Our Community) teacher for details. At Your Service . Information for Spanish-speaking Support, Strive, Succeed viewers about current and upcoming Student Services presents topics of im- school system and community events portance to students and their families.

7 Happening in and around anne Arun- Athletes in Action del county . (In Spanish). Highlights student athletes and On Course coaches from the various high school Featuring AMAZING happenings sports programs. To follow in AACPS classrooms every day AVID Achievers: Stories of Success through the Division of Academic on our website students , educators, and volunteers and Strategic Initiatives. of the AVID program in middle and on Facebook . Parent Connection high schools. Highlighting the contributions of Behind the Scenes Parent and business volunteers. on Twitter @AACountySchools Celebrating the AACPS employees Parent 's Corner who work hard each and every day on Instagram AACountySchools Valuable information about current to support our students and families topics and upcoming and events for behind the scenes.

8 Board of Education Meetings adults and students in AACPS. AACPSRELEASES. Plaza Educativa Bi-monthly meetings are To sign up to receive AACPS. This Spanish language program high- broadcast and streamed live, news releases as they occur, lights programs and services offered with multiple rebroadcasts. visit by AACPS to the Hispanic Community. Board of Education Highlights Schools in the Court Monthly recognitions, plus the High school students spend a day in Educator, Employee, Volunteer of the District Court of Maryland to see the Month presented at the Board cases and hear testimonies about the of Education meetings. consequences of poor decision making. Charla Educativa! (Let's Chat Together!) To subscribe to our weekly AXIS. Then and Now e-newsletter ( ), ask Events, school programs and com- This award winning series features your child's school to enter your email munity resources of importance to the AACPS Alumni celebrating their ex- Hispanic community.

9 (In Spanish) address into the student database. periences as a student and how it has Environmental Literacy, AACPS had a positive impact in their life. A series featuring outdoor experiences Special Events with environmental knowledge, skills and motivation to make and act upon Live or recorded events throughout Over the Phone the year, including the Spelling Bee, responsible environmental decisions. To receive automated phone award ceremonies, and more. Food 4 Thought notifications on school Conversations about healthy lifestyles, Watch us on closings and more through communities of wellness and the school meals program in AACPS. & Connect-ED, be sure the school has your phone number on record. Click the links at Throughout the year, AACPS-TV adds new programming to match the interests of our community.

10 Visit for the most up-to-date schedule and list of shows. 2. Contents New, revised, and frequently requested information AACPS Board of Education 3 During the school Year 14 Magnet Programs 33. Attendance 14 CAT Centers 33. Before Your Child Goes to school 4 Complaint Procedures 15 Signature Programs 34. Immunization Requirements 4 Custody 15. Enrollment & Residency 4 Early Childhood Services 35. Field Trips 15. Homeless students 4 Fundraising. 15 Special Education Services 35. International students 5 Home Communications 15 Child Identification 35. Medical Conditions (Concussions) 5 Pest Management 16 Community-Based Services (CBS) 35. Section 504 Rights 5 Reducing Energy Use 16 Early Childhood Intervention 36. school Improvement Process 17 Prekindergarten Program 36.