After School Plans

Please make sure your child is clear on what they are to do after school.  Some students walk home, others ride buses, some are picked up by daycare vans and some attend our on site after school program.  With so many different scenarios, teachers simply can't keep track of plans for each individual student.  By talking with your child ahead of time and making sure they are aware of where they are to go after school, you will alleviate any confusion at the end of the school day.  If plans change during the year, you may want to update your child's teacher so they can assist your child if necessary.

Assessments

Yale Elementary uses a variety of assessments to monitor how students are progressing toward meeting state, District and building content standards. In addition, this data provides information about students' level of knowledge and understanding of content identified as important in order to aid in instruction. Finally, assessments and Bodies of Evidence track student performance from year to year to help monitor the quality of instruction.

Buses

We transport a number of children of all ages to school each day. Our concern for all of our children who ride the bus is as great as yours. In establishing certain student responsibilities and setting up procedures whereby school and home can jointly have a hand in administering them, we hope to make the ride to and from school not only safe, but pleasant. Please take time to discuss the bus rules/responsibilites with your child and reinforce our expectations for their behavior.

Confrontations often result from students lingering too long at the bus stop. Please ensure that your child arrives at the bus stop no earlier than five minutes prior to the scheduled departure time. Loading and unloading of the buses is supervised at school, but no supervision is provided at the home bus stop. Students should leave the bus stop immediately after being dropped off after school.

Bus drivers may issue citations to children who violate any of the regulations. These citations are to be signed by the parent, student, administrator and the bus driver. Receipt of three citations could result in the revocation of the bus privilege. In the event of a serious/major offense, immediate suspension may be necessary for one or more days.


Cell Phone Policy

In 2008 the school district adopted a new policy for cell phone usage. The policy states:

Aurora Public Schools believes in "providing enviroments that optimize learning and teaching and are safe, secure and well maintained." As such, and except for approved educational purposes, all personal electric devises shall not be seen, used, nor heard during the school day on Aurora Public School property by students grades K-12. Cell phones – electronic are defined as cell phones, iPods, CD players, Peps, Blackberries, cameras, electronic games, etc.


Dress Code

The way a student dresses has an impact on his/her attitude and behavior at school. Clothing should be safe and not cause distractions to others. Short shorts, bare midriffs, halter tops, net tops or excessively short dresses are not permitted at school. We also suggest that students avoid wearing open-toed sandals/shoes to prevent toe injuries.

Articles of clothing that promote or advertise alcohol, tobacco products, drugs, sex, gang affiliation, or profanity are not to be worn to school. Pants are to be worn appropriately, which means they should be belted at the waist, buttoned, and not sagging or oversized. Underwear should not be visible. The administration and staff maintain the authority to determine appropriate clothing for school. Students who fail to dress appropriately will be required to change. Repeat dress code violations may result in a behavior report or suspension.


Friday Folders

Please remember to check your student's Friday Folder. Folders may contain not only your students work; this is also the teacher's way to send home important information about the school and other information you may need.


Lost and Found

Any unclaimed items found in the building or on the school grounds should be brought to the office.  If no identifiable marks are evident, they will be placed in the Lost and Found box in the cafeteria.

Students who have lost items should first check in their classrooms.  They may then get permission from the teacher to go check the Lost and Found in the Cafeteria.  This should be at times when instruction will not be interrupted.

Twice a year, in December and June, unclaimed items will be sent to a local charity organization.


Parking

We are aware that we have limited parking spaces available in our parking lot and realize that many parents drive their children to and from the school. Yale has approximately 25 parking spaces available. In an effort to keep everyone safe, please remember the following guidelines when picking up and dropping off students:

  • Please be patient and respectful of Yale staff and other parents.
  • Handicapped spaces are reserved for vehicles that have proper handicapped signage. Please do not park in these spaces unless you have a visible handicapped placard/license plate.
  • Get to know parents/guardians of other children and coordinate a car pool.
  • Please do not park in drop off/pick up lanes and leave your car unattended. This lane is intended for parents/guardians to quickly drop off/pick up their children. At no time should you leave children unattended in your vehicle.
  • Do not use the bus lane at any time of the day. It is for school buses only.
  • It is unsafe and illegal to double park, (i.e. behind other cars) in the parking lot.
  • As you pull into the drop off/pick up lane in front of the mobile, pull ahead so others can pull in behind you.
  • Only commercial day care vans wtih proper signage are allowed to park in the day care loading zone.

THANK YOU FOR YOUR COOPERATION!


Pets
Pets should not be brought to school.  Please note that pets are not permitted on school buses or on our school grounds.  Please do not bring your pets onto school grounds when dropping off or picking up your child from school.

SafeNet and Safe2Tell

The SafeNet reporting system is our anonymous on-line reporting system for students and families to report safety and/or other concerns to Aurora Public Schools.  APS staff members will review and act on reported items.   Access to this system is found at:  www.aps.k12.co.us/safenet

Safe2Tell is a free call in number for students to anonymously report issues and/or concerns.  That number is 1-877-542-SAFE.  Information reported to this phone number is received by the state and then shared with the appropriate APS staff members for action.


Spanish Line

Para hablar con alguién en Español, por favor marque él numero (303)326-2527.  Alguien que habla Español le devolverá su llamada en 24 horas.  Por favor de su nombre completo el nombre del estudiante completo con quien esta, el saloñ y por ultimo el número de telefono.


Toys and Other Valuables

Yale furnishes playground equipment for all grades.  Children are not to bring play items to school unless specifically approved by the teacher or school.  The school is not responsible for toys and/or other valuable items brought to school.


Visitors

All visitors and parents must check-in at the front office prior to going to your designated location.  We request that you do this even if you need to use the restroom or are going to the preschool room.  It is very important that we can account for everyone in the building.