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ASPEN COMMUNITY SCHOOL
 
A project of COMPASS
 
PARENT/STUDENT HANDBOOK
 
Post Office Box 336                                                   COMPASS                                                             
            1199 Woody Creek Rd.                                             Post Office Box 336
            Woody Creek, CO 81656                                         Woody Creek, CO                
(970) 923-4080                                                           81656
Fax: (970) 923-6207                                                   (970) 923-4646
Fax: (970) 923-7380
 
Visit our website www.discovercompass.org
E-mail us at acs@discovercompass.org
 
COMPASS operates the school under a charter agreement with the Aspen School District.
 
THE ASPEN COMMUNITY SCHOOL was founded in 1970, now has 122 students in Kindergarten through 8th grade.
 
Member: Colorado League of Charter Schools
 
TABLE OF CONTENTS
COMPASS GUIDING PRINCIPLES……………………………………………………3
STAFF LIST………………………………………………………………………………4
MISSION........................................................................................................................5                                         
HISTORY....................................................................................................................…5
CURRICULUM..............................................................................................................      5                                                                                                                                                                                   
ASSESSMENT...............................................................................................................      6                                                                                                                                                                                   
CULTURE......................................................................................................................      .6
PHYSICAL EDUCATION.........................................................................................….6
OUTDOOR EDUCATION..............................................................................................     7
INTEGRATED PROGRAMS......................................................................................…7
PARENT ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITES........................................................….....8
APPROPRIATE ADULT BEHAVIOR..………………………………………………..10
GENERAL INFORMATION........................……………………….........................….11
BEHAVIOR EXPECTATIONS…………………………………………………………14
WOODY CREEK CAMPUS GUIDELINES …...………………………………………16
EMERGENCIES………………….................................................................................    17
PARENT/STUDENT CONTRACT........................................................................…...18
SCHOOL CALENDAR
TEACHER PHONE/VOICEMAIL LIST
CURRENT SCHOOL FEES
BUS SCHEDULE
 
 
 
 
COMPASS GUIDING PRINCIPLES
 
COMPASS is about education. We are committed to learning as a lifelong process, teaching that is transformative, the mentor/apprenticeship model, social justice, and the development of community as a way of life. As members of this learning community we strive to live by the following principles.
 
1.      Leadership that facilitates, membership that participates.
 
2.      A commitment to active participation in community decision making.
 
3.      Embracing all possibilities; dream and do.
 
4.      Remembering always that children are why we are here.
 
5.      Celebrating diversity with a determined inclusion.
 
6.      Transforming the lives of a small number of people at a time. 
 
7.      Seek to know yourself and others through open, honest, authentic communication.
 
8.      Strive to create an emotionally and physically safe learning community.
 
9.      Make a difference in our own lives and the lives of others through stewardship of and service to self, others, community, and the rest of the world.
 
10. Be accountable to self, others, community and the world.
 
 
 
 
 
 
The COMPASS mission is to foster lifelong learning. We strive to support education and to effect changes in the way society educates its children with the purpose of creating and maintaining institutions that develop young adults who embody the qualities of academic commitment, self-confidence, social and personal responsibility, curiosity, compassion and independence. We believe that there is much more to be learned about child development and the role of schools, and we maintain a philosophical bent of directing education toward more progressive, humanistic and child-centered practices.
 
 
 
 
 
 ACS ADMINISTRATION
 
Principal: Jim Gilchrist
Secretary: Cindy Sichel
ACS STAFF
 
K-2 Teachers:
Anne Teague, Caroline Cheung
Chris Faison, Kristina Weller, Missy Prudden         
 
3-4 Teachers:
Melissa Taylor
Jack Panek
Kate Forbes
 
5-8 Teachers:
Billy Miller
Darcy Kyle
Lou Rae Doyle
Garry Pfaffmann
Stuart LaCroix
 
Music/Performing Arts Teacher:
Randi Kelly 
 
Resource Teacher:
Wendy Kurtz
 
Art Teacher:
Hilary Forsyth
 
COMPASS ADMINISTRATION
Executive Director: Skye Skinner
Comptroller: Jill Steindler
Administrative Assistant: Liz Moore
            Buildings and Grounds: Jim Hanrahan
 
 
 
 
ASPEN COMMUNITY SCHOOL MISSION
 
That our students become and remain curious, independent, self-directed learners who learn to take responsibility for their own education.
HISTORY
 
COMPASS’s roots date back to 1970 with the formation of the Aspen Community School (ACS) as a progressive private elementary school offering an alternative to conventional public education. The school was founded by a group of parents who were interested in creating an educational environment that focused on a diversity of experiences, freedom of expression and trust in a child’s intrinsic curiosity. 
 
In the 1980s, COMPASS began extending the Community School philosophy. Additional projects were created to expand upon the principle of “learning in community”. The Early Childhood Center opened in 1989. The Wood Shop and the Woody Creek Ceramics Studio, now programs of ACS, were established in 1993. In 1995, ACS became a public charter school, laying the groundwork for the Carbondale Community School (CCS), which opened a year later. 
CURRICULUM
 
The curriculum of the Community Schools consists of integrated experiences that are designed to help a child meet or exceed district, state, and national standards. The curriculum of the Community Schools is an active document that is continually written and re-written to reflect current practice. The School’s focus is on integrated and experiential learning that combines teacher-led instruction with abundant opportunities for children to initiate and complete their own projects.
We provide small, interactive learning groups with a low teacher/student. We also combine groups of varying ages for many activities. These groups provide a chance for both peer teaching and learning and endorse our commitment to the development of interpersonal skills. 
We also have a rigorous Wellness curriculum. The sound development of the physical, emotional, and social well being of the student is an essential component of our program. Each teacher participates in the social/emotional progress of the students. Our students are encouraged to discuss and evaluate their emotions and feelings with administrators, teachers, peers, or whomever they are comfortable approaching.
Schools in Colorado have developed content standards that provide guidelines for the development of curriculum, instruction and assessment at each grade level. Standards assist teachers in asking the questions, What must students know? How will students demonstrate this knowledge and these skills? Standards have been specified in the areas of Reading and Writing, Science, Mathematics, History, Geography, Physical Education, and Music. The CSAP is a standardized test given annually that measures students’ performance in a standards based classroom. The Community Schools attempt to integrate a standards based education into our progressive curriculum, in which we teach the whole child using a variety of methods and strategies.
ASSESSMENT
 
Assessment is the process of gathering evidence to document learning and growth. Assessment allows students to show what they have learned and helps teachers to know students well while guiding our instructional methods. Our goal is to nourish independent thinkers who view learning as interactive and collaborative. We believe that traditional report cards and standardized tests alone are inadequate tools to document our experiential curriculum. Because we believe that people learn in many different ways, we use a variety of assessment tools. These include regular observations of students, reading and math inventories,QRI, DRA, rubrics, portfolios, journals, and performances, which we believe give teachers, students and parents an accurate view of student progress. 
 
Educational portfolios involve students in their own learning and serve as evidence of student progress. Students set their learning goals with their teachers, take personal responsibility for achieving them, and explain their performance relative to their goals to parents and teachers twice a year in portfolio conferences. Important aspects of portfolio assessment include: relevant selection of artifacts; clear, useful reflections; and documentation of areas which seemed to reflect the most learning.
 
CULTURE
 
We are a true “Community” School—we work to develop a respect for and involvement in both the School community and the community at large. Each student is personally involved in the successful functioning of the community. Parents are encouraged to be actively involved in the education of their children. We have a wide base of local support. Community workdays, the Spring Musical, and the student apprenticeship program all serve to involve the community at large in the culture of the School.
 
PHYSICAL EDUCATION
 
The Physical Education program focuses on the study of the body through sport, skill development, physical fitness, nutritional awareness and the learning of life-long health strategies. Our philosophy is based on teaching students self-discipline, self-motivation and team cooperation. Children are expected to bring to school the proper footwear and clothing that will allow them to run, bend, jump and tumble. Tennis shoes need to have soles that will not mark the gym floor.
 
 
OUTDOOR EDUCATION
 
Our Outdoor Education program provides an environment for developing leadership skills, teamwork, and other important life-skills. Taking a student out of a familiar environment and into the out-of-doors builds self-confidence and reliance, communication skills, and extends the classroom curriculum into an applied environment. The School conducts multi-day outdoor education trips for grades 3-8 in the fall, a 1-2 night trip for the Kindergarten through second grades and a second round of trips in the spring. We use the winter for a variety of experiential trips, from city trips to 10th Mt. Division Huts. Backpacking equipment is required according to each Learning Center’s outdoor education handouts. The Outdoor Education program is one of the most long-standing, successful programs that the School provides.
INTEGRATED PROGRAMS
 
Internships: Students work for a variety of local businesses in a partnership program that promotes an awareness of the diversity of adult and community life and builds confidence and interest in partnership with the community outside of the school. Students have worked for the following businesses: Flying Colors Computer Graphics, Harry Teague Architects, Pitkin County Bank, Pitkin County Environmental Health, the Aspen Animal Hospital and many other local businesses. We believe that education is too important to take place in the school building only.
Mentor Apprenticeship Program:  Student apprentices work with artist mentors, and visiting artists and craftsmen in a guided discovery of the elements of an artist’s professional life.
Woodworking: We have a Woodworker-in-Residence who works with students in the Woodshop on an apprenticeship basis.
Visual and Performing Arts: The arts are taught in every class as part of an integrated curriculum. In addition every child receives direct instruction each week in both visual, vocal and performing arts.
Celebrate the Beat: This is an integrated, all school dance program which is choreographed around a specific theme, Past themes have included literature, Einstein, and Water.
The Spring Musical: The Community School is renowned in the Roaring Fork Valley for the student musical held at the Wheeler Opera House each spring.   Our students work with professionals to write, produce and perform this major musical production with support and direction from the staff and parents. The School spends three weeks preparing for the musical by incorporating drama, movement, set building, costume design and music instruction into the daily schedule. We believe that the musical is an integral and complementary part of each student’s total education, and our graduates support us, reporting the musical as one of their most memorable and life-changing experiences.
 
 
The 8th Grade Trip: Each spring our eighth grade class embarks on a two-week trip to culminate their experience at the Community School. The purpose of the educational trip is to learn about diverse cultures in an immersion experience that includes service to the community. Parents of 8th graders undertake extensive fundraising efforts and the trip is a highlight of the 8th grade.
PARENT ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
School Accountability Committee:
The purpose of the School Accountability Committee (S.A.C.) is to support each school campus, the staff, and the students in providing an exemplary learning environment. The S.A.C. provides an opportunity for parents to participate in the School’s processes and programs, learn about the principles and practices of our educational programs, and provide a forum for communication and social events among parents and staff. The ACS S.A.C. will meet at least four times this year. All parents are encouraged to attend these meetings.
The S.A.C. collaborates with faculty and administration, represents parent voices in our democratic community, maintains a clearly articulated philosophy; coordinates parent representatives to the district accountability committee, and facilitates parent education. It is comprised of four parent representatives, two faculty members, and the school principal. The committee also serves as the Accountability team for the school and participates in the District Accountability Committee.
 
Parent Representatives (Home room Parents)
Two parents from each Learning Center will assist the teacher in coordinating parent help for special projects, field trips, extra needs, etc. These two people can share the job so the teacher may always have a parent to contact.
 
Committees
Committees are used at the Community Schools to empower teachers, parents, and other community members to share the responsibility of participating in collective decisions that impact the entire organization. Active participation in committees allows for the open flow of ideas across the organization and creates the opportunity for critical reflection and analysis of ideas, problems and policies. Parents are invited to join such committees as Technology, Outdoor Education, Assessment, Restructuring, School Grants, Hiring, Student Forum and Peer Mediation. Opportunities to sign up for committees occur at Parent Council Meetings or by calling the school.
 
 
 
 
Outdoor Education Trips
Depending upon the goals of the trips, you may be asked to either accompany your child’s group, or asked to help with a trip for another learning center. We realize that it may be difficult to take a full week away from your job or other obligations, but we hope it might be possible for you to accompany us for a few days. Our goal is for our student to adult ratio to be 4:1. As always, we need your help in food preparation and appropriate equipment for your child. Children are responsible for the Outdoor Ed. trip fees unless they notify the teacher in writing 30 days prior to each trip.
 
El Tiogas 
One of our most consistent fund-raisers is for the children to sell lunch to all of the members of the Woody Creek Learning Community. You will need to contribute food for this event. We also need your help in organizing and cleaning up.
 
The Musical
We call this our 100% all-community effort. You need to sew costumes, paint the set, or help a scene group by being an “angel.” You also need to purchase as many tickets as possible, and encourage all of your friends and family to purchase tickets. 
 
Library, Lunch Duty, Chaperoning 
We often need help from parents. We hold a various events each year and you may be called upon to act as a chaperone for these events. Other opportunities for participation are to help in the library. 
 
Although you may not be able to do all of these things, we do expect that each and every parent will make a good faith effort to volunteer in as many of these activities as possible.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
APROPRIATE ADULT BEHAVIOR
 
Appropriate adult behavior covers a wide spectrum, but includes:
·        Kindness
·        Caring
·        Gentle to all
·        Sensitive to the needs and safety of children
 
Inappropriate adult behavior similarly covers a wide spectrum and includes:
·        Drunkenness
·        Substance use and abuse
·        Physical abuse
·        Verbal abuse, including belittling, demeaning, shaming or blaming
·        Destroying property
·        Lying
·        Stealing
 
If an adult engages in inappropriate behavior:
·        Tell the person their behavior is inappropriate
·        Ask them to stop
·        Ask them to leave, chill out, or take a time out
·        Show them this policy if they don’t understand
 
If someone does not respond to the above and continues with their inappropriate behavior, avoid inappropriate behavior on your own part. Ask for help. You might say, “I see that I have not been effective in what I see as my responsibility to make this a safe environment for everyone. I am going to ask for help from a colleague.” In other words, ask for help and we all need to commit to providing help if we are asked for it. If the person repeats the inappropriate behavior, COMPASS will intervene. COMPASS may suggest Conflict Mediation or may place restrictions upon the individual’s level of participation.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
GENERAL INFORMATION
 
Telephone Calls and Messages
 All messages and after school destination changes need to be phoned in prior to 2:15 p.m. Parent messages will be given to students at the end of the day. In an emergency, students may ask for assistance from the Secretary. Social and after school activities should be arranged at home, not at school.
 
Questions about bus changes, upcoming meetings and outdoor education trips can be answered by leaving messages in the voice mail of the appropriate person. See section three for those extensions.   Messages to a child should be directed to our Secretary at the school number, 923-4080 ext. 204. If you have questions about schoolwork or classroom events, your child’s teacher is available in person or by phone to answer your questions and concerns, but not during classroom hours. Teachers e-mail weekly information to keep families updated.
 
Homework 
Students are expected to complete homework when it is assigned. Homework expectations are higher for grades 3-8 than for the lower grades. A quiet place to study without interruptions, and encouragement when needed are the best help parents can provide. Homework loads may be adjusted to meet individual and family needs. Concerns about homework should be directed to the appropriate teacher.
 
School Hours (8:15 am - 3:00 pm)  
Students should consistently arrive on time. The first greetings and sharings of the day have positive emotional and psychological value that should not be underplayed. Some of the most important communication and instructions are given during the first few minutes of School. Students who come late miss this and work at a disadvantage.
 
The Morning
School starts each day at 8:15 AM. Teachers arrive at 8:00AM to plan. Students need to be in class, ready to learn at 8:15. Some parents drop off their children early to meet work obligations. We begin each day with individual choice reading, for ten minutes. Here is how it works.
  • Students who arrive at school early may work or talk quietly until 8:00.
  • Between 8:00 and 8:15 students should report to their learning centers and silent read. At 8:15 students will begin their first class.
Our intention is to create a calm start to the day, reduce confusion and create a more productive atmosphere.
 
The Afternoon
School ends and the buses leave at 3:00PM.   Parents who pick up their children should plan to do so between 2:50 and 3:00. Teachers stay at school and plan until 4:00. 
  • If students are not riding the bus and parents cannot be at school by 3:00, the school must be contacted. 
  •  Students on school grounds after 3:00, who are not accompanied by a parent, should go directly to their learning center. At that time the learning center teacher will supervise students until they are picked up.
  • Randi Kelly will supervise students remaining after school for music lessons. Staff children will be supervised by their parent on staff. 
 
There are several reason for this policy. The first is safety. There have been as many as 15 unsupervised children, of all ages, at school between 3 and 4PM. This presents an unacceptable liability for the school and an unreasonable burden on teachers. Another reason is that to teach our best, we need to plan and collaborate. If we are monitoring students, without prior arrangement, we cannot effectively get our job done. Please help us by picking up students on time.
 
Leaving During the Day
 A student who leaves during the day must first check out with his/her Learning Center and with an administrator.
 
Absences
 All absences must be reported to the front office each day between the hours of 8:00 - 9:00 AM with the reason for absence. Excessive absences interfere with the continuity of student’s work. Absences in excess of 14 days require a meeting with the student, parent(s) and teachers. 21 days absent or more necessitates a plan for the student to demonstrate commitment to successfully complete the course of study. Parents are encouraged to use winter and Spring breaks for vacations. Pre-arranged absences should be discussed with teachers to assure some continuity. 
If, at the outset, you are aware of an extended absence that will be scheduled for your student, it must be communicated to the teacher within two weeks of the trip so that the teachers can plan to send work with your student. Extended absences are those that are longer than one week, or absences that recur on a scheduled basis. Teachers need at least 2 weeks notice prior to the absence if the teacher is to be expected to compile work for the student to take with them. Emergency situations will be the exception.
Colorado State Law compels us to discuss the reasons for a student’s absences after 10 days, and after 14 days of absence we need to meet, as a team, to discuss if the student’s academic progress has been impeded. While we comply with this law, we are also concerned with the student’s social progress, and the development of our community.
As our school strives to build a Community, it is important that our students attend regularly to develop and maintain their relationships. Whenever students are absent for extended periods of time, not only do they loose the continuity of the subject sequence, but also the class dynamics change dramatically.
We will continue to be flexible in reviewing extended absences on a case-by-case basis. We will also consider the disadvantages to the student and the community that must be considered in making a recommendation. 
 
Admission
The principal meets with all interested applicants. We expect that both the parent and child visit the school, preferably when it is in operation, and that the decision to enroll here is a joint and mutual decision between parents and their children. Students are admitted by a lottery system. This is based on availability of space, the makeup of the particular Learning Center and school district the student resides in. In cases where there are more applicants than available openings the lottery system will be used. We do not discriminate on any other basis. Records of applicants’ past experiences are requested to better assess the student’s developmental level.
 
Transportation 
Out of district students may choose to participate with the Bus Fund a private bus service.   Parents have worked together to create The Bus Fund to drive students back and forth from as far away as El Jebel to school. The fee is set annually.  
 
ACS operates a bus within the Aspen School District and charges an annual fee for students who ride to or from school and a lesser fee for students who only use the bus for field trips.
Financial arrangements may be worked out on an individual basis for families for which this is a financial hardship. Bus riding is a privilege, and may be revoked for misconduct. The drivers will strictly enforce a list of rules, available to students and parents early in the year. Major offenses will be handled by the administration and multiple infractions will result in suspension of bus privileges. Items not allowed on the bus or school property are dangerous materials, such as weapons of any kind (including knives and martial arts paraphernalia), drugs and drug paraphernalia, fire-making items, alcohol, or tobacco products. Immediate suspension for violation of the above is probable.
 
Lunch/Snacks 
The school does not have a cafeteria or a lunch program. All students are asked to bring a mid-morning snack and lunch to school. Nutritious and balanced meals are strongly recommended. Do not send candy or soda pop. Teachers will periodically monitor lunches for a nutritional, low-sugar content. Required utensils should be packed with the lunch. 
 
 
Lost and Found 
Personal belongings should be permanently labeled for identification. All items turned into Lost and Found will be kept in the large box by the school entry. Items not claimed will be taken to a second-hand store with proceeds to benefit the School. Please check regularly for possessions. 
 
Money and Valuables 
Students need to consider carefully what they bring to school. We expect honesty and respect for others’ property, but it is an unnecessary risk to bring expensive jewelry, sunglasses, watches, toys or large amounts of money. The School cannot be responsible for the condition of personal equipment brought to School.
 
BEHAVIOR EXPECTATIONS
 
Resolving conflict involves the use of logical and realistic consequences that help students understand what they are responsible for and learn self-control. Developing a positive school climate involves a simple and mutually understood structure, reasonable rules, and consequences that are natural, logical and realistic. 
The following All School Expectations apply to all members of the community:
 
  • We respect everyone’s personal property and the things that make up our campus.
  • We sustain a safe physical and emotional environment that is free from violence.
  • We display courtesy and kindness to one another.
  •  We are responsible for our own actions and words.
  • We show respect to each other, to ourselves and to our community.
 
 
Each Learning Center develops its own set of rules in the form of an agreement between students and teachers. These rules are shared with the entire staff, and all teachers hold the same age appropriate expectations of students. Students who develop interpersonal conflicts are encouraged to first try to solve their own problems by talking it out. If this is not successful, they are given the opportunity to mediate the conflict. If this is not successful, an adult may arbitrarily decide a solution for the student. This may include removal from class or counseling time with an administrator. During this process, the parents will become more involved.
The Community Schools intend to help students learn to take responsibility for their own actions. In order to do this, we provide a positive system of support that assists students in creating their own plans of behavior. Students who need this support are those who engage in some of the following behaviors:
 
 
Inappropriate Language or Behavior:
Respect is at the foundation of the Community School philosophy and as such recognition of the rights of others is primary. In this context, the student will make amends with the offended and will develop a plan to ensure continued attention to the respect of others.
Disruptive Behavior:
Respect for another’s right to work is paramount to individualizing instruction. Students who disrupt this process may be asked to leave the learning center, and the root causes of the disruption will be explored. Physical Violence:
Physical acts of violence against another will not be tolerated. The student will be removed from the situation and may be suspended until an appropriate plan is made and has been started.
Verbal Abuse:
Put-downs or name-calling will not be tolerated. The student will be removed from the situation or may be suspended until an appropriate plan is made and has been started.
Vandalism:
Acts of destruction of property belonging to either the School or another student will be regarded as a violation of the spirit of the community.  The student may be suspended, and will work for the betterment of the community by fulfilling a contract.
Dishonesty:
Students who lie will be encouraged to follow a plan of action to better understand the long-term consequences of lying. Age-appropriate consequences will be initiated.
Stealing:
Students who take something that does not belong to them will be removed from the situation or may be suspended until an appropriate plan is made and has been started. Age-appropriate consequences will be initiated.
Interpersonal Conflict:
Students and staff who have interpersonal conflicts are expected to seek a mediator and work through the process of Conflict Resolution. The faculty, staff and some of the students have been trained in this process as mediators. Teasing, excluding others or being unwilling to share are not tolerated. As members of the community we actively encourage inclusion.
 
 
Appropriate Dress:
The Community School does not allow students to wear clothing that advertises alcohol or other drugs, or that is sexually revealing in nature. 
 
 
Woody Creek Campus
 
NO DOGS      We have a “No Dog” policy. Please do not bring your family pet to the campus. This is for the health and safety of students, staff and local wildlife.
 
Driver Etiquette         As you drive to the campus, please remember four things:
SAFETY         -Above all, we want students to be safe both as passengers and as pedestrians. Fortunately the only accidents that have occurred thus far have been fender-benders, but those might have been avoided at reduced speeds.
NEIGHBORLINESS- We are members of a wonderful, rural neighborhood and, as such we need to be respectful of our neighbors. While our neighbors are supportive of the campus, they are frequently frustrated by the amount of traffic and dust we generate. Social responsibility and environmental awareness are important values at COMPASS- Let’s demonstrate those values when we drive. Utilize the bus, carpool whenever possible and drive with care.
COURTESY- Be considerate of others on the road.  Share the road, pull over on the narrow sections, stay on your side of the road. Once on campus, beware of pedestrians. High speeds are inappropriate near pedestrians- small children are crossing the road regularly. Slowing down will protect them from harm and the muddy spray of vehicle tires.
MAINTENANCE- We have a fragile dirt driveway that needs a lot of tender loving (and expensive!)care. By driving slowly we can greatly reduce the number of potholes and the amount of dust.
Here’s how you can help:
·        Do not exceed 15 mph- this is the most important change we can all make! Take a breath, enjoy the scenery.
·        Carpool or use the bus whenever possible.
·        Stay on the correct side of the road vs. driving in the middle.
·        Yield to oncoming vehicles in the narrow sections vs. squeezing through.
·        Allow plenty of room for the buses, both on the road and when parking.
 
Thank you for your cooperation!
Parents and students should discuss the above behavioral issues. 
 
EMERGENCIES
Release Forms
All parents are sent release forms in the beginning-of-the-year packets. Please sign and return these before School begins. Additional release forms may be sent home throughout the year to cover outdoor education, field trips and/or special projects.
Accidents
Every precaution is taken to insure the safety of students at school and on field trips. All faculty members have first aid and CPR training. Immediate first aid will be given and parents or the family doctor will be notified promptly should an accident occur. If we are unable to reach the family or doctor, the student will be transported and treated at the nearest emergency hospital.
Health and Safety
The school day can be vigorous and taxing; children are encouraged to get adequate rest. Please notify the class teacher - you can use the confidential voice mail system - if your child is under any unusual stress at home (i.e. family sickness, death, parental absence, etc.) since this information can help us provide better care at School. If your child expresses physical discomfort prior to departure for School, please keep him/her home.
Emergency Telephone Numbers
 
            Aspen Community School                                       923-4080
            Skye Skinner,   Executive Director COMPASS             923-4646x217                     
            Jim Gilchrist,   Principal                                         927-4130
            Cindy Sichel, Secretary                                          920-4410
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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