Temporary School Closure Such closures could be the result of the following: ● ● ● ● ● ●
Civil disturbances Immediate threats to the school Excessive traffic and/or unsafe driving conditions Inclement weather Strikes Mandated, but unexpected, government-declared holidays/closures
Whenever possible, official announcements of school closure will be made in advance through email, SMS text and/or on the school’s website. The Academy Office maintains an emergency phone tree, which will allow administration and faculty members to contact all Academy families in the case of an emergency closure. In addition, parents can call the school at 210 639-3200 between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., or the ACS Athens Security Office at 210 639-3555 before or after these hours for information. To this end, each parent should ensure that an up-to-date phone number and email address are on file.
Emergency Evacuation Several times a year, emergency evacuation drills are held. Specific directions are posted in each classroom and are reviewed with students by each faculty. Common sense and cooperation are key elements in any emergency evacuation. 1. Follow direction of your teacher. 2. Quietly follow these directions so you can hear and react to subsequent directions. 3. Stay with your class/group and await further instructions.
The Academy Code of Conduct Parents and students are required to review carefully the following Code of Conduct, so that there is no confusion regarding the Academy’s behavioral guidelines and expectations, as well as implications for students who disrespect school policies. The code of conduct is in effect within the campus, on all school related student transportation (i.e school busses home or airplanes for an athletic competition), and on every ACS Athens official activity off campus. At the beginning of the school year, ALL Academy Students and their Parents will be required to sign a statement indicating that they have read and discussed the Code of Conduct and that they understand the policies established in this Code and the Acceptable Use Policy for computers. Students and their parents accept the consequences for any misconduct. Likewise, students are expected to honor ALL Academy regulations, including those established for the bus, the classroom, the cafeteria, the library, and the computer department.
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