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EDUCATIONAL PHILOSOPHY OF THE SCHOOL DISTRICT
"A Combination of Excellence"
Educational Philosophy of Ar-We-Va The Ar-We-Va Community School District is dedicated to promoting equal opportunity for a quality public education to enrolled students and toward being responsive to the educational needs, values, and aspirations of its citizens. The board believes that the school has an important role in helping to improve the quality of living in the community. Students of this community have the privilege of participating in formal education utilizing the students' present understandings to help them to grow in the present and prepare for a lifetime in our rapidly changing society. The board believes that each individual should be accepted into the educational program as that individual is, that each individual should be satisfactory adjustments to life. The dignity, the worth, and the uniqueness of each individual and that individual's heritage will be preserved. The Ar-We-Va Community Schools exist to develop and improve the academic instruction, curriculum and facilities so that every individual student will be provided with the opportunity to perceive and develop their potential for the benefit of self and society. A variety of educational experiences will be provided for the individual student in order to develop a positive self-concept and to become more fully aware of the needs of a complex society. These experiences will encourage the development of the students' abilities and identify their interests and goals in life. Each student will develop that ability to read with understanding, write with clarity, communicate with verbal effectiveness and to think and solve problems. An environment will be created within which students will be encouraged to be honest, responsible, and productive citizens in our democratic society.
MISSION STATEMENT
Ar-We-Va will provide each student with a world-class curriculum within a caring environment, preparing life-long learners to be productive, responsible citizens in the 21st Century.
Mandated Notifications
IOWA SEX OFFENDER REGISTRY WEBSITE-Click on Link
OPEN ENROLLMENT TRANSFERS - PROCEDURES AS A SENDING DISTRICT
OPEN ENROLLMENT TRANSFERS - PROCEDURES AS A RECEIVING DISTRICT
HOMELESS CHILDREN AND YOUTH
In accordance with Chapter 3, Iowa Administrative Code, The Ar-We-Va Schools encourage homeless children and youth to enroll in school. For more information, please contact Homeless Liaison, Mr. Jordan Buhs at 712-663-4312 or email jordanbuhs@ar-we-va.k12.ia.us.
NOTICE OF SECTION 504 STUDENT AND PARENTAL RIGHTS
Ar-We-Va Community School District is committed to complying with the requirements in Section 504 of the Vocational/Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and Americans with Disabilities Act is seeking information from adults with disabilities in our community.
1. Do you have a physical or mental disability, and do you have a child enrolled in our school? (Are you deaf, have a physical disability, or serious medical conditions(s) etc.? We are responsible for providing you access to parent-teacher conferences and other programs and activities, including graduation.
2. Are you or do you know of an individual with a disability that may attend a function in our building (1-graduation ceremony)? We would like to be aware of this in case there are physical barriers in accessing our building.
If you have special needs as detailed above, please contact the following: Jordan Buhs or Dennis McCartan, Equity Coordinator, Ar-We-Va Community School, 712-663-4311 or email jordanbuhs@ar-we-va.k12.ia.us or dennismccartan@ar-we-va.k12.ia.us.
ABUSE OF STUDENT BY SCHOOL DISTRICT EMPLOYEES
FERPA ANNUAL NOTICE
AUTHORIZATION FOR RELEASING STUDENT DIRECTORY INFORMATION
RELEASE OF INFORMATION
All school parents should be aware that the information listed below may be released to the public in regard to any individual student of the school district as necessity or desirability arises. Any student, parent, or guardian not wanting this information released to the public must make objection in writing to the principal or other persons in charge of the school which the student is attending. It is desirable to renew this objection at the beginning of each school year.
Information: name, address, telephone listing, date & place of birth, participation in officially recognized activities and sports, weight and height of members of athletic teams, dates of attendance, awards received, most recent previous school or institute attended by the student or other similar information.
STUDENT DIRECTORY INFORMATION
EQUAL EDUCATION OPPORTUNITY
EQUAL EDUCATION GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE
ANNUAL NOTICE OF NONDISCRIMINATION
CONTINUOUS NOTICE OF NONDISCRIMINATION
USE OF RECORDING DEVICES ON SCHOOL PROPERTY
USE OF DISTRICT OWNED RECORDING DEVICES ON DISTRICT PROPERTY REGULATION
HEALTH EDUCATION-HUMAN GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT
HUMAN GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT STUDENT EXCUSE FORM
INSTRUCTION AT A POST SECONDARY EDUCATION INSTITUTION
INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS SELECTION
SELECTION OF INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS
OBJECTION TO INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS
REQUEST TO PROHIBIT A STUDENT FROM CHECKING OUT SPECIFIC LIBRARY MATERIALS
REQUEST TO PROHIBIT A STUDENT FROM ACCESSING SPECIFIC INSTRUCTIONAL AND LIBRARY MATERIALS
ADMINISTRATION OF MEDICATION TO STUDENTS
ANTI-BULLYING/ANTI HARASSMENT BOARD POLICY
DISCIPLINE OF STUDENTS WHO MAKE THREATS OF VIOLENCE OR CAUSE INCIDENTS OF VIOLENCE
STUDENTS THREATS OF VIOLENCE AND INCIDENTS OF VIOLENCE REGULATIONS
CORPORAL PUNISHMENT
PHYSICAL RESTRAINT AND SECLUSION OF STUDENTS
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION IN BOARD MEETINGS
WELLNESS POLICY
STANDARD FEE WAIVER AND REDUCTION PROCEDUCTIONS
STANDARD FEE WAIVER APPLICATION
MEAL CHARGES
PARENT AND FAMILY ENGAGEMENT DISTRICTWIDE POLICY
ASBESTOS NOTIFICATION
Asbestos has been an issue of concern for many years. The Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act of 1986 (referred to as AHERA) was enacted by Congress. AHERA was designed to determine the extent of asbestos concerns in the schools and to act as a guide in formulating asbestos management policies for schools. We have our facilities inspected regularly by a certified asbestos inspector as required by AHERA. The inspector located, sampled, and determined the condition of hazard potential of all materials in our buildings suspected of containing asbestos. The inspection and laboratory analysis records form the basis of the asbestos management plan. A certified Management Planner has developed an asbestos management plan for our buildings which includes: notification letters, training for our employees, a set of procedures designed to minimize the disturbance of asbestos containing materials, and plans for regular surveillance of the materials. A copy of the management plan is available for your inspection in the Superintendent’s office. Please make an appointment during office hours if you wish to review the plan. We are complying with AHERA and related Federal and Iowa laws and began implementation of our plan on July 8, 1989. We are taking whatever steps are necessary to ensure that our students and employees have a healthy and safe environment in which to learn and work.
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