Introduction

The APS Student Handbook outlines student rights and responsibilities. If you are a student or family member, it is your responsibility to read and understand this Student Handbook.

About the Student Handbook

The Board of Education is committed to providing a safe, respectful and nurturing environment for all members of the school community including students, staff, parents, community partners, and visitors. This handbook is an official policy statement of the APS Board of Education. Students and parents should review and be familiar with this handbook, as well as, the handbook from the student’s school.

Review of the Student Handbook

• The Student Handbook will be reviewed by the Board of Education on an annual basis.
• Suggested changes should be submitted to the Student, Parent, Employee Service Center by phone at (505) 855-9040 or be email at servicecenter@aps.edu by the end of the first semester for consideration for inclusion in the following year’s handbook.

Distribution of the Student Handbook

• Copies of this handbook will be made available to students upon registration. It will also be posted on the district’s website at www.aps.edu.
• District Policy and Administrative Directives are also available on the district’s website. 

Table of Contents

1. Letter from the Superintendent
2. Albuquerque Public Schools Goals
3. School District Authority and Jurisdiction
4. Expectations of Students, Parents/Guardians, and Families
5. Student Rights and Responsibilities
6. Dress Code
7. What To Do If You Believe That Your Rights Have Been Violated
8. APS School Attendance Guidelines
9. School Safety
10. School Interventions for Handling Disruptions of the Educational Process and Unacceptable Conducts
11. Discipline Matrix
12. District-Wide Substance Abuse and Tobacco Policy
13. Disciplinary Considerations for Students with Disabilities Under IDEA
14. Disciplinary Considerations for Students Under Section 504
15. Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972
16. Student Records
17. Child Custody Issues
18. Glossary of Terms

Transportation Handbook

Athletic and Activity Code of Conduct