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Family Handbook
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The ACPS Family Handbook Online provides families with links to useful information and available resources and services.
Important Information
- 2021-22 Calendar
- Alexandria City School Board
- 2025 Strategic Plan: Equity for All
- Our Schools
- Emergencies, School Closings and Delayed Openings
- Transportation and Expectations of Student Bus Riders
- Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)
- Title IX: Non-Discrimination on the Basis of Sex
Stay in Touch with ACPS
- ACPS Helpline
- e-Newsletters and Alerts
- ACPS on Social Media
- ACPS-TV
- ACPS Mobile App
- Family and Community Engagement (FACE)
- Translation and Interpretation Services
- Parent-Teacher Associations (PTA)
- Concerns, Inquiries & Suggestions
Social, Emotional and Academic Learning (SEAL)
- Student Code of Conduct
- Importance of Attendance
- Student Assessments
- Student Assignments
- Standards of Learning (SOL)
- Promotion, Retention and Remediation
Early Childhood Education
- Early Head Start and Head Start
- Preschoolers Learning Together (PLT)
- Virginia Preschool Initiative (VPI)
- Child Find and Early Childhood Special Education Services
Elementary Academics
- What to Expect in Each Grade
- Elementary Progress Reports
- Talented and Gifted Learners
- International Baccalaureate (IB) Program at Jefferson-Houston
- English-Spanish Dual Language Program
Middle and High School Academics
- Program of Studies & Graduation Planning
- Honors Program for Middle and High School
- Dual Enrollment Program
- Advanced Placement Program
- Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) Academy
- Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID)
- Career and Technical Education
- Alexandria City High School Satellite Campus
- International Academy
- Chance for Change Academy
- Northern Virginia Juvenile Detention Center School
Programs to Meet Students' Diverse Needs
- English Learners (EL)
- Specialized Instruction
- Section 504: Educational Accommodations
- Adult Education
- Homeless Education Liaison Program
- Homebound Instruction
Student Health and Wellness
- Student Support Teams
- Illness Guidelines
- Specific Health Concerns
- Mental Health Support
- Teen Wellness Center
- Athletics
- Student Wellness Policy (JHCF) (PDF)
- Student Wellness Guidelines (JHCF-R) (PDF)
- Food Allergy Guidelines (JHCF-R2) (PDF)
- School Meals and Snacks Policy (JHCH) (PDF)
- Regulations for School Meals and Snacks (JHCH-R) (PDF)
School Nutrition and Food Access
Technology and Learning Platforms
For Students
For Parents
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Accessibility
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