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Safety Guidelines
A goal of AUS is to provide a supportive and safe environment to promote learning. Students’ personal safety is of prime
importance in the daily use of the campus facilities.
General safety rules include:
• No running in the buildings or in congested outside walking areas.
• No climbing to areas not intended for students.
• Using the right hand side of the stairs.
• Using appropriate safety equipment in laboratory-type classes.
• Using physical fitness equipment under the supervision of a staff member.
Health Services
Students can receive first aid in the student health office located on the basement level 1. Automated external defibrillators
(AEDs) can be found in the building on campus.
MEDICATION
No prescription or over-the-counter drugs are allowed on campus unless an authorization to administer medication form is on
file in the health office. The form must be signed by a parent and provides the school with the name of the medication,
prescribed dosage, and other vital instructions and information. If students need to take medicine during school hours, the preparation
must be left with the school nurse. The container must be clearly labeled with your name. A written explanation from a parent/guardian
should also be submitted for non-prescribed medicine. Parents should discuss with the nurse the use of long term medication and emergency
medication for certain conditions such as asthma.
Parents are requested to go to the Health Office to discuss the necessary information regarding the dispensing of prescribed
medication. Parents are asked to sign a medical release form in the Health Office at that time. No prescribed medication will be
given to children without written permission of the parent.
ALLERGY POLICY
We seek to create an environment in which children with severe allergies can progressively assume responsibility for monitoring
and taking action aligned with their medical condition. AUS cannot guarantee that students will not be exposed to any
conditions that may cause them to have an allergic reaction. Rather, AUS seeks to minimize exposure to certain allergens in the
lower grades and provides labeling for major allergens in the upper grades.
COUNSELING SERVICES
The primary role of the High School Counselor is to advocate for students during these critical years of young adulthood. This is a
critical time when students experience significant changes emotionally, socially and physically. The counselors serve all students
and seek to enhance student learning by focusing on three interrelated areas: Academic Development, Personal and Social
Development, and Career Exploration. Parents are encouraged to contact the counselors with any questions regarding your child
in any of these areas.
CLOSED CIRCUIT TELEVISION (CCTV)
For the safety and security of all members of the AUS community, the school maintains a comprehensive system of closed circuit
television which is utilized to monitor on campus behaviors and activities both during and outside of school hours.
DANGEROUS ITEMS AT SCHOOL
Dangerous articles are prohibited on campus and at school sponsored activities. Articles considered dangerous include, and are
not limited to knives, firecrackers, air or toy guns, as well as explosives and firearms. Any projectile can be considered a
dangerous article. Possession of these items may lead to suspension or expulsion.
ELECTRONIC DEVICES
Mobile phones, personal music devices such as iPods or mp3 players, and cameras may be used before and after school or under
teacher direction. These items must be turned off from 7:30 a.m. to 2:45 p.m. Violations will result in the item being confiscated,
and an infraction issued; and the device will be left in the school office. Depending on the situation, the student may receive the
item from the High School Office at the end of the day, or a parent may be required to retrieve the item. If a student needs to
call a mobile number for emergency reasons, he/she may use the phone in the High School Administration Office.
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