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A complete list of academic courses offered can be found in the High School Course Description Guide. It is located under the
ACADEMIC link on our website.
Academic Integrity
Students are expected to have integrity and self-discipline and to display respect for themselves, others,
and the school. The school considers any incident of academic cheating or plagiarism very seriously.
Examples include:
copying another student’s class work or homework;
asking another student questions during a test or copying another student’s test answers;
allowing a student to copy one’s own homework or giving another student test answers;
turning in any material claimed as one’s own but coming from another source (for example, copying
material from an online resource without crediting the source).
These actions are dishonest and unacceptable. Academic dishonesty is one of the most serious violations
of school expectations and may result in expulsion.
Many colleges require the secondary school to report incidents of academic dishonesty to them when the
student is applying to the college for acceptance.
Acceptable Use Policy (Technology)
Student are expected to read and sign the Acceptable Use Policy (AUP). If they break the agreement, the
consequences could include suspension of computer privileges and/or disciplinary action. Students are to
understand that the school network and tablets are owned by American United School and that AUS has
the right to access any of the information used through the mediums provided through the school at any
time.
Student and Parent Portal
The Portal is provided to enhance school to home and home to school communication. The primary goal
is to provide an opportunity for students to take responsibility for their own learning. The Parent’s role is
to engage in conversations with their student about their progress and to prompt their student to work
with their teachers regarding missing assignments, improving performance, and setting goals for the
future. Students and Parents are expected to be on the Portal on a daily basis.
Measure of Academic Progress (MAP)
Each fall, winter and spring students in the High School will take the Measure of Academic Progress (MAP)
test for math, reading, and language usage. The MAP results allow teachers to get immediate feedback of
their student’s areas of strength, as well as areas they need to focus their instruction. Taking the test at the
beginning and end of the school year will also allow teachers and students to reflect upon student growth
in these areas. More information the MAP test can be found at www.nwea.org/map.
Drama/Theatre/Band
All students at AUS High School have the opportunity to participate in a Drama, Theatre and Band
permitting there is enough interest. If you play an instrument, or would like to, you can sign up for
drama/theatre. The drama/theatre/band is involved in performances and other programs in and out of
school.
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