Armstrong High School Welcome

This course guide has been prepared to assist students in selecting courses for next year. We offer a wide variety of diverse, challenging learning opportunities. Planning a high school program to meet each student’s unique needs is a process involving many choices and decisions. Each student’s success is important to us and the following suggestions will help students in this process:

• Discuss plans with parents/guardians, counselors, and teachers, as they can provide valuable insight and guidance.

• Select courses that will meet district and state graduation requirements as well as support future educational and career goals.

• Participate in courses designed to satisfy current interests, curiosity, and the development of personal/life skills.

• Employ as many resources within the school as necessary to assist in planning an effective overall educational experience.  

I. PURPOSE

The purpose of this policy is to ensure that equal educational opportunity is provided for all students of the school district.

II. GENERAL STATEMENT OF POLICY

A. The policy of the school district is to provide equal educational opportunity for all students.  The school district does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, gender, marital status, parental status, status with regard to public assistance, disability, sexual orientation, or age.  The school district also makes reasonable accommodations for disabled students.

B. The school district prohibits the harassment of any individual for any of the categories listed above.  For information about the types of conduct that constitute violation of the school district’s policy on harassment and violence and the school district’s procedures for addressing such complaints, refer to the school district’s policy on harassment and violence.

C. This policy applies to all areas of education including academics, coursework, co-curricular and extracurricular activities, or other rights or privileges of enrollment.

D. Every school district employee shall be responsible for complying with this policy conscientiously.

E. Any student, parent, or guardian having a question regarding this policy should discuss it with the appropriate school district official as provided by policy.  In the absence of a specific designee, an inquiry or a complaint should be referred to the superintendent.

District 281 does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex or handicap in admission, treatment or access to its programs and activities, or in employment in its programs and activities. The district has designated two individuals to coordinate efforts to comply with federal laws and regulations. 

The district's designated coordinator under Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972 (nondiscrimination on the basis of sex in educational programs and activities, including employment and admission) is responsible for coordinating district efforts to comply with Title IX, including investigation of complaints alleging noncompliance or alleging any actions prohibited by Title IX. 

The district's designated coordinator under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (nondiscrimination on the basis of handicap including admission, treatment or access to programs and activities, including employment in its programs or activities) is responsible for coordinating district efforts to comply with Section 504. 

Inquiries concerning Title IX and Section 504 may be directed to Independent School District 281, 4148 

Winnetka Avenue North, New Hope, Minnesota 55427-1288, phone number (763) 504-8000.