Parents

Families naturally want their students to succeed. Research shows that students whose families are involved in their education find it easier to be successful. 

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Important Information for Parents and Families:

• View the APS Parent and Student Handbook.
• View the APS Safe Schools Handbook.
• APS Early Childhood Education has tuition-based preschool available! Learn more.
• Information on Early Access for Kindergarten and First Grade Students. Learn more.
• Medicaid Annual Notification of Rights for Parents (English & Spanish)
• Influenza Information
  • Learn more about influenza and H1N1.
• Register Your Child for School
  • Visit APS Centralized Admissions.
• Get Involved in Your Child's Education
  • Visit your child's school.
  • Check your child's attendance and grades.
  • Learn more about attendance and truancy.
  • Learn how to participate in your child's future.
  • Explore and research colleges.
  • Research college scholarships.

APS Parent News Read more parent news. Helping Your Child with Homework

• View the APS Homework Guidelines Webcast
• Learn more about the APS Homework Guidelines
• Tips for Parents on Encouraging Teens to Read
• Tips for Parents on Helping Your Teen to Write Better

Parent and Family Resources

• View the APS Parent and Student Handbook.
• View the APS Safe Schools Handbook.
• APS Curriculum and Resources
• Learn about Attendance & Truancy in APS.
• The Learning Source for Adults and Families offers Adult English Language classes and Adult GED Classes.
• The APS Young Parent Support Program offers resources and childcare for APS students who are also parents.
• Free days at the Denver Zoo and Museum of Nature and Science
• APS Homework Guidelines
• Aurora Community Connection Family Resource Center: Fact Sheet | Website
• Community Resources for Aurora Families
• Preschool and Even Start Information
• Read about the APS Brain Injury Response Team.
• Learn how to keep your kids safe when surfing the Internet.
• Find out more about Standards-Based Grading.
• Read tips on how to prepare your child for state testing.
• Check your child's attendance and grades online with the Infinite Campus Parent Portal.
• Find out more about open enrollment.
• How do I register my child?
• Find an APS school.
• Address Lookup Tool This resource should help to determine if your address is in a neighborhood serviced by Aurora Public Schools and which school your student should attend.
• Facts about the Flu
• Colorado Department of Education State Testing Guides for Parents (English & Spanish).
• Details on graduation and college entrance requirements
• Athletic Participation Permit
• Medical Examination Form

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