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We are extremely excited to have you join our community here at AST, and hope that our school allows you opportunities to learn and grow in your high school years. We are committed to developing your student into independent change makers who are ready to take on any future they desire to have for themselves when they graduate from AST HS.  \nWe hope that the information in this packet is helpful as you and your student transition into AST HS. With that said, there will be questions that arise. Please never hesitate to reach out to the school or to me directly-we are always happy to answer them.  \nWe are looking forward to a wonderful year together!  \nWith Pride, Mrs. Gorrell School Director  \n\n| Aurora Science & Tech HS Leadership Team |  |\n| --- | --- |\n| Kryszelda Gorrell\u003Cbr>School Director\u003Cbr>[kryszelda.mendoza@scienceandtech.org](kryszelda.mendoza@scienceandtech.org)\u003Cbr>Ph. (720)767-2216 |  |\n| Annika Pittman\u003Cbr>Associate School Director\u003Cbr>[annika.pittman@scienceandtech.org](annika.pittman@scienceandtech.org) | Theresa Connolly\u003Cbr>Associate School Director\u003Cbr>[theresa.connolly@scienceandtech.org](theresa.connolly@scienceandtech.org) |\n| Karina Rodriguez\u003Cbr>Front OƵce Manager\u003Cbr>[karina.rodriguez@scienceandtech.org](karina.rodriguez@scienceandtech.org) | Katie Boye\u003Cbr>Director of STEM and Partnerships [kathrine.boye@scienceandtech.org](kathrine.boye@scienceandtech.org) |\n| Vanesa Rodriguez-Donaldson\u003Cbr>Senior Academy Dean of Students\u003Cbr>[vanesa.donaldson@scienceandtech.org](vanesa.donaldson@scienceandtech.org) | Bryan Cosio\u003Cbr>Prep Academy Dean of Students\u003Cbr>[bryan.cosio@scienceandtech.org](bryan.cosio@scienceandtech.org) |\n| Ariel Smolik-Valles\u003Cbr>Director of College and Career Success\u003Cbr>[ariel.valles@scienceandtech.org](ariel.valles@scienceandtech.org) |  |\n\nWebsite: [https://www.dsstpublicschools.org/aurora-science-and-tech-high](https://www.dsstpublicschools.org/aurora-science-and-tech-high)[ ](https://www.dsstpublicschools.org/aurora-science-and-tech-high)Address: 2540 N Scranton St, Aurora, CO 80045 Phone Number: 303-524-6397  \nFax Number: 303-200-1238  \nTable of Contents   \nAST HS Vision 3  \nMission Statement 3  \nOrganizational Legacy 3  \nVision Statement 3  \nWhy STEM? 3  \nCore Beliefs 4  \nMindsets to actualize this vision 4  \nAST HS Graduate Profile 5  \nAST Academics 6  \nCalendar Key Dates 6  \nAST HS Daily Hours 6  \nCourse Oƴerings 7  \nElective Oƴerings and Certification Pathways 8  \nElectives not within Pathways 8-9  \nMath Placement 10  \nPlacement Exams 10  \nAST Community and Culture 10  \nAdvisory 10  \nMorning Meetings 10  \nAnschutz Medical Center Partnership 11  \nAthletics & Clubs 12  \nLockers 12  \nTransportation 12  \nExpectations 12  \nTardies 12  \nCell Phones 12  \nInclusivity and Using Appropriate Language and Guesting 13  \nAnschutz Dress Code 13  \nDress Code 13  \nExamples of Prohibited Dress Code Items 14-15  \nRestorative Justice at AST HS 16  \nLogs in LiveSchool 16  \nResponsibility Prep 16  \nDean Intervention 17  \nIn School and Out of School Suspension 17  \nRestorative Justice Conversations (RJ Convo) 17  \nSupporting your Student as an AST Parent/Guardian 18  \nA week in the life of an AST Parent 18  \nFamily Communication 18  \nInfinite Campus 18  \nLiveSchool & Mandatory Tutoring 18  \nBloomz 19  \nFamily Engagement Committee 19  \nPreparing for the 2023-24 School Year 20  \nStudent Fees 20  \nEnrollment Steps-Are you on track? 20  \nStudent Registration 20  \nFront OƵce Information 21  \nSchool Calendar 22  \nParent Portal Guide 23-24  \nRESPECT ◈ RESPONSIBILITY ◈ COURAGE ◈ DOING YOUR BEST ◈ INTEGRITY ◈ CURIOSITY  \nAST High School Vision  \nAt Aurora Science and Tech HS we are preparing our students for a world that doesn’t exist yet, where our future well-being will depend on innovation in the STEM field. 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