Ashtabula Area City Schools

Ashtabula Area City Schools embrace the rich diversity of its community, which includes families representing a wide range of cultural and religious traditions. We understand the importance of religious observance and strive to create an inclusive environment where everyone feels a sense of belonging.

 

In line with Board Policy 5000, students may take up to three Religious Expression Days each school year to observe religious holidays or participate in faith-based activities. These approved absences will not result in academic penalties, and students will be provided with appropriate accommodations for any missed exams, assignments, or other academic responsibilities.

 

 

Ashtabula Area City Schools refers to the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce’s Non-Exhaustive List of Major Religious Holidays as a resource. This list highlights many important observances recognized within our community and is intended for informational use. Please note that dates may vary based on cultural traditions, regional practices, and differing calendar systems.

The school supply lists provided below are suggestions for parents who would like to purchase supplies:

 

Daily school attendance is important to the academic success of the student; therefore, vacations and absences should be limited to the shortest number of days possible. Time missed for vacation counts towards the maximum hours allowed within the attendance 
policy. 

 

 

• Ashtabula Sex Offenders
• Child Find
• Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) - Annual Notification
• HB410 Attendance
• Memorandum to Parents Regarding School Board Policy on Drug-Free Schools
• Notification to Parents on Blood-Borne Pathogens Form 8453.01 F5
• Notice of Nondiscrimination and Internal Complaint Procedures (Including Title VI, Title VII, and Title IX)
• Parents Bill of Rights
• Parent Chain of Command Brochure
• Link to Report Child Abuse by AACS Employee
• Teacher Request Guidelines