Back-to-school
August 9, 2024
Welcome back
Welcome Back to School, Students and Families!
As we kick off a new academic year, we’re thrilled to have our school community back together. We hope you had a restful and enjoyable summer and are ready to dive into another exciting year of learning and growth.
For our students, this year is full of opportunities to explore new subjects, make new friends, and reach new heights. To our families, thank you for your continued support and involvement in making our school a wonderful place for everyone.
Let’s work together to make this year memorable and successful. Here’s to a fantastic school year ahead!
Upcoming Events
Open House
Wednesday, August 28th from 3:00 - 6:00 pm
Attending open house is a great opportunity to connect with teachers, learn about the school environment, and set the stage for a successful year. Here are some things you might consider doing:
Meeting your teachers, exploring the school and classrooms, connecting with staff and students and understand your schedule.
1st Day of School
All Compass students will start school on Tuesday, September 3rd. We look forward to seeing everyone!
Conferences
Thursday, October 10th from 3:00 - 7:30 pm
This is a great opportunity to connect with your students teachers to gain a better understanding of how they are doing in their classes. Mark your calendar today!
Picture Day
Friday, November 1st
Mark your calendar now. More information will come out closer to the actual date.
Back-to-school information
Compass Electronic Policy
Please review this policy with your student. We have had an increase in personal technology use issues during the school day. The expectations were gone over with all students at the beginning of this trimester.
Personal Electronic devices and cell phones are not needed from 7:30 am - 2:00 pm
Devices should not be seen or heard
If a communication need arises, ask a staff member to use a phone
Violations of the policy may result in the device being turned into the office
Repeated violations will require a parent/guardian meeting
Compass Programs are committed to maintaining a safe and engaging learning environment
School Supplies
Compass students do not need any special supplies. General school supplies such as pencils, pens, notebooks, and folders are all that is required.
Anoka-Hennepin Middle School Attendance Policy at Events
Our goal is to provide a fun, safe and engaging opportunity for middle school students and families to support our high school-athletes as they perform in football, band, dance and cheer. The following expectations are in place to ensure that all who attend experience a safe, welcoming, and positive environment.
All five Anoka-Hennepin traditional high schools (Andover, Anoka, Blaine, Champlin Park and Coon Rapids) have made the transition to online ticket sales for athletics and activities events. With the exception of boys and girls hockey, all ticket sales for events hosted by district schools will be online using GoFan Events, the official ticketing system.
Middle School Students:
Students will be admitted to events with a valid GoFan ticket, and with a valid ID and parent/guardian escort - with a 2:1 ratio of students to adults.
Unsupervised students will not be permitted entry.
The student code of conduct for school extends to all Anoka-Hennepin school events. Students running, throwing objects, using profanity, or causing other disruptions will be required to sit with their parent/guardian for the remainder of the game.
If the student’s parent/guardian is not present, an administrator on duty will call home and escort the students to the front of the gate to wait to be picked up.
There will be no refunds if a student is removed from the game before its conclusion.
If a parent/guardian has to be called about a student’s behavior, the student may forfeit their right to attend any future high school events for one calendar year.
Significant disruptions and policy violations are subject to further disciplinary action.
Students are not permitted to bring backpacks, footballs, soccer balls, etc. to games. Balls will be confiscated at the gate or by administration if brought to the stadium.
Students still on campus 15 minutes after the conclusion of a game will not be permitted to return to a game for the remainder of the season.
Middle School Parents/Guardians:
Do not drop your student off unattended at events. It is expected that parent/guardian supervise their students for the duration of the event. Unsupervised students will be escorted out of the event.
Please review expectations of behavior with your student(s) before arrival.
Please make sure your student(s) remains with you for the duration of the event.
As stated above, please be aware that students still on campus, unsupervised, 15 minutes after the conclusion of an event will not be permitted to attend future events.
Reminder of event policies as fall activities get back into full swing
Community pride is a big part of the experience as students progress through the Anoka-Hennepin school system. Attending high school activities such as football games on Friday nights is a perfect example of that community pride.
It is important to remember that athletic events are governed by the Minnesota State High School League (MSHSL) and that student conduct at school and district events is governed by the Anoka-Hennepin Schools Policy Handbook.
All students must be prepared to show student identification at events and middle school students and younger must be accompanied and supervised by a parent or guardian.
Anoka-Hennepin prohibits the following at school events:
Backpacks
Outside food or drink
Weapons
Pets/animals
Alcoholic beverages
E-cigarettes / Vaping
Tobacco products
Controlled substances
For more information, please visit ahschools.us/eventpolicies. Spectators who are unwilling or unable to follow the rules, regulations, or directions from event staff may be asked to leave the event.
Anoka-Hennepin realizes the importance of athletics and activities in the communities it serves and wants to ensure participants, fans, and community members experience a positive environment at each event.
It's more than just free meals! Apply for educational benefits for the 2024-25 school year
All Anoka-Hennepin families are encouraged to apply for the educational benefits program for the 2024-25 school year. A new application must be submitted each school year.
The enrollment window for the 2024-25 school year begins Aug. 1, 2024.
Although school meals are still free, your family may still qualify for other educational benefits. If your family needs access to educational benefits available to your student, an application can be completed by visiting ahschools.us/freereduced.
Anoka-Hennepin asks that all families complete an online application to provide additional school funding to support all students in the district. By filling out this application, your school can earn funding and you can save money.
Educational benefits include:
- Athletics fees: Eligible students may qualify for fees to be waived or reduced.
- SAT, ACT, AP Fees: Students may be eligible for discounted fees for academic tests and some lab fees.
- Other high school activities: Students may qualify for discounts on speech, debate, theater, band and others.
- Additional benefits and cost savings: Chromebook device protection, Comcast Internet Essentials discount, Amazon Prime membership discounts, discounted bus fares with Metro Transit, Xcel Energy account assistance, discounts at museums and theaters.
Only one application is needed per household. Please contact the child nutrition department with any questions or assistance at 763-506-1240 or staff.CnpEnrollment@ahschools.us.
Free school meals program information
Every student may receive one breakfast and one lunch at no cost during the 2024-25 school year. The state’s Free School Meals program will cover the cost of one breakfast meal and one lunch meal for every student daily, however the cost of a la carte items, such as milk, other drinks, or extra meal items will not be covered. Students will need to have funds in their meal accounts to purchase any additional food items.
Important Dates
September 3rd- First day of school - All Compass Students Welcome
October 7th- No school for Middle School - Staff Development
October 17th- No school MEA
October 18th- No school MEA
November 5th- No school - Staff Development
November 22- Last day of trimester 1
November 25th- No school - Staff Development
November 26th- No school- Grading day
November 27th- No school- conference conversion day
November 28th- No school -District Closed- Holiday
November 29th- No school -District Closed- Holiday
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