500 : Students
The District is in the process of reviewing and renumbering the policies to align with the Iowa Association of School Boards. Some policies have not yet been updated. If you are looking for a policy, please contact JD (515.268.6660 or joshua.mitchell@ames.k12.ia.us) for assistance. Policies in bold are required policies.
| Policy Number and Title | Date Last Reviewed |
| 500 – Objectives for Equal Education Opportunities for Students | January 13, 2020 |
Student Attendance
| Policy Number and Title | Date Last Reviewed |
| 501.1 – Resident Students | May 7, 2018 |
| 501.2 – Nonresident Students | May 7, 2018 |
| 501.3 – Attendance | August 21, 2017 |
| 501.4 – Entrance – Admissions | May 8, 2017 |
| 501.5 – Attendance Center Assignment | October 12, 2020 |
| 501.5.A – Attendance Areas | April 28, 2014 |
| 501.9 – Student Absences – Excused | August 3, 2020 |
| 501.14 – Open Enrollment Transfers – as Sending District | May 7, 2018 |
| 501.15 – Open Enrollment Transfers – as Receiving District | May 7, 2018 |
| 501.16 – Homeless Children and Youth | February 22, 2016 |
Student Rights and Responsibilities
| Policy Number and Title | Date Last Reviewed |
| 502.6 – Weapons | November 18, 2019 |
| 502.7 – Smoking, Drinking, Drugs | February 4, 2019 |
| 502.8 – Search and Seizure | November 21, 2016 |
| 502.10 – Use of Motor Vehicles | February 8, 2021 |
Student Discipline
| Policy Number and Title | Date Last Reviewed |
| 503.1 – Student Conduct Code | February 8, 2021 |
| 503.2 – Expulsion | February 4, 2019 |
| 503.3 – Fines, Fees, Charges | January 26, 2015 |
| 503.3.A – Fee Waiver | May 11, 2015 |
| 503.4 – Good Conduct Rule | February 22, 2021 |
| 503.5 – Corporal Punishment and Reasonable Force | February 8, 2021 |
Student Activities
| Policy Number and Title | Date Last Reviewed |
| 504.5 – Student Fund Raising | May 8, 2017 |
| 504.6.A – Nonathletic Cocurricular Programs | June 6, 2016 |
| 504.6.B – Interscholastic Athletic Programs | June 6, 2016 |
Student Records
| Policy Number and Title | Date Last Reviewed |
| 505.1 – Student Progress Reports to Parents | June 6, 2016 |
| 505.2 – Acceleration, Retention, Deceleration | October 20, 2014 |
| 505.4 – Standardized Assessment | June 6, 2016 |
| 505.5 – Graduation Requirements | October 12, 2020 |
| 505.5A – Graduation Requirements for Special Education Students | January 13, 2014 |
| 505.8 – Parent and Family Engagement | October 12, 2020 |
| 505.8.A – Parent Involvement | November 21, 2016 |
| 505.8.B – Parent Involvement – Title I | November 23, 2015 |
Education Records
| Policy Number and Title | Date Last Reviewed |
| 506 – Student Records | March 26, 2018 |
Student Health and Well-Being
| Policy Number and Title | Date Last Reviewed |
| 507.1 – Student Health and Immunization Certificates | May 11, 2015 |
| 507.2 – Administering Medication to Students | May 11, 2015 |
| 507.3 – Communicable Diseases – Students | April 12, 2021 |
| 507.4 – Student Injury and Illness at School | January 26, 2015 |
| 507.5 – Fire Drills and Tornado Drills | February 25, 2013 |
| 507.8 – Special Health Services | January 26, 2015 |
| September 14, 2020 |
Miscellaneous Student-Related Matters
| Policy Number and Title | Date Last Reviewed |
| 508.2 – Activity Scheduling | April 28, 2014 |
| 508.3 – Supervision of Students | January 26, 2015 |
| 508.4 – Employment of Students | January 13, 2014 |
| 508.5 – Student Involvement in Decisionmaking | November 17, 2014 |