600 : Educational Programs
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 |
| 600 – District Goals and Objectives | October 12, 2020 |
General Organization
| Policy Number and Title | Date Last Reviewed |
| 601.1 – School Calendar | October 12, 2020 |
| 601.2 – School Day | August 3, 2020 |
Curriculum Development
| Policy Number and Title | Date Last Reviewed |
| 602.1 – Curriculum and Assessment Development | May 8, 2017 |
| 602.4 – Curriculum Research | January 11, 2016 |
Instruction Curriculum
| Policy Number and Title | Date Last Reviewed |
| 603.1 – Basic Instruction Program | January 11, 2016 |
| 603.2 – Summer School Instruction | February 5, 2018 |
| 603.3 – Programs for Students with Disabilities | February 22, 2016 |
| 603.8 – Teaching about Religion | November 21, 2016 |
| 603.9 – Teaching about Controversial Issues | November 21, 2016 |
Alternative Programs
| Policy Number and Title | Date Last Reviewed |
| 604.3 – Program for Talented and Gifted Students | January 11, 2016 |
| 604.5 – Religious-Based Exclusion from a School program | June 17, 2019 |
| 604.8 – Admission of Internal and Exchange Students | April 11, 2016 |
| 604.11 – Appropriate Use of Online Learning Platforms | August 3, 2020 |
Instructional Materials
| Policy Number and Title | Date Last Reviewed |
| 605.1 – Instructional Materials Selection | May 11, 2015 |
| 605.3 – Objections to Instructional Materials | May 8, 2017 |
| 605.4 – Technology and Instructional Materials | October 12, 2020 |
| 605.5 – School Library | June 17, 2019 |
| 605.7 – Use of Information Resources | May 7, 2018 |
Instructional Arrangements
| Policy Number and Title | Date Last Reviewed |
| 606.4 – Student Production of Materials and Services | June 17, 2019 |
| 606.5 – Field Trips and Excursions | October 20, 2014 |
| 606.6 – Insufficient Classroom Space | October 12, 2020 |
Instructional Services
| Policy Number and Title | Date Last Reviewed |
| 607.2 – Student Health Services and Requirements | May 11, 2015 |