NEW: Restroom Vandalism Continues

Unfortunately there has been more vandalism in the AMS restrooms. This pointless destruction diverts dollars that could have benefited students’ education in more useful ways to repair expenses, and it closes much-needed restrooms so that students can’t use them for their intended purpose. At AMS aerators were stolen from the girls' restroom and automatic faucets were damaged in the boys’ restroom. Please have a conversation with your child about vandalism, and together, we may be able to stop this. Thank you!

Check out our new website! We have upgraded our website (https://ams.ausdk12.org/) while maintaining the same web address to make information easier for you to find and for better functionality on mobile devices. The switch will happen sometime this weekend. 
Have a nice weekend, and as always, GO COBRAS!

Student Photos are Ready!

• School pictures are ready! To order, log in to your account on mylifetouch.com or create an account using your student's student ID number. All families can also log on and order a FREE Digital SmileSafe card. More about the Smilesafe program here.
  
  

Chromebook for Home Use

• If your child DOES NOT have a laptop, PC, or other device to do their homework, we will lend your child a Chromebook to take home for the year and leave at home until June. Students that are given a Chromebook for home use are responsible for the Chromebook and charger. We have copies of the Chromebook For Home Use Request Form in the main office or you can click on the link to view, print, complete, and return the request form beginning on Monday. Chromebooks will be given out after school. Quantities are very limited, so this is for students who need a Chromebook. If a student was issued a Chromebook and charger last year and did not return it at the end of the school year, another Chromebook will not be issued. Please email Mr. Christian Alcala at calcala@ausdk12.org if for questions. 
  
  

Here are a few important links:

• AUSD Academic Calendar for 2025-26

• AMS Daily Bell Schedule for 2025-26

• AMS BEST Student Expectations 25-26

• AMS Student Handbook 25-26

• AMS Bell Schedule for 25-26

Attendance Policy at AMS

• Independent Study

  • Family trips should be arranged during summer and other school breaks as extended absences affect a student’s academic progress and grades. Alternative assignments while on trips do not fully take the place of daily attendance and participation in class. If an extended absence (5-15 school days) is unavoidable, parents/guardians must request an Independent Study form from the main office a minimum of 5 school days prior to the student’s departure; we would prefer 10 school days. Independent study can only be arranged for absences of five days (with a maximum of 15 for the school year) or more and cannot be granted during the last two weeks of the year. Independent Study can only be granted once per semester. 

• Attendance Reminder

  • If you would like to contact the attendance office for any reason, please email amsattendance@ausdk12.org or call 510-558-3613. Email is preferred. Notes from parents delivered by students do not suffice to excuse attendance.

• Students Leaving Campus

  • Students, please come to the front office if you are entering or leaving campus during school hours. This means that if you are tardy to first period, you must sign in at the office. If you leave early with a parent, you must sign out at the office. There are no exceptions; always sign in or out at the front office if you are leaving or entering campus during school hours.

Congratulations to the October Cobras of the Month!