Parents & Students
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At Avondale Middle School, we value the partnership between our students, staff, and families. Here you'll find additional resources for parents and students. If you ever have questions or are looking for specific information, please feel free to contact our front office at 248-237-6300.
Protocols for Parent Concerns
Middle School is a tumultuous time for students and parents. This may lead to a classroom or building concern. We ask that you please follow the protocol outlined in the document below. We want to partner with families to create a postitive learning environment. Please make sure you are respectful in your communications and allow time to investigate and follow-up with you. We hope that having a system in place provides more clarity and allows us to help you resolve any concerns you may have.
If you're unable to connect with your child's teacher directly, we've provided a convenient link below to submit a parent concern form. Our main office will review these forms daily and reach out to you with next steps within 72 hours, initiating an investigation and ensuring resolution.
Drop Off & Pick Up Procedures
Our goal is that all students get to school safely and on time. As Dr. Gomez has shared, students should be dropped off by 7:40 to allow time to get to their locker and get breakfast. Below is a reminder of our parking lot directions and expectations.
1. Car Drop Off Line
- All drop-offs and pickups are in this first (North) loop in the drop-off/pick up zone only. Cars are NOT allowed in the bus loop.
- Pull all the way forward to the drop-off/pick-up zone to drop students off. Do NOT drop-off/pick-up students outside of the zone marked identified by the yellow and orange safety cones .
- Students should be ready to get out of the car. Give kisses and hugs in the waiting line before reaching the drop-off/pick-up zone.
Please do not pass other drivers or buses.
All students must exit the vehicle from the curb side.
Please pull into a parking space if you need to exit your vehicle or come into the building.
Please be safe and courteous by driving slowly and refraining from listening to loud or profane music. Please remember that AMS is a drug-free/smoke-free campus.
Watch for students walking to a car.
2. Bus Loop
- The Bus Loop is directly in front of the building around our staff parking lot.
- Only students riding a school bus may be dropped off in this loop.
- Do not drop students off in this loop from 7:15-8:00.
3. Walkers
- Walkers need to cross at the light or at the crosswalks along Mustang Drive.
- Walkers should walk on the school sidewalk and not in the parking lot.
Do NOT drop-off or pick-up students in the neighborhood along Cone Avenue or in the parking lot by the football field.
Order Your 2024-2025 Yearbook!
The 2024-2025 yearbook is for sale! The theme this year is "Let Your Light Shine". Make sure to get your student's yearbook before the price increases! Contact Mrs. Schmidt with any questions or concerns.
