Parent Information

School Day

Monday-Friday: 7:30AM -2:40PM

Students must follow the school day schedule, unless an extreme emergency exists. Parents and guardians should refrain from early dismissal. In case of student absence, please notify the attendance agent.

Early dismissal on Wednesdays has been omitted from the calendar district wide.

Arrival For Students

Students begin school at 7:30 a.m. Monday-Friday and should enter the building at door 1.

Assigned Doors

2nd-8th grade will enter door 1.

Late Arrival For Students

Students who arrive late should enter the main (blue) door (1) and ring the buzzer. Please write a note, explaining why the student is late in order to potentially have it excused. 

Dismissal For Students

Students are dismissed at 2:40 p.m. by their final teacher of each day using door 1. In order to avoid building congestion, please wait for your child outside. 

Early Dismissal For Students

Parents must sign students out in the office or the classroom. If a student is leaving early, the office staff will call that student to the main office. UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCE should you allow a child to be dismissed early if a parent comes to your room to get the child without notifying the office. Please inform the parent that he or she must signout the child.

Mondays through Fridays, the academic day begins at 7:30 AM and ends at 2:40 PM

The Office of Culture and Climate|Alternative Program aims to transform the culture as part of a comprehensive effort to build positive school climate and culture on school grounds and in the area around school zones.

Goals

Gather, share and act on feedback from students, staff, and families on the culture of our schools and district.

Establish and consistently implement a code of conduct that encourages positive behavior, maximizes instructional time for all students, and allows for restorative justice.

Cultivate a school-going culture that dramatically reduces chronic absenteeism in our district.

Develop and provide, in partnership with community allies, comprehensive supports and resources that empower our students’ families.

Build and implement shared decision-making structures to ensure the work of our schools and district meets the needs of our constituents.

Implement consistent communication channels that keep all stakeholders informed about the district’s operations, strategic direction, programs and opportunities, and progress.

DPSCD campus safety continues to improve with reported incidents down 21 percent in conjunction with new districtwide launch of climate and culture program|alternative programs.

Districtwide Implementation Program

The districtwide implementation of Restorative Practices in every school as part of a comprehensive effort to build positive school climate and culture on school grounds and in the area around school zones. The benefits of Restorative Practices can build a positive school climate and culture by establishing better relationships, a sense of community and a way to repair harm.

The United States Department of Education and the Michigan Department of Education recommended Restorative Practices and Positive Behavior Intervention Supports to assist schools in achieving social discipline and improving school climate, culture and student achievement by:

• Reducing crime, violence and bullying
• Improving behavior
• Improving leadership
• Restoring relationships
• Repairing harm

Positive Behavior Intervention Supports (PBIS) and Michigan Integrated Behavior and Support Initiative (MiBlSI) are two additional models that have been and will continue to be implemented throughout the district.

Slacks and Pants

• Color: All slacks and pants must be a solid color: Khaki,  (Leggings and tights are not allowed.)
• Style: Slacks and pants can be pleated or flat front, full length and appropriately fastened at the waist.
• Material: Cotton, canvas, corduroy, linen, polyester, wool or fabric blends.
• Belts:  If the garment has belt loops a belt should be worn at all times

Tops

• Shirts and blouses must have buttoned down or straight collars. Turtlenecks and polo styles are permitted. At the school’s discretion tops must be worn tucked inside pants, slacks, or skirts.
• Color: Yellow and burgundy All students shall wear approved colors required by the school
• Style: Long and short sleeves with a collar required. Turtlenecks and polo styles permitted.
• Logos: Manufacturer trademarks, if any, must be one inch or less. DPSCD school logos are permitted and are not limited in size.

Skirts and Jumpers/Skorts

• Color: Khaki and Burgundy 
• Style: Skirts must be at least knee length.

Jackets, Cardigans, and Sweaters

• Color: Should match an accepted uniform color.
• Style: All must be worn over a collared shirt, turtleneck, or polo style top.
• Hooded Jacket: Hoods are not be worn (on the head) during the school day

Footwear

• Style: Athletic shoes, laced shoes and/or other shoe boots, loafers, dress shoes, or other closed toed/closed heel shoes.
• Students are prohibited from wearing -toed boots or shoes to school.
• Mules are inappropriate.

Please be aware that our administrative team will be hosting monthly Parent meetings the first Thursday of each month at 3pm. Stay updated with the latest news and events happening at Ann Arbor Trail School. At any time, you can call the school, email any staff member, or reach out to us on TEAMS and use the messaging system.

Parent Meeting:
First Thursday at 3pm
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If your child is in need of bus transportation, please contact (313) 576-0100 or (313) 945-8600

DPSCD does not provide transportation for Pre-K students. Parents provide transportation on their own.

Elementary/Middle School transportation is provided for students living beyond 3/4 of a mile from the student’s assigned neighborhood school.

Reading  

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Volunteer Application

The goal of Parent Academy is to provide parents the tools and skills to build capacity and confidence to support students academically, socially, and emotionally. All classes are free and offered in convenient locations to meet parents where they are. Parent Academy focuses on three key pillars: Student Achievement, Personal and Professional Development, and Parenting/Advocacy. 

Parent Academy Course Catalog

Check out these helpful links for additional academic resources!

•  Online Academic Resources

Every Day Counts!

Fast Facts About Attendance:

1. A student is chronically absent when he or she misses 10 percent of schooling throughout the year. That's around 2 days per month.
2. 18,000 students (1 in 4) in DC are chronically absent, and in high school, that number jumps to 1 in 2 students.
3. Students who attend school every day are more likely to graduate from high school and earn more money as adults.
4. Nationally, 75% of students who are chronically absent in 6th grade drop out of high school.
5. Kids who attend preschool every day are more likely to be reading on grade level in 3rd grade. 

Summer Programming Opportunities for Students

Dear Parents,

Summer programming will include:

STEM, performing and visual arts, academic enrichment, and physical fitness in a camp-like atmosphere. 

Meals and transportation will be provided.  The focus is academic enrichment courses. The district has also partnered with Community-Based Organizations to provide summer programming services to promote physical and emotional well-being of students and families. Summer programming will be from July 11th - August 4th for students (16 days) Monday- Thursday.

To enroll your children at any of our Summer Learning locations and programs, please complete the applicable enrollment link below.  Pleas­e be advised the enrollment window closes on June 24th.  

Current DPSCD Students 

New District Students    

Kindergarten Bootcamp

K-8 Programming Information 

• K-8 Sites: Will offer in-person learning experiences only 
• K-8 Hours: Student hours: 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. (4 hours); Lunch 12:30 p.m. -1:00 p.m.  
• K-8 Enrichment Hours: 1:00 p.m.-3:30 p.m. Extended Enrichment 3:30 p.m.-5:00 p.m. 
• K-8 Transportation will be provided for all eligible students to a host site within proximity of their home school. Please be advised that transportation will be provided only for students who plan to attend both the academic program, which starts at 8:30 a.m. and the enrichment session which ends at 3:30 p.m.  Parents who elect for their children to participate in the Extended Enrichment hour (3:30 p.m.- 5:00 p.m.) will be responsible for securing pick up arrangements. 

Kindergarten Bootcamp 

Kindergarten Bootcamp is a four-week (July 11-August 4) summer program that helps prepare pre-kindergarten students and their parents for kindergarten.  Parents are required to attend.  Programming hours are from 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Meals are provided. 

Sincerely,

Ms. Massey, Principal