The schoolchildren and families of Aspen, Colorado are well-served by the Aspen School District. Their website at aspenk12.net is a one-stop meeting place for everyone involved in education in the area. The district’s mission statement says ‘Students will realize their full potential, appreciate the relevance of their education, be excited to learn and be empowered for success”, and aspenk12.net gives them the tools to help reach this laudable goal.
First-time visitors to aspenk12.net will find a lot of useful information, starting with a monthly calendar. Upcoming events of interest are highlighted, providing date, time and relevant information on each one. Visitors may read a welcome message from the district superintendent, as well as sample recent newspapers articles about activities in the schools. Those curious about fiscal matters can see the most recent Aspen School District Budget and Priorities, all part of Aspenk12’s dedication to financial transparency.
But the real heart of aspenk12.net is the wide range of tools for students and their families. This is the place to access email accounts and log on to PowerSchool, Aspen’s connecting service that provides grade, attendance and schedule information for parents, and upcoming homework assignments for students. Each class has its own page, and teachers use them to share information in a fast and easy way. The District also uses Google Apps for a variety of interesting purposes. There are many other resources on aspenk12.net, including the latest weather and school web cams, transportation, wellness and links to the Board of Education and other valuable places to go online.
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