Academic Standards
Wis Act 55 - SS 120.12(13)
Wisconsin School Districts must annually notify parents/guardians of students enrolled in our school district of the student academic standards that will be in effect for the upcoming school year.
Academic Standards for 2018-19 school year
Academic and Career Planning
Wis Admin Code PI 26.03(1)(b)1
Wisconsin School Districts are required to inform parents/guardians each year about what academic and career planning services students enrolled in our school district receive.
Academic and Career Plan for grades 6-12
Educational Options
Wis Act 55 - SS 118.57
Children that reside within the boundaries of the Augusta Area School District have a variety of educational options. Their options include all educational programming sponsored by the district, attendance at private schools, participating in the Wisconsin Private School Choice Program, virtual schools sponsored by the district and other districts in the state of Wisconsin, full-time open enrollment to other Wisconsin public school districts, youth options, course options, and home-based private educational programs.
Parents of children with disabilities are also advised that there is a special needs voucher program.
School Accountability Report
SS 115.38(2)
The Augusta Area School District embraces accountability for the quality of our programs and our student performance. Accountability reports are published by the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction. Review our district’s previous accountability reports.
School and school district performance report must be available to the public on the district's internet site. These reports are available with the links below, detailed copies are also available from the District Office by request at 715-286-3301.
School and District Performance Reports
Title 1 Programs: Teacher and Para Qualifications
Federal Notice ESSA [20 U.S.C. 6312(e)1A]
Schools who receive federal Title I program funds are required to notify parents that they may request and obtain information regarding the professional qualifications of their child’s classroom teachers including the following:
- whether a teacher has met state licensing criteria for the grade level and subject areas taught;
- whether the teacher is teaching under emergency or provisional status through which state licensing criteria has been waived;
- the undergraduate degree major of the teacher and any graduate certification or degree held by the teacher, including the field of discipline of the certification degree;
- whether the student is provided services by paraprofessionals and, if so, their qualifications.
In addition, a school is required to notify parents if their child is assigned to or taught for four or more consecutive weeks by a teacher who is not “highly qualified.” This provision applies to all teachers and substitute teachers.
The status of the qualifications of your child's teacher's license can be found on the DPI website. To search select"Search by Name", type in the Last and First Name of the teacher then select"Submit".
**Any parent/guardian requesting information on teacher or paraprofessional qualifications should do so by contacting the School District Office.**
Parents who request teacher and/or paraprofessional qualification information must be provided the information in a timely manner.
Student Nondiscrimination and Access to Equal Education Opportunity
Wis Admin Code PI 9.05
The Board of Education does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, creed, pregnancy, marital status, parental status, sexual orientation, sex (including transgender status, change of sex or gender identity), disability, age (except as authorized by law), military status or physical, mental, emotional, or learning disability ("protected classes") in any of its student program and activities.
Students, parents and all other members of the School District community are encouraged to promptly report suspected violations to a teacher or administrator. Any teacher or administrator who receives such a complaint shall file it with the District's Compliance Officer at his/her first opportunity. The Board designates the following individuals to serve as the District's Compliance Officers.
Ryan Nelson, Superintendent, 715-286-2291, email, E19320 Bartig Road Augusta, WI 54722
Nicole Steinmetz, Elementary Principal 715-286-2291, email, E19320 Bartig Road Augusta, WI 54722
The detailed NONDISCRIMINATION AND ACCESS TO EQUAL EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY policy 2260 is available on the website or from the District Office by request 715-286-3301. Any inquiries regarding the application of the District's non-discrimination policy may be referred to the U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights.
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