STUDENT LIFE
Students at ASOP enjoy a variety of activities and events that enrich their time in school. Many of these take place in one of the three pods that are the primary gathering spots at ASOP, or on school grounds. Others, such as field trips, occur away from school.
A great way to get a sense of student life at ASOP is to scroll through the photos below, look at our postings on Instagram or Facebook, and view our photo galleries.
Morning Break & Lunchtime
During morning break and lunchtime, high schoolers hang out in one of the two pods on the north end of the school building, while middle schoolers meet in the pod on the south end. For those nice weather days, there are three picnic tables behind the school. Staff who serve as monitors during these times typically sit down with the students. This kind of relaxed, social interaction between staff and students fosters relationship-building.
ASOP does not serve lunch; instead, students bring their own and are responsible for cleaning up after themselves. The school provides refrigerators, microwaves and paper/plastic products. Drinks, chips, cookies, mac and cheese, ramen noodles, hot pockets and other items can be purchased at the ASOP Snack Shop during lunchtime.
Enrichment
ASOP administration and faculty work to augment both the educational and social experiences students have at school. Field trips and speakers that complement school curriculum, fun outings that allow time for students to socialize, 7th-period activity clubs, special classroom activities, seasonal and end-of-year celebrations, a raised garden and bee yard, and community service are some examples.
