Visitor Information

Main Entrance

Learning Express Main Entrance
 
The Main Entrance for the AASD Learning Express is on 1st Avenue side of the building, closest to South 4th Street.
 
 

Parking

 
There is absolutely NO PARKING on the school side of 1st Avenue in the van/bus lane. Program vans and buses load and unload in this lane. Violators will be subject to AASD school security. 

School Security Officer

Upon entry, visitors will be greeted by the school security officer. The officer is there to ensure the safety of students and staff within the building, as well as greet and walk visitors through the steps for entry. All visitors will need to check in by using the school gate guardian system. 
 
If you are picking up a student, we ask that visitors remain in the vestibule. The student will be called down to be signed out. 
 
If you are visiting for a meeting, you will be asked to walk through the metal detector before being allowed through the second set of interior doors after receiving your badge.
 

School Gate Guardian

 
The School Gate Guardian is in every building across the Altoona Area School District. Upon arriving at the AASD Learning Express main entrance, please buzz the secretary to be let into the first set of doors. You will then be directed to scan your driver's license through the red School Gate Guardian security box. All visitors to the Washington - Jefferson building must bring a valid driver's license to enter. Once you scan your driver's license, a peel-and-stick name badge will print from the machine. Please wear this name badge at all times throughout the building.