Knightly Update July 25, 2021
ACP High School - Edition Vol 1 Issue 3
We had a great start to the school year. The weather cooperated so our seniors and StuGo could host their assemblies, our students made their way around our new campus, our student mentors helped both students and teachers find classes or locations when they got a bit lost, and our teachers, counselors, administrative team, and support staff worked hard to ensure the first three days of the year went well for everyone. All-in-all it was a very good start to the year, and I am looking forward to our first full week of school. My thanks to the entire Knight community for an awesome start.
I am always excited to share great things about our students, alumni, faculty, and school community in our weekly update. If you have anything you want me to share in our "Knights in the Spotlight" section, please email me. We have so many awesome things happening, and it is wonderful to have the opportunity to share these highlights with everyone. Don't hesitate to send great news or achievements my way.
Traffic is the primary concern that families and neighborhood residents have been contacting me about thus far. We are confident that the changes that have been made will work to assist in getting families and students on and off campus quickly and safely. It will take a few more days until everyone confidently understands the systems that are in place. Unfortunately, a disabled school bus caused Friday afternoon's back-up at the stadium light. We have taken steps to implement a work-around if this happens again. Please know the start of the year is always challenging, but we will get there. The wait times at this point of the year are nothing unusual and always decrease as the year progresses. Your patience is appreciated as everyone learns the structure.
One aspect of our traffic flow system that does not seem to be utilized consistently is the ability for families to exit via our visitor parking lot when dropping off or picking up your child. If you drop or pick up your child before getting to the west side of the building and you are in the left lane, you can exit the campus from the visitor lot onto Brooks Farm Rd. Please refer to the map below for details. As you prepare for the week ahead, please make note that nobody may drop off or pick up their child by pulling to the side of or parking along Mustang or Brooks Farm Rd. at any time during the school year. Chandler PD will begin ticketing families that violate this protocol. Every ACP child and family is important, and the rules apply to all of us, so please pay attention to set procedures so we ensure the safety of all individuals. Thank you.
I hope you have a great week. Thanks again to the Class of 2022 and to our Student Government and KCP members for helping to get the year off to a fantastic start; and thank you for choosing ACPHS. Please contact me if you have any questions or concerns. Enjoy your week.
Rob Bickes
Principal
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School Events - Week of July 26th
Site events listed in bold.
Monday, July 26
- 3:00 - Spiritline Tryouts, cafeteria
Tuesday, July 27
- 8:00-1:00 - Student Yearbook & ID Pictures (polo attire required)
- 3:00 - Spiritline Tryouts, cafeteria
Wednesday, July 21
- 3:00 - Spiritline Tryouts, cafeteria
Thursday, July 22
- 3:00 - Spiritline Tryouts, cafeteria
Friday, July 23
- 3:00 - Spiritline Tryouts, cafeteria
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Knights in the Spotlight
Dean Brasen, junior
15th Place
Calculus BC Topic Test
Stevie Ortiz, junior
15th Place
Number Theory
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Driving on Campus - Procedures & Guidelines
Procedures for driving on campus are below and can be downloaded for your convenience. These procedures are to be followed by all families that drop-off and/or pick-up their child, and for students that choose to drive their personal vehicle to school and park in the student parking lot. Staff will be posted along the route to ensure procedures are followed appropriately.
- Parent/guardian vehicles must use the ingress east of the Visitor Parking Lot entrance on Brooks Farm Rd. and form two lanes
- Student vehicles must enter the campus via the ingress east of the JV softball field on Brooks Farm Rd.
- There is NO entrance to the campus from Gilbert Rd.
- Students may be dropped off/picked up along the sidewalks south of the administrative building and west of the B building and gymnasium.
- Parent vehicles in the left lane that have dropped off or picked up their child along the south side of the administrative building may exit the campus via the visitor parking lot exit.
- Parent/guardians in the right lane will exit the campus via the stadium traffic light turning north or south onto Gilbert Rd.
- Entrance to the campus via the visitor parking lot is closed from 7:00-7:30 AM and from 2:00-2:30 daily.
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Student Picture Day - July 27th
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Tri-University Days
The fall 2022 application for admission is open for Arizona state universities. Arizona State University, Northern Arizona University, and the University of Arizona. are hosting weekly information sessions through Zoom. Sessions are available in both English and Spanish.
Students can expect to:
Click here for additional information and to register for a session.
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ACPHS General Booster Updates
It was great meeting everyone who stopped by our table during the tours last Monday and Tuesday. Thank you also to all our volunteers!
Thank you to all the families who have paid their booster fees!
It is not too late to pay your booster fees. Please note that the booster fees we are asking for are not the same as the activity card with the free t-shirt available through Infinite Campus. The booster fees are collected so that we do not have to do any fundraising through the year. We use these funds to help pay for staff lunches, staff appreciation, staff birthdays, first day of school gifts for students, Sparkletts water for the teachers, miscellaneous requests by the staff, etc., basically anything the school does not pay for. We have our own checking account and are part of Chandler School Boosters (CSB), who oversees all booster clubs and PTOs throughout CUSD.
The booster fee is $50 per student or $80 per family (two or more students). To pay your fee, please CLICK HERE. Please note that these fees cannot be paid through Infinite Campus.
If you would like to be on our volunteer list for events, please email us at acphsgeneralboosters@gmail.com. Please include your cell phone number.
We look forward to your continued support of ACP High School! Please contact us at acphsgeneralboosters@gmail.com with any questions. Follow us on Facebook at ACP High School General Boosters.
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Class of 2022 Senior Pictures
Congratulations, Class of 2022!
The first step of your senior journey is to have your portrait taken for the yearbook. The yearbook’s deadline for senior pictures is September 4th, 2021. In order to meet this deadline, we have partnered with Lou Coopey Photography in Mesa, AZ to take your yearbook photos.
There are two options: one is free, the other is $40.00. Please read through this message completely for details and choose the option that works best for you. If you have questions, please e-mail Mrs. Patterson, patterson.kristin@cusd80.com.
OPTION 1 ($40.00 deposit, $50.00 credit to account)
Schedule an appointment with Lou Coopey to have your portrait taken at their Mesa studio located at 202 N Lindsay Rd, Mesa, AZ 85213 before the September 4th deadline.
Key Information about Option 1:
$40 deposit will be collected at the time of scheduling.
- This deposit, along with a $10 credit ($50.00 total) will be applied to each account to purchase portraits and services offered by Lou Coopey.
- Return your proof book within 30 days and receive a refund of your $40.00 deposit.
- After 30 days, the $10 complimentary credit will expire.
- The $40 remains on account and can be used for any senior portrait purchase.
To ensure the safety of all seniors the following protocols are in place for the photo session:
- All procedures will be as contact-free as possible.
- The studio will be limiting the number of appointments per day to allow for social distancing.
- Face masks and hand sanitizer are recommended, but no required.
- It is recommended that Seniors bring their own clothing. However, if necessary, the studio will provide loaner jackets, ties, and drapes as needed.
- The loaner cap and gown are sanitized on site in commercial dryers between appointments per CDC sanitation requirements.
- All studio services beyond the sitting (scheduling, ordering pictures, and paying fees) will be conducted online.
- Senior sessions will include 9-14 poses on a variety of backgrounds including Cap & Gown photos for graduation.
- All post-sitting contact will be done online (choosing the yearbook pose, ordering photos, and any additional payment.)
- Students must be dressed to impress (collared shirt, tie, dress, and/or professional blouse) for their senior portrait.
Visit www.loucoopey.com then click on the large red banner across the top to book your appointment.
OPTION 2 ($0.00)
Take your senior yearbook photo on campus on student picture day (Date TBD).
Key Information about Option 2:
- A limited number of poses will be taken on the yearbook background only.
- Students must be dressed to impress (collared shirt, tie, dress, and/or professional blouse) for their senior portrait.
NOTE: For both options, students must dress to impress (collared shirt, tie, suit jacket, dress, and/or professional blouse/professional wear). Clothing must be free of logos/signage/text and should not be transparent, too revealing. Head wear is not permitted (except in the case of religious or medical purposes).
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Please Make a Tax Credit Donation
If you are able to make your tax contributions early in the year, your donation would be greatly appreciated and give us a jump start on some of our essential extracurricular activities. We have set a goal to collect approximately $50.00 per family for a total of $57,500.00 and hope that you will be willing to help us meet our goal. Thank you for supporting your child and our school!
Tax Credit Basics…
A tax credit donation is a full refund, not a deduction. Contributions eligible for a tax credit are donated directly to schools, not to the state or school district. To participate or learn more, follow the link listed below to donate online or you can complete the enclosed form and submit your contribution at your convenience.
http://www.cusd80.com/taxcredit
Arizona Law ARS 43-1089.01 enables taxpayers a tax credit contribution of up to $400.00 per year if filing status is “Married, filing Joint Return;” $200.00 per calendar year if filing status is “Single of Head of Household;” and $200 per calendar year if filing status is “Married filing separate returns.” These contributions fund extracurricular activities in public schools and greatly impact our school community and our students.
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Contact Information
School Day Begins: 7:15 (gates close at 7:25)
School Day Ends: 2:20
Office Hours: 7:00-3:00
School Address:
4477 S. Gilbert Rd., Chandler, AZ 85249
Phone Numbers:
Administration: 480-424-8700
Attendance: 480-424-8703
Fax: 480-224-9268
Find us on the web: www.cusd80.com/acphs