Knightly Update Summer 2021
ACP High School - Edition Vol 1 Issue 1
Welcome to ACP High!
I hope you are enjoying your summer. It certainly has been a very exciting summer as we recently moved into our new campus. For those of you that are new to ACP, welcome to the Knight community; for those of you that are returning, welcome to your new campus. The new school is simply beautiful and I cannot wait to see our students walking the halls next month. It is going to be a great year and I look forward to welcoming everyone to ACP High School in a few weeks.
As a site, we have been developing parameters and policies to ensure we provide a respectful, safe and accepting environment for our students and staff to interact, teach and learn. While there will be learning curves as we navigate our new home, I am excited to be a part of this journey and I am eager to begin the year with each of you! Included in this summer's newsletter are important updates that all families need to be aware of to ensure everyone has the smoothest transition possible to our new facility. I appreciate everyone's understanding and patience as we work through the summer move together and stay uKNIGHTed! As a reminder, a Knightly Update will be sent from my office every Sunday beginning July 17, 2021. Please read these weekly updates to stay informed and up-to-date about everything ACP. Thank you.
Throughout the summer, ACP's faculty & staff, members of the Class of 2022, and many other students have spent several hours moving to the new campus and preparing for the upcoming school year. We are all very excited to begin the year. You have elected to attend an award-winning, nationally ranked, Blue Ribbon school with enthusiastic, dedicated teachers and support staff in a state of the art campus. We are 1100 Knights strong and we continue to have interested families inquire daily as to how to become a part of the Arizona College Prep community! Be sure to read this summer’s Knightly Update completely and carefully because it contains important information for all students and parents. Enjoy the rest of your summer and get ready for an exciting year! If you have any questions, please call (480) 424-8700. Go, KNIGHTS!!
Respectfully,
Rob Bickes
Principal
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Virtual Day of the Knights
Student schedules will also be posted on the Infinite Campus Parent/Student Portal on July 15th. Staffing and course sections were assigned based on student requests. Because of this, no schedule changes will be granted unless they fall in one of the four reasons listed below. If the reason for the request meets one of the four items listed, a form will be available online for students to request appropriate changes. Schedule changes will only be made for the following reasons:
- A failure in a previous course that necessitates repeating
- A course listed on your schedule that was taken in summer school
- A graduation requirement is missing from your schedule and you are a senior
- A schedule that is incomplete (i.e. less than six courses listed)
Please know courses, periods and teachers may change. Continue to check the Infinite Campus Parent/Student Portal to review your schedule prior to July 21st. Additional information will be sent Monday, July 12th.
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ACP High School Campus Tours
Due to the opening of the new facility, our annual Meet the Teacher Night will be held in August. Additional information will be shared in future Knightly Updates. Thank you.
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ACP Student Attire
~~~Monday-Thursday Attire Guidelines~~~
~~~Friday Attire Guidelines~~~
All Polo shirts must be purchased via ACP’s online stores or from Anton Uniforms. Please review the general uniform guidelines listed above.
All students are required to wear approved shirts to school.
Families may choose to purchase pant and short attire from vendors other than our online stores or Anton Uniforms, but the attire must compliment established guidelines.
Please know, administration evaluated numerous vendors in an attempt to find entities that provide excellent customer service as well as a variety of affordable and quality products.
Knights Apparel Online Store
All Online Store Polo’s Are Approved Monday-Thursday Uniform Attire
Anton Uniforms
1602 N Scottsdale Road
Tempe, AZ 85281
(480) 968-6636
ACP Apparel & Spirit Merchandise Store
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New Student Orientation, July 19th
New Student Orientation, provided by the Knights Connection Program Link Crew
KCP Link Crew is excited to share details for New Student Orientation. We are excited to meet and welcome our new Knights to ACP! All new students will be invited to complete a one hour virtual session and a 2-hour in-person session on July 19th. Please find specific details below…
Who: Class of 2025 (freshman) and all students new to ACP HS
What: A spirited, informative orientation led by KCP Link Crew to introduce our freshmen and new students to high school life at ACP, including a tour, and some interactive sessions.
Date: Monday, July 19th
Part 1: Virtual Session From 9:30am – 10:30am
Students will meet with their mentors VIRTUALLY. Student mentors will share a Google Meet Link for their meeting the week prior. The Google Meet Link will be emailed to the preferred email students provided on their New Student Survey. If you have not completed the survey, please do so here, Incoming Freshman Survey or New Incoming Sophomore through Senior Survey. Students will need a device that can connect to the internet with sound and a camera (most phones, laptops, and desktop computers should work just fine). Please reach out to Josh Roth (roth.joshua@cusd80.com) or Britni Michaelson (Michaelson.britni@cusd80.com) if you need help meeting this need. If your student has not received their Google Meet Link by July 16th, please reach out to Mrs. Michaelson or Mr. Roth.
Part 2: In-Person Session from 12:00pm to 2:00pm
All new students are invited to meet their mentors in-person at our brand new Arizona College Prep High School Campus (4477 S. Gilbert Rd., Chandler, AZ 85249). Students will receive a tour of the new campus and have an opportunity to find their classes. Students will enter campus the same way as they will the first day of school, entering the campus using the entrance from Gilbert road. Parking and drop-off will occur in the east and north parking lots, as students will enter the school through our north entrance.
All freshmen and students new to ACP are welcome, but not required to attend. Please note transportation is not provided and must be arranged by the student (drop off and pick up). Casual summer attire is fine, but must be within appropriate school guidelines. Students just need to bring themselves and maybe water to help with the heat, but most activities will be indoors. We look forward to welcoming the Class of 2025 and all students new to ACP High School and are eager to meet them. If you have any questions feel free to reach out to Josh Roth (roth.joshua@cusd80.com) or Britni Michaelson (Michaelson.britni@cusd80.com) See you in July ! Go KNIGHTS!
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In order to prepare for the upcoming school year, all students must have the general supplies listed. Please write the student’s name on supplies as appropriate. If applicable, students will receive a list of any additional teacher/content requested supplies during the first week of school. Please know all students will receive a planner at the beginning of the year.
General Supplies
- Good quality, durable 3-ring “D-ring” binder (2 1/2” or 3”) - or - two 3-ring "D-ring" binders (2")
- 6-7 colored tab subject dividers with pockets
- Zipper pouch to store supplies
- Pencils & Pens (2 or more)
- 3 or more different colored highlighter pens (pink, green, yellow)
- Whiteboard markers (2 different colors) w/eraser
- USB Drive (1 gig or more)
- Notebook paper
- 3 graph composition books (5x5)
- Ruler
- Eraser
- Colored Pencils
- TI 84 or TI 84 Plus needed for Algebra levels and above
Optional supplies
- Kleenex
- Notebook dictionary/thesaurus
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Student ID Cards
All ACP students will have their picture taken for their Student ID card the week of July 26th. All students are required to have this photo ID in their possession at all times while on campus, and students must present it at the request of any faculty or staff member. The ID must be visible, legible, and in its original condition. A free student ID will be provided within the first two weeks of the school year. If the card is lost or stolen, there is a $5.00 replacement fee. In order for students to attend school events, students must present their ID card. We encourage students to take a picture of their ID card and to store this picture on their phone. Students, please remember to have your ID card on your person at all times.
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Student Parking
ACP High School students that drive may park in one of our student parking lots. Students must complete the Parking Application Form and MUST have a current and valid driver’s license and insurance card. Copies of both items must be uploaded when submitting the parking permit application. Learning permits are not accepted. Parking permits are $80.00 for the school year and no refunds will be given. Once the parking application form has been submitted, students may choose their parking space by contacting the office.
Students and parents will be required to sign the application form indicating they have read the following rules and guidelines. By electronically signing the application form, the student agrees to abide by and follow the rules as listed.
General Parking Rules & Information
1. Students will have an assigned parking space and must park in that space.
2. Parking permits are not to be shared, borrowed, purchased, or sold to/from another student.
3. Students must always have their parking hangar visible. If lost, replacement fee is $5.
4. Student vehicles may be searched if reasonable suspicion warrants. Students must cooperate with authorities if access to a vehicle is requested.
5. Students must lock (secure) their vehicle at all times. All students park at their own risk. CUSD/ACP is not responsible for any theft, vandalism, or damage to any vehicle or personal property inside a vehicle.
6. All accidents and/or vandalism should be reported immediately to school security.
7. Students must obey all traffic laws and school rules to include but not limited to:
- a. Follow campus speed limit (10 miles per hour)
- b. Control and/or use of vehicle
- c. Follow all directions of school employees
- d. No passengers in the back of an open truck bed
- e. No driving over curbs
- f. All trash around your vehicle must be picked up
8. Students who are parked illegally may receive a parking citation or violation sticker. Students who continue to park without proper documentation may be towed, booted, or receive a disciplinary consequence. Students will pay for towing and storage if a vehicle is towed because of administrative or law enforcement actions.
9. Violation of parking rules may result in the loss of parking privileges and permit without refund of fees.
10. Students may NOT park vehicles along neighborhood streets. All student vehicles must be parked on campus property.
Families will be able to pay the $80 parking permit fee via this summer's Virtual Day of the Knights (Virtual Day of the Knights will open Thursday, July 15). Fees must be paid by 11:59 PM, July 23rd. If fees are not paid by this time, the space will be released and open to other students. Beginning July 21st, students who have paid the $80 fee may pick up their parking hangar for their assigned space from our bookstore and hang the placard in their vehicle prior to arriving the following day.
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ACP Bus Transportation
All ACP students have the opportunity to utilize district transportation. The CUSD Transportation Department will provide stops at the following locations to those living in the CUSD boundaries:
- ACP Middle School
- CTA-Liberty
- CTA-Goodman
- Conley Elementary
- Galveston Elementary
- San Marcos Elementary
- Hamilton High School
- Perry High School
- Payne Junior High School
- Basha High School
- Santan Junior High School
All students that live within the Chandler School District will be automatically assigned the bus stop closest to their GEO code for their home address. Letters will be sent to the students home address address listed on their Infinite Campus account after June 30th. .
Students wanting to ride the bus that do not reside within the Chandler Boundaries, MUST submit the Open Enrollment Special Request Transportation Request Form.
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Student Drop Off & Pick Up
- Enter the campus in the eastern most ingress (past the visitor parking lot) off of Brooks Farm Rd. (student drivers should proceed in the left lane and parents dropping off their child should be in the right lane of traffic).
- Follow the campus loop to drive your vehicle around to the west end of the building.
- Students are to be dropped off by the gymnasium crosswalks
- Vehicles will then follow the route to the north end of the campus and will exit onto Gilbert Rd. (note: vehicles in the right lane will turn right onto Gilbert Rd., and vehicles in the left lane must turn left onto Gilbert Rd.
- Students that drive their personal vehicle to campus will follow the same directions and turn into the appropriate parking lot (students need to be in the left campus loop traffic lane in order to enter the parking lots)
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Carpool Directory
The registration link for the carpool directory is available on our school website under the “Parents Resources, Carpool Directory” channel. Please be sure to enter parent information ONLY. Please do not include personal information about the student or student phone numbers.
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ATHLETIC CLEARANCE PROCESS
ALL Athletes wishing to participate in a sport or manage a sport during the 2020-2021 school year are required to complete and submit the Register My Athlete paperwork prior to tryouts. Follow these links for additional information:
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Fall Sports Try-Out/Start Date
- Monday, July 26 - Spiritline-Cheer/Pom
- Monday, August 2 - Football
- Monday, August 9 - Badminton, Cross Country, Girls Volleyball, Swim & Dive, Freshmen Tennis
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Pay to Play Sport Fees
Fees are not due until tryouts are complete. Fees can be paid online or in the Bookstore and must be paid in full prior to checking out team uniform. Tax credit monies can be donated to pay for these fees.
Fall Sports
- Swim and Dive – $60
- Spiritline - $200
- All other fall sports – $40
Winter Sports - $40
Spring Sports - $40
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Seasonal Mandatory Meetings
Fall Sports
Football - Friday, July 23 @6pm
Spiritline - Tuesday, August 3 @6pm
Badminton, Cross Country, Girls Volleyball, Swim & Dive, Freshmen Tennis - Monday, August 16 @5:30pm
All Winter Sports
Monday, November 8 @5:30pm
All Spring Sports
Tuesday, February 15 @5:30pm
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ACP Athletic Director & Athletic Staff
Jaime McClure
Assistant Principal/ Athletic Director
Penny Medlock
Athletic/ Activities Secretary
480-424-8712
Patrick Sylvestre
Equipment Manager
Christopher Marquez and TBD
Athletic Trainers
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ACP HS General Boosters
Welcome to the ACP High School General Boosters! We are a group of parents who assist ACP High School with such things as student back to school gifts, staff appreciation, including quarterly lunches and birthday gifts, graduation, new student events, administration special needs and special events. We support the entire school!
Our current board includes Kathi Greer, President, Adriane Keene, Vice President, Anne Paton, Treasurer, and Tracie Padilla, Secretary. We are always looking for parent volunteers to help us with our events. If you would like to be on our list, please send your name, email and cell number to acphsgeneralboosters@gmail.com. We would love to have your help!
We do not do any fundraising throughout the year, so to assist us with our events we collect a booster fee of $50 per student, or $80 per family (two or more students from the same family). These fees can be paid via CLICK HERE.
We look forward to meeting all of you! We will be at the school during the tours on July 19th and 20th and will have the following items available for sale (cash, credit cards and checks accepted):
- A limited supply of new PE apparel (additional orders can be placed through the bookstore starting July 21st). Shirts are $10 each, shorts are $10 each. The ACPHS PE uniform is required of any student taking a general PE class or weightlifting (exceptions are yoga and athletic locker; instructors will provide guidelines for those courses). These uniforms are not acceptable as Friday dress.
- Gently used PE uniforms, school polos in cotton and dry fit, plus some miscellaneous ACP attire. A $5 donation per item to the boosters is requested.
You will also have the opportunity to pay your booster fees during this time. Please stop by and see us!
We are currently accepting donations of gently used PE uniforms, Polo shirts and approved Friday shirts. Please drop off donations in the front office.
We look forward to your continued support of ACP High School! Please contact us at acphsgeneralboosters@gmail.com with any questions.
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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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ACP Site Council
Arizona College Prep recognizes parents/guardians as full partners in our school community. The purpose of the Site Council is to develop, review and update Arizona College Preparatory policies and guidelines.
The Site Council has played a pivotal role in the development of Arizona College Prep since its inception. The Site Council’s parent representatives, with the assistance of administration, shall work and communicate with families in order to communicate and gather feedback.
While the Site Council is open to any interested parties it is important each grade level is represented.
The Site Council meets once a quarter (or as necessary). Meetings will be held at 5:30 PM in our school's library.
2021-2022 Meeting Dates
September 9, 2021
November 18, 2021
February 17, 2022
April 21, 2022
If you are interested in participating in the 2021-2022 Site Council, please email Roslyn Wilson, wilson.roslyn@cusd80.com by Friday, August 27, 2021.
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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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ACP HIGH SCHOOL GENERAL INFORMATION
ACP High School
4477 S. Gilbert Rd.
Chandler, AZ 85249
(480) 424-8700
Grades 9-12
School Day Start Time - 7:25
School Day End Time - 2:15
Student Attendance
Phone: (480) 424-8703
Email: ACPHSAttendance@cusd80.com
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2021-2022 BELL SCHEDULE
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ACP High School Campus Map
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ACP Mission and Philosophy
Mission
The mission of Arizona College Prep is to prepare students in a small learning environment to be successful and to be disciplined in their academic, personal and professional lives. Arizona College Prep will fulfill its mission by:
- Providing appropriate curriculum that consists of on-level, honors & AP courses
- Providing small classes with an average of 25 students
- Providing dedicated, enthusiastic and highly-qualified teachers who serve as good models of learning and character
- Providing detailed student evaluation
- Providing regular and meaningful homework assignments
- Expecting only high standards of personal conduct of all students
Though the expectations are high, Arizona College Prep is not an exclusive school for academically gifted students. We work with all children and focus on providing an environment that allows every student who is curious and diligent the opportunity to fulfill their potential.
Philosophy
Arizona College Prep believes in fostering a climate that encourages learning and personal growth in a structured academic environment. We value a commitment to excellence in all we do. We value active involvement in our school community. We value positive relationships between one another. We value the opportunities and challenges afforded to everyone at Arizona College Prep.
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ACP Administration & Counseling
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Contact Information
School Day Begins: 7:15 (gates close at 7:20)
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
Rob Bickes
Principal
Heather Osborn
Assistant Principal
Jaime McClure
Assistant Principal/Athletic Director
Josh Roth
Dean of Students
Martha Vitton
Counselor
Last Names A-E
Scott Uyeshiro
Counselor
Last Names F-La
Jenny Vinck
Counselor
Last Names Le-Ri
Amy Steele
Counselor
Last Names Ro-Z
Paula Dalton
College & Career Specialist