Knightly Update October 15, 2023
ACP High School - Edition Vol 3 Issue 13
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Welcome to the start of the second quarter and Homecoming Week!! I am excited to be celebrating all that's great about being at Knight and hope that every student will participate in the week's festivities and spirit days. I want to thank StuGo for the work they put forth in planning and preparing for this week's homecoming events. Various events will be held each day to celebrate this year's homecoming. If you have any questions about any of the week's activities, please contact the office. Happy Homecoming ACP!!!
I hope everyone had a fantastic break and had some fun while taking time to rest and relax too. The second quarter is always a busy quarter with numerous campus events and the upcoming holiday season. Before you know it, we will be talking about the semester's final exams. Additional details about the upcoming finals will be shared in future updates, but as we enter the quarter please know that NO early final exams will be administered. Students who are absent on the days final exams are administered (December 20 & 21) will make-up the exams when they return to school in January.
Welcome back, Knights. As always, if you have any questions or need assistance, please contact me. Have a great quarter!
Rob Bickes
Principal
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School Events - Week of October 16th
Site events listed in bold.
Monday, October 16
- No School, Fall Break (Teacher Inservice)
- 4:00 - Badminton vs Marcos de Niza, ACPHS Auxiliary Gym
- 5:30 - Football Booster Club Meeting, room H101
- Homecoming Spirit Day - Adam Sandler Day
- 3:00 - Boys Golf vs ALA-Gilbert North @ Troon North Golf Club
- 3:30 - Freshman Boys Tennis vs Hamilton HS, ACPHS Tennis Courts
- 3:30 - Freshman Girls Tennis @ Hamilton HS
- 4:00 - Fr/So Girls Volleyball @ Eastmark HS
- 4:00 - Swim & Dive vs Chandler Prep, St. John Paul II, & Gilbert Classical Academy @ Brimhall Aquatic Complex
- 5:00 - JV Girls Volleyball @ Eastmark HS
- 5:00 - Flag Football @ McClintock HS
- 5:45 - Boys Soccer Booster Club Meeting, room B124
- 6:00 - Varsity Girls Volleyball @ Eastmark HS
Wednesday, October 18
- Homecoming Spirit Day - Jaws Day (Tropical Clothing)
- Boys & Girls Cross Country @ Chandler City Meeting, Tumbleweed Park
- 3:30 - Freshman Boys Tennis vs Perry HS, ACPHS Tennis Courts
- 5:00-8:00 - Homecoming Carnival, ACPHS East Field
- 6:00 - Fr/So Football vs Desert Sunrise, ACPHS Dr. Fred DePrez Athletic Stadium
Thursday, October 19
- Homecoming Spirit Day - On Thursday's We Wear Pink (wear pink attire from head to toe)
- 3:30 - Freshman Girls Tennis vs Xavier Prep, ACPHS Tennis Courts
- 4:00 - Fr/So Girls Volleyball vs Combs HS, ACPHS Main Gym
- 5:00 - Flag Football @ Tempe HS
- 5:00 - JV Girls Volleyball vs Combs HS, ACPHS Main Gym
- 6:00 - Varsity Girls Volleyball vs Combs HS, ACPHS Main Gym (Dig Pink Game)
Friday, October 20
- Homecoming Spirit Day - Flashing Lights Day (wear black and/or white attire)
- 8:00 AM - Boys & Girls Golf @ CUSD Golf Invitational, Bear Creek Golf Complex
- 8:30 AM - Homecoming Pep Rally
- 9:30 AM - Badminton Singles & Doubles State Championship @ Independence HS
- 7:00 - Varsity Football vs Desert Sunrise, ACPHS Dr. Fred DePrez Athletic Stadium (Homecoming Game)
Saturday, October 21
ACPHS Mountain Bike Team @ McDowell Mountain Park (Fountain Hills)
9:30 AM - Badminton Singles & Doubles State Championship @ Independence HS
7:00-10:00 - 2023 Homecoming Dance, ACPHS Courtyard
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Event Recap - Weeks of October 2 & October 9
Saturday, September 30
- Chess WON vs BASIS Chandler, 3-1-1
- Chess WON vs Gilbert Classical Academcy, 4-0-1
- Chess WON vs Apache Junction, 5-0
- Chess WON vs Eastmark, 5-0
Tuesday, October 3
- 3:00 - Boys Golf NSR @ Troon North Golf Club
- 3:30 - Freshmen Boys Tennis WON @ Desert Mountain HS, 5-4
- 5:00 - Flag Football LOST @ Casa Grande HS, 7-14
Thursday, October 5
- 4:00 - Boys Swim & Dive WON vs Norte Dame Prep, 124-42
- 4:00 - Girls Swim & Dive WON vs Norte Dame Prep, 118-53
- 5:00 - Flag Football LOST vs Campo Verde HS, 0-3
Saturday, October 7
- Speech & Debate NSR @ Maverick Invitational, Desert Ridge HS
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Wednesday, October 11
- 4:00 - Fr/So Girls Volleyball WON vs Poston Butte HS, 23-25, 25-10, 15-5
- 5:00 - JV Girls Volleyball WON vs Poston Butte HS, 25-17, 25-12
- 6:00 - Fr/So Football WON @ Combs HS, 28-14
- 6:00 - JV Football WON vs Walden Grove, 49-6
- 6:00 - Varsity Girls Volleyball WON vs Poston Butte HS, 25-11, 25-13, 25-20
Thursday, October 12
- 4:00 - Boys Swim & Dive WON vs Casteel HS, 109-74
- 4:00 - Girls Swim & Dive WON vs Casteel HS, 108-77
Friday, October 13
- 10:00 - JV Boys Cross Country PLACED 1ST @ Titan Invite
- 10:00 - JV Girls Cross Country PLACED 2ND @ Titan Invite
- 10:00 - Varsity Boys Cross Country PLACED 7TH @ Titan Invite
- 10:00 - Varsity Girls Cross Country PLACED 5TH @ Titan Invite
- 7:00 - Varsity Football WON @ Combs HS, 53-0
Saturday, October 14
- Boys Swim & Dive PLACED 2ND @ ASU Forktoberfest
- Girls Swim & Dive PLACED 1ST @ ASU Forktoberfest
- Combined Swim & Dive PLACED 2ND @ ASU Forktoberfest
- Varsity Girls Volleyball NSR @ Battle of the Realm Volleyball Tournament
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Knights in the Spotlight
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College Visits - Week of October 16
St. Olaf College - Tuesday Oct. 17th 8:15 AM
https://forms.gle/Xm2bqLUGC9YXEykT6
- Carnegie Mellon- Tuesday Oct. 17th 11 AM
https://forms.gle/1PEajhQbjkq98H9XA - Duke University - Tuesday Oct. 17th 1 pm
https://forms.gle/MYdUZSjcoKRht1Vt7 - University of San Diego- Wednesday Oct. 18th 8:15 AM
https://forms.gle/Rh9SerDnwWhAZbME6 - University of Tennessee- Wednesday Oct. 18th 2:20 pm (after school)
https://forms.gle/4cZsJ8uiwCEB728QA - Lake Forest College (IL) - Thursday Oct. 19th 11 AM
https://forms.gle/bqah9FYLvFWEHXs8A - MIT - Thursday Oct. 19th at Noon
https://forms.gle/5XKLgSBNBDi9Rr5m9 - Cal Lutheran University Oct. 19th 2:20 pm (after school)
https://forms.gle/mjFdEX4Xae4NuPFr6
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Knights, Camera, Action Spirit Week
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Homecoming Tickets on Sale in the Bookstore
$20 w/ Activity Card: Must be purchased by 3pm, Wednesday Oct 18th to get this pricing
$30 w/o Activity Card: May be purchased at anytime. However, after Oct 18th, tickets may be purchased through Go Fan or at the Door.
Guest Passes: All Guest tickets must be purchased through the bookstore. Guest Passes may be picked up and turned into the front office. They are due no later than 3pm on Friday, October 20th.
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Homecoming Carnival
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Homecoming Assembly Alternate Schedule, Friday 10/20
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2023 Homecoming Royalty Nominees
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Thursday, October 19th
ACP Varsity Girls Volleyball vs Combs HS
ACPHS Main Gym
6:00 PM
Join ACP Girls Volleyball as they work to collect funds for stage 4 breast cancer research.
Go, KNIGHTS!!
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EVITA Comes to ACP
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PSAT Testing - Tuesday, October 24
The schedule for this year's PSAT is below. Members of the Class of 2024 will attend a senior workshop in our school's auditorium (7:35-10:50) while our underclassmen take the exam. Additional information will be shared next week. In the meantime, if you have any questions, please email Mrs. Christy Ludwig. Thank you.
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AP Exam Payment Deadline
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Dine to Donate Nights
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Little Knights Spiritline Clinic
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CEF Generates Record-Breaking Support for CUSD Schools
Thanks to the generous contributions from our community partners and families, as well as the efforts of our dedicated educators and volunteers, the Chandler Education Foundation (CEF) has raised nearly $300,000 over the past two months in support of the Chandler Unified School District!
CEF, an independent nonprofit organization, is on a mission to ignite community support for educational opportunities that pave the way for lifelong success for CUSD students. This is possible through our annual Cash for Classrooms campaign in August and the Golf Tournament & Fundraiser in September, events that rally our local community to generate supplemental funding for classroom resources, scholarships, crisis assistance, teacher training, and more. These funds will also support the record-breaking 150 grant applications we received from teachers for initiatives that further provide a strong foundation for student success.
We extend our heartfelt gratitude to everyone who donated, participated, volunteered, and supported these efforts. Keep an eye out for updates on these funds that continue to drive academic excellence in your child’s school!
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ACPHS Letterman Jackets
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In Stock & Available for Purchase
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Diploma Seals
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HOME ATHLETIC GAMES
In addition, please pay attention to the following:
Tickets prices are $7 for adults, $5 for students with high school (plus a $1.00 GoFan Fee)
- ACPHS Stadium, Auxiliary and Main Gym ALL require clear bags. To enhance public safety and make venue access more efficient, CUSD Athletics adopted a Clear Bag Policy (click on button below to review the policy). Fans may bring in one (1) clear bag (Any Size). Fans are limited to one clear bag per person, along with a small clutch or purse for privacy.
- No outside food or drinks are allowed in the stadium or gyms.
- WATER in factory sealed, clear containers ONLY are permitted. NO HYDROFLASKS will be permitted.
- Upon leaving the gym or stadium, spectators will not be permitted to re-enter.
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The PREP PTO is the official parent/teacher organization of ACP High. Our role is to help support the staff, students, and faculty of ACP. School funds only go so far. We work closely with the administration to help determine the needs and then fund those needs. We support back-to-school events, teacher requests, general requests from the administration, graduation, and so much more. We support the entire school!
We do minimal fundraising throughout the year, so to assist us with our events and school support, we ask families to consider making a Booster donation.
Our suggested Booster Donation is:
$60 per student
$90 per family (2 or more students attending ACPHS)
Donations over $150 will receive an ACP Spirit T-shirt by the end of August.
Any donations to The Prep PTO are greatly appreciated but are not required.
The PrepPTO is a member of the Chandler School Boosters 501c3 non-profit organization. Your donation may be tax-deductible. Please consult your tax professional for information/clarification.
Thank you for your support.
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Get Your 2023-2024 Yearbook
For your convenience, this year's yearbook may be purchased online at jostensyearbooks.com (type in "Arizona College Prep High School") or you can simply click on the button below to go directly to our school's webpage. You may begin purchasing your yearbook on July 5th. Yearbook packages include:
Back-to-school special: $75.00. This is the lowest price of the year with a savings of $15.00.
Signature package: $92.00 includes yearbook, personalization, autograph pens, and autograph pages. The free icons are a back-to-school special only for a limited time. Additional accessories available for purchase.
Personalized yearbook cost: $82.00 includes name embossed on the cover and 4 free icons of your choice. The free icons are a back-to-school special for a limited time only. Additional accessories available for purchase.
Prices will increase on all three options throughout the year, and there are a limited number of yearbooks for sale, so be sure to purchase yours today! This back-to-school special ends August 18th, but you can still purchase a yearbook until February 28th. Arizona College Prep High School has received the National Yearbook Program of Excellence Award the past four consecutive school years.
If you have any questions click here to email Mrs. Patterson.
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Driving on Campus
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 (if driving west on Brooks Farm, please engage your turn signal if turning right onto campus)
- ACP Traffic should only enter the neighborhood from Gilbert Road and Brooks Farm Road (from the west): and Mustang Road and Chandler Heights (from the south).
- Do not enter the neighborhood from Lindsay Rd.
- Student vehicles must enter the campus via the ingress east of the JV softball field on Brooks Farm Rd.; Families may also drop off via this ingress (follow security directions if using this entrance)
- 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 6:45-7:30 AM and from 2:00-2:45 daily.
- DO NOT DROP OFF OR PICK UP YOUR CHILD IN RESIDENTIAL NEIGHBORHOODS NEAR OR AROUND THE CAMPUS.
- Empathy for our residential neighbors is appreciated.
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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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Stay In Touch!
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Contact Information
School Day Begins: 7:15 (gates close at 7:25)
School Day Ends: 2:15
Office Hours: 7:00-3:30
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