Knightly Update August 14, 2022
ACP High School - Edition Vol 2 Issue 6
Hello. Thank you for the kind words and notes that have been received after sharing the passing of our friend and co-worker, Miss Rhonda Andre. She was a great person and she loved "her kids" and our school. Being single and not having children of her own, Rhonda absolutely adored your children. She was firm, but kind; funny, but sincere; and honest, but genuine. While she was short in stature, she was a big presence on our campus and I am so glad that I had the opportunity to work with her. I will miss her very much, but I am thankful for the time we had. Rest easy, Rhonda - the sun never sets on a Knight.
Our school's staff is looking forward to welcoming everyone to Wednesday's Meet the Teacher Night. The agenda and format for the evening is included in this week's update. Please remember that families must follow the established schedule for the evening and attend each period as listed on the agenda. Unfortunately, I will not be present for Wednesday's event due to family obligations. My son is beginning his college career at the University of Arizona and is scheduled to move into his dorm on Wednesday, so I will be in Tucson helping him. I am disappointed to miss our open house, but I am excited to have you meet your child's teachers. As always, you are welcome to contact me if you have any questions, celebrations, or concerns throughout the year. Enjoy your time Wednesday evening. Please contact our office if you have questions about the structure for Meet the Teacher.
Thanks again for your outpouring of support. Many families have asked about funeral arrangements and donation opportunities. We will share any information provided by the Andre family in the upcoming days. Thank you for being a part of our community and for reminding me in a time of sorrow why our school and school community is so very special. Have a nice week.
Rob Bickes
Principal
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Rest in Peace Queen Rhonda
Rhonda Andre
August 23, 1966 - August 11, 2022
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School Events - Week of August 15th
Site events listed in bold.
Monday, August 15
- 2:30 - Fall Sports Meeting, auditorium (meeting details/structure below)
Tuesday, August 16
- No events scheduled
Wednesday, August 17
- 6:00 - Meet the Teacher Night (agenda below)
Thursday, August 18
- 9:15 AM - Fall Sports Pep Rally, ACPHS Courtyard
- A & B Lunches - Student Store (MidKnight Snack) open, next to room B125
- 3:00 - Boys Golf vs Campo Verde and Apache Junction HS @ San Marcos Golf Course
Friday, August 19
- Mid-Quarter Grades Available for Review
Saturday, August 20
- No events scheduled
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KNIGHTS IN THE SPOTLIGHT
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MEET THE TEACHER - AUGUST 17 - 6:00 PM
The purpose of the evening is for each of your child's teachers to give you a brief overview of the curriculum, review what your child will be studying, and the materials teachers and students will be using in order to achieve our academic goals.
There will not be a lot of time for individual questions, but parents or students may leave their phone numbers and email addresses, and our instructors will follow-up as appropriate. We hope to see you there!
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Fall Sports Meetings
Meetings for students and families involved in fall sports will be held on Monday. The format for Monday's meetings are below. If you have any questions, please call our athletic office, (480) 424-8712.
ACP Fall Sport Meetings, Monday, August 15
all meetings will be held in our school's auditorium
2:30-3:30 - Athletes
5:00-5:30 - Boosters
5:30-6:30 - Parents
6:30-7:30 - Team Breakout Sessions (locations will be shared at the parent meeting)
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Dual Enrollment Registration Information
For a list of dual enrollment certified teachers and available dual enrollment courses offered at ACP, click here. Please note, if a teacher is not listed as a dual enrollment instructor, dual enrollment credit is not available for the subject(s) that they teach. Regardless if a teacher is qualified to provide dual enrollment opportunities, all ACP teachers are highly qualified in the content areas they instruct. To begin the process to register your child in available dual enrollment opportunities, please click here and follow the registration steps as listed below. If you have any questions, please contact Ms. Missy Romero.
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It's Time to Order Graduation Items
Can you believe it Class of 2023?? It is already time to order those important graduation items!
As a reminder, order information was handed out at our senior meeting on August 10th. At the meeting all the items offered were discussed - letterman jackets, class rings, grad announcements, caps and gowns, and more! Remember, all students must have a cap & gown in order to participate in May's commencement ceremony.
Order your selected items online at the link below or at school. See the front of the Jostens handout for more information. Please note, rings paid in full by November 1st will ship before Christmas.
Order online at www.jostens.com
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Order at school on August 17. Orders may be turned into Josten's representatives during lunch in the cafeteria or from 5:30-7:30 at ACP's Meet the Teacher Night. Josten's representatives will be located in the first floor C-building hallway (west side) Wednesday evening. Remember:
- Order with just $75 down for graduation order (in school only) and senior class ring/jewelry. Make payments. Payments due in full by March 1.
- Order qualifying class ring/jewelry and get the cap and gown free.
- When ordering qualifying class ring/jewelry and cap and gown online, enter SENIORGRAD40 in the discount code box. As explained at the meeting - if you have any trouble with the code online, print your order and bring to school on order day.
Check out the attachment for in school order forms: ring sizer app information, letterman jacket order form, graduation order form.
Questions? Call our office at 602-765-7227
Congratulations,
Cindy Serrano
Jostens Representative
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Purchase Your ACP Letterman's Jacket
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Homecoming
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Transportation to Flagstaff Football Game
All students who expressed interest will be emailed a survey to gauge their intentions with the $50 payment. Survey responses will be due by Friday, August 19th. If enough students are willing and able to pay the $50, the final payments will be due by Wednesday, August 24th.
Please be on the lookout for the email with the new survey link this week if you originally showed interest on the initial survey. We hope to be able to take a group of students up to the game through the charter buses so please pay close attention to all deadlines.
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ACPHS Counseling Corner
We had a great week, but bittersweet week at ACP. We were truly sad at the passing of our beloved Rhonda. She was a light at ACP and her impact will carry on for years to come. Thank you, Rhonda, for all the ways you impacted so many. You will be missed.
Regarding 504 Plans: The parent portal is now accessible for 504s. Parents can visit this link for instructions on how to access the portal. You will be able to see eligibility determinations and 504 plans that are marked most recent and locked. If you have any questions regarding your student’s 504 plan, please contact your student’s counselor. https://www.cusd80.com/Page/57649. Regarding testing: If your student has testing accommodations listed in their 504, AND you want them to receive testing accommodations for the PSAT, please contact your counselor through email. You can use the link above to reach the counselor page. As students begin the Dual Enrollment process, remember that it takes a bit of time to sign up. Here is the link to our web page where you will find contact info for our Dual Enrollment Liaison and all the info you need; lists of classes, due dates, etc. … https://www.cusd80.com/Page/113294 There is also Dual Enrollment tuition assistance available through CGCC. Check it out here: https://www.cgc.edu/admissions/high-school-students/dual-enrollment We will complete our Senior ECAP presentations this week. ECAP Presentations include information on College Apps, Letters of Recommendation, Scholarships, FAFSA, graduation requirements, etc. If your Senior has any questions, please have them reach out to their counselor. Next week, we look forward to more student meetings and time to interact with students. Choose to make it a great day!
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On-Site Senior Pictures
Attention seniors: If you do not plan to go to the photography studio to take your senior portrait pictures, you have the option to take your portrait on our campus on Tuesday, September 13th. If you intend to take your senior picture at ACP scan the QR code or click on the button below to fill out the required form. If you have already taken your portrait at our photography company, or plan to do so before September 17th, completing this form is NOT required. Senior portrait pictures will be taken on campus on Tuesday, September 13th. Required attire for senior portraits must be brought to school. Students who choose to take their portrait on campus will be assigned a time to report to the photographer where room will be provided for individuals to change into their senior photo attire. Regular school dress is required throughout the day (i.e. before and after the taking of your picture). All students who intend to take their picture on campus must complete the form by Friday, August 26th. Please contact Mrs. Patterson if you have any questions. Thank you.
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Student Picture Make-Up/Retakes Day
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Road Construction Begins
For Your Information
Construction is scheduled to begin for improvements to Chandler Heights Road from McQueen Road to Gilbert Road (Project: ST1614.401 CHN0240D T009901C). The City of Chandler has contracted with Granite Construction and Ardurra Group to widen Chandler Heights Road to a minimum of four lanes (two lanes in each direction), from McQueen to Gilbert. Improvements include construction of raised medians, bike lanes, center turn lanes, sidewalks, curb, gutter, street lighting, traffic signals, drainage improvements, landscaping, and utility relocations. Construction is expected to take approximately 18 months to complete.
Provided below is information on the upcoming construction schedule, but please remember schedules can be impacted by a variety of factor to include weather, materials scheduling, availability of resources, and coordination with others.
You're receiving this email because you attended a meeting or contacted us regarding the project, or have been receiving updates for the Cooper Road Improvements. Should you not wish to receive these updates, click "unsubscribe" below or email teresa@makprosvc.com and I'll gladly remove you.
Current Construction Information:
- Construction began the week of August 8 for installation of irrigation pipeline on the south side of Chandler Heights Road, beginning just east of Cooper Road and moving in an easterly direction.
- Chandler Heights Road will remain open for travel during this work with traffic shifted away from the work activity permitting at least one lane of traffic in each direction.
- Access to residences and businesses will be maintained.
Thank you for your patience during construction.
Project Info: 480.898.4060 | www.ChandlerAz.gov/ChandlerHeightsMcQueen
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CEF Cash for Classrooms Campaign
The 2022 #CashForClassrooms campaign supports enrichment grants written by teachers and principals across Chandler Unified School District. The number of grants funded depends on the amount of money contributed during this campaign. With your help, we will make a difference for the 44,000 students across CUSD.
This year, the Foundation's focus continues to be on future readiness. We will prioritize supporting innovative learning opportunities, maintaining state-of-the-art libraries, and equipping teachers with the tools to take lessons to the next level.
We couldn't do this without you! Donate $100 or more and receive a Chandler Education Foundation State Forty Eight shirt. Check out the new design! At the end of the campaign, donors will receive an email with information about how to order their shirt. Orders will be delivered to CUSD sites. Click here to donate today! Thank you for supporting our teachers and your child's education.
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2023 Us Senate Youth Program
Arizona high school juniors and seniors are invited to apply for the 2023 US Senate Youth Program. This prestigious program provides student delegates with a $10,000 undergraduate college scholarship and participation in the annual Washington Week. Student applicants should meet the following requirements:
The student must hold a high-level leadership position in the following student government, civic or educational organizations during the 2022-2023 academic year.
- Student Body president, vice president, secretary, or treasurer
- Class president, vice president, secretary, or treasurer
- Student Council representative
- A National Honor Society officer (including discipline-based Honor Societies such as the National English and Social Studies Honor Societies that include service components
- Student representative elected or appointed (by a panel, commission, or board) to a local, district, regional or state-level civic, service, or educational organization approved by the state selection administrator, where the student holds a high-level position of representation to a constituency in a year-round capacity providing service to others
The student must be a legal permanent resident or citizen of the United States at the time of application.
Attendance during the entire Washington Week program, whether online or in person, is required to receive the financial scholarship.
Applications are due October 3, 2022.
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NACAC College Fair
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International Knights Festival
Does your family have a diverse cultural perspective? If so, the ACP International Knights Festival needs you! This award-winning annual festival aims to spread cultural awareness and understanding through educational and fun booths as well as performances in the form of songs, dances, and poetry. If you or someone you know have something to bring to our festival, please email Mrs. Williams at williams.melissa@cusd80.com or have your student return the completed form to Room C207.
Note: Booths and performance slots are filling up fast, so if you’re interested, please sign up soon!
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Tri-University Events
Hello Knights! Information Sessions are now available to learn about admission/applications, financial aid and the college search process at Arizona's public universities. All sessions are virtual and free to attend.
Arizona State University, Northern Arizona University and the University of Arizona are coming together to ensure you and your family are well informed about the opportunities and resources available to you to pay for college. As our public universities, they are working together, in conjunction with our College & Career Center, to ensure you find your best college fit.
To assist with helping families navigate the college process, our state universities have teamed up to host joint virtual information sessions for prospective students and families throughout the year. Click here to learn more about the various sessions and to register to attend. If you have any questions, please contact our College & Career Department or visit the College & Career Website.
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SIGNING STUDENTS OUT FROM SCHOOL
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The PSAT/NMSQT will be Tuesday, October 25th, 2022! All ACP freshmen, sophomores, and juniors, should sign up for the PSAT/NMSQT by paying $20 through Infinite Campus. Your payment reserves you a spot for the test. If you did not pay at the Virtual Day of the Knights, please login to your Infinite Campus account to pay- instructions below. Payments need to be made no later than September 2nd. If you are unsure if you have paid, please go to your Infinite Campus Parent Portal account and check your payment history.
Test Information:
- Date: Tuesday, October 25, 2022
- Time: 7:30-11:30
- Location: ACP High School
Why take the PSAT/NMSQT?
Get personalized feedback about strengths and weaknesses necessary for college success.
Juniors only: You may qualify to enter the competitions for prestigious scholarships and participate in recognition programs such as the National Merit Scholarship Program and National Hispanic Recognition Program.
You can take advantage of My College Quickstart, a personalized online college and career planning tool that contains an online score report, a customized SAT study plan, a personality test and personalized lists of colleges, majors and careers.
Practice, Practice, Practice: Multiple exposures to the PSAT will prepare students to take the SAT.
Pay your child's PSAT fee via the Infinite Campus Parent Portal
- Log in to the Infinite Campus Parent Portal: https://campus.cusd80.com/campus/portal/chandler.jsp
- Next, (located at the bottom, left) select “More”
- On the right side of the new page select “InTouch Fee Payments”
- Now, you should be able to select the student that has the PSAT/NMSQT test fee.
- From here, select “Items at Student’s Schools”.
- Here, you should see the PSAT fee to pay.
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Student Activity Cards
Student Activity Cards are on Sale! The ACP Student Activity Card can be purchased throughout the year at the ACP Bookstore. We highly recommend the purchase of this card to take advantage of discounts for school activities and athletic events.
The Activity Card can be purchased for $50 and is good for the 2022-23 school year.
Student Activity Card Benefits…
50% off tickets for Homecoming, Winter Formal, and Morp
$10 off Prom Ticket
Free or reduced rates to other Student Government events
Student Athletic Benefits…
Admission to all AIA regular season home games (does not include tournaments or playoff games)
We are proud of the culture and traditions we get to provide all students with this year. The Activity Card provides huge discounts and helps increase involvement in our school community. This is a great purchase for each student. If your child purchased an activity card, and it is not indicated on their student ID, please have them report to our bookstore beginning Monday, August 15th to have a new ID card printed. Activity cards may be purchased throughout the year. Go, KNIGHTS!
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CHANDLER CARE CENTER THANKSGIVING AND TOY DISTRIBUTION EVENTS
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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 (if driving west on Brooks Farm, please engage your turn signal if turning right onto campus)
- 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.
- DO NOT DROP OFF OR PICK UP YOUR CHILD IN RESIDENTIAL NEIGHBORHOODS NEAR THE CAMPUS.
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Class of 2023 Senior Pictures
Congratulations, Class of 2023!
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 17, 2022. In order to meet this deadline, we have partnered with Lou Coopey Photography in Mesa, AZ to take your yearbook photos. Photos taken past this date risk not being placed in the yearbook due to deadlines. If you schedule your picture past this date, please see Mrs. Patterson no later than Monday, September 12th.
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 Suite 101, Mesa, AZ 85213 before the September 17th 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.
Click here to book your appointment, or go to www.loucoopey.com and click on the book your appointment button.
OPTION 2 ($0.00)
Take your senior yearbook photo on campus on student picture day (September 13th). Note: if you choose this option, you will only be able to take your photo in one outfit due to time constraints with your classes that day.
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. Students may not take their pictures in school uniform this day but must change into professional attire prior to their picture being taken.
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. Spaghetti straps of any width and off-the-shoulder tops are not permitted and will not be put in the yearbook. 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