Knightly Update March 24, 2024
ACP High School - Edition Vol 3 Issue 32
Welcome to the fourth quarter of the school year! I hope everyone had a very nice spring break and enjoyed the time off from school. We have a very busy quarter ahead of us with state and national testing, the taking of AP exams, several award ceremonies, athletic events, plays, fine art performances, prom, and, of course the Class of 2024's graduation from high school. Before you know it, we will be saying goodbye to another school year, but before we begin celebrating, I remind all of our students to stay focused and finish the year strong and to the best of their ability. I appreciate all that our students have done throughout the year and I am excited to see what we do as a school community this quarter. It is going to be a busy quarter, but a memorable one too, so enjoy all that the fourth quarter has to offer.
As a reminder, the ACT Aspire, AzSCI assessment, and ACT assessment will be administered as directed to students in grades 9 and 11. Due to the assessments, a modified late start schedule is in place for students that are not assigned to take an exam the week of April 8th (specifically April 9th, 10th, and 11th). Information regarding the assessments and corresponding daily schedules is included below. All students must bring their district assigned laptop to school when we return from break. It is important to make sure the device is charged and updated. Thank you for helping to remind our students to bring their laptop to school.
I look forward to seeing our students back on campus and hearing about their spring break adventures. If you have any questions, or need assistance, please contact me. As a reminder, school will not be in session on Friday due to the spring holiday. For those of you that celebrate, have a very nice Easter. And for our students and families that are celebrating Ramadan, Happy Ramadan. Enjoy your week everyone. Welcome back, Knights.
Rob Bickes
Principal
School Events - Week of March 25, 2024
Site events listed in bold.
Monday, March 25
- No School - Teacher Workday
- 3:45 - JV Softball @ Poston Butte
- 3:45 - Fr/So Baseball vs Combs HS, ACPHS JV Baseball Field
- 3:45 - Varsity Softball vs Poston Butte, ACPHS Varsity Softball Field
- 3:45 - JV Baseball vs Poston Butte, ACPHS Varsity Baseball Field
- 4:00 - Beach Volleyball @ Valley Christian
Tuesday, March 26
- School Resumes - First Day of 4th Quarter
- 3:30 - Girls Tennis @ Eastmark HS
- 3:30 - Fr/So Boys Volleyball @ Casteel HS
- 3:30 - Boys Tennis vs Eastmark HS, ACPHS Tennis Courts
- 4:00 - Esports League of Legends vs Liberty HS
- 4:30 - Varsity Boys Volleyball @ Poston Butte
- 5:45 - JV Softball @ Red Mountain HS
- 6:00 - Baseball Booster Club Meeting, rorom B117
Wednesday, March 27
- 3:45 - JV Softball @ Eastmark HS
- 4:00 - Esports League of Legends vs Carl Hayden HS
- 4:00 - Esports Super Smash Bros. vs Mesa HS
- 4:00 - Beach Volleyball @ St. John Paul II (Goodyear Community Park)
- 6:00 - Varsity Boys Soccer Banquet, ACPHS Cafeteria
Thursday, March 28
- 3:30 - Boys Tennis @ Poston Butte HS
- 3:30 - Girls Tennis vs Poston Butte HS, ACPHS Tennis Courts
- 3:45 - Fr/So Baseball @ Mountain Pointe
- 3:45 - JV Baseball @ Eastmark HS
- 3:45 - Varsity Baseball vs Eastmark HS, ACPHS Varsity Baseball Field
- 4:00 - Esports Rocket League vs Mountain Ridge HS
- 4:30 - JV Boys Volleyball vs Horizon Honors, ACPHS Main Gym
- 5:30 - Varsity Boys Volleyball vs Horizon Honors, ACPHS Main Gym
- 6:00 - Varsity Softball @ Eastmark HS
- 6:00 - Knight Of Scenes: Broadway Bound, ACPHS Performing Arts Center
- No School - Spring Holiday
- 1:00 - Track & Field @ 3rd Annual Sabercat Co-Ed Relays, San Tan Foothills HS
Saturday, March 30
- No events scheduled
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Event Recap - Weeks of March 11 & March 18
Monday, March 11
- 3:45 - Varsity Softball WON @ Poston Butte HS, 20-2
- 6:00 - Varsity Baseball WON vs Mesa HS, 11-1
Tuesday, March 12
- 10:30 AM - Varsity Baseball WON vs Maricopa HS, 6-5
- 1:00 - Varsity Baseball WON vs Mesquite HS, 2-0
- 3:45 - JV Softball LOST vs Xavier HS, 7-13
Wednesday, March 13
- 10:30 AM - Varsity Baseball WON vs Marcos de Niza HS, 11-6
Thursday, March 14
- 9:00 AM - Varsity Softball LOST vs Highland HS, 4-7
- 11:00 AM - Varsity Softball LOST vs Queen Creek HS, 0-10
- 4:30 - JV Boys Volleyball WON @ Marcos de Niza HS, 2-0
- 5:30 - Varsity Boys Volleyball WON @ Marcos de Niza HS, 3-0
Friday, March 15
- Varsity Boys Volleyball NSR @ Cougar Volleyball Invitational, Raymond S. Kellis HS
- 1:00 - Varsity Softball NSR vs Xavier Prep,
Saturday, March 16
- Varsity Boys Volleyball NSR @ Cougar Volleyball Invitational, Raymond S. Kellis HS
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Monday, March 18
- 3:45 - JV Baseball LOST @ Mica Mountain, 5-7
- 3:45 - Varsity Softball WON @ Mica Mountain HS, 3-0
- 3:45 - Varsity Baseball LOST vs Mica Mountain HS, 2-11
- 4:00 - Beach Volleyball WON vs Cactus Shadows HS, 4-1
Tuesday, March 19
- 3:30 - Varsity Girls Tennis WON vs Seton Catholic, 9-0
- 3:45 - Varsity Boys Tennis WON @ Seton Catholic, 9-0
- 3:45 - Varsity Softball WON vs Seton Catholic, 12-0
- 4:30 - JV Boys Volleyball WON vs Crismon HS, 2-0 (25-18, 25-10)
- 5:30 - Varsity Boys Volleyball WON vs Scottsdale Christian, 3-0 (25-14, 25-6, 25-14)
Wednesday, March 20
- 4:00 - Beach Volleyball LOST vs Mesquite HS, 1-4
Thursday, March 21
- 3:30 - Girls Tennis WON vs Vista Grande HS, 9-0
- 3:45 - Fr/So Baseball LOST @ Saguaro HS, 7-8
- 5:30 - Varsity Boys Volleyball WON @ Madison Highland HS, 3-0
Friday, March 22
- 3:45 - Fr/So Baseball CANCELED @ Combs HS
- 3:45 - JV Baseball WON @ Poston Butte, 15-0
- 3:45 - JV Softball WON vs Poston Butte, 19-0
- 3:45 - Varsity Baseball WON vs Poston Butte, 5-1
Saturday, March 23
- Track & Field NSR @ Chandler Rotary Track Meet, Chandler HS
- 11:00 - JV Softball LOST @ Show Low HS, 17-18 (double header)
- 11:00 - JV Softball WON @ Show Low HS, 15-4 (double header)
Knights in the Spotlight
We are very excited to announce that we have seven individual Speech & Debate State Champions. These individuals competed in the state tournament prior to the break and came away with an individual championship medal contributing to the teams winning the overall team championship title. Congratulations to the following individuals on being crowned individual state champions. You are simply the best. Awesome job, Knights!!
Gauri Murkoth
State Champion
Congressional Debate-House 2
Aanya Venkat
State Champion
Congressional Debate-House 3
Sidarth Kanderi
State Champion
Duet Acting
Talia Keen, partner
Talia Keen
State Champion
Duet Acting
Sidarth Kanderi, partner
William Covington
State Champion
Lincoln Douglas Debate
Samuel Saliba
State Champion
Original Oratory
Join us in celebrating all the members of our Speech & Debate team that placed in this year's state tournament. Their hard work and effort contributed to our team being crowned AIA State Speech & Debate Champions. The teams fourth state championship in the past five year! Congratulations, Knights. Fantastic season!
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Congratulations to the following students who auditioned and were chosen for the 2024 All-State Music Festival. The festival will be held at the University of Arizona on April 11-13. These individuals have been named as one of the best young musicians in the state of Arizona. Way to go! Have fun at State. Bravo!
Sports Physicals Offered
Dignity Health is hosting its third annual, community Sports Physicals Event at Chandler-Gilbert Community College. This year's event will be held Saturday April 13, 2024 at Chandler Gilbert Community College. This year’s event will feature improvements for more efficient flow, including expanded check-in area, tents with A/C for outdoor stations, and decreased volume for shorter wait times.
ACP HIGH SCHOOL'S SCHEDULED ARRIVAL WINDOW IS: 4p-5p
SPORTS PHYSICAL DETAILS: $25 +fees. $25 goes directly back to your school athletic training/medical department. Pre-registration through GoFan at https://gofan.co/event/1452995?schoolId=AZ87780
CARDIAC SCREENING DETAILS: Additional $25, with proceeds going to the Anthony Bates Foundation. *PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED separately at anthonybates.org/events
Scroll down to select “CGCC Heart Screening Day” on April 13th.
REQUIRED FORMS HERE: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fo/9ffdybijohgtanoa7ouaf/h?rlkey=d61fgzize85c8lky0rrf8wcjf&dl=0
EVENT DETAILS
- Sports physicals from sports medicine physicians and specialty providers (valid for the entire 2024-2025 athletic season)
- Cardiac screening, including echocardiogram and EKG, read by pediatric cardiologists
- Appearances from the Arizona Cardinals cheerleaders, mascot, and players
- Health information booths
- Light snacks and refreshments
- DJ, raffle and giveaways
CUSD Food Service Announcement
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When using MySchoolBucks.com platform to fund student accounts the following fees will be charged to the user:
- Funded by credit card/debit card - $3.25 per transaction
- Funded by e-check/bank account - $2.75 per transaction
- School café managers at all CUSD schools continue to accept prepayment via cash or check (check made out to CUSD Food & Nutrition – school name & student name & ID# - this is the most secure way to send it into the cafeteria manager).
- Students or parents can bring the money to the cafeteria manager before school starts or before lunch to have that money credited to the student account for use. No fees are associated with this method.
As a note: MySchoolBucks.com account users can still monitor the transactions and balances without having use MSB to fund the account. This way you can still know student account balances and send money/check in accordingly when it gets low.
Class of 2024 Graduate Spotlight
CUSD and ACP is excited to celebrate the Class of 2024! To accomplish this goal, we need your assistance. Please take a moment to fill out this form. The form asks a few questions about your student and allows you to upload a photo. You will be asked to log in with a Google account. If you don’t have a Google account, but still wish to participate, email chandlercommunicationoffice@cusd80.com.
Here is a Graduate Spotlight example from last school year: (20+) Facebook.
To recap, if you would like to take part, please fill out the form and include a photo of your student. The CUSD Marketing and Communications team will be posting your submissions on District social media throughout the graduation season and possibly summer.
All our students have great stories to share, and we look forward to highlighting each graduate with your help!
Class of 2024 Yard Signs and Banners
The Prep PTO is excited to announce the opportunity for families to purchase a banner or yard sign to proudly display and recognize your child's upcoming graduation from ACP High School. But the order deadline is quickly approaching. The last day to place your order is Friday, March 29th. Please click here to learn how you can order these special items. This opportunity was shared with members of the senior class at their class meeting this morning. If you have any questions, please contact us or school administration, (480) 424-8700. Thank you.
Link Crew Application Now Open
Interested in taking on a leadership role at ACP? Apply to join Link Crew! ACP Link Crew is looking for kind students to help welcome freshmen to our campus and make their transition into high school a little easier. If this sounds like you, scan the QR code to start the application process today! All applications must be submitted by 3pm on April 5th, and all current sophomores and juniors are welcome to apply!
Student Parking Information - 2024-2025 School Year
The 2024-2025 parking application is available now. Students can select their parking spots for the upcoming 2024-2025 school year in the weeks listed below. Students MUST have a valid driver’s license, current auto insurance and a completed parking application prior to going to the Bookstore to select their spot. Click here to learn more about student parking. Students will receive a numbered parking placard that matches their parking spot, violations will be handed out if students are not parking in their assigned parking space. Two or more violations could result in loss of parking privileges.
Starting April 1st, 2024 @ 7am, once the application is completed your student can see Mrs. Arceo in the Bookstore to choose their parking space for the upcoming year. This will be on a first come, first served basis. We will begin with our incoming Seniors, followed by our incoming Juniors, next our incoming Sophomores following the schedule as listed below:
- Week of April 1st - Class of 2025 Parking Spot Selection
- Week of April 15th - Class of 2026 Parking Spot Selection
- Week of April 22nd - Class of 2027 Parking Spot Selection
Remember, you must complete the 2024-2025 parking application before your student can see Mrs. Arceo to select their parking space. Please make sure you receive a confirmation acknowledging a submitted application. I recommend you have your student have their driver's license and insurance (make sure the dates are current) with them or at least pictures of them to show Mrs. Arceo. Sometimes the documents may not load correctly and in the past, this has caused students to have to step out of line to complete it or call a parent. Do not fill out the parking application if your student will be receiving their license during the summer, please wait to fill it out when you can upload the graduated driver's license form or ID. If you have any questions, please email Mrs. Arceo (arceo.laura@cusd80.com).
Families will be able to pay for the $80 Parking Permit starting July 1, 2024. Fees must be paid by 11:59 PM, July 19, 2024. If fees are not paid by this time, the space will be released and open to other students. Beginning July 17, 2024, students who have paid their $80 fee may pick up their parking placard for their assigned space from our Bookstore.
If students would like to pick up their placard before the first day of school and the fee has been paid, Mrs. Arceo will be distributing parking placards before July 17th and will post dates and times in the Summer Knightly Newsletter and on her web page, located under "helpful resources" on the ACP HS website.
4th Quarter Testing & Late Start Information
As we prepare for the state assessments that we are required to administer next quarter, please make note of the following dates and corresponding changes to the daily schedule to accommodate for these assessments.
Please note that on the days that various grades have a late start, CUSD transportation will run their regular daily route times and run the routes again four hours later on April 9th and 10th, and five hours later on April 11th to pick up students in grades that are not taking an assigned assessment (e.g. if your child is not scheduled to test and is usually picked up at 6:30 AM, they will be picked up at 10:30 AM on April 9th & 10th and at 11:30 AM on April 11th).
If you have any questions, please contact the administrative offices. Thank you.
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Tuesday, April 9th
ACT Aspire - Freshman Only
Late Start - Grades 10, 11 & 12 (11:10 start time)
A lunch period will NOT be provided for grades 10, 11 & 12
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Wednesday, April 10th
ACT Aspire Assessment - Freshman Only
AzSCI Assessment - Juniors Only
Late Start - Grades 10 & 12 (11:35 start time)
A lunch period will NOT be provided for grades 10 & 12
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Thursday, April 11th
ACT Assessment - Juniors Only
Late Start - Grades 9, 10, & 12 (12:30 start time)
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In order to help students prepare for the upcoming assessments, practice opportunities are available (see below). Information for families to consider regarding the ACT assessment is also provided. Additional reminders and updates will be shared in upcoming Knightly Updates. In the meantime, if you have any questions about next quarter's assessments, please email Christy Ludwig.
Plastic Bags Needed
Download the ParentSquare App Today!!
With school communication notices being delivered via ParentSquare, it is critical families download the ParentSquare app today. Please take a few minutes to download the app on your phone so you do not miss out on important school communications, messages and posts. Thank you!
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Support Your School's PTO - Donate Today!
Please support ACP's PTO! Donate to our Educational Advancement Fund!
- What is The PREP PTO? The official parent/teacher organization of ACP High. Our role is to help support the staff, students, and faculty of ACP.
- 2023-2024 Goal Amount: $25,000
- Amount Raised: $15,722
- Remaining Goal Amount: $9278
- How will your donation make a difference? Your donation helps to shape the future of our school by ensuring that our students have access to the best opportunities and resources available. Suggested donation is $60.
If you are in need of a donation receipt, please contact us at treasurer@preppto.com.
- General School Support
- Graduation & Back to School Events
- Teacher Appreciation Expressions of Gratitude
Together, we can make this year exceptional for our children and our school community!
Thank you for your Support!
Football Golf Tournament
Diploma Seals
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.
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.
- Do not loiter or "hang out" in the yards, driveways or general property of residential households.
- Empathy for our residential neighbors is appreciated.
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.
Stay In Touch!
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