Knightly Update Summer 2022
ACP High School - Edition Vol 2 Issue 1
Welcome to the Prep!
I hope you are enjoying your summer. It certainly has been a very busy summer as we prepared for the upcoming school year. For those of you that are new to ACP, welcome to the Knight community; for those of you that are returning, welcome to a new year. We are welcoming many new Knights, and I know it is going to be a great year. I look forward to welcoming everyone in a few weeks.
Having spent a year on our new campus, we have spent much of the summer reviewing and developing parameters and policies to ensure we provide the most respectful, safe and accepting environment for our students and staff to interact, teach and learn. I am excited to welcome our students to the Prep in July and I am eager to begin the year and share the Prep Way 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 start the year. As a reminder, a Knightly Update will be sent from my office every Sunday beginning July 17, 2022. Critical information is usually included, so 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 2023, and many other students have spent several hours 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 1800 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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Student schedules will also be posted on the Infinite Campus Parent/Student Portal on July 14th. 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 20th. As a reminder, additional information will be sent Monday, July 11th.
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KCP Link Crew is excited to meet and welcome our new Knights to ACP! All new students will be invited to complete a 3-hour in-person session on July 19th. Welcome to ACP High School!
New Student Orientation
- Who: All students NEW to ACPHS (grades 9-12)
- 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 interactive sessions.
- Where: ACP High School, 4477 S. Gilbert Rd., Chandler, 85249
- When: Thursday, July 14th
- Time: 8:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
- Transportation: Pick-up times will be the normal morning times listed in your Infinite Campus and students will arrive on time for the 8:00am start. Students will depart at 12:15pm from orientation if using district transportation. Please reach out to the CUSD Transportation office with any questions.
- ACP Bookstore: Our school’s Bookstore will be open for students to purchase PE Uniforms and class shirts.
All new ACP students are welcome but not required to attend. 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 are eager to meet all students new to ACP High School and look forward to having them on campus. If you have any questions feel free to reach out to Mr. Roth (roth.joshua@cusd80.com) or Mrs. Michaelson (michaelson.britni@cusd80.com).
Our KCP Link Crew Student Mentors will be contacting their mentees the week of July 11th to remind them of orientation on July 14th. As part of the orientation, students will receive a tour of the campus and have an opportunity to find their classes. Parents/guardians will drop off their child(ren) just as they will on the first day of school, entering the campus using the eastern most entrance off of Brooks Farm Rd (see map). See you in July! Go KNIGHTS!
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Make-up Orientation Day
If your child cannot make the July 14th orientation and is not a member of our football team, please contact Mr. Roth directly. He will provide information regarding our make-up orientation. This year's make-up orientation will be provided on Tuesday, July 19th, from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. It is critical that you contact Mr. Roth if you plan to attend the make-up session so we can coordinate with our student mentors.
New students who play football will complete their orientation during this make-up session. There is no need to RSVP for football players as we have the list and will have our student mentors ready to meet them during this make-up orientation.
*Transportation will not be provided for the July 19th, Make-Up Orientation
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~~~Monday-Thursday Attire Guidelines~~~
~~~Friday Attire Guidelines~~~
All Polo shirts must be purchased via ACP’s online stores or from Anton Uniforms. All students are required to wear approved shirts to school. Please review the general uniform guidelines listed above.
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.
Anton Uniforms
1602 N Scottsdale Road
Tempe, AZ 85281
(480) 968-6636
ACP Apparel & Spirit Merchandise Store
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In order to prepare for the upcoming school year, all students should 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 Photos & Student ID Cards
All ACP students will have their picture taken on Tuesday, August 2nd. This photo will serve as the students school ID photo, yearbook photo (grades 9-11), and publicity photos if/when needed. So be prepared to put on your best smile.
All students are required to have their student ID in their possession at all times while on campus and must present their ID at the request of any faculty or staff member. Additionally, in order for students to attend school events, students must present their ID card. If the ID is lost or stolen, there is a $5.00 replacement fee. We encourage students to take a picture of their ID card and to store this picture on their phone.
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Option A: CUSD 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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Option B: Parent Drop Off & Pick Up
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.
- Entrance to the campus via the visitor parking lot is closed from 7:00-7:30 AM and from 2:00-2:30 daily.
- Student drivers and parent/guardians in the right lane will exit the campus via the stadium traffic light turning north or south onto Gilbert Rd.
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Option C: Student Parking
ACP High School students that drive may purchase a parking tab and select a space to park within one of our student parking lots. Students must complete the on-line parking application 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 ($20/quarter) and no refunds will be given. Once the parking application form has been submitted, students may choose their parking space by contacting Mr. Roslyn Wilson.
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/ACPHS 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 Day of the Knights. Fees must be paid by 11:59 PM, July 18th. If fees are not paid by this time, the space will be released and open to other students. Beginning July 19th, 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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Option D: Carpool
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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Welcome back ACP! The PREP PTO (formerly the ACP General Boosters) 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 not do any fundraising throughout the year, so to assist us with our events we ask families to consider making a donation. Any donations to The Prep PTO are greatly appreciated but are not required.
CLICK HERE to make a donation. Thank you for your support.
We look forward to your continued support of ACP High School! Please contact us at ThePrepPTO@gmail.com with any questions.
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ATHLETIC CLEARANCE PROCESS
ALL Athletes wishing to participate in a sport or manage a sport during the 2022-2023 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 25 - Spiritline-Cheer/Pom
- Monday, August 8 - Football
- Monday, August 8 - Badminton, Cross Country, Girls Volleyball, Golf, Swim & Dive, Freshmen Tennis
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Mandatory Meetings & Breakout Sessions
- Fall Sports - August 15, 2022
- Winter Sports - November 7, 2022
- Spring Sports - February 13, 2023
Breakout Session Participants & Times
- Athletes: 2:30-3:30pm
- Boosters: 5:00-5:30pm
- Parents: 5:30-6:30pm
- Breakout: 6:30-7:30pm (parents & students)
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ACP Athletic Director & Athletic Staff
Jaime McClure
Assistant Principal/ Athletic Director
480-424-8728
Penny Medlock
Athletic/ Activities Secretary
480-424-8712
Patrick Sylvestre
Equipment Manager
Chris Marquez and Kenny Brown
Athletic Trainers
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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.
2022-2023 Meeting Dates
September 8, 2022
November 17, 2022
February 16,, 2023
April 20, 2023
If you are interested in participating in the 2022-2023 Site Council, please email Roslyn Wilson, wilson.roslyn@cusd80.com by Friday, August 19, 2022.
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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 $85,000.00 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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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 (Date TBD). 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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2022-2023 BELL SCHEDULE
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ACP High School Campus Map
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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
Office Hours - 7:00-4:00
Student Attendance
Phone: (480) 424-8703
Email: ACPHSAttendance@cusd80.com
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