BACK TO SCHOOL KNIGHTLY NEWS
July 15th NEWSLETTER 2022-2023 SY - Edition Vol 1 Issue 4
* DEDICATION * GROWTH * COMMUNITY *
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MESSAGE FROM THE PRINCIPAL...
Dear ACP Families,
I am so excited to see all of you at the Dawn of the Knights on Monday. Please check your time slot. I hope to see you tonight at the Swim Party at Hamilton Pool at 6:30pm. Please be aware that no schedule change requests will accepted for teacher change or lunch change. Students should immediately seek their counselor if there are errors on their schedule such as, no class period or double class periods.
Action Items:
- Please complete the annual online registration verification on Infinite Campus. It is open. Don't forget to accept the device use agreement also available on Infinite Campus.
- Please review information from Food & Nutrition. Universal Free Meals HAVE NOT been extended to the 22-23 School year.
- Make sure you have communicated with your student on which location you will be picking them up from as well as planning for a longer than usual pick up time.
- Please read the Transportation section. There has been an update and all students still needing a bus assignment must complete a form.
Opportunities:
- We will add Academic Pentathlon as a club next year. If you are interested in joining, please email me.
- If you are interested in serving on the Site Council, we have 1 open position for a 6th grade parent, please email me a short bio and with the name of your student at reddy.manjula@cusd80.com.
Manjula K Reddy
Principal
ACP Middle School
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CUSD FOOD & NUTRition
CUSD Nutrition is excited to welcome back families and share answers to a few frequently asked questions about school breakfast and lunch! Due to changes in USDA regulations, Universal Free meals have not been extended to the 2022-23 school year. Meal prices for the 2022-23 school year are listed on our website. You can click here to apply for Free and Reduced Meals.
Free/ Reduced Applications
The 22-23 SY Free/ Reduced application is now available on-line. We encourage all families to complete the application as income guidelines have changed and families may now qualify for services. All information collected on the form is completely confidential and is not shared with any state or federal agencies. The on-line application is available here.
Menus- NEW WEBSITE!
We have made a change in our on-line menu software and menus will be located on a platform called Mealviewer which can be downloaded from the Apple or Android Stores. Download the App Here
Students will be asked to have their ID to scan or key in their ID number. To keep the line moving quickly, we ask that all students bring their ID daily and memorize their ID number.
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Parent Roundtables
- July 20, 2022 at 5:30pm
- August 31, 2022 at 5:30pm
- September 28, 2022 at 5:30pm
- October 26, 2022 at 5:30pm
- November 30, 2022 at 5:30pm
- January, 25, 2023 at 5:30pm
- February 15, 2023 at 5:30pm
- March 29, 2023 at 5:30pm
- April 26, 2023 at 5:30pm
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One-to-One
In 2022-2023, Chandler Unified School District is launching a 1:1 learning initiative. We are excited about the innovative personalized learning opportunities that we can offer to all students when we provide them with a reliable technology device. To help parents and students learn more about this initiative, we have created our 1:1 Student Guide website, which you can find at https://1to1.gse.cusd80.com. There is a lot of information on this website, but we feel it is important to the success of this initiative to clearly communicate all of it to our parents and students. We encourage all of you to review this information with your child(ren) so you have a clear understanding of device expectations, maintenance, etc.
Devices will be distributed via their English classes during the 1st two weeks of the school year. Before students can get their device, their parent must sign a device agreement form. This form can be completed electronically by visiting the Infinite Campus parent portal, and directions on how to do this can be found at https://1to1.gse.cusd80.com/cusd-11-device-agreement. The directions on how to access these forms are also attached below.
There is a device protection plan that is offered for those wanting to purchase one. Our Booster has order some neoprene bags to hold the Chromebooks and help protect them during transit. They will be on sale during Dawn of the Knights. You will be asked to sign a device agreement form prior to the issuance of the devices. You will do so on Infinite Campus. Directions for how to access and complete the form are below.
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Pick-up and Drop-off Procedures
- We ask for your patience and courtesy during these times
- Please do NOT have students cross streets. Even if it means waiting in the pick up line for a few extra minutes, it is worth it if it ensures all of our students' safety. We will not allow any student to cross. They can only be dropped off/picked up from the designated areas as shown on the map.
- Please communicate ahead of time to you student where you will pick them up from - traffic flow #1, traffic flow #2 or traffic flow #3 so there is no confusion on day one. Generally, our 6th graders use traffic flow #1, 7th graders #2 and 8th graders #3. If your student doesn't know where to wait, we will use the default locations as stated above.
- Please do NOT use your phone while waiting in the line to drop off or pick up
- Please do NOT line up any earlier than 2:24pm during pick up. If you arrive early, please make use of the parking lot until 2:42pm. This is so any emergencies can be dealt with easily.
- During drop off, please allow students to use any points of entry (any of the open gates) as long as students have a side walk to walk into the building - you do not have to wait until reaching the main gates.
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School Picture Dates - Mark Your Calendar So You Don't Miss Out!
- ID Card Pictures - Dawn of Knights July 18 (Make Up July 21 before school)
- Yearbook Pictures in Uniforms - August 9
- Yearbook Picture Retakes - October 25
- Club / Group Pictures - December 9
- Spring Pictures - Free Dress - February 10
- 8th Grade Panoramic Pictures - March 10
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School Contact Information
First Bell for Period 1 Rings At: 7:45 am (gates close at 7:50 at tardy bell)
School Day Ends: 2:45 pm
Office Hours: 7:15 am - 3:30 pm
Library Hours: 7:30 am - 3:30 pm (Note: we do not have afterschool care onsite)
School Address:
1150 W Erie St, Chandler, AZ 85224
Phone Numbers:
Front Office/Main Line: 480-883-5400
Attendance: 480-883-5403 (Messaging: 24 hours / 7 days a week)
Health Office: 480-883-5402
Find us on the web: www.cusd80.com/acpms
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General Information
Bell Schedule:
We have made some slight updates to our bell schedule. It is attached below. Please print a copy and/or save the bell schedule for easy access. Students' lunch assignment will be listed on their student schedule to be distributed July 18th at the Dawn of the Knights.Reporting an Absence:
If your student is going to be absent or late for any reason, please contact our attendance line and leave a message (480) 883-5403. This line is available for leaving messages 24-hours a day/7-days a week. Please leave your student’s name, grade, the date of the absence and the reason for the absence. If your student is being tested for COVID like symptoms, they may not return to school until you have received the negative COVID results.
Calendars:
At ACP Middle School, students attend all 6 of their classes on Regular days and 3 of their classes on Block days. On even block days, students attend periods 2, 4, 6 and on odd block days, students attend periods 1, 3, 5.
Linked for your convenience is the CUSD Calendar, and attached below is our Block Schedule Calendar & 6th Grade Specials Calendar. Please print a copy and/or save it in a location easily accessible.
6th Grade Electives:
All 6th grade students have an elective wheel with 3 or more classes. Students take a music class (band, orchestra, or choir) and rotate their music class along with either Art, Yoga or PE each semester.
Example:
Semester 1 example: student rotates between band on day 1, then PE on day 2, then back to band for day 1 again etc. Semester 2 the same student rotates band on day 1, and art on day 2, etc.
The 6th grade elective uses Exploratory as a placeholder on their schedule. Specific elective classes are listed at the bottom of their student schedule as Special 1 (Day 1) and Special 2 (Day 2).
On block days during period 3, students will attend the 1st half of class in Special 1 and switch to Special 2 for the 2nd half of the class period. Elective rotation schedule is attached below. It is also available on our website.
COVID - 19:
For your convenience, COVID-19 dashboards have been linked below. Please bookmark them if you so choose.
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Upcoming Events
Families who may benefit from gently used ACP uniforms may visit ACP Middle School for our uniform exchange. It will be held on Thursday, July 7th from 2-4 pm only. Parents that have gently used uniforms in good condition that their student has out grown may swap them for potentially larger sizes as well. Remaining used uniforms will be available for anyone that would like them on Monday, July 18th at the Dawn of the Knights event. Quantities limited.
Back to School Swim Party:
Saturday, July 16th from 6:30 to 8:30pm @ Hamilton HS Pool
Back to School Pool Party! Dive into some End of Summer Fun! Cool Raffle Prizes
- Donate one unopened school supply and get one raffle ticket
- Bring a backpack full of unopened supplies and get 20 raffle tickets
- Bring some extra cash for some dessert to keep you cool
Please see the attached flyer below for more information.
Dawn of the Knights Event:
On Monday, July 18th, from 10 am—4 pm ACP will host our “Dawn of the Knights” back to school event. This will give our students an opportunity to pick up their schedules, take student ID card pictures, buy Booster swag, set up lunch accounts, and walk the campus to locate their classrooms, etc. Classrooms will not be open on this day however, parents will have the opportunity to meet teachers during our curriculum knight event on July 28.
Recommended times to attend this event are based on the first letter of the student’s last name. However, if you are unable to make the recommended arrival time, you may show up at an earlier or later time slot if necessary.
Please follow the schedule below and report to the GYM upon arrival.
LAST NAME: Come to the GYM
A — Bar 10:00 am
Bat — Chi 10:30 am
Cho — Eze 11:00 am
Fau — Hum 11:30 am
Ign – Kha 12:00 pm
Kim - Lyo 12:30 pm
Mad - Nav 1:00 pm
Nei - Puv 1:30 pm
Qas - Sel 2:00 pm
Sen - Tam 2:30 pm
Tan - Wad 3:00 pm
Wag - Z 3:30 pm
Please do not come earlier than 10 am! Parking is available in the parking lot adjacent to the Gym.
For those unable to attend Dawn of the Knights, student schedules can be accessed online. Student ID card make-up pictures will be taken on July 21st starting at 7am.
Online Student Schedules:
The Infinite Campus Portal allows students and parents to login and access student schedules, grades, class attendance, assignment information and related messages from the teacher.
The IC Parent Portal also connects parents to the InTouch Fee Payment System where parents can pay fees for classes, clubs, athletics, field trip fees and more. For a quick snapshot to monitor student attendance and grades, download the portal mobile app. Note: Google Chrome is the recommended browser. Not all I.C. functions may be available when using devices that don't support Google Chrome as a browser.
Meet the Teacher/Curriculum Knight:
Arizona College Prep will host our “Curriculum Knight/ Meet the Teacher” on Thursday, July 28, 2022, from 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Curriculum Night gives parents an opportunity to actually “run through” their student’s schedules and meet each teacher. Please know that Meet the Teacher is a structured event and not a drop in. Be sure to bring your child’s schedule for room locations.
This event is intended primarily for parents. Students are not required to attend.
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Transportation
The CUSD Transportation Department will provide stops at the following locations again this year to those living within the CUSD boundaries.
· CTA-Liberty
· CTA– Goodman
· Conley Elementary
· Galveston Elementary
· San Marcos Elementary
· Basha Elem /Hamilton High
· Perry High School
· Payne Junior High
· Basha High School
· Santan Junior High
Chandler High School
All families needing their student(s) to ride an ACP school bus to and/or from school, please check the parent portal of Infinite Campus to verify your student(s) bus assignment. If your student(s) still needs a bus assignment and one is not listed, please complete the Open Enrollment Transportation Special Request Form even if you reside within CUSD. When completing the form, please mark other and list ACP MIDDLE as the reason. Email a completed copy to transportation at routing@cusd80.com ASAP. If you have any questions you may call their main line 480-424-8600 and leave a message.
Bus Information for Students Not Residing in CUSD Boundaries:
Students wanting to ride the bus that do not reside within the Chandler Unified School District boundaries, MUST submit an Open Enrollment Transportation Special Request Form. These requests should be submitted to transportation as soon as possible in June. All students living outside CUSD boundaries must have verified approval from transportation before riding the bus. Transportation Department - 480-424-8600
Bus Reminders:
- Due to limited space, students are not allowed to ride home with a friend on a school bus they are not assigned to ride.
- Students may be required to present the bus driver with their student ID card when riding home from school.
Car Pool Information:
Arizona College Preparatory offers a car pool directory service to our families. Use of this directory is “Opt-In”, meaning, you have to sign up to participate and when you sign up, you are giving ACP-Middle School permission to let other registered parents see your contact information.
This allows parents in nearby areas to contact others interested in car pooling. Parents must be a registered user for the CUSD website to access information.
The Carpool Directory is only viewable to other registered car poolers. However, ALL registered car poolers will have access to your name, address and any other contact information you choose to provide.
We will only register parents who have a student currently accepted to Arizona College Prep Middle School. Each campus will have its own car pool directory. The registration link for the car pool directory is also available on our school website under the “Parents” tab. Please be sure to enter ONLY PARENT information. Please do not include student phone numbers in this information database.
Parents must be a registered user for the CUSD website prior to gaining access to the directory. It takes approximately 24-48 hours to update once you have registered.
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Required School Supplies
All students are required to wear an ACP uniform to school starting the first day of on-site school instruction. ACP shirts may only be purchased thru our contracted vendor Anton Uniforms. Their store is located in Tempe just North of ASU and is open M-F, 10 am - 5 pm and on Saturdays from 10 am - 2pm. Walk-ins are welcome!
Anton Uniforms
905 N. Scottsdale Rd
Tempe, AZ 85281
Phone: 480-968-6636
ACP families are encouraged to visit their store to ensure proper sizes for the uniform shirts.
Families may also order online and take advantage of shopping from home. Please refer to their online Sizing Charts to determine the perfect fit for your student’s growing needs. Anton Uniforms is our single source vendor for all uniform shirts and our only plaid skirt. You must purchase your uniform shirts from Anton Uniforms.
However, uniform pants/shorts/capris may be purchased from other vendors. If pants/shorts are not purchased at Anton’s, they must meet the uniform policy criteria. Uniform bottoms must meet strict material guidelines as well as style and length requirements. Note: Students are not allowed to purchase their own polo shirts and have the insignia sewn on.
Please refer to ACP’s Dress Code Policy and other dress code related information below.
PE Uniform:
Students who take PE are required to wear an ACP approved PE uniform shirt and solid black or ACP athletic shorts. The PE uniform t-shirts will be sold and distributed the first week of school through their PE class at ACP while supplies last. Exact cash or check payable to ACP Middle School only.
Only students who have 1st semester PE need to purchase a PE uniform when school starts. Students with PE 2nd semester will be required to purchase their shirts the first week school resumes in January for 2nd semester classes. Note: All 6th Graders will have PE and will need an ACP PE Uniform shirt.
The cost of the PE uniform shirt will be $10.00 per t-shirt. Due to a limited supply, families are limited to purchasing 2 PE uniform shirts per student during the first week of school. However, additional shirts may be ordered for later delivery.
Parents may purchase solid black shorts from an outside vendor. However, we have a limited number of shorts with the ACP logo available for purchase while supplies last. Note: PE uniforms from previous years will be allowed to be worn in PE class for the upcoming school year.
School Supply List:
Please print the attached back to school supply list below for your reference.
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Summer Enrichment Packets
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FIRST QUARTER ATHLETICS
On behalf of Arizona College Preparatory, welcome to our community of scholars and athletes. Students at ACP are expected to rise to a higher standard in all their pursuits, and our athletic programs provide a critical opportunity for them to do so.
Through athletics, our kids learn the value of healthy competition, teamwork, and pushing beyond their perceived limitations. While it will not always be comfortable, we strive to ensure it will always be valuable in preparing our students to meet challenges head-on. As such, our coaches are committed to ensuring athletes learn the key tenets of athletics while fostering safe and supportive environments. Our coaches are committed to teaching our kids how to work towards a common goal, how to lead and when to follow, and the value of continuous growth as an individual and community.
All 6th, 7th and 8th Grade Students are encouraged to try out for Athletics!
ACP-Middle School is one of only two schools that has 6th Graders trying out for their 7th Grade teams!
First Quarter Sports include:
7th Grade Baseball
8th Grade Baseball
7th Grade Girls' Volleyball
8th Grade Girls' Volleyball
7th Grade Flag Football (Co-Ed)
8th Grade Flag Football (Co-Ed)
Fees:
Students must pay a $20 athletic fee for each sport in which they participate. The fee is paid online and due once a student's roster position is confirmed; the AZ State Tax Credit may be applied to the fee. With payment, students will receive a t-shirt themed after their sport.
If your family needs financial assistance, please contact our Athletic Director Fred DePrez Jr at:
Students who wish to compete in any athletics throughout the year are required to complete the NEW online athletic packet/sports physical clearance process that is available on our website. Registration must be done prior to the first day of tryouts.
CLICK HERE TO ACCESS THE ACP MIDDLE SCHOOLS ATHLETIC WEBSITE
Here you will find a complete overview of quarter sports offerings, tryout dates, coaching information, the link to Register My Athlete, as well as AIA required documentation. The link for “Athletic Forms,” is located on the left-hand side of the athletics page and in the link below.
The sport physical and required athletic clearance documentation for 1st quarter MUST be completed online by July 18th in order to guarantee they are cleared prior to tryouts.
Please Note: Students will NOT be able to participate or try out until the online registration/sports physical requirements have been submitted and approved (no exceptions).
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Annual Sports Physicals
Get your physical now over the summer for the 2022-2023 school year! Premier Health Family Practice is offering Free Sports Physicals on selected dates. Schedule your appointment now.
June 15th, June 28th & July 21st
7:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Parent or Guardian must be present.
Premier Health Family Practice
22717 S. Ellsworth Rd #B101
Queen Creek, AZ 85142
To schedule an appointment:
call (480) 306-5650 or Text (520) 503-4500
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EVENTS TO CALENDAR
It's Time to Mark Your Calendars! Tentative Schedule Event
Please read the weekly Around the Realm for the most current dates and times.
- ACP Booster Welcome Back Pool Party - July 16th - 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm (Hamilton High School Pool)
- Dawn of the Knights - July 18th - 10 am - 4 pm (Student Schedules, Student ID Cards, etc.)
- First Day of School - July 20th - First Bell Rings at 7:45 am
- Student ID Card Picture Make-Up Day - July 21st - 7 am -8 am
- Meet the Teacher / Curriculum Knight - July 28th - 5:30 pm - 8 pm
- Early Release - Parent Teacher Conferences - Aug. 16th - School Releases at 11:51 am
- Holiday / Labor Day - Sept. 5th - No School
- Last Day of Quarter 1 - Sept. 30th - Q1 Grades Posted
- Fall Break - October 3rd - Oc.t 17th - Students return Oct. 18th
- STUCO Costume Dance - Oct. 28 - 6 pm - 8 pm
- Holiday / Veterans Day - Nov. 11th - No School
- Holiday / Thanksgiving - Nov. 23rd - 25th - No School
- Semester 1 Finals - Dec. 21st/22nd - Release 12:30 pm - No Finals May Be Taken Early - Required Attendance - 20% of Grade
- Winter Break - Dec. 23rd - Jan. 9th - School Closed - Students Return Jan. 10th
- Holiday / Martin Luther King Jr Day - Jan. 16th - No School
- Early Release - Parent Teacher Conferences - Feb. 7th - School Releases at 11:52 am
- 6th Grade Parent / Child Dance - Feb. 10th - 6 pm - 8 pm
- Holiday / President's Day - Feb. 20th - No School
- Last Day of Quarter 3 - March 10th - Q3 Grades Posted
- Spring Break - March 13th - 27th - (Closed March 13th - 17th) - Students Return March 28th
- Spring Dance - March 31st - After School 3 pm - 5 pm
- Tentative AASA Testing - April 3rd - 6th - Required Attendance - No Appointments
- Holiday / Spring Holiday - April 7th - No School
- Knight of the Arts - May 10th - Student Arts Display - Music Groups Perform
- 8th Grade Semi-Formal Dance - May 12th - 6 pm - 8:30 pm
- 8th Grade Awards Ceremony - May 17th
- Semester 2 Finals - May 24th/25th - Release 12:30 pm - No Finals May Be Taken Early - Required Attendance - 20% of Grade
- Summer Break - May 26th - July 18th - No School - 23/24 SY Students Return July 19th
Please note: The school event dates are tentative dates and are subject to change if needed.
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Booster Club Information
Connect with Us!
Stay informed with events sponsored by ACP Middle School Boosters
- Join our Facebook page for updates and specifics of our events (ACP Middle School Booster Club - https://www.facebook.com/ACPMBooster)
- Follow us on Instagram (ACPM Booster)
- Email us at acpmbooster@gmail.com.
Join Us!
ACP Middle School Booster Club supports events for the students and staff at ACP Middle School throughout the year.
- We still have open positions on our executive board (Co-Vice President, Secretary, Co-Secretary, & Co-Treasurer).
- Want to help in another way - be part of a committee, help with an event or something else (copy room), let us know!
- Email us at acpmbooster@gmail.com with what position you are interested in or how you would like to be involved.
- Volunteer in-person or from the comfort of your home
2022-2023 SCHOOL YEAR EVENTS
Fundraising at the Chandler Mall through School Cents
Any purchase you make at the Chandler Mall earns us money.
- Runs July 1, 2022 thru January 15, 2023.
- Drop off your receipt in the box by the elevator in the mall
- If there is no box, hold on to your receipts
- Look for updates on our Facebook page
Dawn of the Knights (Monday, July 18th from 10am to 4pm)
We can’t wait to meet everyone at Dawn of the Knights on July 18th.
- Purchase school swag
- Sign up to volunteer
- Get event information
- Enter our raffle to win some cool prizes
Booster Bash! (Friday, July 22nd)
Come out and join us for our kickoff celebration! Come meet other ACP Middle School Parents and Guardians. We can’t wait to meet you!
- Door prizes
- Present the upcoming year’s budget
- Vote in our new executive board
- Discuss upcoming opportunities for being involved
- Join our Facebook page for updates (ACP Middle School Booster Club - https://www.facebook.com/ACPMBooster)
Parent Opportunities:
The help and support of our ACP parent volunteers are an important part of your child’s experience here at school. We are currently looking for individuals willing to assist in the following ways:
- We are looking for members to hold office positions with the Booster Club for the 2022-2023, please send us your interest via email
- Volunteer to serve on our Site Council
- Volunteer with Booster Club sponsored events and school dances
- Sign up with boosters to serve as a copy parent supporting our teachers’ needs
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YEARBOOK SALES BY PRE-ORDER ONLY - JOSTENS
Early is good! Get ahead-of-the-game and check "order yearbook" off your list. In order for a student to get a yearbook the last week of school, parents/students must order on-line.
Online orders will start in August.
Cost: For those that preorder early, the cost of the yearbook will start at $42.00 for a limited time. (Payment Plan Avail.)
When: Yearbooks will go on sale August 2nd through December 31st through Jostens website.
How: Students/Parents can go online to www.jostensyearbooks.com
to order a yearbook. Be sure to maintain a copy of your emailed receipt as proof of purchase. Order now to ensure that your student receives a yearbook. Families may pay with a debit or credit card by going online to Jostens’ and selecting Arizona College Prep—MIDDLE SCHOOL.
Delivery: Yearbooks will be distributed the last week of school ONLY to those students who pre-ordered their book.
Order your yearbook early for the best deals!
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24/7 TUTORING AVAILABLE FOR STUDENTS
Chandler Unified School District is pleased to partner with NetTutor to offer free online, on demand 24/7 tutoring.
NetTutor offers K-12 CUSD students live tutoring on-demand, question drop-off, and writing feedback. Tutors are subject matter experts trained in how to translate tutoring best practices and learning strategies to support students online.
FOR ACCESS TO FREE ONLINE TUTORING:
- Click here to access Clever
- Log into your student’s GSE account
- Click on the NetTutor Icon (you may have to scroll down)
- Click “I Agree” after reading the terms and conditions to continue (first time only)
- Click on the course or subject area in which you need a tutor and follow the prompts
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Please Make a Tax Credit Donation TO ACP MIDDLE SCHOOL
Arizona tax law allows individual taxpayers to claim a nonrefundable tax credit for making contributions or paying fees directly to a public school in AZ for support of eligible activities and programs.
ACP Parents
All extracurricular activity fees for students are now paid online thru the InTouch Fee Payment System accessible through the Parent Portal of Infinite Campus.
Student fees for the 2022-2023 school year will begin being posted in August.
Fees for music, clubs, sports, and field trip fees, etc. are assigned separately throughout the school year.
At the junior high level, the school office is unable to reallocate / redirect funds without parent and district approval. Be sure to select the specific fee for the activity where you want your payment applied. Sports fees are assigned quarterly and club fees are assigned once established.
When paying fees online (band/ orchestra, club or athletics fees, etc.), please consider making an additional contribution to our general fund in December to reach the maximum credit allowable.
http://az01001175.schoolwires.net/page/1131
Once you have paid all outstanding fees for ACP Middle School or if you have a family member that resides in AZ, please consider making an additional tax credit contribution to ACP's general fund before December 31st. If you are able to make your tax contributions prior to the end of the calendar year, your donation would be greatly appreciated. It will help give us a jump start on some of our essential extracurricular activities. We have set a goal to collect approximately $50,000.00 this school year and hope that you will be willing to help us meet our goal. Thank you for supporting your child and ACP Middle 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.