Knightly Update September 3, 2023
ACP High School - Edition Vol 3 Issue 9
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Good morning. I hope you are enjoying the weekend and looking forward to the Labor Day holiday. Please remember that school will not be in session tomorrow, Monday, September 4th, due to the holiday. Enjoy your extended weekend.
For students that plan to enroll in dual enrollment opportunities with CGCC, it is important that upcoming deadlines are met. An email was sent out last week providing links to important information/details about dual enrollment and enrolling in courses. This information is included in today's newsletter as well. If you have any questions about dual enrollment, please visit our guidance center's dual enrollment webpage or contact your child's counselor for assistance.
Each year, I hold four site council meetings. The purpose of these meetings is to share information about our school and gather feedback from attendees. Our first meeting will be held on Thursday at 5:00 in our school's library. Those of you that shared your interest in being a part of this year's council will receive an email reminder early next week. If you did not register to be a part of our school's council and would like to attend Thursday's meeting, please email my administrative assistant, Rachel Gurrola. Thank you.
When students return to school on Tuesday, they have just 19 school days until the end of the quarter. Please ensure you are monitoring your child's academic progress via the Infinite Campus Parent Portal. If you have any questions about your child's performance, please contact the appropriate instructor for assistance.
Thanks again for choosing ACP and supporting our school community. Have a very happy Labor Day and please contact me if you have any questions or concerns. Enjoy the week.
Rob Bickes
Principal
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School Events - Week of September 4th
Site events listed in bold.
Monday, September 4
- No School - Labor Day Holiday
- 3:00 - Boys Golf vs Campo Verde & Poston Butte @ Johnson Ranch Golf Club
- 4:00 - Swim & Dive @ Phoenix Country Day
- 5:00 - Flag Football vs Barry Goldwater HS, ACPHS Dr. Fred DePrez Athletic Stadium
Wednesday, September 6
- 3:00 - Girls Golf vs ALA-Gilbert North, Sunbird Golf Course
- 4:00 - Badminton @ Tempe HS
- 4:00 - Fr/So Girls Volleyball @ Combs HS
- 5:00 - JV Girls Volleyball @ Combs HS
- 6:00 - Varsity Girls Volleyball @ Combs HS
- 6:00 - Fr/So Football @ Estrella Foothills
Thursday, September 7
- 4:00 - Badminton vs Washington HS, ACPHS Auxiliary Gym
- 5:00 - Site Council Meeting, ACPHS College & Career Center
- 5:00 - Flag Football vs Sierra Linda, ACPHS Dr. Fred DePrez Athletic Stadium
- 7:00 - JV Football @ Benjamin Franklin
Friday, September 8
- 7:00 - Varsity Football @ Estrella Foothills HS
Saturday, September 9
No events scheduled
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Event Recap - Week of August 28th
Monday, August 28
- 3:00 - Girls Golf LOST vs Campo Verde, 208-310
- 3:00 - Girls Golf LOST vs Seton Catholic Prep, 177-310
- 4:00 - Fr/So Girls Volleyball WON vs Seton Catholic, 25-9, 25-13
- 5:00 - JV Girls WON Volleyball vs Seton Catholic, 25-17, 25-12
- 6:00 - Varsity Girls Volleyball WON vs Seton Catholic, 26-24, 20-25, 24-26, 25-18, 15-7
Tuesday, August 29
- 3:00 - Boys Golf WON vs Apache Junction HS, 158-225
- 3:00 - Boys Golf WON vs Williams Field HS, 158-167
- 4:00 - JV Badminton WON @ Cortez HS, 8-1
- 4:00 - Varsity Badminton WON @ Cortez HS, 9-0
- 5:00 - Flag Football WON @ Deer Valley HS, 62-6
Wednesday, August 30
- 3:00 - Girls Golf LOST vs Eastmark HS, 286-212
- 3:00 - Girls Golf LOST vs Higley HS, 286-231
- 4:00 - Fr/So Girls Volleyball WON @ Mesquite HS, 2-0
- 4:00 - JV Badminton WON vs Apollo HS, 9-0
- 4:00 - Varsity Badminton WON vs Apollo HS, 7-0
- 5:00 - JV Girls Volleyball WON @ Mesquite HS, 2-0
- 6:00 - Fr/So Football WON vs Apache Junction HS, 23-12
- 6:00 - Varsity Girls Volleyball WON @ Mesquite HS, 25-19, 27-25, 25-11
Thursday, August 31
- 4:00 - JV Badminton WON vs Independence HS, 8-1
- 4:00 - Varsity Badminton WON vs Independence HS, 9-0
- 4:00 - Girls Swim & Dive WON vs Benjamin Franklin, Tempe HS, & Tempe Prep, 131-39
- 4:00 - Boys Swim & Dive WON vs Benjamin Franklin, Tempe HS, & Tempe Prep, 130-36
- 5:00 - Flag Football LOST vs Millennium, 14-28
- 6:00 - JV Football WON @ Bradshaw Mountain HS, 42-14
Friday, September 1
- 7:00 - Varsity Football WON vs Apache Junction, 35-21
Saturday, September 2
- 7:00 AM - Freshmen Boys Cross Country FINISHED IN 4TH PLACE @ Chandler Invite
- 7:30 AM - Sophomore Girls Cross Country FINSIHED IN 2ND PLACE @ Chandler Invite
- 7:30 AM - Sophomore Boys Cross Country FINISHED IN 3RD PLACE @ Chandler Invite
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Knights in the Spotlight
Jostens’ National Yearbook Program of Excellence Awards are presented twice a year, in spring and in fall based on the yearbook’s arrival date at the school. The award was presented to the Arizona College Preparatory High School yearbook program for achieving defined criteria in between one and three of the following categories: creating an inclusive yearbook, generating school engagement, and successfully managing the yearbook creation process.
Congratulations to the entire ACP yearbook team under the direction of Mrs. Kristin Patterson. Outstanding work!!
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Dual Enrollment Information & Reminders
The Dual Enrollment registration deadline is September 15th, 2023. To check if a class at ACP is offered for Dual Enrollment credit, please click here to review the ACP High School 2021-22 Dual Credit class list. The enrollment process can take up two weeks so it is important that you start the registration process as soon as possible.
Please refer to the Admissions and Enrollment Process step by step CGCC PowerPoint for guidance in the registration process. Because there are many steps, we encourage you to review the above power points before starting.
If you are a new dual enrollment student please begin the process by clicking HERE.
Returning dual enrollment student step by step instructions can be found here (returning students use the same MEID as in previous years).
Students must meet the prerequisite criteria for the Dual Enrollment course or have a qualifying placement score by taking an appropriate placement test. To review the prerequisite criteria, begin by by visiting CGCC's dual enrollment website. Once on the webpage, click on "Arizona College Prep" to open the course offering spreadsheet. On the spreadsheet, hover over the prerequisites cell to review what your child needs to have (i.e. test score, GPA) or must complete in order to enroll.
All CGCC courses require some form of placement testing or prerequisite. In most cases, juniors and seniors may use their unweighted GPA, or passing ACT/SAT scores to meet the pre-requisite for dual enrollment classes. Freshmen and sophomores can meet the pre-requisite needed for dual enrollment by testing with EdReady. EdReady is a placement test that can be taken online in the student's home. In order to take the placement tests, you will need your MEID number. The EdReady tests are available HERE.
Be sure to review the Prerequisite Placement Chart which includes the EdReady and Accuplacer placement scores students must obtain in order to enroll in specific courses.
All of this information can be found on our school's counseling website as well.
For questions, please feel free to reach out to CGCC at 480-732-7006. Thank you.
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PSAT Assessment - October 24, 2023
Attention Knights! PSAT Fees are due September 11th to the bookstore or via Infinite Campus. Families must add the PSAT charge to the account themselves, the system does not automatically add the fee. Directions for how to complete this are listed in the “How To Pay Fees” document (below & attached).
If families would like for students to practice the PSAT before we take it on campus on October 24th, there are two options to do so:
- Visit the College Board website to see practice opportunities: PSAT/NMSQT Full-Length Practice Tests - SAT Suite (collegeboard.org)
- Revolution Prep is offering a practice PSAT opportunity for students to complete at home. Please scan the QR code on the attachment and register if you are interested.
Revolution Prep is also hosting an informational Webinar for parents in September. Please follow the instructions on that flyer to join the Webinar.
Reach out to Ludwig.Christine@cusd80.com with any questions regarding the PSAT
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Kids Express Employment Opportunities
Here, work is play. Are you passionate about shaping young minds and making a positive impact? Interested in a part-time job with benefits? Join our Kids Express team to work with K-6th graders before and after school in our licensed childcare program. As a Kids Express employee, you’ll dive into art, gym games, active play, STEAM, homework help, and more!
We’re holding walk-in interviews! Whether you’re an experienced childcare professional or someone looking to start a fulfilling career, we’d love to have you stop by for an interview:
- 🗓️ Dates: September 6 and October 25
- 🕒 Time: 1:00pm-7:00pm
- 🏫 Location: CUSD District Office – Community Education – 1525 W. Frye Road Chandler, AZ 85224
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Science/Innovation Fair
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Diploma Seals
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Aspire Academy
Aspire Academy allows girls to experience firefighting, emergency operations techniques, and law enforcement services, learning the value of fitness, rappelling, climbing a 100-foot ladder truck, investigating crime scenes, and riding with driving instructors in a high-speed obstacle course! This hands-on resident camp allows girls ages 14 to 18 to participate in various activities that build leadership, self-confidence, and respect through teamwork. The camp will be hosted by the Chandler Police Department and Chandler Fire Department this October and is run in partnership with Mesa and other public safety departments from across the valley.
When: October 12-15, 2023
Location: Chandler Public Safety Training Facility, 3550 S Dobson Rd, Chandler, AZ 85248
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"Never Forget, Forever Honor" Essay Contest
As the Phoenix Veterans Day Parade celebrates its 27th Anniversary this year, the parade and essay contest theme is: “Never Forget, Forever Honor.” This year’s essay competition requirements are:
- Student must attend an Arizona high school in grades 9-12.
- Home-schooled students of high school age are also eligible.
- Essays must be 300-500 words long.
- Entries must be submitted online on the Honoring America’s Veterans website.
- Entries must be submitted by Wednesday, September 20, 2023.
- Theme: “Never Forget Forever Honor” (the theme must be used as a part of the entry). Entries will be judged based on their theme focus, creative writing, grammar, originality, and content. Submit entries online at: https://honoringamericasveterans.org/essay-competition
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HOME ATHLETIC GAMES
In addition, please pay attention to the following:
Tickets prices are $7 for adults, $5 for students with high school (plus a $1.00 GoFan Fee)
- ACPHS Stadium, Auxiliary and Main Gym ALL require clear bags. To enhance public safety and make venue access more efficient, CUSD Athletics adopted a Clear Bag Policy (click on button below to review the policy). Fans may bring in one (1) clear bag (Any Size). Fans are limited to one clear bag per person, along with a small clutch or purse for privacy.
- No outside food or drinks are allowed in the stadium or gyms.
- WATER in factory sealed, clear containers ONLY are permitted. NO HYDROFLASKS will be permitted.
- Upon leaving the gym or stadium, spectators will not be permitted to re-enter.
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NANO-BIOTECHNOLOGY INTERNSHIP
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The Prep PTO
The PREP PTO is the official parent/teacher organization of ACP High. Our role is to help support the staff, students, and faculty of ACP. School funds only go so far. We work closely with the administration to help determine the needs and then fund those needs. We support back-to-school events, teacher requests, general requests from the administration, graduation, and so much more. We support the entire school!
We do minimal fundraising throughout the year, so to assist us with our events and school support, we ask families to consider making a Booster donation.
Our suggested Booster Donation is:
$60 per student
$90 per family (2 or more students attending ACPHS)
Donations over $150 will receive an ACP Spirit T-shirt by the end of August.
Any donations to The Prep PTO are greatly appreciated but are not required.
The PrepPTO is a member of the Chandler School Boosters 501c3 non-profit organization. Your donation may be tax-deductible. Please consult your tax professional for information/clarification.
Thank you for your support.
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Get Your 2023-2024 Yearbook
For your convenience, this year's yearbook may be purchased online at jostensyearbooks.com (type in "Arizona College Prep High School") or you can simply click on the button below to go directly to our school's webpage. You may begin purchasing your yearbook on July 5th. Yearbook packages include:
Back-to-school special: $75.00. This is the lowest price of the year with a savings of $15.00.
Signature package: $92.00 includes yearbook, personalization, autograph pens, and autograph pages. The free icons are a back-to-school special only for a limited time. Additional accessories available for purchase.
Personalized yearbook cost: $82.00 includes name embossed on the cover and 4 free icons of your choice. The free icons are a back-to-school special for a limited time only. Additional accessories available for purchase.
Prices will increase on all three options throughout the year, and there are a limited number of yearbooks for sale, so be sure to purchase yours today! This back-to-school special ends August 18th, but you can still purchase a yearbook until February 28th. Arizona College Prep High School has received the National Yearbook Program of Excellence Award the past four consecutive school years.
If you have any questions click here to email Mrs. Patterson.
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Driving on Campus
Procedures for driving on campus are below and can be downloaded for your convenience. These procedures are to be followed by all families that drop-off and/or pick-up their child, and for students that choose to drive their personal vehicle to school and park in the student parking lot. Staff will be posted along the route to ensure procedures are followed appropriately.
- Parent/guardian vehicles must use the ingress east of the Visitor Parking Lot entrance on Brooks Farm Rd. and form two lanes (if driving west on Brooks Farm, please engage your turn signal if turning right onto campus)
- ACP Traffic should only enter the neighborhood from Gilbert Road and Brooks Farm Road (from the west): and Mustang Road and Chandler Heights (from the south).
- Do not enter the neighborhood from Lindsay Rd.
- Student vehicles must enter the campus via the ingress east of the JV softball field on Brooks Farm Rd.; Families may also drop off via this ingress (follow security directions if using this entrance)
- There is NO entrance to the campus from Gilbert Rd.
- Students may be dropped off/picked up along the sidewalks south of the administrative building and west of the B building and gymnasium.
- Parent vehicles in the left lane that have dropped off or picked up their child along the south side of the administrative building may exit the campus via the visitor parking lot exit.
- Parent/guardians in the right lane will exit the campus via the stadium traffic light turning north or south onto Gilbert Rd.
- Entrance to the campus via the visitor parking lot is closed from 6:45-7:30 AM and from 2:00-2:45 daily.
- DO NOT DROP OFF OR PICK UP YOUR CHILD IN RESIDENTIAL NEIGHBORHOODS NEAR OR AROUND THE CAMPUS.
- Empathy for our residential neighbors is appreciated.
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Please Make a Tax Credit Donation
If you are able to make your tax contributions early in the year, your donation would be greatly appreciated and give us a jump start on some of our essential extracurricular activities. We have set a goal to collect approximately $50.00 per family for a total of $57,500.00 and hope that you will be willing to help us meet our goal. Thank you for supporting your child and our school!
Tax Credit Basics…
A tax credit donation is a full refund, not a deduction. Contributions eligible for a tax credit are donated directly to schools, not to the state or school district. To participate or learn more, follow the link listed below to donate online or you can complete the enclosed form and submit your contribution at your convenience.
http://www.cusd80.com/taxcredit
Arizona Law ARS 43-1089.01 enables taxpayers a tax credit contribution of up to $400.00 per year if filing status is “Married, filing Joint Return;” $200.00 per calendar year if filing status is “Single of Head of Household;” and $200 per calendar year if filing status is “Married filing separate returns.” These contributions fund extracurricular activities in public schools and greatly impact our school community and our students.
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Stay In Touch!
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Contact Information
School Day Begins: 7:15 (gates close at 7:25)
School Day Ends: 2:15
Office Hours: 7:00-3:30
School Address:
4477 S. Gilbert Rd., Chandler, AZ 85249
Phone Numbers:
Administration: 480-424-8700
Attendance: 480-424-8703
Fax: 480-224-9268
Find us on the web: www.cusd80.com/acphs