Knightly Update November 21, 2021
ACP High School - Edition Vol 1 Issue 18
At this Thanksgiving season I would like to take a moment to express how grateful I am to be associated with the families and faculty at ACP High School. As an administrator I am thankful for students who cheerfully work hard to learn, parents who encourage, and teachers who are dedicated and truly care about each child. I am thankful for a school community that does all they can to make ACP a great place to be. I am truly grateful for the opportunities I have experienced over the past years with our students, teachers, staff, parents, and colleagues. Thank you for your help, support, understanding, and friendship. There is no other place I would rather be. On behalf of the ACP faculty & staff, have a wonderful Thanksgiving.
Rob Bickes
Principal
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COVID-19 Updates & Information
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School Events - Week of November 22
Site events listed in bold.
Monday, November 22
- No events scheduled
Tuesday, November 23
- Friday Attire Permitted
- 5:30 - ACP Youth Wrestling Camp, ACPHS Wrestling Room
- 6:00 - Varsity Boys Soccer Scrimmage @ Seton Catholic
Wednesday, November 24
- No School - Thanksgiving Holiday
- 12:30 - Boys Basketball @ Panthers Hoops Classic, Paradise Honors High School
Thursday, November 25
- No School - Thanksgiving Holiday
Friday, November 26
- No School - Thanksgiving Holiday
- 10:00 - Boys Basketball @ Panthers Hoops Classic, Paradise Honors High School
Saturday, November 27
- 12:00 - Wresting @ John Carlson Jamboree, Perry High School
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Event Recap - Week of November 14, 2021
Saturday, November 20
- AIA Individual State Chess Championship @ Blue Ridge HS
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Knights in the Spotlight
Our ACP Speech and Debate team travelled to Mt. View High School and came away with 2nd place in the largest and most prestigious tournament of the season. Awesome job! Please congratulate the following trophy winners.
Congressional Debate
Nevan Hanford – 6th place
Brandon Lazna – 2nd place
Novice Lincoln Douglas Debate
Divya Natarajan – 2nd place
Justin Yen – 3rd place
Varsity Lincoln Douglas Debate
Zoe Soderquist – 3rd place
Big Questions Debate
Kailani Higgens & Sid Kandera – 3rd place
Brandon Pham – 3rd place
Rayna Shaik – 2nd place
Informative Speech
Krystal Ramnarine – 4th place
Maddie Rumsey – 1st place
Dramatic Interpretation
Miranda Rumsey – 4th place
Nina Suberville – 2nd place
Humorous Interpretation
Naomi Fox – 4th place
Daniel Merritt – 3rd place
Duo Interpretation
Daniel Merritt & Ali Shah – 4th place
Poetry Interpretation
Lea Flores – 5th place
Daynah Andrews – 4th place
Original Spoken Word Poetry
Finn Roffler – 2nd place
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Food & Clothing Drive
9th Grade - Canned Goods
10th Grade - Boxed Mashed Potatoes
11th Grade - Cranberry Sauce & Gravy
12th Grade - Bottled Waters
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A Special Note of Thanks to ACP
Nick Rufles
Class of 2022
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First Semester Final Exams
It is hard to believe final exams are just 20 school days away. For some of our students, this will be their first experience having final examinations. Final exams are tests which are given to students to ensure that they have learned and retained the valuable information that they were taught throughout the semester. It is extremely important that students begin to prepare studying for their finals now and not wait until the last minute to prepare. If you have questions or concerns about final examinations, please contact your child's teacher, counselor or administration.
When are final exams being administered?
Students will take their final exams on Wednesday, December 15th and Thursday, December 16th. Final exams for 1st, 3rd and 5th periods will be given on Wednesday and 2nd, 4th, and 6th period exams will be administered on Thursday. Zero hour exams will be administered on the day(s) assigned (Wednesday and/or Thursday) by the instructor. Students will be dismissed at 12:05 on both Wednesday & Thursday. There is no school on Friday, December 17th.
How long will class period be on final exam days?
Class sessions are 90 minutes long. Students will have a five minute passing period between classes. Please feel free to send snacks with your child for them to eat during passing periods. Food is not permitted in the classroom. In addition, no lunch will be served on final exam days.
What if my child doesn't complete their final exam in the allotted time?
Students need to be prepared to complete their exam in the time allotted. Many college admission exams as well as upcoming AP exams are timed and students are required to complete the exam within the provided timeline. ACP's final exams are structured in the same manner. Students will not be given additional time to complete an exam once the period has concluded. If your child has any concerns, please have them speak with their instructor prior to the exam date.
What if my child is absent on the day of finals?
No early examinations will be allowed. In the event your child is absent or out-of-town, they will need to make up their final exam within the first two weeks of our return from winter break. Your child's final exam score will be a zero until they make-up the exam. Once the exam has been taken, their final exam grade will be entered and their semester grade changed appropriately. This change will be reflected via Infinite Campus.
How should my child prepare for their finals?
Teachers have prepared study guides that review the material being tested. Students will have study guides for all of their classes next month. Students should use the study guide provided to prepare and review for their final exam. If your child doesn't understand the material or concepts on the study guide, please encourage them to speak to their teacher. Prior to receiving their study guide, students should begin to review notes and organize information necessary to review for finals. Research recommends students study in chunks of 45 minutes followed by 15 minute breaks.
Remember, think and be positive! You got this.
Final Exam Tip of the Week
Study with Classmates. In addition to making friends, forming study groups in each of your classes is a valuable—and fun—way to review for tests. Working together helps develop good study habits, increases collaboration on group projects, and boosts confidence. Find a partner to compare notes with. You can work together, study together, help each other, and push each other to be better.
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Peer to Peer Tutoring Available
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ACP Steam Knight
Arizona College Prep High School is proudly hosting its first STEAM Knight on February 11th, 2022 from 5 PM - 7 PM. Come join us for a night full of STEAM festivities! We will be showcasing our cross curricular activities at ACP, along with a reptile petting booth, and guest appearances from the Arizona Science Center and the SciTech institute! Tickets are $5.
Donations are welcome. If you or your organization is interested in sponsoring or contributing to this event, please fill out the form linked here.
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ACP Baseball Boosters Boutique
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Seal of Biliteracy Application Open
Seniors can apply for this seal by completing the 2021-2022 Seal of Biliteracy Student Application. Click here to complete this application. If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Berger.
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Senior Yearbook Ads
Senior Yearbook recognition ads are a great way for parents, families and friends to commemorate student achievements and important milestones. In addition, revenues from recognition ads help our school to create a better yearbook. To purchase your ad online, follow the instructions on flyer. Jostens is managing your school's yearbook ad sales, so please do not contact or send materials to the school. All ad orders must be placed online by 01/28/2022. There is a limited amount of space in yearbook for these, so purchase yours today!
You can also access your ad purchase directly through the following link:
https://www.jostens.com/apps/jcom/router.mvc?affiliateId=2170923
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ACP Athletic Tickets & Spirit Apparel
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Purchase Your ACP Letterman Jacket
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Become an ACPHS Sponsor or Sponsor an ACPHS Winter Sport
We are looking for major sponsors to assist with the purchasing of an electronic marquee, stadium scoreboard, and digital display in our gym. If you are aware of an organization that would be interested in sponsoring these major items, please share any contact information with administration. We look forward to showcasing our school sponsors throughout the years as we thank businesses and individuals for their support of ACP and our students. Thank you!
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Please Make a Tax Credit Donation
If you are able to make your tax contributions early in the year, your donation would be greatly appreciated and give us a jump start on some of our essential extracurricular activities. We have set a goal to collect approximately $50.00 per family for a total of $57,500.00 and hope that you will be willing to help us meet our goal. Thank you for supporting your child and our school!
Tax Credit Basics…
A tax credit donation is a full refund, not a deduction. Contributions eligible for a tax credit are donated directly to schools, not to the state or school district. To participate or learn more, follow the link listed below to donate online or you can complete the enclosed form and submit your contribution at your convenience.
http://www.cusd80.com/taxcredit
Arizona Law ARS 43-1089.01 enables taxpayers a tax credit contribution of up to $400.00 per year if filing status is “Married, filing Joint Return;” $200.00 per calendar year if filing status is “Single of Head of Household;” and $200 per calendar year if filing status is “Married filing separate returns.” These contributions fund extracurricular activities in public schools and greatly impact our school community and our students.
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Contact Information
School Day Begins: 7:15 (gates close at 7:25)
School Day Ends: 2:20
Office Hours: 7:00-3:00
School Address:
4477 S. Gilbert Rd., Chandler, AZ 85249
Phone Numbers:
Administration: 480-424-8700
Attendance: 480-424-8703
Fax: 480-224-9268
Find us on the web: www.cusd80.com/acphs