Knightly Update Summer 2023
ACP High School - Edition Vol 3 - Summer Edition
I hope you are enjoying your summer. It certainly has been a busy summer as we prepare 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. I look forward to seeing everyone soon.
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 our school in July and I am eager to begin the year with everyone! 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 16, 2023. These updates are delivered at 8:00 AM weekly. Critical information is usually included, so please read these weekly updates to stay informed and up to date about everything ACP.
Throughout the summer, ACP's administration along with members of the Class of 2024, spent numerous hours preparing for the upcoming school year. We are all extremely 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. We are over two thousand 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 valuable 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!!
Sincerely,
Rob Bickes
Principal
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Student schedules will also be posted on the Infinite Campus Parent/Student Portal on July 13th. Staffing and course sections were assigned based on student requests. Because of this, absolutely 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 via our Virtual Day of the Knights newsletter for students to request appropriate changes. Schedule changes are evaluated for the following reasons only:
- 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)
It is important to understand that due to the volume of work placed on the counseling team at the start of the year that students/families that submit a request that does not fall within one of the four categories listed above will NOT be contacted by counseling nor will a follow up on their request be provided. Request changes will only be addressed if one of the four categories is met and is the reason for the request.
Please know courses, periods and teachers may change. Continue to check the Infinite Campus Parent/Student Portal to review student schedules prior to July 20th. Thank you.
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KCP Link Crew is excited to meet and welcome our new Knights to ACP! All new students are invited to an in-person orientation on July 17th. Welcome to ACP High School!
Our New Student Orientation will be held Monday, July 17th. Orientation will be from 8:00am to 2:15pm. There will not be a make-up orientation so we hope that all new students can make the event. If you are NOT an incoming freshmen student, your orientation will just be a half-day from approximately 12:00 - 2:15pm. Incoming freshmen will have a full day orientation. There will be transportation available for freshmen attending the full day orientation.
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).
New Student Orientation General Information
- 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: Monday, July 17th
- Time (Class of 2027): 8:00 a.m. - 2:15 p.m.
- Time (Class of 26, 25 & 24): 12:00 p.m. - 2:15 p.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.
Please click here for the Freshmen Orientation Invitation.
New Student Survey
We try our best to pair up our new, incoming students with a Link Crew Leader that we feel will be a great match as a mentor. Please click on the link below to complete the new student survey to help us learn more about you as we prepare for orientation.
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Back 2 School Splash
When: Friday, July 21st
Where: ACPHS Courtyard
What: A fun night for all ACPHS students. We will have 5 waterslide inflatables, food, and a great atmosphere. We encourage all students to come out for a fun night to socialize with peers as we kick off the 2023-24 school year.
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Order your Splash Night T-Shirt
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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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2023-2024 CUSD School Meal Costs
Please review the new pricing for meals next year. Families may set up an online meal student account system through the MySchoolBucks Family Portal, myschoolbucks.com! The maximum payment amount is $500 and a processing fee of $2.75 is applied per transaction. To create an account, you will need your child’s student ID, first & last name, date of birth, and school name. Our district is listed as Chandler Unified School District. If you have any questions, please contact our school's kitchen manager, Mrs. Mary Stout (stout.mary@cusd80.com). Thank you.
2023-2024 School Meal Costs
Breakfast (K-12) $2.25
High School Lunch $3.75
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Student Photos & Student ID Cards
All ACP students will have their picture taken on Tuesday, August 1st or Wednesday, August 2nd. ACP Polo attire will be required for this photo as this photograph will serve as the student’s school ID photo, yearbook photo (grades 9-11), and publicity photo if/when needed. So be prepared to put on your best smile.
All students are required to always have their student ID in their possession while on campus and must present their ID at the request of any faculty or staff member. Additionally, 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 Bussing
For the 23-24 school year, our school will have five buses that can accommodate 300 students. Due to this allotment, bussing cannot be guaranteed for every student. As was communicated previously, a lottery system was put in place by CUSD's transportation department to provide an equitable selection process. Beginning July 13th, students/families who were selected, will receive a letter and their route assignment will be noted within Infinite Campus. If you do not receive a letter, a bus will not be assigned to your student this year. If a bus is not assigned, other transportation arrangements must be coordinated as students will not be permitted to board a bus unless assigned.
We appreciate your understanding of the necessary changes to the transportation services provided for ACPHS. As a reminder, CUSD is looking for bus drivers to join our district's transportation team. If you or a friend is interested in this opportunity and would like to learn more, click here for job details and to apply now.
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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 (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 7:00-7:30 AM and from 2:00-2:30 daily.
- DO NOT DROP OFF OR PICK UP YOUR CHILD IN RESIDENTIAL NEIGHBORHOODS NEAR OR AROUND THE CAMPUS. DRIVERS WILL BE CITED FOR VIOLATING POSTED RULES.
- Empathy for our residential neighbors is appreciated.
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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. You must complete an online 2023-2024 parking application before you can see Mrs. Arceo to select your space. If you have any questions, please email Mrs. Arceo (arceo.laura@cusd80.com). Click here to learn more about student parking. Thank you.
Starting July 1, 2023, families can pay for their student's 2023-24 Parking Permit ONLINE. Fees Must Be Paid by 11:59 PM, July 18, 2023. If fees are not paid by this time, the space will be released and open to other students, beginning July 19, 2023. Students who have paid the $80 fee may pick up their parking placard for their assigned space from the Bookstore on the first day of school.
If students would like to pick up their placard before the first day of school, Mrs. Arceo will be distributing Parking Placards on the dates and times below. The parking fee of $80 and any unpaid fines/fees must be paid prior to picking up your parking hangers (see Instructions on how to pay fines/fees online https://www.cusd80.com/Page/106766)
NO IN-PERSON PAYMENTS WILL BE AVAILABLE ON THESE DATES.
- July 10th - 7:00am - 10:00am
- July 12th - 7:00am - 10:00am
- July13th - 12:00pm - 3:00pm
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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. Other administrative consequences may be assigned as deemed appropriate.
10. Students may NOT park vehicles along neighborhood streets. All student vehicles must be parked on campus property
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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 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.
CLICK HERE to make a donation. Thank you for your support.
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ATHLETIC CLEARANCE PROCESS
ALL Athletes wishing to participate in a sport or manage a sport during the 2023-2024 school year are required to complete and submit the electronic Aktivate clearance paperwork prior to tryouts. Click on the link below:
Aktivate (formerly Register My Athlete)
Fliers are available to download to help guide you through the clearance process and to learn how to add a NEW school to your Aktivate account (if applicable).
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Fall Sports Try-Out/Start Date
- Monday, July 24 - Spiritline-Cheer/Pom
- Monday, July 31 - Football
- Monday, August 7 - Badminton, Cross Country, Girls Volleyball, Golf, Swim & Dive, Freshmen Tennis
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Mandatory Meetings & Breakout Sessions
- Fall Sports - August 14, 2022
- Winter Sports - November 6, 2022
- Spring Sports - February 12, 2023
Breakout Session Participants & Times (all meetings are held in the ACPHS Auditorium)
- 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
marquez.christopher@cusd80.com
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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 5:00 PM in our school's library.
2023-2024 Meeting Dates
September 7, 2023
November 16, 2023
February 15, 2024
April 18, 2024
If you are interested in participating in the 2023-2024 Site Council, please click on the button below to complete the Site Council interest form and submit your name. Thank you.
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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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Class of 2024 Senior Shirts
Please find the link below to purchase your senior shirt, The Final Tour, Class of 2024. All seniors will be permitted to wear their senior shirt the first day of school. As long as we have your order submitted by Friday, June 30th, we can ensure you will get your shirt prior to the first day of school.
Click here to Purchase your Class of 2024 Senior Shirt or scan the QR code below.
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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 16, 2023. 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 11th.
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 email Mrs. Patterson at 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 16th deadline.
Key Information about Option 1:
- A $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.
- Satisfaction guaranteed including retakes, reprints or refund (if certain restrictions are met for refund).
- After 30 days, the $10 complimentary credit will expire.
- The $40 remains on your account and can be used for any senior portrait purchase.
- Click here to book your appointment: https://lcpseniors.as.me/schedule.php
- Or go to https://loucoopey.com/ and click the red button to book your appointment.
To ensure a preferred experience for your Senior Portrait session, please keep in mind the following:
- It is recommended that Seniors bring their own clothing. However, if necessary, the studio will provide loaner jackets, ties, and drapes as needed.
- Students are encouraged to bring props to personalize the photo experience (i.e., sports equipment, musical instruments, etc.)
- All studio services beyond the sitting (scheduling, ordering pictures, and paying fees) will be conducted online.
- Senior sessions will include 9-14 poses (with more poses available if you have additional outfits) on a variety of backgrounds as well as 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.
Option 2 ($0.00):
Take your senior yearbook photo on campus on October 24, 2023. 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 or too revealing. Spaghetti straps of any width and off-the-shoulder tops are not permitted and will not be put in the yearbook. Jeans and denim shorts are not permitted in the yearbook. Head wear is not permitted (except in the case of religious or medical purposes).
Congratulations, Class of 2024!!
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2023-2024 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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