I hope everyone has had a great start to their summer! This will be our last New Student Update Newsletter as we head into summer break. My next communication will go out to all ACPHS families the week of June 24th. If you have missed any of our New Student Updates, please see the New Student Page on our school's website. We post all past newsletters and important information for new to ACPHS families.

It was great seeing many of our new students at our annual New Student BBQ. I heard many positive things from students, parents, and our Link Crew leaders. The energy and excitement of our incoming 9th grade class was contagious. I'm very excited to see our new students here next year!

I wanted to confirm with everyone that we will not be able to provide transportation to this year's orientation on Monday, July 15th. In our last update, I had let families know that this would be a possibility but I have confirmed with CUSD Transportation, and unfortunately, we will not have access to transportation for orientation this year. However, to help assist, we do have some more information below to help support families through carpooling.

In the meantime, please email me if you have any questions or concerns. Take care and, GO KNIGHTS!

Rob Bickes

Principal

• The first day of school is Wednesday, July 17th
• The annual Summer Newsletter for all ACPHS families will emailed the week of June 24th
• Virtual Day of the Knights will be held from Wednesday, July 10th through Tuesday, July 16th.
• Student schedules will be available Wednesday, July 10th (as a reminder, no schedule change requests will be permitted)
• New Student Orientation is Monday, July 15th
• Our annual New Family Orientation will be held the evening of Thursday, July 25th
• Meet the teacher will be held on Thursday, August 1st at 6:00pm
• Homecoming week is Monday, September 16th through Friday, September 20th, with the dance being held on Saturday, September 21st (this is the first Saturday of Fall Break)

Our New Student Orientation will be held Monday, July 15th. 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 NO transportation available.

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. Students will report to Main Gym
• When: Monday, July 15th
• Time (Class of 2028): 8:00 a.m. - 2:15 p.m.
• Time (Class of 27, 26 & 25): 12:00 p.m. - 2:15 p.m.
• Transportation: There will be no school transportation for orientation. Please see carpool info below or feel free to arrange your own carpool.

Click here for the New Student Orientation Letter Invitation

If you have not yet completed our New Student Survey, please do ASAP. 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 complete the below new student survey to help us learn more about you as we prepare for orientation.

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What is the plan for lunch? Students will eat lunch from approximately 11:30 to 12:15 in our cafeteria. Students can pay with cash, card, or their school accounts.

Can I bring my own lunch? Yes, there will be a place to store sack lunches as students enter orientation if they choose to bring their own lunch.

What's the general agenda for orientation? The first half of the day is filled with fun activities led by our Link Crew students (mostly in the main gym). After that, we transition to lunch. Students then get to hear from administration and counseling. At 1:15, students have flex time to tour the campus on their own and find their classes. We ask that all students leave campus by 2:15pm There will be t-shirts for sale around campus from 1:15pm to 2:15pm.

Can I meet with my counselor during the flex time? The counseling office will not be open for walk-in appointments during orientation.

I'm a new 10th, 11th, or 12th grader, what does the schedule look like for me? You can arrive starting at 12pm. You will go to the Performing Arts Center. We do an overview until 1:15 with administration. At 1:15, you can then tour the campus and find all your classes.

I'm having trouble logging into Infinite Campus, can I get in-person help? The library will be open for password and log-in support from 1:15 to 2:15pm. You will be able to get in-person help for setting up your accounts.

In order to help assist with transportation, we have set up the below links to help families coordinate carpools for orientation. Feel free to carpool on your own and you do not have to carpool through out school system. However, we wanted to help give an option to families who may be in need. Please use the link below if you will need assistance finding a carpool to orientation. The same link can be used if you would like to offer your services to help give a ride. Please complete the form(s) by July 10th so we have enough time to help make connections and arrangements.

Click for the ACPHS July 15th Orientation Carpool Form (I need a lift!)

Click here for the ACPHS July Orientation Form (I can help drive!)

We will have different school attire on sale during orientation. In our newsletters, we will post confirmation on the exact times and locations for where these shirts can be purchased.

Get your ACPHS GAMEDAY Shirt - Get your 2024-25 Game Day Shirt while supplies last! They will be on sale for $15 each in the bookstore during orientation.

ACP Polo Used Polos - Get a deal on your ACP Polos! They will be on sale in our Student Store $15 during orientation. These polos are still in great condition and many of them are the dry-fit material. We have them in black, white, and purple.

ACPHS Class T-Shirts - Class T-Shirts can only be purchased through the school bookstore. They will be on sale for $15 during orientation. Class t-shirts are great option to wear on Fridays per our dress attire guidelines.

As we head into next school year, we wanted to make sure families have reviewed our dress guidelines here at ACPHS. Please click here to review our Student Dress Attire Policy. We have 2 primary vendors for student polos, student may purchase through BSN Sports or Anton Uninforms.

Starting July 1st, 2024, all CUSD school will be using Parent Square as our communication method to families. It's very important that all families download the ParentSquare App. Directions are linked below. In addition, we will be utilizing StudentSquare for specific student communications. We ask that all students download the StudentSquare App by July 1st. Teachers and staff will be giving students reminders about downloading the app throughout the first week of school but we would love it if they could get a jumpstart and download now!

Click here for the ParentSquare Download Instructions

Click here for the StudentSquare Download Instructions

Virtual Day of the Knights will be held from Wednesday, July 10th through Tuesday, July 16th. In preparation, we encourage all families to learn how to pay fees through the Infinite Campus Portal. The attachment has the steps as screenshots. As new to ACPHS families, we use the portal for class fees, assessment fees, athletic and club fees.

We just wanted to give a reminder that once your course requests are submitted with the ACPHS counseling and/or administration staff, unfortunately change requests will not be available for the upcoming school year. The master schedule and hiring of additional staff is already under way so emails, phone calls, or visits to the counselors or administrators will not result in course changes. Students will receive their schedule for the upcoming school year at new student orientation or Day of the Knights in July. If you are a student coming to ACPHS from outside of CUSD and took the math placement test, you will receive an email or phone call if we are suggesting a change in math course.

June 5th - June 28th (Monday - Thursday)

8:00am - 2:00pm
Closed for lunch 11:30-12:30

Visitor Lot will be available for Front Office guests

On Campus events - enter through the STADIUM GATE

HOLIDAY (Closed July 1st through July 5th)

July 8th - July 12th
(Monday - Friday)

8:00am - 2:00pm
Closed for lunch 11:30-12:30

Visitor Lot will be available for Front Office guests
On Campus events - enter through the STADIUM GATE

July 15th Regular Office Hours Resume
7:00am - 3:30pm

1st Day of School - July 17th

Our first day of school is Wednesday , July 17th. Please use the link below to refer to your 2024-25 school year calendar.

School Day Begins: 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