I hope you have all been well since our last update. If you have enrolled since our last communication at the end of March, welcome to ACPHS!

We have several current students that are excited to serve as mentors for all of you and I look forward to you meeting our Link Crew Mentors at the New Student BBQ. In the meantime, please make sure that you have completed the New Student Survey if you haven't already done so, and mark your calendars for our New Student BBQ on Monday, May 20th. It will be a fun evening for you to meet some of our current students, gain some new friends and enjoy some food and games. There will be vegan and vegetarian options at the BBQ. We look forward to seeing you there.

I wanted to give everyone a heads up that there is a chance that we will not be able to provide transportation to this year's orientation on Monday, July 15th. We will keep you posted in future updates but wanted to get this on your radar in case we will not have transportation available.

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

Rob Bickes

Principal

New Student BBQ - one of our favorite events of the year is our New Student BBQ where each Spring we welcome our new to ACPHS Students to our campus. The event is optional but over the last 3 years, we have had a great turnout and hope to continue the tradition this year. We have the majority of our teachers, administration, and upperclassmen leaders present to help build community right from the the start with our new, incoming students. As the majority of the attendees are typically incoming freshmen, all new, incoming students are invited regardless of grade level. Thank you to those who already RSVP's and if you have not, please do so. We would like to get a count for how many to expect. Thank you!

Please RSVP for our New Student BBQ which will be held Monday, May 20th. The event will be hosted by our ACPHS Link Crew to welcome all New to ACP students! The event will begin at 5:30pm and end at 7:30pm. We will begin the night in our main gym with a Pep Assembly from 5:30 to 6:30. We will then rotate out to our north practice field for a BBQ. We are excited to meet our future Knights! Please RSVP below by May 13th. Specific details regarding pick-up and drop-off will be sent out prior to the BBQ. For any one-off questions, please reach out to munguia.allysa@cusd80.com.

When: Monday, May 20th, 5:30 - 7:30pm

Where: ACPHS; Gym and North Field

RSVP: Please click here to RSVP for the BBQ

**This is a student only event. Drop-off and pick-up will occur in our west drop-off zone.

Please save the date! Our New Student Orientation will be held Monday, July 15th. In terms of the times, we are tentatively set to host the orientation from 8:00am to 2:15pm. More details to come in our New Student Update blasts but we wanted to make sure families had the date as they plan for the summer. The orientation will consist of a full day (8:00 to 2:15pm) for all incoming freshmen. For incoming 10th - 12th graders, the orientation will be half day (approx. 12:00 to 2:15pm). There will be no make-up orientation so we hope that all new students can make the event. As of now, transportation has not been solidified so we many not have buses this year to orientation. We will keep you posted. More details to come but please save the date!

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 complete the below new student survey to help us learn more about you as we prepare for orientation.

Click here to complete our New Incoming Student Survey

Our first day of school is Wednesday, July 17th. Please click here for the CUSD 2024-25 School Calendar.

ACPHS Athletics wants to make sure you get all the information you need if your student is planning on playing sports next year at ACPHS. Please be sure to always check out our ACPHS Athletics' Website, https://www.acpknights.com/ to stay up to date with current information. We will be updating the website continuously as coach's post information regarding summer camps and other opportunities.

Sports Physical - A big thanks for all of those who completed their physicals. If you have not yet completed, please take the time this summer to get your 2024-25 Athletic Physicals done and submitted. Any physical completed on the 2024-25 AIA forms after March 1, 2024 will be good for the entire 2024-25 school year. Complete your Aktivate Clearance EARLY in order to avoid the rush at tryout deadline time.

Get your ACPHS GAMEDAY Shirt - We are going to start selling our 2024-25 Game Day Shirts this year at the New Student BBQ. We will sell them at the BBQ for $15 (cash only). Be the first to get one! Both students and parents can purchase from 6:30 to 7:30pm at our New Student BBQ.

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. More Infomration below as Anton Uniforms is offering a sale through May 12th.

Our school is committed to creating a student-led community where all students can voice their opinions and make a difference in their school environment.

The student government is an excellent opportunity for students to develop leadership skills, learn about the democratic process, and represent their peers. As teachers, you are well-positioned to identify students who have demonstrated leadership qualities, initiative, and an interest in serving their community.

The application process will begin soon, and interested students will have the opportunity to apply for various positions, including President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, and many more. The process will include submitting an application form, writing a personal statement, and participating in an interview. Applications are due by May 24th. Please reach out with any questions.

Click here to Apply for Student Government

Jeanette Noriega, Student Government Advisor

Noriega.jeanette@cusd80.com

The week of April 1st we released parking spots for the class of 2025 Seniors, and the week of April 15th we released the parking for upcoming Juniors. At this time, all classes are able to select their parking spots for the upcoming 2024-2025 school year in the Bookstore. Students MUST have a valid driver’s license, current auto insurance and a completed parking application prior to going to the Bookstore to select their spot. Click here to learn more about student parking. Students will receive a numbered parking placard that matches their parking spot on the first day of school, if the parking fee is paid. Violations will be handed out if students are not parking in their assigned parking space. Two or more violations could result in loss of parking privileges.

Remember, you must complete this application before your student can see Mrs. Arceo to select their parking space. Please make sure you receive a confirmation acknowledging a submitted application. I recommend you have your student have their driver's license and insurance (make sure the dates are current) with them or at least pictures of them to show Mrs. Arceo. Sometimes the documents may not load correctly. Do not fill out the parking application until you can upload your student's graduated driver's license form or ID. If you have any questions, please email Mrs. Arceo (arceo.laura@cusd80.com). Thank you.

The $80 Parking Permit fee and selected parking number will be added to student's accounts on or before July 1, 2024. Fees must be paid by 3:00 PM, July 19, 2024. If fees are not paid by this time, the space will be released and open to other students on July 22nd, NO EXCEPTIONS.

We will be distributing parking placards in the front office tentatively the week of July 8th. The $80 Parking fee must be paid online before picking up your parking placard, NO in person payments will be taken during that time, only parking placard distribution. Specific dates and times will be posted in the Summer Knightly Newsletter and on the Bookstore web page, located under "helpful resources" on the ACP HS website. On the first day of school, July 17th, students can pay and pick up their assigned parking placards in the Bookstore. Parking Fees must be paid by 3:00 PM, July 19, 2024. If fees are not paid by this time, the fee will be removed from your account and the space will be released and open to other students on July 22nd, NO EXCEPTIONS.

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.

The ACP Mountain Bike Club is having an informative virtual meeting to share details of the 2024 season.

The race season begins in September, but the club meets for practices starting in July. If you love riding your bike in beautiful places (or want to learn how to do that!), please attend this meeting for both students and parents on Tuesday, May 7 at 7 pm.

Please email Sarah Nakai, Sara.L.Nakai@gmail.com, and she will send you the virtual meeting link.

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: 7:15 (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