ACP Family Newsletter
January 2023
ACP - A Legacy of Hope
As you might know, ACP was one of the first charter schools in Arizona. It was started by Margaret Williamson with a vision that has left a legacy over several decades. Her "at hope" message is now our Legacy of Hope. Our non-traditional schedule, small classes, compassionate teachers, and 4-day week all create a different experience for our students. We want to continuously improve our school. If you have any questions, ideas, concerns, or just suggestions, please put in our suggestion box (located at the bottom of this newsletter).
We are also looking for a few parents that would be willing to be on our parent advisory team who will help with future planning, share insights, and be a bigger part of our school community. If you are willing to do this, please send me an email.
Upcoming Events & Important Dates
- February 2nd from 7-10pm - Sweetheart Dance
- Feb 14th - Valentines Day fundraiser
- Feb 16th - Last Day of Block 4 (half day)
- Feb 20th - No School - President's Day
- Feb 21st - Block 5 begins
- Feb 22nd - 100th day celebration (Awards assembly & activities)
- Feb 27-Mar 1 - Block 4 grades sent home
- March 9th - Career Fair
- March 13-16 Spring Break
- March 21-22nd - 11th grade state testing at ACP in Mesa for Online and Brick and Mortar students
- March 23rd - 11th grade state testing in West Valley for Online students
- April 1st - Spring Festival/Vendor Fair
- April 12th - 9th ACT testing (Online and B&M) at ACP in Mesa
- April 14th - Block 5 ends (half day)
- April 10th - Block 6 begins (Awards assembly)
- April 21st - PROM
- May 1-4th - Staff appreciation week
- May 18th - Last day of school
- May 19th - Graduation
Basketball Schedule
Sweetheart Dance & Valentines
Additionally, if you'd like to send a valentine to a staff member to let them know you appreciate them, please put the information in this form. Parents- please encourage your students to fill it out for their teachers!
State testing Information
High School State testing is required for all 9th and 11th graders. 9th graders take the ACT Aspire and the 11th graders take the ACT and the AZ Science.
Online students must bring a picture ID for the test. Please contact us if you do not have one prior to your assigned testing.
Testing Dates for 11th graders
- March 21st - ACT at Mesa ACP
- March 22nd - AZ Science at Mesa ACP
- March 23 - ACT and AZSCI in Peoria (West Valley - for Online students not assigned to Mesa location)
Testing Date for 9th graders
- April 12th - ACT Aspire at Mesa ACP
Exact times and details will be sent out a few weeks prior to testing. Students that are not testing will have a virtual learning day at home while the students are testing at the school.
Senior Information
Graduation is May 19th at 5pm at East Valley High School. A graduation fee of $100 needs to be paid by May 4 to the front office. There are fundraising opportunities available. The fee covers:
- Cap and Gown
- Diploma and Cover
- Senior activity
- Senior luncheon
If you are not attending all the events, please contact Betty at the front office for the exact amounts you will need to pay for your cap/gown and diploma.
Tax Credit Donations
January 2023 Newsletter
Email: kmarble@acparizona.org
Website: acparizona.org
Location: 433 North Hall, Mesa, AZ, USA
Phone: 4808330068