Events

11^th Grade: Attention Juniors! You have the honorof attending Southwest Shakespeare Company to see A Christmas Carol on Friday,November 22^nd. You MUST wear your school uniform, even though itis spirit day. If you are not in uniform, you will not be permitted to attend.Please bring a sack lunch with disposable containers/bags as well as adisposable water bottle. 

Save the date for this year's Epic Cycle! The event will start onNovember 22nd at 7pm and will end at 7am on November 23rd. Purchase your tickettoday on the payment portal! Contact Mrs. Mure or Mr. Hayward if you have anyquestions.  

This Tuesday, December 3^rd , is #GivingTuesday! On #GivingTuesday, our intent is to help fulfill our Community Investment goal this year and our hope is to get 100% family participation. Please consider making a gift meaningful to your family to help support our teachers and classrooms this year. Every dollar, no matter the size, makes a difference! You can give by using this this link Glendale Prep Giving Tuesday 2024 – Campaign or by connecting with Tammy Kempton, our Family Giving and Community Engagement Officer at tkempton@glendaleprep.org.

4:45pm All students begin arriving and checking in for attendance.
6:15pm Doors Opened

CHORAL CONCERT DRESS CODE
Both BOYS and GIRLS must wear BLACK DRESS SHOES in the concert, not sneakers, flip flops, boots not allowed during the academic day, or other casual footwear. Heels of any kind must be very low. For girls, open-toed dress shoes are permitted.
BOYS will wear all black –
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black long-sleeved collared dress shirts (no tie)
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black slacks with black belt
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jewelry must follow guidelines of the academic day
GIRLS will wear all black –
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black dress, or black blouse with black skirt (or long dress slacks).
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dresses/skirts must extend to the middle of the shin or longer
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sleeve length must be cap-sleeve or longer
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front necklines must be no more than four fingers below the collarbone
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the back must be completely covered to the base of the neck
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no cutouts or slits anywhere on clothing
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a non-transparent black shawl or sweater may be worn to bring the outfit within dress code
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jewelry and makeup must follow guidelines of the academic day
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all girls’ clothing must be properly fitted and not be overly form-fitting, therefore, tube dresses (e.g. bodycon), elasticized skin-tight dresses or skirts, or similar styles are NOT to be worn
Attire must be professional, modest, and follow the spirit and letter of Glendale Prep’s dress code guidelines if not describe above.
Boys’ hair must be cut, styled according to dress code. Girls’ hair must be pulled back from the face. This does not need to be harsh, but face must be clearly visible without requiring hands to brush it away.

FAFSA Night: Thursday, December 5th, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM in the MPR.

Youare invited to our SENIORFAFSA NIGHT on Thursday, December 5th, from 6:30 PM to8:00 PM in the MPR (Multi-Purpose Room at Archway.) Natalie Arreola, aRecruitment Coordinator from Arizona State University, will host this event andwalk parents through completing the FAFSA. This application is important forstudents attending college in the Fall of 2025, and we encourage all parents ofseniors to take advantage of this opportunity to receive support in completingthe FAFSA application. Please RSVPhere.

Action Required: Students and parents must create their FSA IDs atleast three days before starting the FAFSA application. For assistance withcreating your FSA ID, please click on this link. 

Please bring the following documents and information:

• Student’s Required Information:
  • StudentAid.gov account
  • FSA ID
  • Social Security Number
  • The current amount in checking & savings. 
  • Alien Registration number (if applicable)
  • 2023 Federal income tax return (if applicable)
  • List of up to 20 schools you’ve applied to. 
• Parent’s Required Information:
  • 2023 federal tax forms or reason for not filing
  • Parent FSA ID
  • Social Security number
  • The current amount in checking & savings. 
  • Net worth of assets (stocks, 529 plans, mutual funds, etc.)
  • Net worth of businesses or farms (if applicable)
  • Child support received (if applicable)

Pleaselet us know if you have any questions or need further clarification.

Sincerely, 

Nti N. Bradley | College Counselor 

6^th Grade: On Friday, December 6^th, 6^thgraders will venture to Lake Pleasant Reginal Park. You MUST wear your schooluniform, even though it is spirit day, tennis shoes that you don't mind gettingdirty are encouraged. If you are not in uniform, you will not be permittedto attend. Please bring a sack lunch with disposable containers/bags as well asa disposable water bottle. 

8^th Grade Curricular Drama presents... The Phantom Tollbooth! Join 8B and/or 8D and experience the magic of what's possible in a child's imagination! Shows are this Saturday, December 7^th at 3 pm (8B) and 6 pm (8D)! Curricular drama performances are always free.

  All instrumental ensembles will present their Winter Concert on Wednesday, December 11^th students must arrive by 5:00pm concert starts at 6:30 pm. The Instrumental Concert includes the 7^th and 8^th grade curricular music classes, Jazz Band and Orchestra. All students in middle school curricular music classes are required to participate in the concert as a portion of their music grade. Students who are participating in this concert received detailed information from their teacher/director about the concert.

The first SeniorMini-Retreat is this Wednesday at Mrs. Sarbacker’s home (22619 N 85^thAve, Peoria). Students will enjoy fun activities, food, and comradery alongwith an opportunity to present toys to an organization who collects them forneedy children during the holiday season. Students are encouraged to bring onetoy of their choosing for a special child but may bring as many toys as theywish. Please ensure your senior arrives between 9:00 – 9:15 am as attendancewill be taken at 9:15 am and note that students will be released at 11:30 am.If you have any questions, please email Mrs. Sarbacker at ksarbacker@glendaleprep.org.

 Final day of review in each class

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Saturday, March 1st, from 3:15 PM to 6:00 PM (at Scottsdale Preparatory Academy - 16537 N. 92nd St., Scottsdale, AZ 85260).

This is an opportunity for Great Hearts families of 10th and 11th grade students to explore and interact with multiple colleges in a single event. Admissions representatives will give presentations on essay writing, financial aid, and more. We strongly encourage all 10th and 11th grade students to attend the Symposium. To register, please go to StriveFair.com, where you will receive a personalized barcode for entry. All students must wear school uniforms when attending this symposium.