| A Note from the Headmaster
Hello Parents,
I recently attended a conference at Grand Canyon University in connection with their Center for Character Education. I presented on the Power of Vision, and how it helps a teacher or school leader develop principles and then make applications to people and circumstances. One slide of my presentation focused on what we care about most as educators- maintaining our integrity. I exhorted those who attended my two workshops to consider the following:
Integrity is the fruit of when Principles and the Practice/Application/People align.
The source of our frustrations is rarely the specific challenges or circumstances themselves; we become frustrated with ourselves because of our own lack of consistency. Challenges place so much tension on our desire for consistency. We feel we are forced to either give up principles OR not apply them consistently. This is where VISION is needed to keep your eyes focused; vision is the lens through which we can see clearly.
I believe this resonates to all of us as parents as well. We have certain standards and values in our home, and we can believe our children are the source of our frustrations, but I am almost certain that the tension is internal; we want to hold to our word, not deviate under the pressure; we want to have integrity.
Maintaining integrity is certainly a battle for me as a parent and educator, but I do believe that our children will come to see the beauty of our integrity when we hold the line in what we believe is ultimately good…It may be something they do not see immediately but, in time, as the years go by (maybe many years later), they will see it!
Have a wonderful weekend,
Mr. Navarrette
Headmaster
Academics
6th-9th grade parents: Have you received a Missing Assignment Report?
Every Friday, Missing Assignment Reports are sent out when an assignment is flagged in a gradebook as ‘late’, ‘incomplete’, or ‘missing’.
A ‘missing assignment’ has never been turned in (possibly due to absence or simply not turned in).
A ‘late assignment’ was turned in after the due date (not due to absence).
An ‘incomplete assignment’ is an assignment that was turned in, but points were deducted due to not being completed fully.
Reports are run for a two-week period. So, if you receive a notification saying your child’s assignment is ‘missing’ one week, and it’s marked as ‘late’ the next week, you can see that your child has turned it in. If your student was absent, you may see a ‘missing’ assignment for the day they were absent, and it would be removed from the report the following week after it is turned in. ‘Incomplete’ assignments will stay on the report for two weeks.
Always ask your child first about the Missing Assignment Report before reaching out to the teacher if there is confusion.
Used Uniform Sale
Skirt and sweater infractions are on the rise and the Deans of Students want to strongly encourage all students to get clothes that meet the guidelines of dress code and consider attending the Used Uniform Sale – details below.
February 1st, 2025
8:00am – 11:30pm
GP Gymnasium Lobby
Please do not bring your items to drop-off & exchange. Due to a shortage of volunteers, we are strongly encouraging the use of our new Facebook page: www.facebook.com/groups/509995182088226/
If you would like to volunteer, please contact dpleuschner@gmail.com or 602-300-6251
Robotics
This Saturday, the two Glendale Prep Robotics Teams, Unscheduled Disassembly and Metal Masters, will be taking part in their final competition of the regular season at Brophy Preparatory Academy in Central Phoenix between 10 am and 4 pm. ! The event consists of matches where two alliances of two robots each will compete in the FIRST Tech Challenge game “Into the Deep”, performing many tasks to score points in 2.5 minute matches. At the first competition, Metal Masters took second place and hopes to improve their performance with a new claw design. Come out to support the teams. The event is free and open to the public. The matches will be streamed live from this YouTube channel. Contact Mr. Roper with any questions: broper@glendaleprep.org
Drama
The GP Drama Department is in need of some furniture for upcoming shows! If you have any of the following items that you are preparing to donate, please consider us first!
Couches
Arm Chairs
Kitchen/Dining Table with or without chairs
Thank you!
No Homework Club
No Homework Club on February 7th
Each year Great Hearts provides our faculty and staff with an in-service day for leisure to learn. This year it will be on Friday, February 7, 2025 and we want to ensure Mrs. Chavez and Mr. Kilcup are able to share in this experience so we will not be having our Homework Club on this day. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your understanding. We look forward to resuming Homework Club services on the following school day.
Family Giving
Did you know that when you donate to our school through the Arizona Public School Tax Credit program, you get all that money back— dollar for dollar—on your state taxes? It’s true! You can make a real difference in our students’ lives while helping yourself out at tax time.
Here’s the best part: You don’t have to be a parent to participate. Whether you’re a grandparent, friend, or neighbor, if you’re an Arizona taxpayer, you can take advantage of this fantastic opportunity, so please share this with your friends and family! Your donation directly supports our students, enhancing their educational experience through extracurricular activities, field trips, and more.
How does it work?
- Donate: You can contribute up to $200 (individual) or $400 (married) to our school.
- Claim: When you file your taxes, you’ll receive a full credit—so it won’t cost you a thing!
- Feel good: Your donation supports programs that make a real impact on our students’ education.
It’s easy, it’s tax-smart, and it’s a great way to give back to the community. What could be better?
Ready to contribute? You have until April 15th. Use this link to Donate to Glendale Preparatory Tax Credit today!
Each week Mrs. Kempton will visit the gym lobby during lunch/lyceum with a fun wheel of prizes for every student/family that refers or contributes their tax credit to Glendale Prep! Students, be sure to listen to the morning announcements for more information.
Thanks for your support, and let’s make this school year the best one yet! Questions? Please reach out to Tammy Kempton at tkempton@glendaleprep.org.
HS Winter Dance
We are excited to host the High School Winter Formal Dance for all high school students on Saturday, February 15th, 2025, from 6:00pm to 9:00pm in the GP Gym. This year, we are going to dance at Romeo and Juliet’s Ball. A true Midwinter Night’s dream!
Tickets go on sale Monday, January 27th.
Tickets will be $20 until Wednesday, February 12th, 2025, $25 thereafter until 4:00pm the day of the event paid on the payment portal. Tickets are $30 (cash only) at the door. Parents of these students must come to the door to sign the permission slip in person.
For this FORMAL EVENT, students are expected to adhere to the following DRESS CODE:
For Gentlemen:
- Dress pants must be an appropriate length and fit with a belt. Jeans, shorts, or pants with an exposed back pocket are not allowed. Rips or tears in pants are not allowed.
- Dress shirts must be collared, button-down and properly fitted. Deep V-neck shirts are not allowed. Rips and cutouts are not allowed and dress shirts must be tucked in at the waist.
- Tie or bow tie required.
- Dress shoes must be worn with dress socks and are to be worn throughout the night. Sneakers must be worn with socks and are to be worn throughout the night. No bare feet, slippers, flip flops, or sandals are allowed.
- Hair must be styled appropriately and be a natural color.
For young Ladies:
- Long or midi skirts or dresses are highly encouraged. Hemlines must be no higher than mid-thigh – this includes when the young lady is dancing, moving, or bending. Slits may not go above the mid-thigh.
- Cap-sleeve, spaghetti straps, one-shoulder, halter strap, and tank-top dresses/tops are allowed. Strapless dresses/tops are not allowed. Bare midriffs are not allowed, nor are cut outs (front, sides, or back), including ones that have see-through, sheer, or illusion fabrics.
- Dresses must not have exposed décolletage/cleavage.
- “Body-con” dresses are not allowed.
- Backs of dresses/tops are not allowed to dip lower than the base of the shoulder blade.
- Pants must be appropriately fitted dress pants and are allowed in lieu of a dress or skirt.
- Dress shoes or sneakers are allowed and must be worn throughout the night – no bare feet.
- Hair must be styled appropriately and be a natural color.
College Counseling
ACT Prep Workshop: An ACT Prep Workshop at Glendale Preparatory Academy will be offered from February 8th until April 12th. If you are interested and would like to learn more, please refer to this flyer. If you have any additional questions, please contact Mr. Bradley at nbradley@glendaleprep.org
College Rep Visits: All visits are held during lunch and lyceum in Room 706. 9th-12th grade students interested in learning more about these schools are invited to attend. Our upcoming visits are:
University of Arizona – Thursday, February 13, 2025 – 12:15PM – 1:00PM
Wheaton College – Tuesday, February 18, 2025 – 12:15PM – 1:00PM
Northern Arizona University – Thursday, March 27, 2025 – 12:15PM – 1:00PM
The Great Hearts College Symposium: This is an excellent way for 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 on Saturday, March 1st, from 3:15PM to 6:00PM. We strongly encourage all 10th and 11th-grade students to attend the Symposium.
This event is held at Scottsdale Preparatory Academy (16537 N. 92nd St., Scottsdale, AZ 85260). 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.
ASVAB: The ASVAB (Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery) test will be offered to all students on Wednesday, March 5th, 2025, after school at 1:00 PM. Testing will last approximately three and a half hours, and students must be picked up at 4:30 PM. The ASVAB is a standardized test to assess a student’s aptitude for various occupations. While it can provide valuable insights into potential career paths, participation is voluntary. We understand that some parents may be concerned about the ASVAB, particularly its potential for military recruitment. Please be assured that, as a school, we do not send ASVAB information to any military office for recruitment. However, the option to send scores for military recruitment will be made available. Please only complete this OPT-out form if you want to prevent your child from participating.
Athletics
Game Schedules, Practice Schedules, and Events (Winter Sports)
The athletics website (https://greatheartsglendaleathletics.org) will have the most up to date information regarding game schedules. All middle school schedules are updated on the athletics website. A link will take you to each individual schedule. It is a tab at the top titled “MS Team Schedules”. All high school schedules are updated on the athletics website. Click the tab at the top titled “Sports and Activities.”
Spring Sports
Spring sports tryouts are February 10th for both middle school and high school teams. Are you ready for tryouts?
- Make sure you are registered on Big Teams with documents uploaded.
- Contact the coach of your sport for any updates.
Middle School
- Girls Basketball
- Boys Basketball
- Track and Field
High School
- Baseball
- Softball
- Track and Field
- Tennis
- Golf
General Questions or Help with Big Teams
Practice information, along with additional contact information for coaches is posted to the athletics website (greatheartsglendaleathletics.org). |