| A Note from the Headmaster
Hello,
What a week! Our high school students enjoyed a time of leisure during our high school symposium. Mr. Fuller was our keynote speaker, and our seniors led a seminar with underclassmen. I am sure you noticed how festive our students were for Spirit Week. The energy was certainly felt throughout the school day!
I hope to see you tonight at our 2024 Homecoming Game. We anticipate a huge crowd cheering on our Varsity football team as they make their final push for a playoff berth.
Enjoy the weekend,
Mr. Navarrette
Headmaster
Picture Retakes
Picture retakes will be the morning of Monday, October 28th. Retakes are only for students who purchased pictures and did not like them OR students who were absent on picture day.
Please help us minimize time out of class by letting us know that your child will be participating in picture retakes. Only students who were absent on picture day or are signed up on the Sign-Up Genius HERE will be pulled from class. Please indicate your child’s name in the “Student Name” section. If your student was absent there is no need to sign up.
Semester 1 Final Exams
As you know, the final week of Quarter 2 is devoted to Semester 1 Final Exams. So that your students might best prepare, we would like to offer several tips to employ throughout this quarter. It is also extremely important to communicate the final exam schedule and attendance policy for the week of conferences.
Semester 1 Final Exam Preparation Tips
- Make corrections to graded tests and attend tutoring to review corrections with the teacher throughout the quarter.
- Save all returned tests to study from in preparation for final exams.
- Check in with each teacher on a regular basis and ask specific questions.
- Utilize the free account offerings at Quizlet.com to build study materials and review in preparation for each test OR begin making index card flash cards to prepare for Q2 tests and keep them to use again for finals. If utilized, Quizlet will then combine any selected materials to better prepare for final exams.
Final Exam Week Schedule
| Monday
12/16/24 |
Tuesday
12/17/24 |
Wednesday
12/18/24 |
Thursday
12/19/24 |
Friday
12/20/24 |
| No School
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Half Day
8:05-12:15PM |
Half Day
8:05-12:15PM |
Half Day
8:05-12:15PM |
Half Day
8:05-12:15PM |
| Students are given the day to study materials at home |
Half Day Schedule- Final day of review in each class |
Final Exams
Period 1
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Period 2 |
Final Exams
Period 3
&
Period 4 |
Final Exams
Period 5
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Period 6 |
Final Exam Attendance
Final exams are a culmination of the material students have learned through the entirety of the first semester and account for 10% of a student’s final semester grade in each course. Please schedule appointments and vacations outside of the final exam testing window.
Students who miss a final exam due to illness with a doctor’s note will make up any missed final exams according to the following schedule. Unexcused absences or illness without a doctor’s note will result in the score of a zero for any missed final exam.
| Thursday
1/9/25 |
Friday
1/10/25 |
Monday
1/13/25 |
Tuesday
1/14/25 |
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3:30PM- 5:00PM
Make up Exam 1 |
3:30PM-5:00PM
Make up Exam 2
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3:30PM-5:00PM
Make up Exam 3 |
3:30PM-5:00PM
Make up Exam 4 |
*Additional arrangements will be made with the Dean of Academics for any students who miss more than 4 Final Exams due to illness with a doctor’s note.
Enrichment Courses
Enrichment Courses are now available on the payment portal! Please click HERE to see the myriad of options. From art and music to writing and film, there is something for everyone!
Drama Department
Drama Department Seeking Used Furniture Donations
The Glendale Prep Drama Department is in need of furniture. Specifically, the need is for lightweight furniture in good condition. Furniture that reflects styles from 1900-1960 is especially useful. If you have furniture that fits these descriptions that you’d be willing to donate to the department, please email a picture of it to Mrs. McCauley at skilanimccauley@glendaleprep.org. Thank you!
Griffin Players
The Griffin Players present Mary Poppins!
Join us to see Mary Poppins come to life on the GP stage on November 1st at 7 pm and November 2nd at 2 pm & 7 pm! Tickets are available on the GP payment portal until October 31st or cash only at the door. Student tickets are $10 and adult tickets are $15. It’s going to be supercalifragilisticexpialidocious! You don’t want to miss it!
Culture
We have thoroughly enjoyed Spirit Week and hope you and your family have too. Thank you for making the week special and helping your child/ren find the right ugly sweater or white bandana with matching earrings. We will be returning to the regular school dress code on Monday, October 28th and expect to see students following the dress code guidelines.
Family Giving
Join us for the seventh annual Great Hearts Gala: Classical Roots and Western Boots presented by Great Clips! Join us for a live concert with our featured artist, American Idol Season 19 winner, Chayce Beckham! This year we will enjoy the cooler weather on Friday, November 1st at the Van Buren in the heart of downtown Phoenix. The Great Hearts Gala is the largest fundraising vehicle for the Teacher Excellence Fund which distributes bonus compensation every December to reward and retain our exceptional teachers. Over $920,000 was awarded to our most valued Arizona teachers from this initiative last year! Tickets are limited so get yours today! If you are unable to attend the Gala but want to honor your great-hearted teachers, you can donate to the Teacher Excellence Fund at any time throughout the year.
College Counseling
PSAT/NMSQT Dates: Students take the PSAT as a practice test for the SAT. Additionally, this test allows for the top 1% to qualify for a National Merit Scholarship.
10th grade: Wednesday, October 30th, 2024
11th grade: Tuesday, October 29th, 2024
October College Rep Visits: We host college admissions representatives from many colleges and universities throughout the year. These 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. This is an excellent opportunity to meet the admissions representative from schools where your student may wish to apply. Often, these representatives conduct the first read of our students’ applications, so personal interaction before applying is beneficial. Please have your child sign up on the sheet posted on the College Counseling bulletin board. Our upcoming visits are:
Biola University: Monday, October 21st, 2024 – 12:15 PM-1:00 PM
Westmont College: Tuesday, October 22nd, 2024 – 12:15 PM-1:00 PM
Wyoming Catholic College: Friday, October 25th, 2024 – 12:15 PM-1:00 PM
Creighton University: Tuesday, October 29th, 2024 – 12:15 PM-1:00 PM
Athletics
Winter Sports: Winter sports tryouts begin on Monday, November 4th. Specific times will be announced on the website along with announcements during the school day. Middle school sports offered during the winter are tennis, baseball, softball, and soccer (boys and girls). High school sports offered during the winter are basketball (boys and girls) and soccer (boys and girls). Student-athletes will need to have their registration documents uploaded and cleared through Big Teams prior to tryouts. Additional information will be posted to the athletics website (greatheartsglendaleathletics.org). The required documents are also available on the website. If you have any questions, reach out to Mr. Kontak (jkontak@glendaleprep.org).
Game Volunteers: We are always in need of parent volunteers to help run home games. Concession stand, entrance, and other volunteers help our events run smoothly. If interested, email gp_APO@glendalepreppo.org to join or learn more! You can also reach out to athletics@glendaleprep.org.
Athletics Website: Please visit our new and improved athletics website! The link is greatheartsglendaleathletics.org. The website now features updated schedules, announcements, pictures, and more! |