| A Note from the Headmaster
Hello,
I want to use this blast to share about so many wonderful events and traditions from the last week or so. Last Friday and Saturday, our Griffin Players took the stage for three musical performances of Mary Poppins. Nearly six hundred people in total were in attendance to see that “anything can happen”. I want to thank Mrs. McCauley for her passion and dedication in directing, Mrs. Kratz for overseeing music, and for junior Allie Wright and senior Gabi Le in helping to choregraph all dance scenes.
On Wednesday of this week, we had our Fall Field Day. House Falconis took the victory and will have bragging rights until the Spring. Following field day, our Varsity Spirit Line led a spirit clinic with nearly eighty Archway students in attendance. It was a blessing to see our older students pouring into young souls, who will one day be Prep students themselves!
The winter athletic season is upon us. It is so wonderful to see student-athletes engaging together in their passion and love for a sport. Finally, please celebrate with me our Varsity Men’s Cross- Country team who are the 2024 2A State Champions! We are so proud of these young men and so grateful for our wonderful coaching staff led by Coach Webdale!
Have a great weekend,
Mr. Navarrette
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
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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.
Family Giving
Save the Date: December 3rd is #GivingTuesday! There is a fundamental truth that brings hope—that together extraordinary things can be achieved. This Giving Tuesday, the Glendale Prep community will rally to cultivate the hearts and minds of students through the pursuit of Truth, Goodness, and Beauty. A gift to Community Investment helps fully fund classrooms each year. Every dollar, no matter the size, is appreciated and makes a difference! For any questions, please reach out to Tammy Kempton, Family Giving Officer, at tkempton@glendaleprep.org.
College Counseling
November 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:
- Saint Vincent College: Thursday, November 14th, 2024 – 12:35pm – 1:00pm
- Arizona State University – W. P. Carey School of Business: Tuesday, November 26th, 2024 – 12:15pm – 1:00pm
Athletics
Fall Sports Awards Wednesday, November 13th
There will be two separate ceremonies, one for middle school and one for high school, as follows:
5:30pm – 6:30pm – Middle School Awards
6:30pm – 6:45pm – Light Refreshments
7:00pm – 8:00pm – High School Awards
8:00pm – 8:15pm – Light Refreshments
Coaches will sit with the players on the gym floor in a few rows of blue chairs and parents will sit in the bleachers. Athletes should dress up in a nice, school appropriate outfit and sit together.
Winter Sports Participation Fee
As rosters are finalized, participation links will be sent out. Before a student receives a jersey, they will need to complete the participation fee payment. Links will be on the website and included in the weekly blast moving forward. |