| A Note from the Headmaster
Greetings Parents,
As we have a few days off, a break, it is important to make sure that we use them meaningfully. It is a blessing to break away from the norm and have moments to reflect. We tend to not always do that- stop and think. For some of us, we schedule time away from “work” to force ourselves to stop and think. If not, we tend to find other work that can be done, whatever that looks like for each of us in the various aspects of our life.
However, reflection is part of being a human; it reminds us that we are more than merely beings of feelings and action. It grounds us to consider what is true and beautiful and of ultimate purpose. When I actually stop to reflect, I cannot help but find a sense of gratitude for the time and experiences I share with others and within our community.
I wish you and your family a restful Thanksgiving break and hope it provides an opportunity to reflect and cherish what truly matters.
Happy Thanksgiving,
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
|
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
&
Period 2 |
Final Exams
Period 3
&
Period 4 |
Final Exams
Period 5
&
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 |
|
3:30PM- 5:00PM
Make up Exam 1 |
3:30PM-5:00PM
Make up Exam 2
|
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
This Tuesday, December 3rd , 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.
Field Trips
6th Grade: On Friday, December 6th, 6th graders will venture to Lake Pleasant Regional Park. You MUST wear your school uniform, even though it is spirit day, tennis shoes that you don’t mind getting dirty are encouraged. 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 a disposable water bottle.
Culture
With the colder weather finally here, it’s a perfect time to buy GP spirit wear for our Friday spirit days. Remember that any outerwear with a hood or exterior pockets cannot be worn in the classroom. The link to purchase these items is located here. https://www.gpapo.org/shop/
College Counseling
FAFSA Night: Thursday, December 5th, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM in the MPR.
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid is officially open. Senior families are invited to take advantage of this opportunity to receive support in completing your 2025 -2026 FAFSA applications. Hosted by Natalie Arreola, Recruitment coordinator from Arizona State University.
The Great Hearts College Symposium: 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.
Community College Application Workshop: Tuesday, December 10, 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM in Room 706.
This workshop is for students who are interested in submitting applications to one or more community colleges and would like application support. Please sign up on the College Counseling Bulletin Board.
Athletics
Game Schedules, Practice Schedules, and Events
The athletics website (https://greatheartsglendaleathletics.org) will have the most up to date information regarding all things schedules (games and practices). 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.”
Home Game Support/Volunteering
We are looking forward to a great Winter Sports Season for all our High School Teams! The APO and the Athletic Department are in need of volunteers to help make our home events successful. Your support is crucial in ensuring everything runs smoothly and the kids have a great time.
Here is the link where all sign-ups are located. This sign up genius link has all of the home games along with the positions we need filled for basketball and soccer. This is also available on the athletics website!
https://signup.com/go/DosdZUv |