| Meet Our Principal - Paula Lasley! Paula is dedicated to creating an atmosphere of success for students pursuing a future in the arts or post secondary education. PRINCIPAL'S MESSAGE |
| The Arts and College Preparatory Academy ... a safe and caring environment for all 2202 South Hamilton Road * Columbus, Ohio 43232 614-986-9974 (voice); 614-986-9976 (fax) Ohio Department of Education Rated 'Effective' High School 5 years in a row! College Preparatory Grades 9-12 ACPA named School of Promise by the Ohio Department of Education!!!! |
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| ACPA offers a full college preparatory academic and arts curriculum including advanced classes in Math, Science, English, Foreign Language, History and the Visual and Performing Arts |
- Small school size - 230 students maximum.
- Highly qualified faculty - Caring, energetic teachers who are Highly Qualified Licensed in their field.
- Diverse curriculum - Strong in academics and diverse in the arts. ACPA uses the Ohio Department of Education standards and benchmarks to
earn high praise from the state department as an effective school. Only 2 charter schools in Franklin County can boast this high honor. - School-wide discipline plan - Provides the framework for a safe learning environment and ensures equal treatment of ALL students regardless
of gender, national origin, race, sexual orientation, handicaps or religious preference. Violence in the form of intimidation, bullying or physical
violence is NOT TOLERATED by the school community. ACPA should students feel safe to express themselves as individuals! - Required internship program - This allows students to gain experience in careers in which they are interested. Freshmen spend each
Wednesday preparing for the future of their high school career at the school. Sophomores, Juniors and Seniors must spend this day at
Internship sites off campus - this accounts for 1/5 of their total learning. Students may not graduate from ACPA without meeting this
component of the program of studies. - School schedule, 9:00am - 4:00pm - This teaches high school students during the time of day in which they are most able to learn.
- College Courses - Students who meet criteria may take classes at local colleges and universities for high school and college credit.
- Transportation - Available to many students within the Central Ohio area. Check with your home school district for information.
ACPA students are off to a great start!
2008-2009
Arts and College Preparatory School Calendar
First Semester:
August 25............................................Teachers Report
September 1...................................... Labor Day – No School
September 2......................................Students Report
September 22...................................Professional Development Day
October 16.........................................Professional Development Day
October 17.........................................Capital Day – No School
November 26.....................................No School for Students
November 27-28...............................Thanksgiving Break
December 19.....................................School closes 1 hour early
December 20 – January 4............. Winter Recess
January 19.........................................Martin Luther King Day – No School
Second Semester
February 16.......................................Parent Teacher Conference Day
February 17 .....................................Professional Development Day
March 16...........................................Professional Development Day
April 9 ................................................School closes 1 hour early-3pm
April 10 – April 19........................... Spring Recess
May 25 ..............................................Memorial Day – No School
June 4................................................Last day of student attendance
June 5...............................................Graduation- Class of 2009!
June 5...............................................Teacher work day
Arts and College Preparatory School Calendar
First Semester:
August 25............................................Teachers Report
September 1...................................... Labor Day – No School
September 2......................................Students Report
September 22...................................Professional Development Day
October 16.........................................Professional Development Day
October 17.........................................Capital Day – No School
November 26.....................................No School for Students
November 27-28...............................Thanksgiving Break
December 19.....................................School closes 1 hour early
December 20 – January 4............. Winter Recess
January 19.........................................Martin Luther King Day – No School
Second Semester
February 16.......................................Parent Teacher Conference Day
February 17 .....................................Professional Development Day
March 16...........................................Professional Development Day
April 9 ................................................School closes 1 hour early-3pm
April 10 – April 19........................... Spring Recess
May 25 ..............................................Memorial Day – No School
June 4................................................Last day of student attendance
June 5...............................................Graduation- Class of 2009!
June 5...............................................Teacher work day
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Newsworthy for the week of December 1-5
Monday: Remember to listen to local channels for school
closings...ACPA closes only when Columbus Public closes
Tuesday: Students should spend 1 1/2 -2 hours per night on
homework...review notes, organize binders, study for
quizzes, begin working on projects, re read classroom
assignments. Use your planner for better organizational
skills.
Wednesday: Check the mail for the school newsletter...lots
of newsworthy information.
Thursday: Winterfest is coming Dec.18
Friday: Grade Reports come home with students today!
Monday: Remember to listen to local channels for school
closings...ACPA closes only when Columbus Public closes
Tuesday: Students should spend 1 1/2 -2 hours per night on
homework...review notes, organize binders, study for
quizzes, begin working on projects, re read classroom
assignments. Use your planner for better organizational
skills.
Wednesday: Check the mail for the school newsletter...lots
of newsworthy information.
Thursday: Winterfest is coming Dec.18
Friday: Grade Reports come home with students today!
