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!!!!

(ACPA is located east of Interstate 70 at the Hamilton Rd. exit.
At Groves Road, turn left and make an immediate right into the office complex.
You cannot enter the school from Hamilton Rd)
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.
Applications are being accepted for 09-10 school year!  
Call  GG to arrange a tour and interview at 986-9974.  
Space is limited!
        ACPA SCHOOL CALENDAR
                      2009-2010

August 24-28                    Teacher’s Report-No School
August 31                          First Day for Students
September 7                     Labor Day-No School
October 16                       Capital Day-No School
October 19                       Professional Day-No School
November 25                    Parent Conference Day-No School
November 26, 27              Thanksgiving Break-No School
December 21- January 1 Winter Recess-No School
January 18                        MLK Day-No School
January 19                        Professional Day-No School
February 15                      Parent Conference Day-No School
February 16                      Professional Day-No School
April 2-9                            Spring Recess-No School
May 28                               Last Day for Seniors
May 31                               Memorial Day-No School
June 6                               Last Day for Students
June 7                               Graduation
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Summer Office Hours:

June and August:  Daily  10-3

July:  by Appointment Only

Summer OGT tutoring is going on now!  Call for details
  Testing occurs the week of June 21

Only a few spots left for upperclassmen at this
time..about 20 slots remain for incoming freshman
class.  Call the school for information and to arrange
an informational interview.
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