Table of Contents
1. Who do I contact about...
2. Counseling
3. Transportation
4. School Meals
5. Academics & Student Information
6. Attendance
7. Records & Contact Information
8. Communications & Events
9. Enrollment
1. Who do I contact about...
After School Program - Asya Mosley, amosley@artcollegeprep.org
Attendance (High School) - Sarah Silver, attendance@artcollegeprep.org
Attendance (Middle School) - Emily Collins, attendance@artcollegeprep.org
College Credit Plus - Your student's counselor (see below question 'Who is my student's counselor?')
Course requests & class schedules - Your student's counselor (see below question 'Who is my student's counselor?')
Events & ticketing - Fayth Pennington, pennington@artcollegeprep.org
Medications, vaccination records, & student health - Nonha Powell, powell@artcollegeprep.org
Newsletters and communication - Fayth Pennington, pennington@artcollegeprep.org
Powerschool - Please call our front desk for help with Powerschool (614) 986-9974
Records & transcripts - Emily Collins, records@artcollegeprep.org
School Breakfast, Lunch, or the Free & Reduced Lunch Program - Paul Snyder, snyder@artcollegeprep.org
Schoology - Please contact your student's Homebase teacher. Schoology tutorials are coming soon for all families!
Transportation - Sarah Silver, transportation@artcollegeprep.org
2. Counseling
Who is my student's counselor?
Middle School - Adam Todoran, todoran@artcollegeprep.org
High School (A-K) - Eric Gerlach, gerlach@artcollegeprep.org
High School (L-Z) - Carley Roe, roe@artcollegeprep.org
What does a school social worker do/ how are they different from a counselor?
Can my student still come to ACPA if we move/are experiencing housing instability/homelessness?
Yes! Please contact Christopher Winchester, ACPA's School Social Worker and Homeless Liaison at winchester@artcollegeprep.org.
3. Transportation
What students are eligible for bussing?
Currently, bus transportation is only available to students residing in the Columbus City School District, Groveport Madison Local School District, and Bloom Carroll Local School District. Please contact your home school district transportation office to inquire about payment options for families not receiving bus transportation from their district. For more information, please visit our Transportation page.
When will I receive my child's bus route?
Can I change my child's bus stop?
My student's bus didn't show up - who do I call and what should I do?
Please call your home district transportation office if your student's bus hasn't arrived.
Columbus Transportation - 614-365-5074
If it's a UTS route, call 614-324-7710
Groveport Transportation - 614-836-4788
Once this has been reported to the proper Transportation department, please call or email our Attendance office to let us know your student may be late to school.
attendance@artcollegeprep.org
(614) 986-9974 and press 1
Where can I drop off and pick up my student?
Click here to view the drop off/pick up map for Middle and High School.
4. School Meals
Does my student qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
There are multiple ways a student can qualify for free or reduced-price meals.
- If your family income is within federal income eligibility guidelines
- Your family receives SNAP or OWF benefits
- The student is a foster child under the care of a foster care agency or court
- Students meeting the definition of homeless, runaway, or migrant (please contact us if you aren't sure if your student meets these definitions)
If you aren't sure if your student meets these criteria or have questions about your student's eligibility, please contact Paul Snyder, Child Nutrition Director at snyder@artcollegeprep.org
5. Academics & Student Information
When are report cards sent to families?
ACPA no longer sends paper copies of report cards to families, however, grades can be continuously monitored via Schoology, and ACPA will notify families when term and semester grade cards are available to view in Powerschool.
How do I reset my Powerschool password?
Please contact our front desk for any Powerschool-related questions - (614) 986-9974.
Can I set up a meeting with my student's teacher?
Please contact your student's teacher directly via email to schedule any phone or in-person meetings. Visit our Staff Page for a complete list of staff contact information.
Who do I talk to if my student is failing?
Please contact your student's teacher directly to discuss your student's grades. Visit our Staff Page for a complete list of staff contact information.
6. Attendance
How do I report an absence?
Please call (614) 986-9974 or email attendance@artcollegeprep.org. Every absence must be reported to ACPA on each day of absence (for example, a multiple-day absence due to illness must be reported every day that the student is absent).
What is an excused vs. unexcused absence?
The list below outlines reasons for which an absence from school may be excused per Ohio Revised Code 3301 and explains in which cases written verification or communication with ACPA administration is necessary:
- Student Illness - A physician or mental health professional’s written excuse is required if a student is absent from school for 3 or more consecutive days.
- Family Illness - Administration may require a physician or mental health professional’s explanation of the necessity of the student’s absence.
- Quarantine of the Home - Excused absence is limited to the length of the quarantine as determined by the appropriate public health official. Documentation from a healthcare professional is required.
- Death of a Relative Excused absence is limited to a period of 3 days. Communication with the administration may result in a longer excused time period.
- Medical or Dental Appointment - A physician, mental health professional, or dental office’s written excuse is required in this case. A doctor’s appointment does not excuse a student from a full school day, unless proof is shown to merit this. Students are expected to be at school before the appointment, acquire all missed assignments, and return after the appointment. Students who do not have documentation for the entire day will receive an unexcused absence for the total hours missed.
- Observance of a Religious Holiday - Any student will have an excused absence if the purpose of the absence is to observe a religious holiday consistent with their religiously held beliefs.
- College Visitation - Written verification from the college or university attended is required. College visitations are limited to three per student per year unless the school counselor or an administrator gives permission for more than three. College visits are not permitted during midterm week or the last two weeks of school.
- Other Absences - A discussion should be held with administration if a student requests an absence for reasons other than those outlined above. Absences may be determined unexcused and will count towards truancy. This may result in an Absence Intervention Plan.
Who should I contact if my student is going to have an extended absence due to family emergency/health emergency?
Please contact our Attendance office regarding any extended absences.
attendance@artcollegeprep.org
(614) 986-9974 and press 1
7. Records & Contact Information
How do we update our contact information?
If your phone number or email address has changed: Please email records@artcollegeprep.org to submit any changes.
If your address has changed: Please submit an update Proof of Residency to records@artcollegeprep.org. Addresses cannot be updated until a valid Proof of Residency is submitted. Valid forms of proof include:
- Current mortgage statement or current lease (dated within the last 30 days) in the name of the parent/guardian or owner of residence
- If leasing/renting, the name and phone number of the landlord must be provided in order to verify the lease.
- If the parent/guardian is using a month-to-month rental/leasing agreement, s/he must provide a typewritten statement on business letterhead from the landlord at the time of enrollment. The statement must have the signatures of all parties and include the terms and conditions of the lease, the landlord’s contact information, the address of the rental location, the parent/guardian’s name, how long the parent/guardian has been on a month-to-month basis, and the current date.
- Current water, gas or electric utility bill (dated within 30 days) in the name of the homeowner/leaseholder. Phone/cable bills are not accepted.
- Official deed with homeowner's name and address listed
- Two most recent employment check stubs with the parent/guardian’s name and current address
- Most recent check stub, received from the Department of Human Services or Social Security office, addressed to the parent/guardian
- Statement from the Department of Human Services or Social Security on letterhead, indicating the address used by the parent for receipt of checks
- Official document from the Ohio Department of Job & Family Services stating the parent/guardian name, current address, and date
- Form for Displaced Families - for families experiencing homelessness
8. Communications & Events
I'm not receiving newsletters - who do I contact?
If you aren't receiving weekly ACPA newsletters, be sure to check your junk/spam folder for emails from mail@networkforgood.com. If you don't see anything, please contact pennington@artcollegeprep.org.
How do I purchase event tickets?
Not all events require a ticket! For ticketed events, ticket purchase links can be found on the News & Events page of our website, and will also be posted to our Facebook and Instagram (@artcollegeprep) accounts. For non-ticketed events, you don't need to purchase a ticket or RSVP. For a full list of ticketed events, please see our Arts & Events Calendar.
9. Enrollment
Who do I contact about my student's enrollment?
Please contact Juan Rojas with any enrollment questions.
enrollment@artcollegeprep.org
(614) 986-9974 and press 5