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Important Dates
August 20 - First Day of School
September 4 - Workshop & Audition Night
September 28 - Chalkfest
October 17 - Fall Open House
Fall Play & Art Show - November 22-24
Winterfest - December 17
What to Expect - Summer Paperwork
Each summer and prior to the start of the new school year, families are required to submit updated copies of certain documents and forms, as well as re-apply to the Free & Reduced Lunch Program. Here's what to expect in the coming months:
June
- Transportation information updated on our website
July
- Powerschool Registration launching July 1st - all families must complete this yearly!
- Free & Reduced Lunch applications mailed to all families
- Info about locker requests, school fees, supply lists, staff updates, and more sent to families
August
- Powerschool Registration & documents due August 15th
- Free & Reduced Lunch Applications due by August 20th (first day)
Due to the volume of important emails being sent via email and mail, please be sure that your contact information is up-to-date with our records and communications offices.
Records - records@artcollegeprep.org
Communication - pennington@artcollegeprep.org
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Senior Information & Updates
Summer Programming
OSU Dance Intensive
This year's summer intensive is June 3-7. Dr. Brown (OSU dance professor) does have some funding available to help students who might want to attend but are having trouble paying the tuition.
Please reach out to Ms. Dallas (karr@artcollegeprep.org) with questions!
Denison University Performing Arts Intensive
Denison University's Performing Arts Intensive is June 22-30. The intensive is focused on dance, music, theatre, and musical theatre. For more information students can visit the attached link. For dance specific questions students can email Dr. Ojeya Cruz Banks and bankso@denison.edu
Ohio Health Summer Grief Programming
College, Career, & Counseling
2024-25 FAFSA
The 24-25 FAFSA is now open to most students, although the site is still having issues which means it might not be available sometimes. Seniors and Parents should start working on the FAFSA as soon as they are able. If they need FAFSA assistance, they should reach out to Mr. Gerlach or Ms. Roe.
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Padres de familia y estudiantes de último grado (seniors) que deben llenar la forma FAFSA: Hay un servicio webinario (webinar) gratuito que ofrece información acerca del nuevo sistema, además ofrece recomendaciones sobre cómo llenar el formulario en su primera ocasión. Este webinario será presentado en español el día 24 de enero a las 7PM. Register here (inscríbase aquí).
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Important Things
HOURS OF OPERATION
Students may arrive as early as 8:15am
School Day: 8:55am-4:05pm
After School Program: 4:15pm-5:30pm
STUDENT EMAIL accounts (Gmail) have been created for your student. Their email address follows the below naming conventions:
- Email addres: firstname.lastname@artcollegeprep.org
- Password: acpa + graduation year
- Example
- Email: aaron.wagner@artcollegeprep.org
- Password: acpa2027
LOCKERS are available in limited quantities; please submit your request here.
CHROMEBOOKS will be distributed on the 1st day of school
BUSSING: If you're a new student or have questions about bussing, please contact transportation@artcollegeprep.org
CARPOOLS: ACPA students live all throughout Columbus and ACPA helps connect nearby families to form carpools. Please visit the ACPA Carpool Facebook Group
BREAKFAST AND LUNCH is available for $2.00 and $3.50, respectively. Please visit our School Meals page for more information.
NAVIGATING THE PARKING LOT - Our drop-off/pick-up procedures have recently changed. Please click here for the morning traffic pattern, and click here for the afternoon traffic pattern.
For additional information, please visit our FAQ page.