High School Resources and Information

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 $3.80, 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.

High School News, Events, and more

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

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

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).

School Supply Lists 2024

By Fayth Pennington | July 24, 2024

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ACPA x WAV Middle School Summer Camp

By Fayth Pennington | July 23, 2024

Our Middle School summer camp will continue on July 22nd through August 2nd, and registration is open now! This is a great chance to use your creativity and stay engaged in a welcoming, laid-back atmosphere – and it’s completely free! Whether you’re a new ACPA student or a returning middle schooler, we’d love to see […]

Powerschool Registration is LIVE!

By Fayth Pennington | July 9, 2024

Powerschool Registration is live! Instructions for Registration were sent to all families on 7/2, and a reminder email was sent for those that haven’t yet begun registering on 7/9. All families, new and returning, must complete Registration prior to every school year. Registration is due by 8am on Tuesday, August 20th (the first day of […]

ACPA @ Columbus Arts Fest 2024

By Fayth Pennington | May 30, 2024

Interactive Village Hours Friday, June 7 11am-7pm Saturday, June 8 10am-7pm Sunday, June 9 10am-5pm Learn More

ACPAlooza 2024 Recap

By Fayth Pennington | May 29, 2024

Watch ACPAlooza 2024 Thank you so much to Joannah Shinault for capturing ACPAlooza 2024!

Spring 2024 Photo Gallery

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