We are pleased to share that the application to apply to ASA for the

2024-2025 school year is available on our website!

If you know of a creative and eager learner entering grades 5-12 who is interested in joining our vibrant and welcoming student body, please share this exciting news with them.

Click for details and RSVP

OPEN HOUSE - November 4th, 9 am - 1 pm

CAMPUS TOURS - Multiple Dates

SHADOW DAYS - Multiple Dates

The deadline to apply is Thursday, January 18, 2024.

MEDICATION PROCEDURES

If your student needs to take medication at school, included but not limited prescription medication, DayQuil, Advil, etc., a parent/guardian MUST fill out a Medication Release Form and a parent/guardian must bring their medication to be stored in the front office. Medications CANNOT be kept with your student throughout the day. Thank you for your understanding.

MORNING STUDENT ENTRANCE GATE UPDATE

Thank you for your flexibility as we adjust our student entrances in the morning. We have closed the south push gate that is adjacent to the staff parking lot. Students can now use the sidewalk to enter the east gate along 3rd St. This gate will be staffed to ensure student safety. All other entrances will remain the same.

DANCE RECITAL CHANGE OF LOCATION

November 29, 2023 and May 8, 2024 @ 6:30p

Arizona Opera Black Box

1636 N Central Ave, Phoenix, AZ 84004

LATE PICKUP PROCEDURES AND FEES

As a reminder, all students must be picked up or leave campus within 15 minutes of their last class ending. Any students who are still on campus at that time will be directed by staff on duty to the front office to sign in, and a parent must come to the front office to sign them out. Your student will be placed in Homework Hour and assessed a $10 fee per occurrence. Anyone ending class by 4:20 must be picked up by 4:30p or they will be assessed a $65 fee per occurrence.

Boys & Girls Club Gabel Branch (15th Street & McDowell) bus pickup is between 3:30-4:00pm on ASA's campus. Students wait in the main office until the bus driver buzzes at the gate. The BGC is $60/month/child after a $30 annual membership fee (financial aid is available for those who qualify) and comes with a snack and dinner. Teens are free after the $30 membership fee. The YMCA will begin to have a bus picking up students from ASA's campus. For more information, please view "Extracurricular Happenings" below!

HALLOWEEN SPIRIT ATTACK

On Halloween, October 31st, students are invited to show off their school-appropriate costumes at school. Please be mindful of these guidelines:

• No masks
• No weapons/large props
• No inflatables
• No fake blood/gore

To avoid distractions in class, please encourage students to enjoy their candy at home.

SEEKING DONATIONS FOR OUR FALL PRODUCTION ALICE BY HEART!

Our theater team is seeking the following for ASA's fall production of Alice by Heart...

• 8 camping style cots - preferably dark/drab colors
• Vintage hospital privacy divider - or something that could be altered to fit this need
• 5-6' wooden ladder - functional and safe
• Other wooden ladder for decoration only
• Stainless medical tray, IV stand

These items would be needed ASAP and they could/would be returned after December 10th.

Please reach out to Melissa Rex-Flint [rex@goasa.org] if you are able to donate any of these items. Our student thank you for your contributions!

A HAUNTED HOMECOMING

The Friday before homecoming, October 27th, join Student Union in Sports Jersey Spirit Day! Wear your favorite jersey from your favorite team or college to spread the homecoming spirit!

Strange and frightening sounds have been happening at ASA, echoing through the halls when hinges creak in teacherless chambers. Whenever the lights flicker where the air is still deathly — that is when ghosts are present, practicing their terror with ghoulish delight! Join NHS for some spooky fun at ASA’s official Haunted Homecoming! 

Date: Saturday, October 28

Time: 7-10 PM

Location: 4027 East Lincoln Drive in Paradise Valley

Price: 20 dollars at the door, or get a frighteningly good deal for 15 dollars on School Pay.

Come support our Ghouls and Ghosts at Haunted Homecoming!!!

PUMPKIN PAINT NIGHT

ASA's VisArt Club invites you to the 3rd annual Pumpkin Paint Night! There will be music, candy, and face painting. Costumes are encouraged. Students and family members of all ages are welcome to attend.

Date: October 25th

Time: 6p-9p

Price: $5 on SchoolPay

B.Y.O.Pumpkin OR pumpkins provided!

MIDDLE SCHOOL CLUB FAIR NEXT WEEK!

Middle School Clubs will be starting soon. Existing clubs will be showcased at our club fair at lunch on October 23th and 24th. Students can browse the different club offerings and sign up to join. 6th-8th grade students can create a club. They'll need to write a description, collect a few members and find a teacher who can host it with them.

WE HAVE A PROM DATE!

Juniors & Seniors, we have a PROM DATE and VENUE!

More information coming soon, but save the date: SATURDAY, APRIL 13

Juniors, are you interested in helping plan prom? Email: kleiser@goasa.org

Questions? Contact The Development and Marketing Team at development@goasa.org

NEW 9TH HOUR INTERVENTION PROGRAMS!

We're connecting with the "S" in our R.I.S.E acronym and providing students with extra support. Two groups - a group with Ms. Cons and a young men's group with Mr. Miles - started this week. Next week, a peer mentor group as well as four different academic intervention groups will start. Please note that these groups are invite only, and invites are based on faculty and staff input as well as standardized test scores. Invites were sent via email on Tuesday, 10/17, and if you haven't confirmed yet we need your confirmation ASAP!

Since next week is a Power Wednesday, Mr. Miles' group will meet on Friday instead. Ms. Cons' group and MS ELA (Wednesday only) will be canceled. 

College Visits and Fairs for High School Students

College Visits

Every year ASA hosts college visits during the day so students can learn about different schools, ask questions, and meet the college reps. This year we have over 20 schools visiting during October and November. 9th grade may attend lunch visits, and grades 10-12 may attend any visit. 

Lunch visits only require signing up, and visits during a class require both signing up and a class release slip (students need permission from teacher). We start the Monday after break so sign up now.

Students, make sure to sign up for college visits and mark these on your calendar. Ask your teacher prior to attending and bring your class release slip when you attend (these are also located outside the college counseling office B205 and on the college padlet). 

NOTE: Sign ups are open until 10am the day of the college visit.

College Fairs

The ASA College Padlet holds information about many college fairs, both in-person and virtual. With over 180 colleges, one of the largest is the NACAC's Greater Phoenix College Fair on Sunday October 15. It is recommended to register for the fair so students don't have to keep filling out info at the fair. Just print out your registration barcode, and bring it to the fair. You can print out a list of all the colleges attending and which booth they are at.

Happy college exploring!!

CHORAL COLLAGE CHANGE OF DATE

December 19, 2023 at 6:30pm

Camelback Bible Church 

3900 E Stanford Dr, Paradise Valley, AZ 85253

Look for additional details from the choir department.

8TH GRADE FIELD TRIP: PHOENIX ZOO

Dear 8th Grade Families,

We have booked Feb 20th for a trip to the Phoenix Zoo. We are planning to have buses available for students and chaperones and would like to find out how many buses we will need.

Please fill out the Google form to let us know if your student will join us on the bus or you will drop them off at the zoo. Please fill out one for each student if you have more than 1 eighth grader.

We are also looking for parents to join us as chaperones for a group of 10. 

The form asks if you can chaperone and if you would like to take the bus as well. We know plans can change, but if you can answer to the best of your knowledge now, it would be very helpful for our planning.

Details at this time:

• The Phoenix Zoo is at 455 N Galvin Pkwy, Phoenix, AZ 85008. 
• We will be at the zoo between 9:30 - 1:30. 
• Buses will leave ASA at 9 am and return at 2:00.  
• There will not be classes for 8th grade that day so they will not be on campus at all.
• Monday, Feb 19 is a holiday for President’s day and there is no school.

The Phoenix Zoo will open a new exhibit in November called Predator Passage and this will be a great opportunity for students to get a look at the animals and conservation in the new African Trail and the Tropical Trail. We are planning a tour of both areas, time to see other exhibits and have lunch.