Events

2021—2022 Coffee Chat with Ms. Gillingham
Meet in the Arete Prep front office at 8:30 am, for an 8:40 am start

*Note the dates for evening Coffee Chat with Ms. Gillingham (Meet in the front office at 6:20m pm)

Contact the front office at 480-222-4233 if you have any questions regarding a Coffee Chat event.

No school. All Great Hearts employees will be in professional development.

2021—2022 Coffee Chat with Ms. Gillingham
Meet in the Arete Prep front office at 8:30 am, for an 8:40 am start

*Note the dates for evening Coffee Chat with Ms. Gillingham (Meet in the front office at 6:20m pm)

Join us for Arete Spirit Week by dressing up each day this week! 

On Wednesday and Thursday, be ready to pay a $1 donation for the Senior Trip fundraiser in order to dress up. Friday is a spirit day for all students, for free!

Make this fun for everyone by carefully following the rules. 

If you are unsure of a costume idea, ask a dean before wearing your costume to school.

Tropical Tuesday–Regular dress code rules apply to what you are wearing with the exception ofwearing a fun Hawaiian shirt and lei! Free for all! (See notes below).

Wednesday –Mathletes and Athletes!  Dress so that you are CLEARLY identifiable as a mathlete or an athlete! Cost is $1donation. (See notes below)

Throwback Thursday – Dress so that you are CLEARLY identifiable from a decade of your choice prior to 2000. Cost is $1 donation.  (See notes below)

Friday-Charger Spirit Wear (FREE for all students to participate)- Regular dress code rules apply with the exception of wearing any Chargers shirt or jersey (tank jerseys must be worn with a t-shirt underneath). GO CHARGERS!!!

Note: In addition to the rules stated above, all student wear must fit the modesty guidelines described in the NON-UNIFORM DRESS CODEFOR SPECIAL EVENTS: 

• All clothing worn should be modest, loose fitting, in good repair (no holes, torn sleeves, etc.), should be worn either tucked in or well over the waist of the pants/shorts if not tucked in. 
• No midriffs may be shown. 
• No tank tops, camisoles, or sports bras may be worn as outer-garments. 
• Pants/shorts should be modest and in good repair (no holes, torn sleeves, etc.)Pants should be worn at the waist and should be no shorter than mid-thigh, and no-longer than just below the knee. 
• No short-shorts or long baggy shorts may be worn. 
• No boxers or undergarments may be visible. 
• No yoga pants (or leggings). 
• Attire should be free of inappropriate messages. 
• Sports team logos (e.g., Diamondbacks, Notre Dame), and apparel brand names (e.g., Adidas, Nike) are acceptable, provided they do not make inappropriate allusions. 
• These guidelines also apply to sweat shirts and jackets that students may wear. 
• No sandals, open-toed, or platform shoes. 
• Hat styles should follow the same guidelines as above.

Event: Mentor/Mentee Day

Location: Arete

Time: 2:15-4:15pm

Summary: An after-school event full for Mentors and Mentees toplay games and have fun.

Point of Contact. Mr. Vaughan - JVaughan2@AretePrepAcademy.org or Ms. Attridge - mattridge@areteprepacademy.org 

Dress Code: Athletic attire. No leggings. Shorts must be of modest length. No tank tops or see through attire. 

Join us for Arete Spirit Week by dressing up each day this week! 

On Wednesday and Thursday, be ready to pay a $1 donation for the Senior Trip fundraiser in order to dress up. Friday is a spirit day for all students, for free!

Make this fun for everyone by carefully following the rules. 

If you are unsure of a costume idea, ask a dean before wearing your costume to school.

Wednesday –Mathletes and Athletes!  Dress so that you are CLEARLY identifiable as a mathlete or an athlete! Cost is $1donation. (See notes below)

Throwback Thursday – Dress so that you are CLEARLY identifiable from a decade of your choice prior to 2000. Cost is $1 donation.  (See notes below)

Friday-Charger Spirit Wear (FREE for all students to participate)- Regular dress code rules apply with the exception of wearing any Chargers shirt or jersey (tank jerseys must be worn with a t-shirt underneath). GO CHARGERS!!!

Note: In addition to the rules stated above, all student wear must fit the modesty guidelines described in the NON-UNIFORM DRESS CODEFOR SPECIAL EVENTS: 

• All clothing worn should be modest, loose fitting, in good repair (no holes, torn sleeves, etc.), should be worn either tucked in or well over the waist of the pants/shorts if not tucked in. 
• No midriffs may be shown. 
• No tank tops, camisoles, or sports bras may be worn as outer-garments. 
• Pants/shorts should be modest and in good repair (no holes, torn sleeves, etc.)Pants should be worn at the waist and should be no shorter than mid-thigh, and no-longer than just below the knee. 
• No short-shorts or long baggy shorts may be worn. 
• No boxers or undergarments may be visible. 
• No yoga pants (or leggings). 
• Attire should be free of inappropriate messages. 
• Sports team logos (e.g., Diamondbacks, Notre Dame), and apparel brand names (e.g., Adidas, Nike) are acceptable, provided they do not make inappropriate allusions. 
• These guidelines also apply to sweat shirts and jackets that students may wear. 
• No sandals, open-toed, or platform shoes. 
• Hat styles should follow the same guidelines as above.

Join us for Arete Spirit Week by dressing up each day this week! 

On Wednesday and Thursday, be ready to pay a $1 donation for the Senior Trip fundraiser in order to dress up. Friday is a spirit day for all students, for free!

Make this fun for everyone by carefully following the rules. 

If you are unsure of a costume idea, ask a dean before wearing your costume to school.

Throwback Thursday – Dress so that you are CLEARLY identifiable from a decade of your choice prior to 2000. Cost is $1 donation.  (See notes below) ForThrowback Thursday, Modestlyfit and decade-appropriate jeans are allowed for those dressing as someone fromthe specific decade. Jeans should be free of rips and holes.

Friday-Charger Spirit Wear (FREE for all students to participate)- Regular dress code rules apply with the exception of wearing any Chargers shirt or jersey (tank jerseys must be worn with a t-shirt underneath). GO CHARGERS!!!

Note: In addition to the rules stated above, all student wear must fit the modesty guidelines described in the NON-UNIFORM DRESS CODEFOR SPECIAL EVENTS: 

• All clothing worn should be modest, loose fitting, in good repair (no holes, torn sleeves, etc.), should be worn either tucked in or well over the waist of the pants/shorts if not tucked in. 
• No midriffs may be shown. 
• No tank tops, camisoles, or sports bras may be worn as outer-garments. 
• Pants/shorts should be modest and in good repair (no holes, torn sleeves, etc.)Pants should be worn at the waist and should be no shorter than mid-thigh, and no-longer than just below the knee. 
• No short-shorts or long baggy shorts may be worn. 
• No boxers or undergarments may be visible. 
• No yoga pants (or leggings). 
• Attire should be free of inappropriate messages. 
• Sports team logos (e.g., Diamondbacks, Notre Dame), and apparel brand names (e.g., Adidas, Nike) are acceptable, provided they do not make inappropriate allusions. 
• These guidelines also apply to sweat shirts and jackets that students may wear. 
• No sandals, open-toed, or platform shoes. 
• Hat styles should follow the same guidelines as above.

Join us for Arete Spirit Week by dressing up each day this week! 

Friday-Charger Spirit Wear (FREE for all students to participate)- Regular dress code rules apply with the exception of wearing any Chargers shirt or jersey (tank jerseys must be worn with a t-shirt underneath). GO CHARGERS!!!

Note: In addition to the rules stated above, all student wear must fit the modesty guidelines described in the NON-UNIFORM DRESS CODEFOR SPECIAL EVENTS: 

• All clothing worn should be modest, loose fitting, in good repair (no holes, torn sleeves, etc.), should be worn either tucked in or well over the waist of the pants/shorts if not tucked in. 
• No midriffs may be shown. 
• No tank tops, camisoles, or sports bras may be worn as outer-garments. 
• Pants/shorts should be modest and in good repair (no holes, torn sleeves, etc.)Pants should be worn at the waist and should be no shorter than mid-thigh, and no-longer than just below the knee. 
• No short-shorts or long baggy shorts may be worn. 
• No boxers or undergarments may be visible. 
• No yoga pants (or leggings). 
• Attire should be free of inappropriate messages. 
• Sports team logos (e.g., Diamondbacks, Notre Dame), and apparel brand names (e.g., Adidas, Nike) are acceptable, provided they do not make inappropriate allusions. 
• These guidelines also apply to sweat shirts and jackets that students may wear. 
• No sandals, open-toed, or platform shoes. 
• Hat styles should follow the same guidelines as above.

"There's No Place Like Homecoming" Dance
Date: Saturday, September 18th, 2021
Time: 6:30 - 10:00pm
Arete Prep Academy Gym

High school students, please join us for a trip down the Yellow Brick Road at our Wizard of Oz inspired dance. 

Tickets: 
$30/prepaid (you can purchase online with a CC or at the front desk with cash)
$40 at the door (cash only)

Tickets on sale now. 
Purchase yours online at: https://areteprep.configio.com/search?cid=404

Dress code: Formal, no gym shoes. Click HERE for details. 

Not sure about the outfit you are thinking about? Consult with a dean regarding styles. 

Picture Day for students.
For dress code reminders, visit: https://areteprepacademy.greatheartsamerica.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2019/07/Arete-Uniform-and-Dress-Code-19-20.pdf

2021—2022 Coffee Chat with Ms. Gillingham
Meet in the Arete Prep front office at 8:30 am, for an 8:40 am start

*Note the dates for evening Coffee Chat with Ms. Gillingham (Meet in the front office at 6:20m pm)

Contact the front office at 480-222-4233 if you have any questions regarding a Coffee Chat event.

PSO will be conducting a meeting on September 24th from 8:30-9:30am in the library.
All Arete Prep parents may attend if interested. 

Questions? Please email Aretepreppso@gmail.com

More details to come.

2021—2022 Coffee Chat with Ms. Gillingham
Meet in the Arete Prep front office at 8:30 am, for an 8:40 am start

*Note the dates for evening Coffee Chat with Ms. Gillingham (Meet in the front office at 6:20m pm)

Contact the front office at 480-222-4233 if you have any questions regarding a Coffee Chat event.

Evening Coffee Chat with Ms. Gillingham
Parents may enter campus through the front office at 6:20pm for a 6:30pm start time.

Contact the front office at 480-222-4233 if you have any questions regarding a Coffee Chat event.

Point of Contact: Ms. Arguello at rarguello@areteprepacademy.org

Location: TBD (this may be an online Zoom event to allow for athletes and families to attend from various locations)

Materials needed: Junior Night folder (to be passed out to all Juniors by the college counselors)

What will be covered in this presentation: The college counselors will be providing a year overview of the topics, activities and projects that will be done with all Juniors to prepare them for after high school options (i.e. higher education, workforce, volunteer work, service to country, trade school, etc.)

2021—2022 Coffee Chat with Ms. Gillingham
Meet in the Arete Prep front office at 8:30 am, for an 8:40 am start

*Note the dates for evening Coffee Chat with Ms. Gillingham (Meet in the front office at 6:20m pm)

Contact the front office at 480-222-4233 if you have any questions regarding a Coffee Chat event.

All 10th and 11th graders will take the PSAT on campus.
Point of Contact: Ms. Arguello (rarguello@areteprepacademy.org)

Non-Athletic Extracurricular Fair

During the second half of middle school and high school lunch comevisit the gym to learn about all the extracurricular and enrichment courses(EC) Arete has to offer to students. 

Booths will be set up with students andteachers that can answer any questions about their enrichment courses.

Conference Week
School will end at 12:20pm every day during conference week.

Formerly known as Literary Figure Day where students are able to dress up as a historical or literary figure taught in the Archway and/or Prep curriculum.

Costumes must follow dress code guidelines (to be posted soon).
No masks or weapons are allowed as part of costumes.

Point of Contact: Ms. Attridge and Mr. Vaughan (Deans)

More details to come.

2021—2022 Coffee Chat with Ms. Gillingham
Meet in the Arete Prep front office at 8:30 am, for an 8:40 am start

*Note the dates for evening Coffee Chat with Ms. Gillingham (Meet in the front office at 6:20m pm)

Contact the front office at 480-222-4233 if you have any questions regarding a Coffee Chat event.

Student who are interested in retaking their yearbook picture or who missed the initial picture day will have an opportunity to get their picture take.

All Arete Prep student will have a half day today. Faculty will be in professional development for the later part of the day.

Students must be picked up at 12:20pm.

Studio Art will be hosting this event.
Time: TBD
More details to come.

Middle SchoolStudent Life Night

All middle schoolstudents, boys and girls 

November 12th3:45-7:00 

2021—2022 Coffee Chat with Ms. Gillingham
Meet in the Arete Prep front office at 8:30 am, for an 8:40 am start

*Note the dates for evening Coffee Chat with Ms. Gillingham (Meet in the front office at 6:20m pm)

Contact the front office at 480-222-4233 if you have any questions regarding a Coffee Chat event.

School will end at 12:20pm on 12/16 and 12/17.

Happy Winter Break!

The first day of Semester 2 resumes on January 4th, 8:20am.

Happy New Year, Chargers!

Evening Coffee Chat with Ms. Gillingham
Parents may enter campus through the front office at 6:20pm for a 6:30pm start time.

Contact the front office at 480-222-4233 if you have any questions regarding a Coffee Chat event.

2021—2022 Coffee Chat with Ms. Gillingham
Meet in the Arete Prep front office at 8:30 am, for an 8:40 am start

*Note the dates for evening Coffee Chat with Ms. Gillingham (Meet in the front office at 6:20m pm)

Contact the front office at 480-222-4233 if you have any questions regarding a Coffee Chat event.

2021—2022 Coffee Chat with Ms. Gillingham
Meet in the Arete Prep front office at 8:30 am, for an 8:40 am start

*Note the dates for evening Coffee Chat with Ms. Gillingham (Meet in the front office at 6:20m pm)

Contact the front office at 480-222-4233 if you have any questions regarding a Coffee Chat event.

2021—2022 Coffee Chat with Ms. Gillingham
Meet in the Arete Prep front office at 8:30 am, for an 8:40 am start

*Note the dates for evening Coffee Chat with Ms. Gillingham (Meet in the front office at 6:20m pm)

Contact the front office at 480-222-4233 if you have any questions regarding a Coffee Chat event.

2021—2022 Coffee Chat with Ms. Gillingham
Meet in the Arete Prep front office at 8:30 am, for an 8:40 am start

*Note the dates for evening Coffee Chat with Ms. Gillingham (Meet in the front office at 6:20m pm)

2021—2022 Coffee Chat with Ms. Gillingham
Meet in the Arete Prep front office at 8:30 am, for an 8:40 am start

*Note the dates for evening Coffee Chat with Ms. Gillingham (Meet in the front office at 6:20m pm)

Contact the front office at 480-222-4233 if you have any questions regarding a Coffee Chat event.

2021—2022 Coffee Chat with Ms. Gillingham
Meet in the Arete Prep front office at 8:30 am, for an 8:40 am start

*Note the dates for evening Coffee Chat with Ms. Gillingham (Meet in the front office at 6:20m pm)

Contact the front office at 480-222-4233 if you have any questions regarding a Coffee Chat event.