Events

Happy Winter Break!

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

Happy New Year, Chargers!

The Alumni Panel and Social is an event for alumni and current Arete students. Invited alumni will speak on a panel regarding their high school and college/work experience and offer current students words of advice and commentary on their experience.

Alumni were sent an electronic evite from Ms. Arguello, Lead College Counselor. Alumni may email Ms. Arguello at rarguello@areteprepacademy.org if they have any questions regarding the panel or social hour that will immediately follow.

Evening Coffee Chat with Ms. Gillingham

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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)

No school for students.
Teachers will be doing professional development through a Great Hearts in-service.

15th Annual Great Hearts College Symposium

Sophomore and Junior students and families are invited to the virtual Great Hearts College Symposium. Over 60 colleges from across the country will be presenting material to students through panels and open Zoom rooms.

Sophomore and Junior students and families were sent information on registration by email. Contact Ms. Arguello, Lead College Counselor, for details. rarguello@aretepepacademy.org

Archery NASP State Qualifier
8:00am to 8:00pm

Event is being coordinated by Coach Conklin and Coach Portillo.

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.

The Senior class will take their class photo during the school day.

Middle School Student Life Night event from 3:45pm to 5:30pm.
Hosted by the Student Life Night team and Mr. Glascock.

More details to come.

This event is to honor our '21-'22 mentor group. This event is for current mentors only. Details were emailed to current year mentors with RSVP information and location.

8th graders and their families are invited to experience High School Preview Night.

This event will cover details about what families and students can expect from continuing on at Arete Prep for high school. Teachers will provide commentary on high school classes, students will be able to rank their high school language choices and hear from athletics and extra-curricular activity directors.

Location: Arete Prep
Time: TBD

Extra-Curricular 7th Grade Field Trip to MIM
The MIM (Musical Instrument Museum) has a collection of more than 8,000 instruments from more than 200 world countries. The galleries reflect the rich diversity and history of many world cultures.

7th grade students attend this field trip MUST have parental consent and medical information permission form on file no later than Tuesday, February 1st, 2022 for the upcoming event. Students may attain a permissions slip from Dr. Savic (nsavic@areteprepacademy.org).

Regular school dress code is required. Regular (Wednesday) day at school in terms of drop off and pick up as well. We will take the field trip within the regular school hours – departure at 8:30AM, arrival back to school by 12:30PM. Students will have lunch and continue with team building activities upon return on campus.

• Cost: $20.00 per student – please pay online: https://areteprep.configio.com/pd/949/7th-grade-musical-instrument-museum-field-trip or by check/cash at the front office by 2/1/2022.

Tentative date.

Details to be communicated to the families of students performing directly.

Charger Camp for 11th graders

Juniors will be going to Chauncey Ranch for three days of community building, academic and leadership activities.

Juniors families can contact Mr. Glascock (jglascock@areteprepacademy.org) if they have any questions regarding this event. Juniors and their families will be receiving info on camp directly from Mr. G.

If Senior families have any questions regarding trip preparation, please contact Ms. Holly Hansen.

Spring Break - No School.

School will be closed Monday, March 7 to Monday, March 14th. School will resume on Tuesday, March 15th.

Charger Camp for 10th graders

Sophomores will be going to Chauncey Ranch for three days of community building, academic and leadership activities.

Sophomores and their families will be receiving info on camp directly from Mr. G.  

Sophomore families can contact Mr. Glascock (jglascock@areteprepacademy.org) if they have any questions regarding this event. 

Rising Senior Night is an event for all current juniors and their families to hear details about the upcoming senior year and how best to prepare.
Topics to be highlighted include Senior Thesis and College Counseling.

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.

Event: tentative
Time: to be determined

This event night is tentative and will be confirmed at a later time.

This event night is tentative and will be confirmed at a later time.

No school on Friday, April 15th and Monday, April 18th

More details to come.

More details to come. 

Time: tentative
Location: Arete Prep Gymnasium
Details: To be communicated directly to 8th graders and their families

May 4th will kick off Senior Celebration Week with "Go Forth, Go Strong, Go Chargers" Day!

This day is dedicated to celebrating our seniors and their next steps after high school. Whether it's attending college, starting at a community college or trade program, working, volunteering or going into country service, we encourage all our seniors to wear a t-shirt that represents their next steps. More details to be sent directly to seniors and their families regarding this day.

Seniors will take a group picture in the courtyard later in the day.

Senior Tribute
Time listed is tentative.
Speeches will be give on each senior's behalf by teachers.
This event will be held outdoors on the Arete football field.
More details and clarification will be sent to senior families directly.

Time: To be determined
Location: To be determined

Prom details will be advertised on campus. Tickets can be purchased either at the front office or online. More details to come.

7th Grade Field Trip
Organized by Mr. Glascock (jglascock@areteprepacademy.org)