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First Day of School Schedule
Incoming freshmen and students new to Arcadia will have welcome activities in the morning. All returning students will arrive after lunch. Here is the schedule for the first day:
Freshmen & New Students: 7:45 - 11:20
Lunch for all students: 11:20 - 11:45
All students:
- Period 1: 11:50-12:10
- Period 2: 12:16-12:36
- Period 3: 12:42-1:02
- Period 4: 1:08-1:28
- Period 6: 1:34-1:54
- Period 7: 2:00-2:20
2024 Summer Homework Assignments
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Freshmen & New students will pick up their school devices, PE uniforms & lockers, pay fees, and walk their schedule. Parents should accompany their student and can arrive within the time frames below. Fees can be paid online in advance via InTouch or by cash or check in the bookstore at orientation. Here is the fee schedule. Fees will be uploaded to students’ accounts the day prior to orientation.
Fall Sports Information
All athletes must have their documentation completed in Register My Athlete prior to their first day of practice. Tryout dates are:
- Cheerleading - Incoming Freshmen and new students: Begins July 29th
- Pom: Begins July 29th
- Boy’s and Girl’s Golf: Tryouts will be the week of August 12th
- Football: Practices will begin August 5th
- Flag Football: August 12th
- Cross Country: August 5th
- Volleyball: Begins August 12th and goes the full week
- Swim & Dive: Begins August 12th
Campcadia
Freshmen, you have arrived! On July 29, 2024, Arcadia High School welcomes you to what will hopefully be the first of many incredible high school memories throughout your next four years. Registration closes Friday, July 26, 2024.
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Arcadia High School Profile Video
Take a closer look at Arcadia High School!
Read Moreabout Arcadia High School Profile VideoIn this episode of the "SUSD Spotlight" podcast, we learn about the amazing academic program called SCORE which serves as a transition program to pair students, their families, and community partners to bridge high school students to future career opportunities. SCORE helps to develop skills to provide independent career exploration and transition planning with real-world mentorship and the PAES program. Learn more about the impact of the SCORE program by hearing from Stephanie Muecke and student, Nathan Clouse with us today on Spotlight!
Across the nation,NationalBoard reviews the practice of accomplished teachers to evaluate whether theyrepresentthe values and standards of excellence in education. In SUSD, we havenearly 70NationalBoard CertifiedTeachers (NBCT) across our 29 schools. On this episode of Spotlight, we sit down with NBCT Susan Leonard, an Ingleside Middle School educator and SUSD’S lead trainer for NBCT candidates. We dive into a fun conversation about education excellence and how teachers in 2024 can feel appreciated and recognized for theirachievements.
OUR SCHOOL
Arcadia High School is a public, four-year, comprehensive high school located in Phoenix, Arizona. Arcadia is proud of its diverse student body, its reputation for academic excellence, the range of specialized programs available to students, and its excellent teaching staff. Arcadia offers a broad array of courses, including college preparatory courses (Honors, Dual Enrollment, and Advanced Placement), support for English Language Learners, vocational programs offered through the East Valley Institute of Technology (EVIT), and special education services.
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OUR ACCOLADES
Cognia Accreditation
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OUR CAMPUS
Arcadia High School is a public, four-year, comprehensive high school located in Phoenix, Arizona. Arcadia is proud of its diverse student body, its reputation for academic excellence, the range of specialized programs available to students, and its excellent teaching staff.
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OUR LEARNING COMMUNITY
The Arcadia Learning Community in the Scottsdale Unified School District is renowned for its commitment to academic excellence and fostering a nurturing environment for students.
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OUR POINTS OF PRIDE
- AVID Schoolwide
- CTE programs
- Seal of Biliteracy
- Rigorous Academics: Dual Enrollment and AP Program
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- OUR PRINCIPAL
OUR PRINCIPAL
Dr. Danskey is entering her 16th year in high school administration and her 3rd year at Arcadia High School. Prior to joining the Scottsdale Unified School District, Dr. Danskey worked in St. Louis, Missouri and Hillsboro, Oregon.
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- ACADEMICS
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- RECOGNITION
ACADEMICS
43%
Studentsin AP, Dual-enrollment, & Honors courses
50
Honors, AP, & Dual Enrollment courses offered
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A rated school
92%
On time graduation rate
7
Career & Technical Pathways Offered
STUDENT INVOLVEMENT
16
Athletics programs offered
7
State Playoff Team - Sports
52
Student Clubs Offered
RECOGNITION
76%
AP students earned a 3 or higher
32
Students earned a Seal of Biliteracy
3
National Merit Scholars
26
AP Scholars
1
Business CTE students scored highest in the state
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Vision
Engaging all students in world-class, future-focused learning.
Mission
We inspire, motivate, and empower all to think critically, act collaboratively, and embrace diversity for a life of intellectual exploration, community engagement, and personal growth.
Values
Excellence
Integrity
Empathy
Trust
Inclusion
Unity
Goals
Academic Excellence
Culture and Climate
Talented and Qualified Professionals
Community Engagement and Partnership
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