
Monday – A Week, A Day; 9:45 Advisory
Tuesday – A Week, B Day; 9:45 MMM
Wednesday – A Week, A Day; Late Start (Seniors: Special Olympics first two periods – look for info from the Deans)
Thursday – A Week, B Day; Special Schedule – World Language Honor Society Induction, Special Dress Day, Special Parking!
Friday – A Week, A Day; 9:45 Advisory (Belonging Survey)

**Please remember no cell phones in the PH**
Lunch menu calendar for Nov 2024

To those in uniform serving today & who have served in the past, we honor you today and everyday. Happy Veteran’s Day!
Special Schedule for TODAY!
It’s a Special Dress Day!
- A dress shirt is required along with one of the following: sports coat, sweater, or tie
- Professional-length skirts, dresses or slacks, and blouses are required; length should be mid-thigh or longer and considered appropriate for school
- Dress shoes are required (fashionable, tidy, clean sneakers are permitted)
8:10 – 9:20 Block 8 (70 min.)
9:20 – 9:30 Passing Time
9:30 – 10:30 – Assembly – World Language Honor Society Induction
10:30 – 10:45 break/passing time
10:45 – 11:55 – Block 5 (70 min.)
11:55 – 12:00 Passing Time
12:00 – 1:50 – Block 6 (80 min.)
1st Lunch (11:55 – 12:25)
2nd Lunch (1:25 – 1:55)
2:00 – 3:20 – Block 7 (80 min.)

‘No-Shave November’ raises awareness about men’s health and the importance of screening for cancer.
If you would like to participate, please stop by the Deans’ office and pay $5 donation to cancer research.
Congrats to the Sensing advisory for having the most submissions! You won a free breakfast from Bridges!
This past Saturday, 12 of our students took the initiative to get QPR certified. The conversation was beneficial and eye opening. QPR stands for Question, Persuade and Refer – the 2 simple steps anyone can learn to help save a life from suicide. These 12 students, Emma Soltys, Kate Farmer, Penn Davis, Bay Williams, Reese Jarrard, Yusra Rahman, Jack Roberts, Mia Lee, Veronkia Babbitt, Liam Biehl, Declan Brooks and Alex Elkabbani are now all certificed to help change lives. Thank you to @Nucisspace fro providing this program. These 12 are the first youth to receive this cerfification!
Fall Orchestra Concert
TONIGHT, November 14
Bertelsmann Presentation Hall
7:00 p.m.
Please come out and support ACAD musicians!!!
“The Math Club has a new service opportunity for juniors and seniors willing to tutor other students in Math! Students would help out the Math teachers during regular tutorial hours by answering questions and assisting students feeling stuck. The time commitment is completely up to you, and you can help out anywhere from once a month to multiple times a week based on your interest.
While this is mostly an opportunity for juniors and seniors who have already taken Geometry and Algebra II, anyone from any grade who thinks they might want to help out is more than welcome to fill out the interest form here:
https://forms.gle/F6cNQ3wCTVPgfzRd6.”
- A new project is starting up at ACAD. The idea is to send upper school friends, faculty, peers an anonymous note to encourage them. Can be anything from something you appreciate about them, to something they taught you, anything you think will brighten their day. We will keep the link open and on ACAD daily for a little over a month, so you have time to think about what you want to say. Don’t send multiple to the SAME person. Maximum 300 characters. Keep it positive. Click here to submit an anonymous message . If you have any questions email @projectupliftacad@gmail.com
Brian McClendon, senior, and Matthew Reilly, sophomore, starting “World Kindness Week” off right! Photo by Elijah Echols
Congratulations to senior Clara McLanahanfor being named
Spartans of the Week! (Week of November 4):
“Clara is a dominant force on both sides of the ball. As a linebacker, her exceptional timing and instincts to read the opposing offense allow her to disrupt passing lanes and make crucial tackles. Her relentless pursuit of the ball makes her a formidable challenge for any offense. When called upon as quarterback, Clara showcases a strong arm and excellent timing, whether connecting with receivers or taking off to run. Beyond her on-field prowess, Clara is an invaluable asset during practices. She leads team warm-ups, analyzes game film, encourages her teammates, and maintains a positive outlook. Her great attitude and leadership both on and off the field is inspiring, and her contributions to the team’s success this season are undeniable.”
– Alan Weiler, Head Coach Varsity Flag Football


Congratulations to the girls cross country team for placing 3rd in the Class A DI-3A Private State Meet Friday in Carrollton! Also, congrats to the boys for placing 11th in a very talented field of schools. A BIG congrats to Maya Davis for winning the individual state title! Maya jumped out to an early lead and won very easily in a time of 19:26.
The football state playoff brackets are finally complete. The Spartans earned the #3 Seed in Class A DI-3A Private bracket and received a “bye” in the 1st round this Friday. This will be the team’s 3rd consecutive week with a “bye” or without a game. The team will host the winner of Aquinas vs Holy Innocents’ Friday, Nov. 22nd at 7:30 pm. IF the team wins we will host a quarterfinal game Friday, Nov. 29th.
Click on the link below to view the playoff bracket.
Click below if you are interested in this summit:

EXAM SCHEDULE
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Monday
12/16
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Tuesday
12/17
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Wednesday
12/18
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Thursday
12/19
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Friday
12/20
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8:45-10:45
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Block 1 Exam
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Block 3 Exam
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Block 5 Exam
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Block 7 Exam
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Make-up exams
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11:55-12:25
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Lunch **
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Lunch **
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Lunch **
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Lunch **
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Winter Break
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12:30-2:30
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Block 2 Exam
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Block 4 Exam
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Block 6 Exam
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Block 8 Exam
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Winter Break
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- Academic classes will be held whether or not an exam is given, and students are expected to attend all of their academic classes; students should know whether or not to expect an exam in the fall and the spring or if their classes will have alternative assessments instead.
- Students are expected to stay for the entire testing time (block) and may not leave if they finish early.
- Mrs. Zalac must approve pre-arranged absences.
- When students have free blocks, (non-academic) electives, or study halls, they needn’t attend school although students may be on campus; we will have supervision for students who need to be on campus for the entire day (bus riders or others who need to stay).
- Students who receive extended time should be proactive about their exams and be sure that they have time for lunch if they have two exams in one day.
- As always, the honor code will be followed and enforced.
** Tillman Center will be open for all US students from 11:55-12:25 only.

11/12- Will McCleary
11/13- Ciella Garrard
11/13 Auden Garrard
11/13 Paul Chandler
11/14- Evangeline Bina
11/14- Lyza Ewing
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