NEWS FOR SENIOR HIGH STUDENTS
Included: Senior High Specific Info, School Wide Events, Big Athletic Events Ticket Info, Student Life, Clubs, ROG, Music, Drama, etc.
Not included: Athletic Practices, Schedules or other info just for Athletes. That info is in the Category of Senior High Athletics
Here are some updated college fair and campus visit dates to mark on your calendar! Please see the Advising Bulletin Board (located across from lost and found) or Mrs. Pulaski for more information and details about these events. Abilene Christian University Visit // October 5 // ROAR GPA Fall College Fair // October 26 //…
Seniors! The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) opens on October 1, 2022. The FAFSA is the first step in the financial aid process to pay for college. You use the FAFSA form to apply for federal student aid, such as grants, work-study, and loans. In addition, most colleges and universities require you to…
JrH nd HS chapels are scheduled for next Wednesday, Oct. 5! Please note that we are on a different bell schedule for chapels. The bell schedule is below. If your student comes to campus after first period, or has a study hall at some point, please remind them of the schedule so they arrive on…
AmazonSmiles is a free program with Amazon that donates 0.5% of your order to your favorite charity – and we know your favorite Charity is Grace Prep! In order to name GPA Ministries as your AmazonSmiles partner, start at the AmazonSmiles search page right here! Next, search for GPA Ministries, and select them as your…
Please remember to inform the Grace Prep front office if your student will be absent from school, or if they need to leave campus early for a doctor’s appointment. You may call (817/557-3399) or email (frontoffice@graceprep.org). Please feel free to text your student’s teachers, but it is very important that the front office be informed…
A link to your student’s Term 1 Report Card was emailed home Thursday, September 29. Do you have questions about your student’s grades? Please reach out to his/her teacher. Your student’s teacher is the first, best resource for questions about your student’s grades in a class.
SECONDARY FAMILIES!Well, Homecoming Dress Up days are over and it’s time to be in dress code again! Below you will find reminders about secondary dress code. Parents, thank you for helping your student be “school ready” by making sure they are in dress code! Lower Body Wear: Students may wear khaki, black, or navy blue…
Please make note of these important dates! Monday, Oct. 10 – Columbus Day Holiday – No School!! Wednesday, Oct. 12 – PSAT for all 9th-11th grade students. 7th, 8th and 12th graders will not be in school this day. Monday, Oct. 24 – Secondary Parent University – 7pm Monday, Nov. 7 – Health Screenings Wednesday,…
Many of our students are athletes, and we LOVE that! We know that our athletes must occasionally leave school early for a tournament or game and may have to miss class. Please remind your athlete that all homework should be turned in to their teacher or the front office before they leave campus for an…
The PSAT is scheduled for Wednesday, Oct. 12! On this day, all 9th-11th grade students will take the PSAT. On one section of the math test, students are able to use calculators. Please be sure your student’s calculator meets the requirements of the College Board. You will find a list of approved calculators and additional…
It’s very typical for students to need extra help along the way as they learn to navigate secondary school subjects. Please see the information below about where your student can find assistance. The first and best resource is always your student’s teacher. They are willing to talk with you about your student’s progress or struggles….
Trait: Compassion – Investing whatever is necessary to heal the hurts of others Memory Verse: “Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.” Ephesians 4:32
Columbus Day and PSAT day are just around the corner. We thought it would be helpful to remind you of the schedule for that week: Monday, October 10 – Columbus Day! School Holiday! Tuesday, October 11– All regularly scheduled T/TH secondary classes will meet. Wednesday, October 12 – 9th-11th Graders: PSAT Administered on our campus….
Our high school students will meet in the gym for chapel on Wednesday, 10/5 during ROAR time. They will be learning about the spiritual discipline of Bible reading from Garrett Boring from Life Church Mansfield. Students…please bring your bible, workbook, and a pen to chapel. It will be great to learn from God’s word together!
Please join other Grace Prep moms as we lift our school, faculty and kids before the Lord. We will meet Thursday mornings from 8:00am-9:00am in the Grace Prep computer lab. Please contact DeeAnn Reynolds at dancingdeeann@gmail.com with questions or for more information.
HELP SCAN TICKETSPart of what makes Grace Prep great is how our families support our teams through their willingness help out! We need volunteers to scan tickets at all of our home athletics events. As a “thank you”, you and your immediate family (spouse & children) will receive FREE admission. Sign up here. HOME ATHLETICS…
Grace Prep is proud to partner with Qualis Roofing & Construction to award the Qualis Scholar-Athlete of the Month. Each month two varsity athletes who are not only making an impact in their sport but are making great strides in the classroom will be recognized. These students have been nominated by their teachers and will…
All 9th-12th graders can provide submissions for this year’s Fall Photo Contest. Those of you who love the art of using a traditional camera or have some great pics on your phone, let’s get your talent recognized! The following categories are available for entry: Animals, Cityscape/Architecture, Experimental, Formal Portrait, Informal Portrait, Landscape, Sports, Still Life,…
One of the best ways to keep up with Grace Prep is through our social media. You’ll find photos, events, news and the occasional late night off-the-rails Instagram story. So if you don’t already, follow us on Instagram and Facebook. You’ll be glad you did!
Grace Prep values the family – and as part of our commitment to your family we want to offer you a free gift. Every family at Grace Prep gets a free membership at RightNow Media. RightNow Media has an enormous selection of Bible studies, stories and more – including the new cartoon “Stories from the…
Well, the school year has officially started! We’ve celebrated, attended sporting events, gotten back into the swing of doing school work on Tuesdays and Thursdays, and even started wondering, “When is Thanksgiving Break?” Term 1 officially ends today, which means that Term 2 begins Monday! We are in the thick of the fall semester 2022…
HOME GAMES – Do I need a ticket?Yes, each attendee (kindergarten and up) needs a ticket or pass. If you purchased the All-Sports Season Pass, that gets you in – just show it at the gate! GPA Students & Staff get in by using their student ID # or staff code to get their FREE…
Looking for ways that your business can support Grace Prep and receive some spectacular advertising opportunities? Reach out to Carrie Foster for information on how your business can partner with Grace in the coming school year. cfoster@graceprep.org
We are in need of helpers to scan tickets at our home athletics events. As a “thank you”, you and your immediate family (spouse & children) will receive free admission to the game you’re working. You don’t have to be the parent of an athlete to sign up, and if you are, we’re not asking…
We had some backordered items as well as some mistakes for our fall Spirit Store. To be honest – our most excellent shirt company was a bit overwhelmed with how enthusiastic our school was for their Spirit Wear! Did you know we sold $32,500 on our presale! The week it was being produced they got…
We are so excited to have Grace Prep varsity football games on campus! Here’s some info to make the day easier for everyone. TICKETS – Tickets are required for all attendees. You can purchase tickets at https://graceprep.org/buy-tickets/. Tickets will be scanned when you pull in or walk through the school parking lot gate. Season pass…
Grace Prep Families! Remember that lunches orders are due on Thursdays by midnight for lunches the following week. Don’t forget to order by Thursday, August 25 for your student to have lunch the week of August 29! https://drive.google.com/file/d/1nCDKSwThGZ_qtQDHGoHx00-ZcGu_Rugd/view?usp=sharing
Just a reminder that in order for a secondary student (grades 7-12) to be eligible to participate in extracurricular activities (athletics and fine arts), a student must be passing ALL classes with at least a 70%. According to the Extracurricular Handbook the following procedures are in place: A student who receives, at the end of…
Parents, progress reports are going out today, Friday, September 9! You should have received a link via email to your student’s progress report in FACTS/RenWeb. Do you have questions about your student’s grades? Wondering about a particular assignment? Please remember that your student’s teachers are your very best resource, and they want to help! Be…
Grace Prep students and staff are each be able to claim one (1) complimentary ticket per regular-season home contests using their student ID or staff passcode when sales open on Sundays at 8:00am for all contests occurring during that week. You can get to the ticket link by clicking here, or going to the “Buy…
Grace Prep staff is unable to give any over-the-counter medications without parental consent during extracurricular events, class trips and reatreats. Please complete the linked Google form for each GPA 6th-12th grade student in your family by Monday, September 5. This form covers Tylenol (acetaminophen), Advil (ibuprofen/NSAID), Benadryl and Tums. If you have questions, or need…
Grace Prep is proud to partner again with HomeTown Ticketing to provide online ticket sales for all home athletics events in 2022-23. Tickets are required for the following sports: High School – Baseball, Basketball (boys & girls), Football (Varsity & JV) and Volleyball (Varsity & JV); Junior High – Basketball (boys & girls), Football and…
Lion Family! Has your student signed up for their parking permit yet? Please print and complete the form below and have your student turn it in to the security desk. We would like to have all vehicles registered by next Friday, August 26. Thank you for helping us keep our campus safe! https://drive.google.com/file/d/10IM_XiPVdHlby5tr3JG6JMWU5PdkdHKj/view?usp=sharing
