Foothills Academy College Prep

2011/2012 Blackhawks MS Basketball Schedule

admin — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 16:18:49 +0000

FR 1/27 – Home vs. Caurus: Girls 4:00/Boys 5:00

M 1/30 – at Milestones: Girls 4:30/Boys 5:30

TH 2/2 – at Adams: Girls 4:00/Boys 5:00

M 2/13 – Home vs. Adams: Girls 4:30/Home vs. Amerischools: Boys 5:30

W 2/15 – Home vs. Westwind: Boys 4:15

W 2/22 – Home vs. Adams: Girls 4:00/Boys 5:00

We’ve Got This….

admin — Mon, 05 Dec 2011 20:20:14 +0000

Our senior class teachers have over 100 combined years of teaching experience at the college preparatory level and beyond. “We’ve got this,” is not merely a slogan; it symbolizes the highest commitment to instructional excellence that, combined with the efforts of all the FA faculty, insures that our graduates enroll in competitive colleges and universities with solid preparation and the confidence to excel. Whether it’s Stanford, Carnegie Mellon, the Air Force Academy, or the honors colleges here at Arizona’s three fine universities, our graduates constantly return to visit and share with us how well-prepared they feel. The success of our graduates is proof enough of the quality program offered in our high school, and that program is built from the ground up starting in first grade at EP. Here’s to our senior staff: Paul Daniels (Physics and Calculus), Mary Crawford (dual enrollment English–freshman composition), Don Senneville (Advanced Literature/Philosophy), Diana Kogan (Senior Project), and Sandy Morse (Government and Economics).

7th grade Archaeology

admin — Tue, 22 Nov 2011 18:19:53 +0000

7^th grade students had a great deal of fun getting into archaeology. They have decided that now they know what it feels like to be Indiana Jones!

FACP Spring Sports 2012

admin — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 19:48:58 +0000

In order to prepare for the upcoming seasons, please return the contract to the front office no later than Friday, February 3^rd. Please contact me if you have any questions.

Drew Mayer

Athletic Director

FACP Athletic Form Spring 2011-2012

MS VB Intramural Tournament

admin — Mon, 17 Oct 2011 20:58:00 +0000

Dear MS VB A and B Families,

We will be holding our Intramural MS VB Tournament on Tuesday, 10/25 at Shiloh Community Church from 6:30-8:30. Please make sure all athletes wear their Game Jerseys. Please arrive at the Church at 6:00 sharp for warm-ups and team placement. Parents are invited to stay and cheer. We will be serving pizza at the end of the evening. The cost of the evening is $6 per player.

IMPORTANT UPDATE: We have decided to enter a MS Girls VB B Team into the IYAC Girls MS VB B Tournament. We will select 8-10 girls from the MS VB B Team to represent our school. The selection process will greatly be determined by evaluating the girls at our Intramural Tournament. MS VB A will also play in the IYAC MS VB A Tournament.

Please e-mail me by Thursday, 10/20 to reserve a space for this much anticipated night of competition.

All the Best,

Coach Mayer

A Rating

admin — Wed, 03 Aug 2011 18:19:10 +0000

Foothills Academy received an A rating from the Arizona Department of Education, an evaluation based on our test scores, adequate yearly progress, graduation rates, etc. This marks the first time the A-F system has been used for Arizona schools and adds to the many years of Excelling status that we’ve earned.

Tanner, FACP senior, appointed to U.S. Merchant Marine Academy

admin — Mon, 09 May 2011 17:46:40 +0000

Tanner, FACP senior, accepted an appointment to the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy in Kings Point, NY after graduation. Tanner was nominated for this high honor on behalf of the former Congressman Harry Mitchell. Tanner was one of 275 appointees selected for the class of 2015 from around the nation and the world, out of more than 2,000 applicants.

His appointment was based off of his academic achievements, demonstrated leadership qualities and volunteer work with the Experimental Aircraft Association Young Eagles Program. Tanner will earn a Bachelor of Science degree in logistics and intermodal transportation, as well as achieve the status of a Commissioned Officer in any branch of the U.S. Armed Forces. Please join us in congratulating Tanner!

ASU and NAU Come to Foothills Academy Elementary Prep

admin — Fri, 06 May 2011 14:35:03 +0000

When aspiring teachers visit schools they are looking for the qualities that FAEP exhibits on a daily basis: classroom teachers using the best practices in multiage education, students excited about learning and sharing, and a total team approach that supports families and builds community. Foothills is proud that ASU’s Mary Lou Fulton Early Childhood Education cohort taught by Dr. Jane White has chosen us as an example of excellence in elementary education. These teachers spent the morning teaching small groups language and math activities that they have developed at the University. The kids loved it and the teachers got some new ideas.

Earlier in April NAU Professor Dr. Sandra Stone brought a group of 20 teachers, all trained in multiage practice, who spent the day working with Foothills teachers. The collaboration with the state universities is a plus in many ways. Our elementary students benefit from fresh ideas and the interaction with young people entering education. The university students who visit us benefit from student feedback and the opportunity to work with a variety of young learners. Thanks to Drs. Stone and White!

Teachers lead trip to Costa Rica

admin — Fri, 06 May 2011 14:29:27 +0000

Spanish Teacher Alvaro Otalora and CP Government, Economics and U.S. History Teacher Sandy Morse are leading a trip to Costa Rica April 30 – May 7 for juniors and seniors. They will spend two days at Arenal where they will hike the volcano and experience Eco Hot Springs. Next, they will discover Monteverde for two days and encounter the reptile andamphibian center where they will also cruise above the rainforest on a zipline! Finally, they will complete the excursion on Jaco beach for three days enjoying the beach and rafting the Naranjo river.

It will be very exciting for the students to experience the beauty of the rainforest and the Costa Rican culture. Student travel is a unique opportunity to participate in activities that are not available at home and reinforce language learning. These will be memories the students have for a lifetime, and hopefully encourage them to continue to travel and search out new experiences – possibly study abroad in college!

Arizona Science and Engineering Fair Awards

admin — Fri, 06 May 2011 14:26:22 +0000

The awards ceremony for the Arizona Science and Engineering Fair was April 1. The students had to present a poster and paper, and be interviewed by multiple judges. Here are the results:

Tatum (8th grade) received 2nd Place in the Health &Medicine category

Eric (7th grade) received 3rd Place in the EngineeringCategory

Krystal (10th grade) received 3rd Place in the BehavioralSciences Category

Aaron (9th grade) received 2nd Place in the EngineeringCategory and also received a $1000 Scholarship to Prescott, Arizona’sEmbry-Riddle Aeronautical University College of Engineering

Congrats to Connor and Mason for participating as well and representing Foothills with dignity!

And a special thanks to our teachers:

Tracy Marion(Teacher)
High School Science Fair Organizer/Advisor

La White (Teacher)
Middle School Science Fair Organizer/Advisor