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Dear Arapahoe Parents, February 2017
Believe it or not, we are already four weeks into our new academic semester. One of the great things
about our school calendar and grade marking periods is the opportunity for a fresh start at the beginning
of each semester. Faculty often make small adjustments to improve their planning and classroom
instruction, and students make fresh commitments to stay on top of reading and other important
homework assignments. Highly motivated students see this as an opportunity to set goals for even more
impressive academic achievement. It is particularly important for seniors to stay strong and finish strong. I
have heard, on more than one occasion, of a senior having a college offer rescinded based on
“senioritis” behaviors and slacking off in the last semester of high school. As always, please feel free to
contact your student’s teachers at the earliest sign of concern in a class. We often think that, as high
school students, they do not need parental involvement. Sometimes that gentle reminder that you are
checking the parent portal in Infinite Campus on a regular basis helps hold them accountable.
Arapahoe will also continue the practice of sending home confidential emails to let you know when
students are failing classes.
Arapahoe continues to prepare our students to be career and college ready. We have recently
received our 2016 Graduation Rate from the Colorado Department of Education, and Arapahoe’s Class
of 2016 had an impressive 93.4% on-time graduation rate! I am proud of our strong teaching faculty,
outstanding and dedicated students, and our supportive and encouraging parents for making it possible
for our students to perform so well on these important assessments. Way to go, Warriors!!
Last week we held our annual Winter Pep Assembly. In addition to the outstanding performances by our
Arapahoe Cheers, Toms and Winter Guard, there was excellent school spirit and genuine enthusiasm as
many Warriors were recognized for their outstanding achievements in athletics and activities.
Additionally, we revealed the 2016-2017 Arapahoe Teacher of the Year. Thank you to students, staff, and
parents for over 400 nominations for 67 different Arapahoe teachers. Rising above the pack was math
teacher, Mr. Sean Conway! Read more about Mr. Conway later on in this edition of the Drum Beat. The
Winter Dance was a huge success this year as well! Thank you to our Cheers and Toms for hosting this fun
western-themed dance. We are looking forward to growing this dance next year by bringing back the
Sadie-Hawkins (girls ask guys) tradition, and opening the dance back up to outside guests. Thank you for
encouraging your Warriors to attend these events. We love providing a safe alternative to other potential
inappropriate activities that can occur on the weekends.
As the days grow a little longer, it is the time of year when we are looking forward to the many exciting
events of the spring. We are grateful for the many parent volunteers that step up to create an amazing
After Prom for our students each spring. If you are interested in helping, please contact a member of our
wonderful PTO, whose contact information can be found in this newsletter. Spring also brings important
standardized tests for our students. All freshmen will take the CMAS on April 11-13. All sophomores will
take the PSAT 10 on April 12. All juniors will take the Colorado State SAT exam on April 11, and the
Colorado State Science CMAS on April 13. One night of Arapahoe Parent-Teacher Conferences will be
held on Thursday, March 9 from 3:00 – 8:00 p.m.
DRUM BEAT Arapahoe High School
2201 E. Dry Creek Rd., Centennial, CO 80122
Main Office: 303-347-6000 Fax: 303-347-6004
Attendance Office: 303-347-6030
Night Attendance Line: 303-734-6500
http://arapahoe.littletonpublicschools.net
ARAPAHOE
Natalie Pramenko, Principal
Angela Boatright, Assistant Principal
Brian Ceriani, Assistant Principal
Cory Hawk, Assistant Principal
Pat McCabe, Assistant Principal
Vision Statement A leading school where excellence and tradition meet innovation
Mission Statement To provide: a community of collaborative learning, rich culture, and meaningful
relationships that prepares each student for their future
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Another exciting opportunity for our Warriors this spring is a special trip to visit our friends on the Wind River
Indian Reservation in Riverton, Wyoming. Thanks to the Senior Class of 2017, we will be able to take
approximately 50 Warriors (students and staff) to the reservation in April. The trip has traditionally been a
wonderful way for us to learn about their culture and traditions, as well as to nurture our special
relationship with the people for whom our school was named. The application for students can be found
in this Drum Beat.
I am pleased to share with you two upcoming opportunities to hear from LPS Superintendent, Brian Ewert.
At our February PTO and School Accountability meetings, Superintendent Ewert will share important
information about the district's vision for improving student learning through Professional Learning
Communities. He will share emerging ideas on how to adjust instructional time in order to provide
teachers with more professional collaboration time. He will also share information regarding the possible
later start time for LPS high schools. Each of these meetings is designed for parents to ask questions and
give input.
The meetings at Arapahoe High School are scheduled as follows: PTO Meeting
· Tuesday, February 14th 7:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
· AHS Forum - Please enter and check in at the East Bubble Entrance
· You must present a government-issued photo ID School Accountability Meeting
· Thursday, February 16th 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
· AHS Forum - Enter and check in at the East Bubble Entrance
· You must present a government-issued photo ID
Please visit the Littleton Public Schools website to learn more. The website will be updated frequently, so
please check back for additional details. Parents and community members are welcome to attend the
meetings at ANY school. A complete list is available through the link above. We look forward to seeing
you at one of these upcoming meetings.
Thank you for your continued support of Arapahoe High School. We love working with your students and
appreciate you very much!
Sincerely,
Natalie Pramenko
Principal
ParentParent--Teacher ConferencesTeacher Conferences March 9, 2017
3:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Main & Auxiliary Gymnasiums
As a school community, a core value we share is strong communication between Arapahoe High
School and your home. All Arapahoe teachers, counselors, and administrators have made a
commitment to be in attendance. No appointments are necessary. In order to allow our teachers to
effectively communicate with all parents, please honor the 5 minute time limit. As always, all
teachers are available by appointment if your conference requires more time. Questions? Please
call 303-347-6000.
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Wind River Reservation Trip Application
April 27—28, 2017
Did the visit of the Arapaho people to our school last year provoke curiosity of a lifestyle and culture that
you’d like to learn more about? If so, mark your calendar for this year’s Wind River Trip. Arapahoe High
School has been affiliated with the Arapaho Tribe since 1992. Every two years, representatives from
the Arapaho Tribal Nation come to our school to continue an ongoing cultural exchange and further
our friendship. In 2015 a group of Arapahoe High School students and staff visited the Wind River
Reservation in Riverton, Wyoming to continue building the relationship. As part of our class gift, the
Class of 2017 has decided to continue the tradition of cultural exchange by sponsoring a group of
students and staff to return, once again, to Riverton.
If you are selected to be a part of this trip, you will be expected to:
*keep a journal of your experience.
*share your experience with other students and staff upon your return.
*contribute $50 toward travel expenses and the hotel stay.
*cover the cost of your meals (one dinner and breakfast will be provided).
*bring two gifts for elementary—aged children at a local elementary school.
*attend the meeting on April 20 at 2:30 p.m. in the Forum.
*get parent permission forms signed and submitted.
We will depart from AHS early in the morning on Thursday, April 27 and will return the evening of April 28.
Name: ________________________________________________________________________ Grade: _____
Phone number: ____________________ Email: _________________________________________________
T-shirt size: ______
Please respond to the following questions on a separate sheet of paper and attach it to this application.
1. Explain what the relationship between AHS and the Arapaho Tribal means to you.
2. Why you want to go on the trip?
3. How will you share your experiences from the trip upon your return? Be specific.
4. Did you attend the 2015 trip? (This does not exclude you from this trip.) If yes, please explain what you
gained from your first trip and why you would like to return.
This application is due by 2:30 p.m. on Friday, February 24, 2017 to the attendance office.
Applicants will be notified of selection by March 24, 2017.
Arapahoe High School Honor Roll 4.0 G.P.A. or Higher
Arapahoe High School is proud to announce that the following students received a 4.0 G.P.A. or higher during
first semester, 2016-2017*. The Honor Roll is posted in the Cafeteria and also includes the names of those
students who received a 3.0 to 3.99 G.P.A. Congratulations!
Seniors
Alana Adams
Simon Alger
Abigail Anderson
Jacob Anton
Courtney Armswood
Everett Arnold
Connor Babbs
Cameron Baker
Jordyn Baker
Hayden Barrows
Anna Baughman
Camille Bayard
Dylon Becker
Jeremy Belin
Erik Bensen
Markell Bergstrom
Katherine Bierschwale
Kyle Boten
Benjamin Brandse
Joseph Brock
Delaney Brummond
Kyle Burkey
Julia Burns
Cameron Burroughs
Christopher Burroughs
Grace Carlson
Brent Cary
Camden Castellano
Courtney Caviness
Jordan Chandler
Rylie Cimino
Savannah Clark
Danielle Comstock
Reid Conant
Gretchen Conley
Micah Conley
Ciara Coughlan
Alexandra Crowder
Jordyn Davis
Zakary DeBaggis
David DeBonis
Tiana Decolati
Abigail DeGroot
Rita DeSautels
Kiley Dindinger
Jacob Draudt
Brooke Edgerton
Griffin Eiber
Amanda Esguerra
Andrew Evans
Kathleen Fedorowicz
Eliza Fink
Mary Forest
Lauren Friedauer
Myah Friedman
Michael Gibbs
Jessica Girard
Samantha Randall
Amy Raymond
Andrew Roth
Nicholas Ryan
Drake Salas
Nicholas Schaecher
Ryan Shapiro
Kimberly Shelton
Sarah Siayap
Hannah Siebold
Sara Soltes
McKenzie Stahmer
Marissa Staiert
Savannah Stanley
Kodey Stauffer
Megan Stewart
Madisen Strecker
Colin Suszynski
Electa Sutton
Allison Swomley
Grant Townsend
Ellora Tummala
Walker Urban
Dax Valdez
Griffin VanAnne
Nathan Waanders
Maxwell Wilson
Schuyler Wilson
Jessica Winn
Hannah Wood
Macy Ziegler
Juniors
Laura Abreu Santos
Noah Anthony
Haley Archuleta
Danielle Babb
Jenna Bates
Kiah Benham
Anna Berdahl
Annalise Betts
Iris Blok
Isabella Boecker
Isabella Branscomb
Carolyn Broady
Ellen Broady
Abigail Browne
Erin Buckley
Kelly Burke
Madeleine Cannon
Justin Cao
Andrew Carlson
Matthew Carlson
Jacob Caulkins
Michelle Cheng
Benjamin Chilton
Spencer Christensen
Madeline Clark
Cami Goldsberry
John Griffin
Mason Gueller
Abigail Hathorne
Grant Hengsteler
Steven Hindman
Kassidy Hogan
Deborah Holmes
Haley Holton
Jack Hoye
Maxwell Huey
Ben Husa
Elena Jauregui
Jillian Johnson
Maya Grace Karel
Elianna Kearby
Christopher Keiffer
Jason Kiehlbauch
Bailey Kleeberg
Maiya Kondratieff
Sophie Kramer-Steward
Justin Kuhl
Patrick Kunz
Natalie Kuroda
Joseph Labuszewski
Lindsey Lafans
Eliana Lander
Lucy Lawrence
John Lebar
Josie Lee
Tyson Lefever
Brian LeMay
Madeline Lomme
Nicholas Luci
Briana Madden
Allison Marizza
Marissa Martinez
Katherine Matson
Madelyn Matthews
Sydney Maxson
Macy McKennon
Caroline McPhillips
Sanat Mehta
Alexandra Miller
Eve Miserlian
Thomas Muetterties
Kristeen Neuman
Patrick Newell
Kelsey Nolan McCorkle
Jacob Novak
Thomas Orr
Kira Pahlau
Jessica Palmer
Rachael Parker
Grace Parsons
Breanna Peterson
Jordan Petteys
Miriam Phillips
Keely Conant
Morgan Conn
Jessica Cooper
Emma Cox
Shayla Curran
Lauren Dafoe
Andrew Darling
Angela Dean
Lillian Doan
Jessie Dolan
Aubrianna Donhowe
Benjamin DuFauchard
Kaya Duncan
Kara Earnest
Zachary Egan
Lauren Elledge
Sophie Engel
Harper Finch
Russ Fisher
Emma Floyd
Katherine Franklin
Molly Galloway
Lauren Goldy
Abigail Graham
Abigail Grammer
Rachel Green
Abby Grier
Madeline Gross
Jake Groth
Daniel Guo
Griffin Hampton
Evan Hanson
Margaret Hanson
Jackson Harvey
Collin Hayes
Courtney Helseth
Hogan Henz
Nash Herman
Benjamin Heronimus
Allie Highsmith
Katherine Hill
Andrea Hodge
Justin Holmes
Breanne Hunter
Abigail Hustis
Hannah Imhoff
Joshua Jackson
Sofia Jauregui
Mackenzie Johnston
Isabelle Jones
Zachary Jordan
Sarah Karoussa
Samuel Kemper
Henry Kline
Kinsey Kotsch
Anne Kristopeit
Rees LaBree
Alyssa Leiby
Megan Lepetsos
Rafael Levy Diner
Haley Lewin
Hannah Lewin
Erin Lindblom
Camryn MacMillan
Tony Mai
Charles Maier
Olivia Maloney
Jacob Marker
Conrad Mata
Morgan McArdle
Anna McCollister
Morgan McNeill
Melissa Mendes
Tyla Merrill
Bettina Meske
Amelia Middleton
Jake Miles-Colthup
Kai Mizuno
Payton Moody
Chloe Moore
Chloe Myers
William Naumann
Alicia Nguyen
Ashley Nikkel
Thomas Packer
Matthew Paulsen
Paul Penna
Maggie Piazza
Seth Porter
Kathryn Prazak
Aidan Quinn
Cynthia Ramirez
Lauren Ramsey
Merrill Redfearn
Jacob Reed
James Reed
Kassandra Robinette
Kiran Rosengarten
Natasha Sandalcidi
Jack Sanders
Graham Schultz
Rebecca Schwisow
Rachel Searle
Delaney Smith
Kayla Smith
Peyton Smith
Sean Spindler
Jaden Stoll
Rachel Stoneking
Isabella Sumner
Melkorka Sverrisdottir
Carly Sweet
May Tang
Alexandra Thompson
Bailey Thompson
Claire Todd
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Arapahoe High School Honor Roll 4.0 G.P.A. or Higher (cont.) Juniors (cont.)
Delaney Todd
Diana Torralba Meza
Anand Trehan
Noah Trujillo
Anna Van Denend
Hallie Varto
Samantha Walker
Kelly Waugh
Finnegan Webster
William Weigl
Jordan Whitcher
Kira White
Samuel Williams
Margaret Wortman
William Xu
Kirk Zieser
Scott Zusi
Sophomores
Emily Abernathy
Kiennes Adams
Nelly Alger
Emma Alpern
Ethan Anzia
Christine Attai
Annalise Baker
Carissa Baker
Anika Barrow
Katherine Bennett
Hannah Blanchard Obolsky
Chelsea Boh
Ashleigh Bol
Anna Brandner
Mitchell Burcham
Brett Burns
Grace Cadorette
Jeffery Christianson
Caroline Clark
Carlee Clifford
Ella Conn
Sage Crain
Kylie Dailey
Samantha Davis
Chloe Dehmlow
Ryan Dieffenbach
Karmelle Dindinger
Ryan Dunahay
Trevor Dunfee
Paige Dzengelewski
Robert Edwards
Jane Egan
Saige Elison
Natalie Erle
Spencer Fleming
Paris Floyd
Olivia Golden
Sienna Golden
Owen Gullikson
Madeline Hahn
Brittany Hanna
Jacob Hansen
Brooke Harvey
Cade Hathaway
Emmy Hawkins
Sarah Haysley
Johnathon Henke
Elizabeth Ho
James Ho
Levi Ho
Michaela Ho
Hunter Jackson
Alana Johnson
Chloe Johnson
Kendall Jordan
Anna Kates
Michelle Kearby
Rachel Kelley
Ekaterina Kikilo
Madison King
Ethan Kirk
Allison Kolpak
Kayla Lampe
Mark Lederhos
Zachary Lefever
Logan Lienemann
Erika Litson
Carissa MacFarland
Anna Maji
Matthew McCoy
Jonathan McEntire
Joseph Miserlian
Jack Mosow
Pauline Nguyen
Declan Palmer
Lindsey Parungo
Julia Pauls
Lauren Peterson
Jacqueline Pham
Jaelynn Plummer
Maren Porter
Sejal Porter
Turner Pruitt
Emma Purcell
Adeline Reichert
Maximillian Richards
Jocelyn Robbins
Maxwell Roose
Evan Ross
Piper Rundell
Annika Schaecher
Eleanor Schell
Austin Schlaver
Matthew Siayap
Brooke Smiley
Walker Sparling
Aiden Sweezey
Caroline Swomley
Sawyer Travis
Gabreece Van Anne
Rebekah Voelkelt
Tegan Wall
Madeline Wallace
Audrey Weiss
Anna Wener
Julia Whitcher
Chantelle-Ann Whittaker
Alexandria Widdowson
Victoria Widdowson
Charlotte Williams
Lily Williams
John Wilson
Seth Wilson
Ashley Wuthrich
Freshmen
Rylee Aksamit
Mark Allen
Liam Andersen
Nathan Anderson
Grace Arnold
Taylor Ashcraft
Danielle Ashton
Jonathan Asphaug
Zachary Babbs
Adam Bakke
Quinn Barnes
Cambria Bartlett
Briana Beebe
Jasmine Beebe
Daniel Bensen
Alexandra Bratt
David Brophy
Grant Brumage-Heller
Tanner Brummond
Abigail Chalmers
Abigale Chaplick
Isabelle Clark
Aubrey Conant
Ryder Cromar
Connor Crookham
Kenedie Dailey
Rhiannon Davis
Olivia DeAgostino
Kelsie DeBerard
Julia-Rachel Dominguez
Thomas Dooley
Jackson Dufauchard
Elsa Edmonds
Megan England
Madeline Farr
Peter Fleming
Angela Foote
Alexandria Gains
Hannah Gienger
Jack Giesen
Skylar Golden
Jared Green
John Green
Delia Guilbert
Margaret Hansen
Xavier Harrell
Stephen Haysley
Rebekah Heath
Evelyn Hollenback
Nathanael Holmes
Tyler Holmes
Keely Holt
Emma Hopson
Zofia Hypsher
Eliza Ikeler
Aaron Ives
Isabella Jackson
Olivia Janicek
Derrick Jeffers
Cooper Johnson
Hunter Jones
Luel Kaleb
Patrick Kelly
Taylor Kelly
Madeline Kirke
Lindsay Klaess
Karishma Kramer
Kayleigh Krueger
Helena LaBree
Taylor LaValley
Tehran Law
Michael Lee
Alexis Lips
Elizabeth Longo
Joseph Longo
Kassy Louie
Trenten Lowe
Matthew Luci
Aidan Luter
Lauren Mabry
Gabe Macklem
Kailey Madden
Courtney Mahoney
Julia Margason
Julia Martin
Cameron Mellott
Rachel Merrill
Viktorija Mikelevicius
Paige Miles-Colthup
Zachary Miller
Marcus Morgan
Lauren Nagel
Megan Nguyen
Tiana Nguyen
Olivia Nortnik
Courtney Packer
Samantha Packer
Scott Palmer
Kate Pangburn
Tyler Parietti
Sophia Patrick
Lily Pelletier
Kaitlynn Pfannschmidt
Molly Piazza
Kieran Pope
Simone Pucher
Mikayla Redfearn
Chloe Reinhardt
Joseph Richter
Anika Rosengarten
Kevin Roth
McKinley Rump
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Margo Salyers
Alyssa Sampson
Jennifer Sanders
Rachelle Santos
Justin Saunders
Taylor Schulze
Julia Searle
Megan Sell
Benjamin Smith
Gabrielle Smith
Sarah Smith
Jayden Staab
Kendra Sullivan
Kyra Swafford
Ashlee Sweet
Brody Thompson
Cole Trautman
Laurel Wagner
Lauren Walter
Casey Watkins
Charles Wern
Solana Williams
Lindsey Wimmer
Andrew Wood
Ryan Wood
Kathleen Wortman
Kylie Wyatt
Mi Dung Yuan
Nicholas Zainer
*Calculations
based on grades
as of 1/31/17
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Senior Information
Awards Convocation! Parents–Please help us honor your student at the Awards Convocation on May 22. Typically, the
Counseling Center is not officially notified of any scholarships or awards your student may receive from
organizations or post high school institutions. PLEASE notify the Counseling/Post Grad Center of all
scholarships your son or daughter receives, including merit based awards, by giving Kristin Hall a copy of
the award correspondence.
Graduation Requirements Seniors-Check graduation requirements for final semester. You are responsible for making sure that you
have met all of your graduation requirements by May in order to participate in the graduation
ceremony. Make an appointment with your counselor if you have any questions. Remember that all college acceptances are contingent upon successful completion of high school credits.
Junior Information
The Colorado State SAT test required for all Juniors is Tuesday, April 11, 2017. More details will follow.
Juniors may take their college entrance tests beginning with the February 2016 test dates. However, later
spring testing dates are preferable because more of the tested material will have been covered in
classes. Please go to www.collegeboard.org or www.act.org to see additional dates for upcoming ACT/
SAT tests. Call your student’s counselor if you or your student have any questions.
Counselors will meet with juniors during their Western Civilization class in April to review graduation
requirements and scheduling for their senior year. The meetings will take place in the Forum. Juniors who
do not have a Western Civilization class should plan to attend the presentation in the Forum during one
of their off hours.
CTE (Career and Technical Education) Sophomores and juniors who are interested in taking a course through the Area Career and Technical
School (ACTS) next year will need to submit an online application in the coming weeks. New courses
have been added and students may choose from various career fields. Many of these classes earn
college credit through Arapahoe Community College. More information on the programs, including
online applications, can be found at www.lps2.it/ACTS. The priority deadline to submit applications is
February 28th, as some courses fill up quickly. Students need to meet with their counselor prior to signing
up.
College Classes Current AHS sophomores and juniors may wish to consider taking college courses in the fall of next year.
Through the Concurrent Enrollment program, tuition for these classes may be reimbursable through the
school district. A lunchtime meeting will be held for interested students on February 1st in the forum.
Students should see their counselor for further information.
Sophomore Information Sophomore students are scheduled for one-on-one appointments in the Post Grad Center during spring
semester. During their appointments, they will complete a career interest assessment and receive career
information using Naviance, the web-based college and career readiness planning tool we use at
Arapahoe.
Counseling Center Guidelines
SAT/National ACT Test Dates
ACT - www.actstudent.org SAT Reasoning/Subject Tests - www.sat.collegeboard.org Test Date Registration Deadline Test Date Registration Deadline
April 8, 2017 March 3, 2017 March 11, 2017 February 10, 2017
June 10, 2017 May 5, 2017 May 6, 2017 April 7, 2017
September 19, 2017 July 28, 2017 June 3, 2017 May 9, 2017
October 28 , 2017 September 22, 2017
December 9, 2017 November 3, 2017
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The Arapahoe High School
Counseling and Post Grad Center
SAVE TH
E DATE !
Junior, sophomore, and freshmen students and parents —
learn about managing the college application process.
Start early and stress less!
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Post Grad Center News
College Night: This year’s College Night is on Monday, February 6, 2017 from 6-8 pm. This evening is
for juniors, sophomores, and even freshmen students and all parents/guardians. Jill Athenour, an
Independent Consultant with Head to College, returns as the keynote speaker. She will build on last
year’s message of breaking down the college application process into manageable steps and will
focus on how to find the right college for you. After the keynote, attendees will go to two breakout
sessions. Click here for details on the breakouts and to RSVP.
Junior Post Grad visits: All junior students are scheduled for a post grad appointment during an off
hour this semester. In addition to learning how to use Naviance Family Connection and the
Common Application for the college application process, students will be taught how to research
application requirements, steps to request teacher/counselor recommendations, transcripts, and
more. Appointment slips will be delivered one week in advance to students during class time. The
student and primary contact listed in Infinite Campus will receive an email reminder a few days
ahead of time. Finally, a call is made home the day prior. We take these steps in an effort to ensure
that students keep this appointment as scheduled; there are limited spots for rescheduling.
Seniors: As students receive admissions decisions, please update the decision status (accepted,
waitlisted, denied) in Naviance on the COLLEGES tab, colleges I’m applying to page. On this same
page, students must mark which college they will be attending in the fall. Arapahoe High School
must have this information to send final transcripts, which are required by colleges before students
can register for classes. Students, be sure to check email regularly for information from your school
on next steps. Finally, please bring a copy of all scholarship award letters, even those not being
accepted, to Mrs. Hall in the Post Grad Center. Scholarships are documented by name for each
student, with recognition given for each accepted scholarship. In addition, a Class of 2017 total of
all scholarship dollars awarded will be announced at the Awards Convocation Night on Monday,
May 22, 2017 at 6:00 pm.
Graduation Information 2017 DATE AND SITE INFORMATION
Graduation will be held at Littleton Public Schools’ Stadium on Thursday, May 25, 2017 at 10:00
a.m. The alternate rain site will be Arapahoe High School Gymnasium at 11:00 a.m.
GRADUATION/CAP AND GOWN INFORMATION
A $25 Graduation fee is included on all senior's accounts and is due March 1, 2017. The fee was
included on the prepayment form at the beginning of the year and is reflected in students' Infinite
Campus accounts. The graduation fee DOES NOT include cap and gown rental. Seniors are
responsible for ordering their cap and gown directly from Herff/Jones. Orders were due by
December 21, 2016. If you have not ordered your cap and gown please contact
www.uniquerecognition.com as soon as possible, to place your order. More information regarding
caps and gowns can be found on the AHS Website under "Graduation". Any questions may be
directed to Mrs. DeBow at [email protected].
TICKET INFORMATION
Graduates will receive five (5) tickets for the outdoor ceremony at Littleton Public Schools’ Stadium.
Requests for additional tickets will be accepted in April. Each family may request a reasonable
number of extra LPS Stadium tickets. Requests will be accepted after Spring break. In the event of
rain, graduates will receive ONLY four (4) tickets for the Arapahoe High School Gymnasium. Over
flow seating will be available in the AHS Cafeteria. The ceremony will be viewed through closed-
circuit television displayed on a big screen. Tickets are not inter changeable, and lost tickets will not
be replaced.
For further information, please visit the Arapahoe website and click on the graduation tab or click
here. Senior Graduation information will be frequently updated.
News From The Art Department
The LPS District Art Show is currently taking place at Arapahoe Community College. There are many talented
artists on display from AHS, and we encourage you to come out and admire all of the hard work our students
have demonstrated so far this year! The show will be on display until the Closing Reception on
Tuesday, February 7th from 5-7 p.m. The Reception is open to the public and will feature an awards ceremony
for outstanding work.
If you can not make it to the reception but would still like to go in and check out the work, here are the gallery
hours at ACC:
Monday - Thursday, 9-7 pm
Friday, 9-5 pm
Saturday, February 4, 10-3 pm
Our 13th annual Art Attack is quickly approaching, and we will start accepting entries for the show
in March. Any student can enter work into the show, so start thinking about your submissions
now! See any of the art teachers for more details.
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Business Department
Personal Finance Scholarship Reminder
If your son or daughter is a senior and has taken or is currently enrolled in Personal Finance, please encourage
him/her to apply for the $1,000 Personal Finance Scholarship that is awarded annually by Colorado Business
Bank in Littleton. This is a great opportunity to help pay for college that is generously sponsored by a member
of our local business community. Applications are due April 26th to Mrs. Hall in the Post Grad Center.
DECA
We’ve had an incredible year so far! The following students qualified to compete at the State competition at
the Broadmoor Hotel. Congratulations and good luck!!
FBLA
Students will be attending the Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) District Leadership Conference on
February 7, 2017. FBLA has 192 members competing in over 50 different business related events. A list of all
state qualifiers will be posted in next month’s issue of the Drumbeat.
FBLA Meeting dates:
February 7th — District Leadership Conference
February 8th —Celebration Time! Food will be provided
March 8th —Volleyball fundraising planning session
National Business Honor Society
We look forward to honoring all new National Business Honor Society members at the Business Banquet in May.
In order to be a member of National Business Honor Society, students must take three business classes; have a
3.0 GPA and a 3.5 GPA in business classes. Congratulations to all students who were accepted!
Josh Andersen Joey Eckhout Breanne Hunter Bree Peterson
Natasha Archuleta Harper Finch Hannah Imhoff Jack Sanders
Emily Armstrong Emma Floyd Jordan Johnson Graham Schultz
Connor Babbs Gabi Fox Maiya Kondratieff Matthew Siayap
Ellie Broady Tate Fox Ashlynn Krueger Sara Soltes
Erin Buckley Keegan Fulwider Justin Kuhl McKenzie Stahmer
Maggie Coan Anna Furry Megan Lepetsos Ryan Tougaw
Morgan Conn Rachel Green Eva Loring Chaney Van Gilder
Samantha Davis Maddie Hahn Ally Meitler Hallie Varto
Tia Decolati Sarah Haysley Alicia Nguyen Lauren Whittemore
Kara Earnest Abigail Humbach Julia Pauls Hannah Wood
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Performing Arts Department
Students Of The Month
The Performing Arts Department would like to recognize and thank the following outstanding students
who were named Students of the Month for January 2017:
Vocal Music: Electa Sutton
Instrumental: Taylor Miller
Theatre: Matthew Parone
Again, thank you for sharing your talent, energy, and time.
GET UP AND DANCE!
Have you always wanted to dance on the sidelines of a football game? Support your basketball,
volleyball and other Warrior teams at their games? Compete against other high school dance teams
throughout the state and nationally? Then mark your calendars and come to the information meeting to
find out more about being an Arapahoe TOM! The information meeting will be held on Wednesday,
March 22nd in the Forum at 7:00 p.m., and tryouts for the 2017-2018 dance team will be held the week of
April 3rd - 7th. *Please note that attendance at the informational meeting is necessary in order to attend the tryout.*
Get the most current dates/times for all events at toms.ahswarriors.org
Student Council NewsStudent Council News
All Arapahoe students are invited to student council meetings every Tuesday morning at 6:20 a.m. in
the Forum. PHILANTHROPY
Student Council is pleased to announce that we will be supporting Make-A-Wish® during our annual
Warrior Week which, this year, will take place Monday, March 13 through Friday, March 17. Founded in
1983 as one of the nation’s first Make-A-Wish® chapters, Make-A-Wish® Colorado has granted more than
4,879 wishes to eligible children throughout the state, from Fort Collins to Telluride and Grand Junction to
Burlington. Make-A-Wish® Colorado is part of the largest wish-granting organization in the world, with 61
chapters in the United States and its territories and 37 international affiliates serving 50 countries.
Arapahoe High School could not be more thrilled to be partnering with this amazing organization to help
grant a wish to a deserving child. We would love to see students, parents, and community members at
the events below: Arapahoe Singers and University of Colorado Buffoons Concert
Monday, March 13th AHS Theater - 7:00 p.m.
Senior vs. A.H.S. Staff Basketball Game Wednesday, March 15th
Sitting Eagle Gym - 7:00 p.m. First Annual Warrior Week Carnival
Friday, March 17th Event Entrance - 5:00 pm
Restaurant Nights
Throughout the week we will be partnering with local restaurants to raise funds for Make-A-Wish®.
More information to follow!
$5 tickets for the Buffoons concert and the Senior/Staff basketball game will be available for purchase
during lunches beginning Thursday, March 9. Admission to the carnival is free and tickets will be a
available for purchase for the various activities. Student Council will also sell t-shirts with 100 percent of
the profits going to Make-A-Wish®.
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Upcoming Important Dates for Spring Sports
Spring Sports Mandatory "Athletic Night" Monday, Feb. 13th @ 6:00 p.m. - AHS Theatre for all spring athletes and their parents
"Pink Card" Distribution
Tuesday Feb. 21st from 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. (Track & Field)
Wednesday, Feb. 22nd from 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. (Baseball & Boys Swim/Dive)
Thursday, Feb. 23rd from 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. (Girls Golf, Soccer & Tennis)
Friday, Feb. 24th from 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. (Boys Lacrosse, Girls Lacrosse)
Monday, February 27th from 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. (All Spring Sports)
Don’t delay registering and getting your physical form turned in!
The first official day of spring practice is Monday, February 27th.
Remember - no PINK CARD, no practice...
Registration is now open for Baseball, Boys Swim/Dive, Track & Field, Boys & Girls Lacrosse, Girls Golf,
Girls Soccer and Girls Tennis.
Log on to www.ahswarriors.org and follow the instructions on the Home Page to sign up.
Important Attendance Reminders
When calling your student in, please leave the following information (speaking slowly):
Your student’s name—last name, then first name—please clearly spell the last name
Your student’s grade
The date of the absence
The class period(s) that your student will miss
The reason for the absence
If you have already called in your student’s absence to the message line, there is no need to call
it in again to the receptionist. All calls are received and processed to Infinite Campus as soon as
possible. If you have called in an absence for your student and still receive a “robo” call in the
evening, please consider your student may have missed a different period than what you have
called in, for, perhaps it is for a sibling
PLEASE NOTE:
Due to the high volume of phone calls, please only call one time and leave one message per absence.
All excused absences must be called in to the Attendance Office by a parent or guardian within
24 hours. We do not accept written notes or emails.
Students must pick up a pass from the Attendance Office in order to leave school when missing
classes for an appointment during the school day. A parent must call the Attendance Office early
that morning or the day before to arrange for the pass. The student is responsible for picking up
the pass before the scheduled departure time. Passes will not be delivered, and teachers do not
allow students to leave class without a pass. Please have your student sign in at the Attendance
Office upon returning from an appointment.
Messages will not be delivered to students except in emergency situations.
To check student attendance, access the Infinite Campus Parent Portal.
Thank you for your help in making the Attendance process as efficient as possible.
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News From our PTO Presidents
Please join us for our February 14th Board Meeting where Brian Ewert, LPS Superintendent, will be
sharing his thoughts on Professional Learning Communities (PLC’s), their impact on students, and
potential changes to PLC days in the 2017-2018 school year. Please make sure to check in at the main, east entrance and bring a valid ID.
Brian Ewert, LPS Superintendent
Improving PLC’s: An Emerging Idea
Tuesday, February 14, 2017
7:30AM
AHS Forum
We would also like to thank all the volunteers that have generously given their time to Arapahoe this
year. Arapahoe has always had a very strong parent volunteer community and once again you
continue to keep Arapahoe strong through your support of our students, staff and PTO. As we start
the Spring semester, we have begun to think about next year’s PTO and if you are interested in
helping in any capacity, please send us an email. We can discuss your interests and available
openings. Our meetings are the second Tuesday of every month from 7:30-9:00am in the AHS Main
Office Conference Room. Everyone is welcome to attend and learn more about joining Arapahoe
PTO.
Nancy and Kimberly
Arapahoe After Prom
After Prom plans are underway! We have a very dedicated group that has begun planning for
After Prom in early May for your student. This is a 30 year tradition at Arapahoe, and is always a
spectacular event, but we can’t do it without you! Are you creative? Artistic? Are you a good
planner? We always need support for this event. It is a night to celebrate and entertain about 1,200
of our students in a safe environment after the dance. Work nights have been scheduled for
artwork for the halls, and planning is happening for all other areas: ticketing, prizes, food, casino,
clean up etc. If any of these areas interest you, please let us know! It takes hundreds of volunteers
to put this event together and we need you. It is so much fun to participate. It is a great way to
meet other parents, and a way to help with an event that your student will enjoy.
Attention parents of seniors: start gathering photos for a senior collage, an After Prom tradition. Look
for collage specifications in the March edition of the Drum Beat.
To sign up to volunteer, please use this link https://docs.google.com/forms/d/
e/1FAIpQLSe3GY1nWD2XBCGMMOvoxL3uOLB-MIvmjPZ6wP0JdjI8XVNwXQ/viewform
For more information, please email us at: [email protected]
Heather Hill and Katherine Hahn
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Congratulations!
2016-2017 Arapahoe Teacher of the Year:
Sean Conway
Mathematics teacher, Sean Conway, was recognized as Arapahoe High School’s 2016-2017
Teacher of the Year at the winter pep assembly on January 27. This is the second year Arapahoe
has given this award; Conway was nominated by his peers, students, and parents based on the
following criteria:
Deliver Results: Deliver results to students
and Arapahoe Community
Foster Teamwork: Promote collaboration in
the classroom and in the department while
inspiring students, colleagues, and the
community with a positive vision for
Arapahoe and its future.
Model Character: Demonstrate integrity,
honesty, and courage, and treat others
with dignity and respect.
Demonstrate Growth Mindset: Make
thoughtful decisions, show sound
judgment, exemplify professionalism, and
reflect upon practice.
Mr. Conway is a math teacher at Arapahoe,
teaching Geometry, Honors Geometry, and
Algebra II this year. He also serves as the Algebra
II Professional Learning Team facilitator and an
assistant coach for both the boys’ and girls’
soccer teams. Mr. Conway is in his sixth year at
Arapahoe High School. We will continue to honor
Mr. Conway throughout the rest of the year for
this great honor. Congratulations, Mr. Conway!
Alive @ 25 Class Free for AHS Students Tuesday, February 7, 2017
2:30pm-7:00pm (bring a snack)
At AHS in room W1874
Register at http://aliveat25.us/
Alive at 25 is a highly interactive program that specifically targets young drivers between the ages
of 15 and 24 and encourages them to consistently practice safe and defensive driving habits.
Traffic crashes are the leading cause of teen fatalities, accounting for 44% of teen deaths in the
United States. The program utilizes workbook exercises, interactive media, group discussions,
role-playing, and lectures to help drivers develop the lifesaving defensive driving skills and strategies
that will keep them safer on the road. All young people, ages 15-24 in the community, are eligible to
participate in Alive at 25. For further information on how to use this certificate to obtain a driver’s
permit, please click this link.
If you miss this class, check the school’s website for the next class available to Arapahoe students.
For questions, call Deputy James Englert at 303-347-6086.
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The Coffee Break Deputy James Englert and Deputy James Mason
School Resource Officers, Arapahoe High School
I would like to educate everyone on an issue that was brought to our attention in reference to fake ID’s. It
appears that some students may have fake ID’s or know someone who does. The infraction you could be
charged with if you are in possession of a fake ID is the following:
18-5-903.5 Criminal possession of an identification document: A person commits criminal possession of an
identification document if the person knowingly has in his or her possession or under his or her control
another person’s actual driver’s license, actual government issued identification card, actual social security
card, or actual passport, knowing that he or she does so without permission or lawful authority. It is a Class 1
Misdemeanor if you are in possession of one or more identification documents issued to the same person. It
is a Class 6 felony if you are in possession of two or more identification documents, of which at least two are
issued to different people.
If you use the identification document, then you commit:
18-5-902 Identity Theft: A person commits identity theft if he or she knowingly uses the personal identifying
information, financial identifying information, or financial device of another without permission or lawful
authority with the intent to obtain cash, credit, property, services, or any other thing of value, or to make a
financial payment. Identity theft is a Class 4 felony.
Students are obtaining fake ID’s to get into bars, clubs, and liquor stores. Parents, please keep your child
informed about the importance of not having a fake ID and the consequences they may face if they do.
If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to call.
Let’s Have A Great and Safe School Year! Please feel free to contact us at:
[email protected] and [email protected]
303-347-6086
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Arapahoe High School
Class of 2021
Important Dates to Remember
Honors Auditions February 25 & 28, March 14-16, and April 18 & 25, 2017. See times listed below.
Freshman Registration - Monday, April 17, 2017 at 6:00 PM.
Audition Times and Locations - Please enter AHS through the West Entrance
(off of Franklin Street)
Please bring a #2 pencil to all auditions
Saturday, February 25, 2017
Language Arts/Social Studies 8:30 AM – 9:30 AM – Room W2882
Honors Geometry/Biology 9:45 AM – 10:45 AM – Room W2882
Non-graphing calculators are permitted, but not provided.
Tuesday, February 28, 2017
Language Arts/Social Studies 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM – Room W2882
Tuesday, March 14, 2017
Swim Waiver 6:00 PM or 7:30 PM – Pool
Wednesday, March 15, 2017
Honors Algebra II 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM – Room S1417
Non-graphing calculators are permitted, but not provided.
Swim Waiver 6:00 PM or 7:30 PM – Pool
Thursday, March 16, 2017
Honors Geometry/Biology 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM – Room W2882
Non-graphing calculators are permitted, but not provided.
Tuesday, April 18, 2017
Spanish II & III – for Non-LPS Students 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM – Room C1464
Chinese II, III, & IV - for ALL incoming Students 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM – Room C1463
Tuesday, April 25, 2017
Spanish II & III – for Non-LPS Students 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM – Room C1466 & C1464
Littleton Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex (which includes marital status), sexual orientation, religion, national origin,
ancestry, creed, age, disability, or need for special education services. The following individuals have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-
discrimination policies: Michael Jones, Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources or Melissa Cooper, Director of Special Education and Student Support
Services; Littleton Public Schools; 5776 S. Crocker; Littleton, CO 80120; 303-347-3330
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School Accountability Committee
The SAC meetings are open to all Arapahoe parents and the community.
Any questions, please call Assistant Principal Angela Boatright at 303-347-6024.
Next meeting date: February 16, 2017
@ 3:00 p.m.
Forum Superintendent Ewert will share important information about the district's vision for improving
student learning through Professional Learning Communities. He will share emerging ideas
on how to adjust instructional time in order to provide teachers with more professional
collaboration time. He will also share information regarding the possible later start time for
LPS high schools. This meeting is designed for parents to ask questions and give input.
Save the Date!
Arapahoe High School
Senior Awards Convocation Night
Monday, May 22, 2017 6:00 p.m. held in our Arapahoe Theater
Tuesday, February 07, 2017 - TRIBE
Wednesday, February 15, 2017 - PLC – Late Start Day
Friday, February 17, 2017 - End of Six Weeks
Monday, February 20, 2017 - Presidents’ Day Holiday – NO SCHOOL
Thursday, March 02, 2017 - TRIBE
Thursday, March 09, 2017 - Parent/Teacher Conferences – Evening
Friday, March 10, 2017 - NO SCHOOL
Wednesday, March 15, 2017 - PLC – Late Start Day
Tuesday, March 21, 2017 - TRIBE
Monday, March 27-Friday, March 31, 2017 - Spring Break
Friday, April 07, 2017 - End of Six Weeks
Monday, April 17, 2017 - Freshman (Class of 2021) Registration
Tuesday, April 18, 2017 - TRIBE
Wednesday, May 03, 2017 - PLC – Late Start Day
Thursday, May 04, 2017 - TRIBE
Saturday, May 06 2017 - Prom/After Prom
Friday, May 19, 2017 - Last Day for Seniors
Monday, May 22, 2017 - Final Examinations/Senior Awards Convocation
Tuesday, May 23 & Wednesday, May 24, 2017 - Final Examinations/Arena Scheduling
Thursday, May 25, 2017 - GRADUATION Class of 2017
Friday, May 26, 2017 - Final Examinations/Arena Scheduling/
Last Day of Semester
Monday, May 29, 2017 - Memorial Day
