Quarter One grades are now posted on PowerSchool.  Click on Grades History for grades and comments.

US Vocal Concert is Thursday, November 16, 7:30 – 9:30 p.m.

I would like to invite all 9^th grade parents to a meeting before the US Vocal Concert on Thursday, November 16.  We will meet in the Recital Hall at 6:00 p.m.  The purpose of the evening is to give ninth grade parents a chance to discuss common issues you face as parents of high school students and what to expect over the next four years.

Quarter Two Conferences will be held on Thursday, Nov. 30 and Friday, Dec. 1.  All ninth and tenth grade families should have received an email with registration information.  If you are unable to attend conferences please let the US office know.

MSHSL (Minnesota State High School League) Chemical eligibility policy:  A student shall not at any time, regardless of the quantity, use or consume or have in possession alcohol, tobacco, controlled substance or drug paraphernalia.  The state high school league enforces it’s own penalties for violations involving chemical use.

First Violation Penalty:  The student shall lose eligibility for the next two consecutive interscholastic contests, or two weeks, whichever is greater.

Second Violation Penalty:  A student shall lose eligibility for the next six consecutive interscholastic contests, or three weeks, whichever is greater.

Third Violation Penalty:  The student shall lost eligibility for the next 12 consecutive interscholastic contests, or four weeks, whichever is greater.

Penalties shall be progressive beginning with the student’s first violation and continuing throughout the student’s high school career.  Penalties shall be served consecutively.

On Friday, December 1, all MPA sophomores will take the PLAN, which is a great preparation test for the ACT.  The testing will begin at 8:30 a.m. in the Nicholson Center and will be completed by 11:00 a.m.  All students will be required to bring pencils and a calculator to the test.  Preliminary information about the PLAN will be distributed to all sophomores during the week of November 13.  The PLAN includes test sections in English, mathematics, reading, and science, as well as a career interest inventory.  If you have any questions about the PLAN testing on December 1, please contact Phil Trout, Director of College Counseling, at 651-748-5520.

This year’s semi-formal dance will be held on Saturday, December 2^nd from 8:00 p.m. – 11:30 p.m.  This dance will take place at Central Park in Woodbury, 8595 Central Park Place, (651) 714-3583.  All students in grades 9 – 12 are invited to attend.  Tickets to the dance are $15 and must be purchased in advance.  Tickets will be on sale during lunch for one week before the event.  All non-MPA student guests must be registered in the Upper School office by Friday, December 1.  This is a formal occasion, and students should dress accordingly, No tuxedos necessary.  Although this event takes place off-campus, it is a school activity and as such must be a drug- and alcohol-free event.  Students are expected to abide by all school rules.  Additionally, once students arrive at the dance, they must remain at the dance.  Once a student leaves the dance, he or she will not be readmitted.  Students must arrive by 10:00 p.m. in order to be admitted.  If any student does not arrive by 10:00 p.m. we will contact parents.  This should be a great time for everyone!