April Newsletter Addendum

Dear Academy students and families, Two more announcements: VACCINATION CLINICS: The Polk County Health Department is hosting two community clinics dedicated to vulnerable populations on Friday the 16th and Saturday the 17th of April at our location (1907 …

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April Newsletter

Dear Central Academy students and families, I opened the dryer this weekend and discovered that my husband had put a load of my dress pants in the dryer and forgot about it.  I sighed in frustration at the …

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AP Exam Survey

Hello! You are receiving this message because you have an order for an Advanced Placement exam(s) this spring with Des Moines Public Schools.  Due to the pandemic, the College Board, which oversees the Advanced Placement exam program, has …

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Has your family income changed?

If your family income has changed and you would like to be reconsidered for a fee waiver, have a parent or guardian complete this survey so DMPS can review: https://tinyurl.com/DMPSWaiver If the waiver is granted, we’ll exempt or …

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Academy February Newsletter

​Dear Central Academy students and families, LEARNING MODALITY All Central classes (Academy and Campus) will continue in their current modality. Virtual classes will continue to be virtual and hybrid classes will continue to be hybrid.  It is the …

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Why Central Will Continue in Current Modality

All Central classes (Academy and Campus) will continue in their current modality.  Virtual classes will continue to be virtual and hybrid classes will continue to be hybrid.  It is the only way we can continue to offer the …

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High School Credit Options for 8th Grade Students

Dear 8th Grade Academy students and families! At the end of each semester, parents of 8th grade students must decide how they would like their child’s Academy classes to appear on their high school transcripts.  Indicate your choice …

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AP Physics C Exam Orders

Hello! AP Physics C has 2 separate exams: AP Physics C: Mechanics (semester 1) and AP Physics C: Electromagnetism (semester 2).  Many schools around the world offer each of these as year long classes instead of semester long classes.  …

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Macroeconomics Exam Orders Due March 5

​Hello! I’m noticing that many of you have followed Mr. Voshell’s instructions for ordering an AP Macroeconomics exam.  Because this course starts in the second semester, we can still place orders for the exam without penalty or extra fees. …

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