Academic Recognition Programs

The criteria to achieve the Gold, Blue, or Green Honor Roll, an SVA student must achieve the specified GPA requirements below while maintaining enrollment at SkyView Academy High School, demonstrating consistent academic excellence.

Gold Honor Roll: 4.0 or higher (Highest Academic Honors)

Blue Honor Roll: 3.99-3.75 (High Academic Honors)

Green Honor Roll: 3.7499-3.5 (Academic Honors)

The SVA Honor Roll Recognition Ceremonies take place each fall and spring semester to celebrate students' academic achievements.

SkyView Academy High School (SVA) honors students for academic excellence through the Academic Letter Recognition Program. Students earn awards by maintaining a 3.5+ GPA over consecutive semesters.

Award Criteria

• First Year Award – Academic Letter
  3.5+ GPA for 3 consecutive semesters
   
• Second Year Award – *STAR Pin (Starting Fall 2023)
  3.5+ GPA for 5 consecutive semesters
   
• Third Year Award – *Medallion (Starting Fall 2024)
  3.5+ GPA for 7 consecutive semesters

*STAR and Medallion Awards are given once students achieve the semester 5 and 7 GPA criteria. Medallion recipients may wear this honor at graduation

Recognition Ceremony

A spring recognition ceremony is held once a year to celebrate recipients and honor their academic dedication and success.

See the Outline of Academic Letter Distribution below for more details:

Seal of Biliteracy For High School Diplomas

A seal of biliteracy is a credential given by a Colorado school or district recognizing students who have studied and attained proficiency in two or more languages by high school graduation.  A seal of biliteracy encourages students to pursue biliteracy skills that are attractive to future employers and college admissions office.  The following is guidance provided by the Senate Bill 17-123 to guide districts through implementing the pathway of the seal of biliteracy for high school diplomas.

Director
Language, Culture, & Equity
Douglas County School District

• Seal of Biliteracy Flyer - English

• Seal of Biliteracy Flyer - Spanish

• Seal of Biliteracy Flyer - Mandarrin

• Seal of Biliteracy - English

• Seal of Biliteracy - Spanish

The 5 Pillars of SkyView Academy

A strong foundation is essential for any lasting structure, and the same holds true for the students of SkyView Academy. Rooted in the principles set by our founding team, our five pillars guide students to become honorable leaders and life-long learners who stand the test of time.

At SkyView, you’ll often hear the phrase “AS ONE”—a reflection of our unified PK-12 program, which provides a consistent, supportive, and rigorous academic journey from preschool through graduation. Our students grow through five key differentiators, our pillars:

• Core Knowledge
• Classical College Prep
• Character Education
• Service Learning
• World Languages

5 Pillar Awards & Criteria

• Honorable Leader – Recognizes honesty, integrity, responsibility, citizenship, cooperation, leadership, service, and perseverance.
• Life-Long Learner – Celebrates perseverance, work ethic, dedication to learning, and meaningful academic engagement.
• Commitment to Service – Honors consistent dedication to serving others within and beyond the SkyView community.
• Servant Leader – Acknowledges those who not only serve but also inspire and train others to do the same.
• Commitment to Excellence – Rewards dedication to academic excellence and an unwavering drive to achieve one’s best.

Graduation Cord Criteria

The final determination on graduation cords is made by the respective department and administration.

English

• Maintain an A in at least 3 of 4 English courses, with a minimum of B in the 4th.
• Complete three (3) AP/CE/Honors English courses, earning at least a 4 on AP Lang or AP Lit and enrolling in a second AP course.
• Participate in at least one leadership or enrichment opportunity, such as Creative Writing, Lit & Film, Peer Tutoring, Yearbook Editor, or SVA Literary Magazine (President/VP or 3+ published works).

History

• Maintain an A in at least 3 of 4 History courses, with a minimum of B in the 4th.
• Complete three (3) AP/Honors History courses, earning at least a 4 on one AP exam and a 3 on subsequent AP exams (e.g., AP World, AP US History, AP Psychology, or AP US Gov).
• Participate in at least one leadership or enrichment opportunity, such as 40+ hours of social studies tutoring, National History Day competitions, or passing the National History Day elective course.

Mathematics

• Maintain an unweighted 3.8 GPA in all University High School math courses, including any online math course (excluding Discrete Math).
• Complete three (3) or more AP/Honors Math courses, earning a 4+ on the AP Calc AB exam and a B+ or better in Calc BC.
• Complete four (4) or more AP/Honors Math courses, earning 4+ on all AP math exams and a B or better in Calc BC.
• Engage in at least one leadership or enrichment opportunity, such as Peer Tutoring (2 years), Mu Alpha Theta, or competitions.

Science

• Maintain an A in at least 3 of 4 Science courses, with a minimum of B in the 4th.
• Complete three (3) AP/Honors Science courses, including the Science Career Internship course.
• Participate in at least one leadership or enrichment opportunity, such as Peer Tutoring, Science Fair, or Research Internship.

World Language

• Maintain an A average in a World Language course. (Latin, French, Spanish, ASL) from 9th-12th grade).
• Participated in four (4) years of World Language courses or as many years as is offered at SVA
• Engage in at least one leadership or enrichment opportunity, such as AP, TA, WL, Peer Tutoring, JCL, Language Club, National Language Honor Society, or Language Club (per teacher recommendation).
• Engage in at least one leadership or enrichment opportunity, such as National Language Honor Society or Language Club (per teacher recommendation).

Performing Arts

• Maintain an A in all Performing Arts courses (Choir, Band, and/or Theatre).
• Participate in Choir and/or Band for four years.
• Engage in at least one leadership or enrichment opportunity, such as All-State, Honors Festivals, or Solo Ensemble.

Visual Arts

• Maintain an A in all Arts courses.
• Complete 7 semesters of Art coursework.
• Engage in at least one leadership or enrichment opportunity, such as AP Studio Art or Art Showcase.

Theatre Arts

• Maintain an A in all Theatre Arts courses.
• Participate in 6 of 8 productions or National qualifiers for the show missed.
• Attend the ThesCon Conference at least once.

Technology

• Maintain an A in all technology courses, with the exception of one B in an AP course.
• Complete five (5) semesters of Technology (Computer Science or Yearbook).
• Participate in one AP course or hold a Yearbook leadership role (editor, assistant editor).
• Engage in at least one enrichment opportunity, such as Tech Assistant, Science Fair Project, Computer Science Competition, or Senior Video.

Athletics

• Participate in at least one sport per year and earn a varsity letter in at least two years.
• Receive at least one league/state recognition (Honorable Mention, First/Second Team), team award (MVP, Hawk Award), and/or be named a varsity team captain.

Community Service

• Complete at least 160 hours of community service.
• Attend a majority of class activities (class events, spirit squad events, and athletic games), determined at SVA Leadership's discretion.

Honors

Graduate with a 3.75+ overall weighted GPA.

Selection Criteria

1. Unweighted, Cumulative GPA
    
2. Committee Review of:
   • Course level and academic rigor
   • Character (respect, kindness, integrity, etc.)
   • School, community, and extracurricular involvement
   • Leadership inside and outside the classroom
   • Community service participation
   • Total course units completed
      
3. Overall Numerical GPA