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On Friday, December 19, all students have a half-day of school. High school releases at 9:45 (make-up finals are from 9:50-11:35 if needed). Middle school releases at 11:00.  Preschool and elementary school release at 11:20. We will implement inclement weather dismissal on this day.

Please note, there is no afternoon BASE on the 19th.

This year, we’re excited to again offer GiftCrowd as a simple, optional way to share holiday appreciation with ​S​VA Teachers and Staff. GiftCrowd lets you contribute to individual or team gifts and include a personalized message.

You can visit the SVA gifting page now through December 17th. Team gifts are automatically split evenly and delivered at the end of the gift period. Just click “Join” next to anyone you’d like.

What do Teachers & Staff receive?
On December 18th, recipients will get an email with their total gift amount and your greetings. They can redeem gift cards from hundreds of popular brands, including Amazon, Target, Walmart, Nike, Visa, and more.

The optional gift window closes on December 17th at midnight. To access the optional SkyView gifting page, please click here. 

As you know, the first-semester final exams are just around the corner. As we wrap up the first semester, we want to remind you that we consider final exams at SkyView to be an important assessment and an essential opportunity for students to demonstrate their learning. Each high school teacher is required to administer a meaningful final exam (or equivalent class project). In some instances, students may be exempt from the final exam i.e. they demonstrated mastery of the content and standards at a 95% or above.  These exams are comprehensive and will constitute approximately 10-15% of the student’s semester grade.

To that end, we want to remind you of the following: 

1. Finals will run for four days from Tuesday, 12/16/25 to Friday, 12/19/25. Each day, students will take final exams in the morning and then be granted release in the afternoon according to the following schedule:

Tuesday, December 16th - Green Day
8:00-9:45, 1st Period Final Exam
9:50-11:35, 2nd Period Final Exam

Wednesday, December 17th - Blue Day
8:00-9:45, 3rd Period Final Exam
9:50-11:35, 4th Period Final Exam

Thursday, December 18th - Gold Day
8:00-9:45, 5th Period Final Exam
9:50-11:35, 6th Period Final Exam
 

Friday, December 19th - White Day
8:00-9:45, 7th Period Final Exam
9:50-11:35, Make-Up Exam Period

Attendance for Finals

• Policy Change: All students, regardless of exemption status, are required to attend finals due to state seat-minute requirements.
• Exemptions: Students with a 95% or higher in a class may be exempt from the final at the teacher's discretion.
• Exempt and Not Attending: Students exempt from a final who choose not to attend that period must email the attendance office at att@svak12.org to report their absence and use a personal day.

Study Hall

• Attendance is not required for study hall during finals. However, parents must email the attendance office at att@svak12.org to excuse their student.

Drivers Leaving Early

• Students with a driver’s license may leave campus after completing their final if they do not return for the day.
• If staying on campus, students cannot leave until the end of the final period.

Missed or Absent for a Final Exam

• Students who miss a final must provide a doctor's note for the absence to be excused and to qualify for a makeup exam.
• Absences without a valid medical excuse will result in a zero for the final exam.

Dismissal Times

• Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday: Dismissal at 11:35 a.m.
• Friday: Dismissal at 9:45 a.m.
• Teacher Study Sessions: Students may remain on campus in the afternoon only if they have pre-arranged appointments with teachers or if a teacher has scheduled a study session. Students should not show up unannounced to stay in a classroom.

Grade Submission and Availability

• The grading window for HS is December 16th-20th. 
• All grades will be submitted by teachers by December 20, 2025.

Thank you for your cooperation. Please reach out if you have any questions about these policies.

Please note the following: 

1. Regular carline/student pick-up will apply. 
2. Lunch will not be available during HS lunch periods on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday. 
3. Students must be picked up promptly, as we cannot provide study hall in the afternoons.

Most importantly, “Panic-akes” will be served Tuesday-Thursday of finals week.
 

Take care of each other,

Chris Bridgham and Kirsten Schuman 
HS Assistant Principals

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We’re excited to share some wonderful news! Thanks to the incredible support of our families, staff, and community, SkyView Academy has been recognized in Colorado Parent Magazine’s 2025 Reader’s Choice Family Favorites Awards.

This year, SkyView earned top honors in several categories, including:

Winners
• Best Afterschool Program
• Best Mother’s Day Out Program
• Best Preschool
• Best Elementary Principal: Paula Harrison

Runner-Ups
• Charter Elementary School
• Charter Middle School
• Charter High School
• Charter Middle School Principal: Javier Negrón
• Charter High School Principal: Javier Negrón

These recognitions reflect the strength and dedication of our entire SkyView community—students, families, teachers, and leaders—who make our school such a special place to learn and grow.

At SkyView Academy, we are committed to cultivating life-long learners and honorable leaders in an academically rigorous environment that emphasizes character education, college preparation, and community service. Being recognized as a family favorite across so many categories highlights our continued dedication to excellence at every level—from early childhood through high school.

We’re deeply grateful to everyone who voted and to Colorado Parent Magazine for this honor. Thank you for believing in SkyView and helping us continue to shine as a trusted choice for families across our community.