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MS/HS Updates

Credit Recovery Information

We wanted to communicate credit recovery/grade replacement options designed to support your students in their academic growth and inspire them as lifelong learners. Below, you will find details on the available programs, cost, and enrollment information.

Summer School Information:

Option #1: eDSCD Summer School Intensive-Limited Number of Available Spots!

Information about eDCSD Summer Intensive for 2026 will be updated in February 2026, after session dates are finalized.

Option #2: Colorado Digital Learning Solutions (CDLS)

For Spring 2026, please see Mrs. Kamman as soon as possible to get the CDLS enrollment form.

Registration: December 1, 2025 - January 23, 2026

Drop Deadline: The Last day to drop without fee in Spring is January 30, 2026

Semester Dates: January 7, 2026 - May 15, 2026

Other options:

Option #3: Your student will need to schedule the course into their schedule for the upcoming school year, if they don't need that course as a prerequisite for another class.

For Summer Schools Links and Colorado Digital Learning Solutions Interest Form 2025-2026, please click here.

Spring Musical Auditions | The Little Mermaid January 6-8

Attention SVA Middle and High School students! Auditions are coming for the spring musical, The Little Mermaid. To participate, pick up an audition form outside Mrs. Schnell’s room (152) or Mrs. Vitulli's room (125), fill it out, and get a parent's signature.

Signed forms are due by December 17th. No late forms will be accepted! Once your signed form is submitted, you'll have access to The Little Mermaid Google Classroom page with all audition materials.

Don’t miss your chance to join us under the sea!

HS Finals

Dear Parents and Students,

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

Graduation Cap and Gown Ordering Information

We’re officially kicking off the graduation season! This week, our seniors attended a meeting with Nils Erickson from Jostens, where they received important information about graduation, including how to order caps and gowns, announcements, senior rings, and more. Each senior is required to purchase a cap, gown, and tassel (the cap & gown only option comes with a tassel). Seniors are permitted to wear a sibling or alumni gown, provided it was used in a SkyView graduation and ordered from Jostens.

What Was Covered in the Senior Meeting:

  • How to place your graduation order online 
  • Deadline to receive group pricing
  • Exclusive offers on senior class rings
  • Who to contact for help

Read more here.

It's Time to Submit Senior Photos

The Yearbook Staff is excited to formally invite all seniors to submit their senior pictures.

  • Use this Google Form to upload your photo.
  • Please be sure to submit your picture by November 30, 2025.
  • Files should be in JPEG or PNG format.

For more information on senior photos, please visit the senior page on our website.

We can’t wait to see all of your amazing senior photos and celebrate this special year with you!

Thank you so much,
Andrew Coons 
Yearbook Student Staff

8-12 Grade: Travel Club

 

Travel Club Flyer

PSAT/NMSQT Details

On Wednesday, October 8th, 11th graders will participate in PSAT/NMSQT testing at SkyView Academy. Students in 9th, 10th, and 12th grades will have a remote e-learning day.

For 11th Grade Students (In-Person PSAT/NMSQT Testing)

Arrival & Testing Location

  • Arrival Time: Arrive no later than 7:45 a.m.
  • Location: Report to the Upper School Library upon arrival.

Testing Day Reminders

  • Cell Phones & Smart Watches

    • All cell phones and smart watches must be placed in designated bins and will be secured in a locked office for the duration of testing.

    • Devices may not be stored in lockers or kept on students during the exam.
       

  • Dress Code

    • Hats and hoods may not be worn during testing.
       

  • Pick-Up Time

    • The PSAT is self-paced; students may finish at different times.

    • Anticipated dismissal: between 11:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. Please plan transportation accordingly.
       

  • Lunch Service

    • No school lunches will be served on this day.

Parent/Guardian Responsibility - Please check your email for:

  • Arrival and dismissal updates

  • Approved and prohibited testing items

  • Additional College Board testing guidelines

For 9th, 10th, and 12th Grade Students (Remote E-Learning Day) Students in grades 9, 10, and 12 will complete school remotely.

Attendance Requirements

  1. Take Attendance for Every Class Period

    • Use the e-Learning Attendance Form linked on teachers’ Canvas homepages.

    • Bookmark the form during 1st period for easy access.

    • You must submit attendance during each class period.

    • Attendance must be logged during school hours — submissions after school hours will not count.

    • This documentation is required for CDE seat-time compliance.
       

  2. Complete All Assigned Work

    • Complete and submit the day’s assigned coursework for each class as directed by your teachers.
       

  3. Special Circumstances

    • Office Aides & Teaching Assistants: Select the “Office Aide” or “TA” option on the attendance form.

    • Study Hall & Advisement: Attendance is not required for these periods and should not be submitted.

Key Reminders

  • Logging attendance during the correct period is the student’s responsibility.

  • Parents/guardians of 11th graders should review the emailed testing details thoroughly.

Summary 

  • 11th graders → On-campus PSAT testing, 7:45 a.m. arrival

  • 9th, 10th, 12th graders → Remote learning with required attendance reporting

  • Attendance must be logged by period and during school hours

  • Phones and smart watches will be collected for testing security

  • No lunches will be served on this day

    Homecoming Week Activities

Homecoming Week 2025 is almost here, and it’s our 15th year! Get ready for a full week of school spirit, exciting events, and community pride. 

Kick things off with our Spirit Days. Show up big and bold each day to represent your class and your school! Don’t miss the always-entertaining Powder Puff game with our ManPoms, where the competition heats up and the energy is unbeatable. 

On Tuesday, in your throwback attire, pack the stands to cheer on our volleyball teams as they battle it out. Then, get ready for the ultimate showdown at our White Out Game on Thursday, September 25th. Wear all white and help us light up the gym with school spirit. From themed outfits to big games and everything in between, Homecoming Week is the time to come together, celebrate, and make memories that last. 

Let’s show our pride, Hawks—this is our week to shine! 

  • Spirit days
    • Mon, Sep. 22: Disney/Fantasy Day
    • Tues, Sep. 23: Throwback Tuesday - Take it back…WAY back
    • Wed, Sep. 24: Onesie/Pajama Day 
    • Thurs, Sep. 25: Squad (powderpuff)/White Out 
    • Fri, Sep. 26: Beach Day 
       
  • Volleyball Game: Home vs Gilpin County - Tuesday, September 23rd
    • C Team: 4:30 pm
    • JV: 5:30 pm
    • Varsity: 6:30 pm
       
  • Movie Night!  Wednesday, September 24th,  6:30 - 8:30 PM Cafetorium
    • Join us as we watch The Little Mermaid (animated edition) in the cafetorium. Bring your chairs or blankets and enjoy pizza, popcorn, chips & sodas.  The movie is free but concessions are $1 - $5.  Bring CASH!
       
  • Powderpuff/Manpoms - Thurs, September 25th, 1:45 on Big Turf
     
  • Volleyball Game - vs Dawson - Thurs, September 25th - White Out Game!
    • C Team: 4:30 pm
    • JV: 5:30 pm
    • Varsity: 6:30 pm
       
  • Dance - Enchantment Under the Sea 
    • Saturday, September 27th
    • 7-10 PM
    • SVA Cafetorium

$20 per person - MySchoolBucks.com under Store

Homecoming Dance

Dive into a night of magic, music, and memories at this year’s Homecoming Dance! Our theme, Enchantment Under the Sea, will transform the cafetorium into an underwater paradise filled with shimmering lights, ocean vibes, and plenty of school spirit. This is your chance to dress up, dance the night away with friends, and celebrate one of the most exciting traditions of the year.

Tickets: $20 per person. Tickets are available now through MySchoolBucks.com and must be purchased by Wednesday, September 25th. No tickets will be sold at the door, so make sure you get yours ahead of time!

Guest Information: Planning to bring a guest who doesn’t attend SkyView Academy? No problem! Guest forms are available in the high school office. Forms must be completed and returned by the deadline in order for your guest to attend.

Why You Should Go: With great music, photo ops, and the unforgettable underwater theme, this Homecoming is guaranteed to be a night you won’t want to miss. Grab your friends, plan your outfits, and get ready for a night full of dancing, laughter, and memories that will last long after the last song ends.

Mark your calendars, secure your tickets, and join us as we celebrate Homecoming 2025 with an enchanted evening under the sea!

National Art Honor Society 

If you are in High School Advanced Art, Ceramics, or AP Art, you are invited to apply for NAHS. Students must seek two teacher recommendations and turn their applications in to Ms. Vessar by September 15th. 

Middle and High School Back to School Night

Please join us at Middle and High School Back to School night, on August 26th from 6:00 to 8:00 PM. We hope to see you all there! Click for more details on the evening.

Back to School Dance

  • Friday, August 22
  • 7:00–9:00 PM
  • SVA Cafetorium
  • $10 Doubloons (Tickets) – Snag 'em on MySchoolBucks only!

SVA High School Buccaneers only (9-12th grade), so grab yer mates and dress like the finest pirate in the Seven Seas — just leave yer swords and weapons ashore!

Big Fish Auditions Opening

  • Who can audition: Current 6th through 12th-grade students at SkyView Academy.
  • Details: Audition forms can be found outside the cafetorium, Mrs. Schnell’s room (152), or Mrs. Vitulli's room (125). Complete the form and turn it in to Mrs. Schnell or Mrs. Vitulli by Friday, August 22nd. Once submitted, you can access the audition materials on the Big Fish Google Classroom page.
  • Audition Dates: August 25th and 26th
  • Details: Audition forms can be found outside the cafetorium, Mrs. Schnell’s room (152), or Mrs. Vitulli's room (125). Complete the form and turn it in to Mrs. Schnell or Mrs. Vitulli by Friday, August 22nd. Once submitted, you'll have access to the audition materials on the Big Fish Google Classroom page.
  • Synopsis: "Big Fish," the musical, tells the story of Edward Bloom, a traveling salesman who loves to tell fantastical, larger-than-life stories about his life. Through flashbacks, the audience witnesses Edward's adventures, including encounters with witches, giants, and mermaids, and his enduring love for his wife, Sandra.