Introducing Falcon Forte: Launching Fall 2027! A New Pathway in Performing Arts. Skyline High School is excited to announce a new partnership with Front Range Community College (FRCC) that will provide students with an opportunity to earn a Associate of Arts (AA) degree in Performing Arts while completing their high school education.
Program Highlights
100% No-Cost College Tuition for Students
- Students may earn a full Associate of Arts (AA) degree in Music from Front Range Community College (FRCC) or enroll in individual college-level courses while in high school, with tuition fully covered for participating students.
- Important Note for Full AA Track: Students pursuing the full AA degree must enter the program as a rising ninth grader.
- How to Get Started: To participate in the Full AA Degree Track launching Fall 2027, current 8th graders must submit an online application by Dec. 19, 2026.
- Must also submit 2 Teacher References via this form.
Head Start & Seamless Transferability
- Guaranteed Transfer: Core general education coursework is designed to transfer to public four-year institutions throughout Colorado through established statewide transfer agreements.
- Elective Application: Non-core performing arts credits apply directly toward elective requirements for a bachelor’s degree in a Colorado 4-year public university.
Flexibility & Student Pathways
- Associate Degree Track: Follow a comprehensive four-year course plan designed to allow students to earn an associate degree while completing their high school diploma.
- College Credit Track: Enroll in individual college-level performing arts or core courses and earn college credit without completing the full associate degree.
- High School Credit Track: Take part in performing arts courses and ensembles without enrolling for college credit but still receive high school Performing Arts credit.
Transfer Options
- Adams State University
- Colorado Mesa University
- Colorado State University-Fort Collins
- Colorado State University-Pueblo
- Fort Lewis College
- Metropolitan State University of Denver
- University of Colorado-Boulder
- University of Colorado-Colorado Springs
- University of Northern Colorado
- Western State Colorado University
Myth-Busting FAQs
A background in performing arts can prepare students for a wide range of careers both within and beyond traditional performance. Career opportunities may include audio engineering, music production, arts administration, sound design for gaming and media, music therapy, copyright and intellectual property, education, and many other fields that value creative and technical expertise.
A Performing Arts education develops a broad range of transferable skills that are valuable across industries. Students strengthen their creative problem-solving, collaboration, communication, project management, adaptability, and public presentation skills while completing college-level coursework. Combined with transferable general education credits, the program provides students with a strong foundation and flexibility to pursue a variety of majors and career pathways at a four-year institution.
Skyline High School provides dedicated academic advising and pathway support to help students successfully balance high school coursework, ensemble participation, and college-level classes. Students receive guidance throughout the program to help them plan their coursework, manage their responsibilities, and make progress toward both their high school diploma and associate degree.
