The continued safety, well-being, and success of our students, teachers, staff, and community has always been our top priority as we navigate the complex and evolving coronavirus crisis. To this end, we are updating our reopening plan to begin the school year in a fully online-learning model for all students which will continue through the last week of September. All students in grades 1-12 will begin on August 18, kindergarten students will begin on August 20.
Click here to access our updated 2020-2021 Reopening Plan.
La seguridad continúa, el bienestar, y el éxito de nuestros estudiantes, maestros, empleados, y la comunidad siempre ha sido nuestra prioridad más importante a manera que enfrentamos la compleja y evolucionante crisis del coronavirus. Con este fin, estamos actualizando nuestro plan de reapertura para comenzar este año escolar en un modelo de instrucción completamente en línea para estudiantes hasta finales de septiembre. Hemos actualizado el calendario para que todos los estudiantes en los grados 1-12 comiencen el 18 de agosto, los estudiantes de jardin de infantes comenzarán el 20 de agosto.
Haga clic aquí para acceder a su plan de reapertura 2020-2021 actualizado.
School Profile
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School and Community test
- Enrollment: 1,472 students in grades 9-12
- Accreditation: Rated at “Improvement” level by the Colorado Department of Education
- Free/reduced lunch: 45% of our school population qualifies for this district service.
- Schedule: SHS is on an every-other-day block schedule with 90-minute periods and a total of eight blocks. Every course receives .5 credit per semester.
- Community: Skyline is located in Longmont, Colorado, approximately 35 miles northwest of downtown Denver, in a mixed suburban and agricultural community. Skyline is one of nine high schools in the St. Vrain Valley School District, which stretches across Boulder and Weld Counties and educates over 32,000 students.
Mission & Vision
Our mission is to challenge students to achieve the highest levels of academic success so they may thrive in an increasingly diverse and complex world.
History
Skyline High School opened in the fall of 1978. The name “Skyline” was chosen by students. The school serves students living on the east side of Main Street as well as those students who apply for the STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) and VPA (Visual Performing Arts) Academies.
Attendance Boundaries
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STEM Academy
Our STEM courses are designed so that students have the opportunity to develop multi-cultural relationships within teams, to collaboratively solve problems and to develop leadership skills. STEM students will:
- Utilize advanced technology and equipment in their STEM courses.
- Investigate a wide variety of STEM-related fields, such as: robotics; biotechnology; renewable energy & sustainable living; assistive technologies; structural engineering; biomedical engineering; computer science, and others.
- Collaborate with local businesses and industry through the Skyline Innovation Center.
VPA Academy
Skyline provides a rigorous, comprehensive and technology-infused arts program that will prepare our students for post-secondary education, careers, and other creative fields. VPA students will:
- Choose an emphasis in Visual Arts or Performing Arts, benefitting from advanced courses in the visual arts, music, theater and/or dance.
- Work with practicing artists in the community, compete in regional and state music and arts programs.
- Create a comprehensive portfolio as part of the required VPA Capstone course during senior year.
Gradutation Requirements
TOTAL CREDITS REQUIRED: 24.5
- English 4.0
- Math 3.0
- Science 3.0
- Social Studies 3.0
- Fine Arts 0.5
- Practical Arts 0.5
- Physical Ed. 2.0
- Health 0.5
- Electives 8.0
Skyline High School News
600 E. Mountain View Ave.
Longmont, CO 80504
Phone: (720) 494-3741 | Fax: (303) 682-7382