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Post High School Visitor’s Policy

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Horizon Staff

New or Unique Programs

Valuing…

Character, Personal Responsibility

and Intellectual Curiosity

2017-2018

Statistical ProfileACT Testing Profile

Year SkylineNorm

UtahNorm

NationalNorm

2014 24.9 20.8 21.02015 23.7 20.2 21.02016 24.1 20.2 20.82017 24.1 20.3 21.0

College Board SAT Testing ProfileYear Skyline

StudentsSkylineCr/Math

NationalCr/Math

2014 116 617 5132015 107 616 5112016 106 617 549 2017 63 653 579

Skyline had the highest number of students taking the SAT in Utah

Academic RegulationsGraduation Requirements

1. Satisfactory adherence to school policies and rules.2. Students are expected to earn 27 academic credits and to

maintain a cumulative citizenship average of 2.0 in grades 9-12. Subject Units English . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Social Sciences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Mathematics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Science. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Arts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.5 Physical Education. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.5 Career Technology. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Health. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Computer Tech . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Civics and Amer Govt. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Financial Literacy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Elective Units . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Total . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Advanced Placement Information AP Classes Offered

Advanced Placement Tests2013 2014 2015 2016 2017

Students Taking Test 685 698 721 731 727Exams Taken 1445 1378 1343 1423 1394Passing Grade (3 or higher) 85% 77% 76% 74% 75%Test Scores of 5 19% 20% 19% 18% 17%

National Merit Scholarship Program2013 2014 2015 2016 2017

Finalists 16 14 13 13 13Semifinalists 16 15 14 16 16Commended 16 14 13 6 6

Art HistoryCalculus BCEnvironmental SciencePsychologyU.S. Government & PoliticsAmerican HistoryChemistry

European HistoryMusic TheoryStatisticsBiologyEconomicsGeography

English LiteratureWorld HistoryFrenchSpanishPhysicsStudio Art

Mission Statement

Skyline High School fosters a community which values character, personal responsibility, and intellectual curiosity in order to

achieve a high level of student learning.

We Believe• in promoting and recognizing the worth and dignity of each

individual.• in fostering individual accountability and responsibility.• in focusing on education, making quality classroom instruction

a priority.• in teaching skills that prepare students for the future.• in offering a variety of opportunities for all students.• in establishing a partnership between education and community.• in developing citizens who contribute to society in a positive

manner.• in providing a safe and healthy environment.

School District and CommunitySkyline High School is one of eight comprehensive high schools inthe Granite District which is located in the Salt Lake Valley.

SchoolEnrollment: 2081 Seniors: 480 Juniors: 490 Sophomores: 524 Freshmen: 587Total Faculty: 96 Holds Masters: 61%Average Years Experience: 14 yearsTeacher-Student Ratio: 1:28.25 modified

Professional Staff Principal Doug Bingham Asst Principals Ellery Jones Geoff Murdock Lynda Tierney Counselors Jessica Hook Megan Jarrett Danielle Johansen Lindsey Martin Brian McKenna Linda Sossenheimer Career Coordinator Rob Scott Registrar Cathy Bird e-mail: cbird@graniteschools.org

Campus InformationAccreditation: Advance EdSchedule: Classes meet for 85 minutes on a block schedule.Mailing Address: 3251 East 3760 South

Salt Lake City, UT 84109Office: 385-646-5420 Counseling Center: 385-646-5421Fax: 385-646-5422School Code: 450397 Class Rank: Skyline does not rank.

Marking System: A=95% B=85% C=75% D=65% E=55% F=Fail

School Recognition and Awards

International Baccalaureate Students tested 139, Exams taken 596, Diploma pass rate 93%

Men’s and Women’s Athletics Six years out of the last nine, Skyline has been named the Most Outstanding 4A Sports School of the Year by The Salt Lake Tribune, and The Deseret News named Skyline as the Women’s Sports School of the Year. Since 1990 Skyline has won 54 State Championships, a high for our Region and School District. Over 400 men and 350 young women par-ticipate in a UHSAA activity.

DebateSkyline Forensics is a nationally ranked program. Skyline has achieved unparalleled records in individual speech events. Each year a record number of Skyline debaters are named region and state champions. Skyline boasts several students recognized as National Forensics League Aca-demic All-Americans.

Off-Campus options/GTIThe “Tech Center” for Skyline and the Granite school dis-trict is the Granite Technical Institute. (GTI, http: //schools.graniteschools.org/gti/). This year, the GTI offers 83 Career and Technical Education courses asso-ciated with 14 different fields of study. Examples of these courses are: Medical Assisting, Dental Assisting, Plumbing, Marketing, Computer Programming, Aerospace Manu-facturing, Agricultural Science, Engineering Principles, Pilot Ground School, etc… Busses are available at Skyline to transport students to and from the GTI. Two hundred and twenty-five Skyline students enrolled in one or more classes at the GTI during the 2016-17 school year.

CTSO’s Skyline sponsors each of the following CTSOs: DECA, FBLA, Skills USA, TSA. These organizations are established with the commitment to make a positive difference in the lives of young people. In addition to offering a wide variety of specific career arid technical training, CTSOs integrate student leadership elements, which compliment stu-dent participation in Career and Technical Education (CTE) courses and programs.

Instrumental MusicThe Skyline Instrumental Music Department continues to be one of the premier music departments in the state of Utah. The Wind Ensemble, Jazz Band, and Orchestra consistently receive superior ratings at region, state, and national festivals. Highlights of the year include concerts, Skyline concerto night, a musical theater, and tours.

Vocal MusicSkyline’s Choral groups have consistently earned a reputation of excellence, achieving the highest awards in regional, state, and national festivals. In addition to Madri-gals and Concert Choir, Sky line has two Barbershop choirs - Troubadours and Highlites - a unique feature which draws many students to the school.