Alta High School Freshman Orientation

January 22nd, 2026

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Alta High School Admin Team

• Ken Rowley, Principal
• Melissa Lister, Assistant Principal (A-D)
• Braxton Thornley, Assistant Principal (E-K)
• Mark Mitchell, Assistant Principal (L-R)
• Kalisi Uluave, Assistant Principal (S-Z)

Alta High School

Rated as a Top

High School In Utah

• 2,300 Students
• STEM, AP, Concurrent, CTEC
• Top Tier in Region AND
• State- Performing Arts, Athletics

Academics & Engagement

- Explore Interests. There is something for everyone!

- Get Involved – Over 50 Clubs

- Alta - Top Rated School for Academics

• Top marks in ACT Benchmarks
• Over 50 + College Level Courses
• 70% of students scored 3 or higher on AP Exams in 2024
• Technical Education - CTEC Programs

Engineering, Computer Science, Medical

Studies show students do BEST in high school when they are involved and engaged in school activities!!

• Student Government, Dances, Assemblies, Spirit Weeks, Homecoming, Legacy Week, to name a few!

Some Recent Celebrations!

Spring 2023 - Boys Basketball 5A State Champions

Fall 2023 - Boys Cross Country 5A Region Champions

Fall 2023/2024 - Drumline 1st, State; Marching Band 3rd State

Fall 2023 - Varsity Football, 4th State (5A)

Fall 2023 - Girls Volleyball, 4th State (5A)

Spring 2024/2025 - Cheer National Champions

Spring 2024 - Girls Basketball Region 5A Champions

Spring 2024 - Boys Basketball Region 5A Co-Champions, 2nd in State

Winter 2024 - Drill Team - 3rd in Region 5A

Spring 2025 - Debate - 2nd in State

Spring 2025 - Boys Soccer State Champions

Spring 2025 - Boys Volleyball Region Champions & 3rd in State

Fall 2025 - Marching Band/Color Guard 3rd in State

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Student Life!

Stay Connected With Alta!

Like us on instagram for DAILY updates, announcements, athletic events and scores, activities, and

SO MUCH MORE!

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@Alta.Hawks

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Alta High School

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Class of

2030

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Course selection

Your AHS Counselors

Laura Harris

A-Ce

Christine Astle

Cf-Go

Sandy White

Gp-Jo

Cierra Bell

Jp-Ng

Callie Bjerregaard

Nh-Sl

Lisa Ballash

Sm-Z

Jodene Jensen

504/Testing Coordinator

Graduation Requirements

Alta High School Standard Diploma

Class of 2030

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28 Credits required

Advanced Diploma – 2.0 GPA

Standard diploma requirements

Plus two years of a world language (8-12 grades)

Complete Common Core Math Requirements (Secondary Math I,II, III)

Two of the 3 sciences must be lab-based (Biology, Chemistry, Earth, or Physics)

Honors Diploma – 3.0 GPA

Advanced diploma requirements

Plus meet benchmark scores on the ACT: English 18, Reading 22, Math 22, Science 23

Freshmen Classes

You must choose

8 credits

Regular, Honors,

AP

Current teachers can make recommendations for level placement

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Alta counselors will be at IHMS and MJMS to pick up completed course cards on the following dates:

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• Indian Hills – January 29th

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• Mt. Jordan – January 30th

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• Eastmont, Draper Park and all others - please return your completed cards to your middle school’s counseling office or return directly to Alta on or before February 7^th.

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Completing Course Requests

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• Please check out Alta’s counseling page

https://altahscounseling.weebly.com/

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• ALTA WILL ADD COURSE REQUESTS INTO SKYWARD

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• COURSE REQUESTS ARE USED TO BUILD YOUR CLASS SCHEDULE

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• In August, there will be an opportunity to make adjustments to your schedule. However, after the window closes class changes may not be available.

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• ADVISORY CLASS IS ADDED AS A 0 PERIOD

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Next Steps

We are excited to have you at Alta!

• Ballroom
• Theatre
• Dance Co.
• Cheer
• Drill
• Hype Video