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Welcome to Skyview High School 8th Grade Informational Night

June 14th 2023

Clubs, Sports, Activities

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Andy Meyer, Principal

Lifelong Vancouver resident

Father of three

Instructional leader @ Skyview High School

Going into 5th year

Focus

    • Enhancing a positive culture conducive to student learning
    • Listening to learn
    • Engaging and supporting all learners

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Mission

Provide students with the knowledge and skills to be ready for life after high school by fostering a learning community where students grow and develop resilience with dignity and integrity.

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Our view of where we are today and the vision we have for tomorrow

Integrity - Do what’s right in every aspect of our community.

Growth - Develop a mentality of lifelong learning through curiosity and critical thinking.

Resilience - Work hard towards your goals and take setbacks as part of the process.

Dignity - Demonstrate respect and empathy to everyone, including yourself.

Community - Foster an environment in which individuals feel like part of a whole.

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People to Know - Admin Team

Julian Williams Associate Principal Athletic Director

Alison Watson Associate Principal

Joe Accuardi-Gilliam Associate Principal

Lindsey Hathaway Dean of Students

Troy Winzer Associate Principal

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People to Know

Brent McCaskill - Nurse

Marci Joner - Attendance Clerk

Traci Chun - Teacher Librarian

Christy Howell - Head Secretary

Gemma Strong - ASB Fiscal Clerk

Annette Funkhouser - Fiscal Clerk

Teresa Lehto - Front Office Clerk

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People to Know - Counseling Team

Chrissy Brown

Chris Erdman - College & Career

Matt Gruhler

Shannon Vandaam

George Geranios

Jay Gowen

Stephanie Jakubek

Donna Holland Intervention Specialist

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Student Supports

Great Teaching and Support Staff

Storm Time

Storm 9

Student Advocates

iTeam

After School Academic Supports

Getting involved with clubs, activities and athletics

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Transitioning to High School

School Starts Early - 8:30 am ish…

  • Arrive early
  • Prepare for the start of the year

Communication -

  • Talking to teachers and school staff
  • Reading emails and announcements
  • Advocate for yourself in a positive manner

Organization

  • Use a calendar
  • Keep your bag clean
  • Take notes

Set Goals

  • Personal and Academic

Understand Graduation Requirements

  • Core 24 - Every class counts

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Upcoming Dates

  • New Student 101
    • Aug 28
  • Math Bootcamp
    • Week of Aug 15th - by invitation
  • Picture Day
    • 9th Grade - Friday Aug 268h @ Noon-4:00 pm
  • Back to School BBQ
    • Aug 29th @ 5:30 PM
  • First Day of School
    • Aug 30th - school starts at 7:30 am
  • Picture Make-up Day
    • Sept 1st

  • Open House / Curriculum Night
    • September 14th at 6:00 pm
  • Conferences
    • October 19 & 20
  • No School
    • Sept 5th Labor Day
    • October 13th
    • October 20
  • Early Release Dates - (40min)
    • Sept TBD
    • Oct. TBD
    • Oct 17 & 18 (2hr early release)
  • Grading Periods
    • Progress Period 1 - Ends Oct 3rd h
    • Quarter 1 - Ends Nov. 7th

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Communication Plan

Website - Hub for Skyview Info

Email - Parents and Students

Weekly Bulletin - sent out on Friday

Social Media - Facebook, Twitter, Instagram - Follow us…

Readerboard - Celebrations and Events

Daily Announcements - PA system and on website

Commons Slider - Visual Slides running during lunches to share info with students

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Clubs and Activities

Skyview has a strong tradition of student involvement in extracurricular activities. We currently have over 30 different after school clubs running this year!

Current list of clubs

Don't see something that interests you? At the beginning of each year students can create “student-ran” clubs through an application process. Application process is linked here and communicated early and often at the beginning of the year.

Annually we have a “club fair” usually during Storm Time, for students to see what is available and to learn more about the clubs we have on campus.

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Storm Athletics

Julian Williams - Athletic Director

4A Greater St. Helen’s League

Battle Ground

Camas

Union

24 different sports/programs

10 Fall, 7 Winter, 7 Spring

Nearly 1100 students participated in activities/athletics in 2021-2022 school year

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Good Information

Website: go to “skyview.vansd.org” and click “Athletics

Twitter: @skyviewathletic

Webpage: skyviewstorm.com

Family Passes: stop by ASB Office to purchase

Registration: must use FinalForms; 100% clearance required

Promotion of athletes: online, The Columbian, via Twitter

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Family/Individual Sports Pass (Storm Pride)

Family Pass: (good for immediate household)

    • All Season- $120
    • Fall only- $80
    • Winter only- $60
    • Spring only-$40

Individual Pass

  • All Season- $80
  • Fall only- $60
  • Winter only $40
  • Spring only-$20

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https://skyviewboosters.wildapricot.org/

https://www.facebook.com/skyviewboosterclub

https://twitter.com/skyviewbooster

https://www.instagram.com/skyviewboosterclub/