Hello Alta High Community!
Please see below for important announcements and dates to note:
Parent Teacher Conferences
Parent-Teacher Conferences for Alta High School are coming up on Monday, February 23 from 3pm – 7:30pm, and Tuesday, February 24 from 3pm – 7pm. We look forward to meeting with you!
Conferences for both nights will be by appointment only. You can schedule these appointments through your Skyward Family Access account. Follow the instructions found at this link.
The window to schedule conferences with your student’s teachers will begin on Wednesday, February 18 at 8:00am, and will close on Monday February 23 at 8:00am. If you are unable to schedule a time during these conferences, feel free to email your student’s teachers to begin a communication and/or schedule another time to meet.
Conference Details:
- Conferences for both Monday, February 23 and Tuesday, February 24 will be IN-PERSON. Each conference will be held in that teacher’s classroom. Please reference your student’s schedule for the room number. A copy of their schedule can be found in your Skyward family access account. Available appointment times vary between 3:00-7:00pm.
- In the event that a parent will need a virtual appointment, please contact the teacher to arrange a virtual meeting for either Parent Teacher Conference day.
- All conference appointments will be scheduled 5-7 minutes. If you would like to arrange for an extended meeting, please reach out to the teacher to schedule an alternate time.
- Translation services for Spanish will be available both nights. If you speak another language and would like translation services, please reach out to the school.
Thank you, and we will see you soon!
February 23 - 27, 2026 Information
✔ACT Info/Modified Schedule For All Students
On Wednesday, March 11th, 2026, all 11th grade students in the Canyons School District have the opportunity to take the ACT for free as part of the district’s college readiness focus. Alta 11th grade students are already registered for the ACT, which is used by many colleges and universities as part of their admission requirements, scholarship opportunities, and for NCAA eligibility. It is also a strong predictor of college success.
The Exam is scheduled for Wednesday, March 11th, 2026. Alta’s 9th, 10th and 12th grade students will be provided with a late start schedule (see below). Please be aware that the regular bell schedule will be modified; however, students are encouraged to consult with teachers, as needed, beginning at 12:50 p.m.
The ACT at Alta is for Juniors only. Check-in for the ACT will start at 7:15 a.m. and testing will begin promptly at 7:40 a.m. The ACT requires that all students taking the test have a picture ID with them.
For the test itself, students should bring a district issued Chromebook (fully charged), an appropriate calculator, and pencil (see actstudent.org for additional information). Other than an approved calculator and district issued Chromebook, no electronic devices are allowed in the testing room. Please leave all cell phones, iPods, watches, air pods, and electronic devices at home. Students will not be allowed to access electronic devices during breaks.
Juniors will complete a Chromebook check and receive information on how to create a MyACT account during English classes on Monday, February 23rd and Tuesday, February 24th. The MyACT account will provide students with access to their scores. This process must be completed within 2 days of the ACT test in order for students to have access to online scoring.
Attached below you will find further information on how to create a MyACT account and test day information.
If you have any questions, please contact Dr Jensen at jodene.jensen@canyonsdistrict.org
✔March 11th 2026 – Modified Schedule:
Juniors begin checking into assigned testing rooms: 7:15 a.m.
Testing begins: 7:40 a.m.
Testing concludes: 11:20 a.m. (for standard time rooms)
Lunch (only 1): 11:50 a.m. – 12:50 p.m.
Teacher Consultation Time: 12:50 p.m. – 2:25
Sycamore Learning will conduct an informative seminar on March 7th, 2026, to help students prepare for the exam. Details on how to register for the seminar are attached and can be found in Alta’s Student Services Center. Please contact Jodene Jensen at jodene.jensen@canyonsdistrict.org if you have any further questions.
✔AP Exam Registration
The last day to register and order AP exams is Friday, March 6th, 2026. AP exam registration is a two-step process. Students enroll in the exam on College Board’s site and pay for the exam through Total Registration. See the attached flyer below for specific information on how to pay and register for AP exams. Each step must be completed by the deadline in order for a test to be ordered. If you have any further questions or would like to make sure that your student has ordered a test, please email Dr. Jensen at jodene.jensen@canyonsdistrict.org.
✔SheTechCalling all girls interested in STEM! If you have a passion for science, technology, engineering, or mathematics, join us at the SheTech explorer day on February 24th! Fill out this form to sign up! Interest Form
✔February Digital Citizenship Message – Helping Your Kids Deal with Digital Drama
Most kids will encounter mean behavior at some point in their digital lives. To some kids, this experience is a blip that’s easily forgotten, while for others it can have deep, long-lasting effects. For parents, the key is staying involved in kids’ lives — both online and off — so they can step in and offer help if necessary. With guidance from parents and educators, kids can learn how to dodge the drama and stand up for others. Visit Common Sense Media to learn more about these quick tips..
✔PTSA Parent Teacher Conference Support
Alta’s Parent Teacher Conferences will be held Monday and Tuesday, Feb 23rd and 24th. The PTSA will provide a meal for the teachers on Monday afternoon, Feb 23rd. We are asking for soup, drink and dessert donations from our Alta Community. We also need three volunteers to help set up and three volunteers to clean up after. If you can help in any way, please sign up below on the sign up genius. Please bring all donations to Alta’s main office before 1pm on Monday, Feb 23rd. Dishes may be picked up after 4:00pm that afternoon. Thank you so much for your help!
If you have any questions please contact Sandy Stock (Alta’s PTSA president) at president@altahightptsa.com or 801-809-7756. Thanks so much for supporting Alta’s teachers during their long PTC hours! Sign Up Here
✔Red Ribbon Week! – sponsored by the PTSA Student Club
Alta’s PTSA and students are celebrating Red Ribbon Week Feb 23-26! This year’s national Red Ribbon Week theme is: “Life Is a Puzzle, Solve It Drug Free”. At school during the week, the PTSA is sponsoring themed dress-up days that support our desire for students to live drug free. Students will also have an opportunity during Monday & Tuesday lunch hours to pledge to live drug free. Please partner with us and discuss this message at home, at the dinner table, at family outings, and with friends and extended family. Here is a link to additional parent resources for more information. https://www.redribbon.org/resources. The mission of PTSA is to make every child’s potential a reality. We feel that living drug, tobacco, and alcohol free are important puzzle pieces in working toward that potential. See the attached flyer for details about the week!
Upcoming Events for February 23 – February 28
Monday, February 23
Boys Basketball 5A Quarterfinals @ U of U TBA
Girls Basketball 5A Quarterfinals @ U of U vs. Fremont, 9:10pm
Parent Teacher Conferences, 3pm – 7:30pm
Tuesday, February 24
Parent Teacher Conferences, 3pm – 7pm
Wednesday, February 25
Unified Basketball Pep Assembly, 9:05am
Thursday, February 26
Early Out Day For Students
Boys Basketball 5A Semifinals @ U of U TBA
Girls Basketball 5A Semifinals @ U of U TBA
Friday, February 27
PTC Compensation Day (No School)
Boys Basketball 5A Finals @ U of U TBA
Girls Basketball 5A Finals @ U of U TBA
Speech & Debate Region @ Olympus
Saturday, February 28
Winter Guard @ Cedar Valley (TBD)
Speech & Debate Region @ OlympusWinter Percussion @ Maple Mountain 6:04pm
Upcoming Events for March 2 – March 7 –
10th Grade PCCRs
Monday, March 2
Girls Golf @ Glendale GC, 9am
Tuesday, March 3
Final Prom Voting
Boys Tennis @ Jordan, 3:30pm
Softball vs Kearns (V 3:30, JV 5:00)
Boys Volleyball @ Springville (SO 3:30, JV 5:00, VAR 6:30)Boys Soccer vs Jordan (F/S 5:30)
Wednesday, March 4
Boys Volleyball vs Skyline (SO 3:30, JV/F 5:00, VAR 6:30)Multicultural Parent Night, 6pm
Thursday, March 5
SBO Applications Due
Boys Soccer vs Sky View (VAR 3:30, JV 5:15)
Boys Tennis vs East, 3:30pm
Softball @ Hillcrest (V 3:30, JV 5:00)
Boys Volleyball @ Viewmont (SO 3:30, JV 5:00, VAR 6:30)
Friday, March 6
Speech & Debate @ Salem Hills
Boys Lacrosse @ Bingham (JV 5:00, VAR 7:00)
Girls Lacrosse vs Ridgeline (JV 5:30, Var 7:00)
Saturday, March 7
Speech & Debate @ Salem Hills
Make it a great week!– Alta High Administration
Tips for Completing a “MyACT” Account
Test Day: Wednesday, 3/11/2026 - Testing will be completed using a Chromebook
All Juniors are already registered to take the state ACT test on March 11th at Alta
Creating a MyAct account with your code will enable you to get your scores faster, send scores to colleges, and register for future ACT exams.
1. Go to MyACT.org
2. If you don’t already have an account “Create New Account”
3. Follow the instructions – do not use your csddocs email address.
4. Enter the ACT student code that was given to you during the English class presentations. THIS IS NOT YOUR SCHOOL STUDENT CODE. Remember – You are not registering to take the exam so don’t click on that box. Click on the box entitled “Enter Student Code”.
Once the code is entered feel free to answer the profile questions, although this is not necessary for getting your score.
You have up until two days after the ACT to complete or edit your information in MyACT.
Schedule:
- Arrival time: 7:15 am – 7:30 am
- Begin checking into testing rooms: 7:30 am
- Room Supervisors begin passing out test materials: 7:40 am
- If you arrive AFTER materials have been distributed in your testing room, you will NOT be able to enter the room and will not be able to take a FREE test this year!
- Standard Time examines should finish the last section (Science) at approximately 11:30.
- Times will vary for accommodated testing rooms.
- Lunch is served: 11:50 am – 12:50 pm
- Teacher consultation time: 12:50 pm – 2:25 pm
What to Bring:
- Photo ID
- Pencil or Pen for notes
- Approved calculator
- District assigned Chromebook
- Fully charged with updates
What NOT to Bring:
- Anything else! ESPECIALLY:
- Cell phone
- Smart watch
- AirPods
- Food/drinks (snacks will be provided for the break)
GOOD LUCK, Juniors!