Happy Monday morning!
We are excited to be welcoming students back to school today. We have missed them greatly. We hope everyone has been able to enjoy the winter recess and holidays these past two weeks.
Quarter 2 and first semester will end on Thursday, January 16. Please have your students check with their teachers on final due dates for all assignments and assessments for the class. The new semester will kick off on Tuesday, January 21. Some classes on your student’s schedule may be changing with shifts in changing semester classes or other factors. Please verify your schedule via skyward. If you have any questions, please reach out to the counseling center.
Here are several useful pieces of information:
Attention Juniors and Seniors! Are you Bilingual? If so, apply now for the Seal of Biliteracy
The Seal of Biliteracy is placed on your transcript by the state of Utah to certify for employers and universities that you have demonstrated proficiency in English and at least one world language. You can show proficiency in a language by taking the AAPPL test, or by earning a 3, 4, or 5 on an AP world language test. You can show proficiency in English by earning a minimum of an 18 on the English portion of the ACT, earning a 3, 4, or 5 on an AP English test or by taking the AAPPL test in English. The application deadline is Friday, Jan. 17th 2025. Complete the application online at: https://sealofbiliteracy.canyonsdistrict.org.
If you have questions contact Karen Brown in the Counseling Center or at karen.brown@canyonsdistrict.org
Spring Sports Eligibility: We are now over halfway through quarter 2, tryouts for Spring sports are approaching. This is a reminder for all students and parents that Quarter 2 grades and attendance are looked at for qualifying for spring sports. Please check those official requirements with the head coach of your desired sport. Students, make sure you are attending all your classes, arriving their on-time, and doing the required class work.
FAFSA Night for Seniors: It is time for senior students to complete their FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid). Alta High will be hosting FAFSA Completion Night with financial aid experts from the state on Wednesday, January 15 from 6:00 – 8:30 pm in the Alta High School Media Center. Parents and students are invited to attend. It is important that the parent and student have created the StudentAid.govaccount prior to this event.
Many colleges and universities require a FAFSA in order to award scholarships. A FAFSA is required to apply for the Opportunity Scholarship. Please bring the following items:
- Student’s Social Security Number
- Driver’s License Number
- Parents’ 2023 Federal Income Tax Returns
- Parent and Student StudentAid.gov account information
U of U Engineering Summer 2025 Internship: The application will open on December 30th and close on February 15th . This is an 8-week program that will run from June 9th until August 1st . Interns will be matched with a current faculty member to work in their lab on research projects throughout the summer. This is an unpaid internship, interns are expected to work up to 30 hours per week. Students who will be graduating in 2026 or 2027 may apply.
- What students will need to apply:
- Copy of unofficial transcripts
- 1 Letter of Recommendation from Science, Math, Technology, or Engineering Teacher
- Write a 2-page essay response to a prompt on the application
- Here is the website for students to register: https://www.price.utah.edu/k12/high-school-summer-research-internship
- Should you or your students have any questions regarding this program, please contact Ben Harpster – benjamin.harpster@utah.edu
- Please reference the attached flier for further information.
School athletics and activities are underway. Please visit our school’s calendar for school/sports events. Here are a few highlights of upcoming events:
Monday, January 6:
- No school wide activities
Tuesday, January 7:
- Swim vs Mountain Ridge. 3:30pm
- Boys Basketball @ Skyline. (S/3:30, JV-FR/5:15, V/7)
- Girls basketball vs Skyline (S/3:30, JV/5:15, V/7)
Wednesday, January 8:
- Alta Idol Auditions in the Choir Room. 2:45-4pm
Thursday, January 9:
- Speech and Debate (ASU) 8am
- Alta Idol Auditions in the Choir Room. 2:45-4pm
- Swim vs Juan Diego. 3:30pm
- Wrestling @ East (JV/5:30, V/6:30)
Friday, January 10:
- Speech and Debate (ASU) 8am
- Wrestling B&G @ RSL Academy Rockwell Rumble. 9:30am
- Boys Basketball @ West (S/3:30, JV-FR/5:15, V/7)
- Girls Basketball vs West (S/3:30, JV/5:15, V/7)
Saturday, January 11:
- Speech and Debate (ASU) 8am
- Wrestling B&G @ RSL Academy Rockwell Rumble. 8am
Sunday, January 12:
- Speech and Debate (ASU) 8am
