Hello wonderful Alta Community,
We are nearing the end of our first quarter which will officially end on October 25. Please have your students check with their teachers for final due dates and assessments. This week is also our fall break, October 17-21. That means there is no school this Thursday, Friday, and next Monday.
Here are several useful pieces of information:
Sterling Scholar: Sterling Scholar applications are available on the Alta Website, from Ms. Conner in room 1123, or from Heffner in 1210. Please see this information page for additional information. Students will need to join the Alta Sterling Scholar Canvas course. This course has enabled open enrollment. Students can self-enroll in the course once you share with them this URL: https://canyons.instructure.com/enroll/RTPGM7. Alternatively, they can sign up at https://canyons.instructure.com/register and use the following join code: RTPGM7
Applications are due back to department chairpersons no later than 3pm Tuesday October 15th.
To apply you must be a senior and have a minimum GPA of 3.5.
Sterling Scholar Subject Chairpersons 2024-25:
- Computer Tech: Aaron Edwards
- Skilled & Technical Education: Heather Heffner
- Math: Kevin Clyde
- Vocal Performance: April Iund
- Dance: Dana Lambert
- Visual Arts: Denise Crane
- Social Sciences: Matthew Schilling
- English: Peggy DeVeny
- Speech & Drama: Linze Struiksma
- Instrumental Music: Caleb Shabestari
- Family & Consumer Science: Danielle Summerhays
- Science: Sarah Conner
- World Language: Rachel DeFriez
- Business & Marketing: Mackenzie Hyer
Digital Citizenship: Canyons School District recognizes the importance and wants to celebrate Digital Citizenship for students of all ages as they navigate this increasingly digital world! To highlight this essential skill set, Digital Citizenship Week will take place October 14-16, 2024. This year, students will be engaging in activities and discussions that empower students to seek balance in their technology use and be aware of their online actions. Connect with us throughout the week!
Dress Code: Alta High School, along with other Canyons District schools, are updating our dress code policy. Please reference the attached dress code flier. This will be presented to our student body in the coming school days. Our purpose in this update is to simplify our dress code standards and encourage appropriate dress for learning activities. This dress code is for all students and teachers at Alta High School.
Reflections: The Reflections Arts Contest is open!! The theme is “Accepting Imperfection”. All entries are due Wednesday, October 23rd. For more information or to enter click here: https://www.utahpta.org/ref. Please also reference the attached file.
- For questions please email Reflections@AltaHighPTSA.com
Open Special Education Para-professional positions available: We have a couple open positions for classroom para-professionals to assist in our special education rooms. If you, or someone you know, is interested please apply at https://jobs.canyonsdistrict.org/human-resources/index.cfm#!/jobs/10. Make sure you apply at the Alta location.
Open CTE Assistant Position: We are hiring a new Instructional Assistant in the Career and Technical Education and Concurrent Enrollment office! The position is up to 28 hours per week. See the job posting here: https://jobs.canyonsdistrict.org/human-resources/index.cfm#!/jobDetails/GJRQTWUPDN
AP EXAMS: AP Exam registration has begun. AP exams need to be ordered and paid for by November 13th , 2024, to meet the fall ordering deadline. Please remember, you must register and pay for the exam separately. The process for registering and paying for AP exams are attached below and have been posted on the Alta High School website. You may also pick up an instructional flyer in the counseling office
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 10/14:
- Boys Golf 5A State @ Glen Eagle GC. 8am
- Football vs Provo (FR) 6pm
Tuesday 10/15:
- Boys Golf 5A State @ Glen Eagle GC. 8am
- Unified Soccer Championship @ REAL Stadium. 11am
- Cross Country Divisional. 1pm
- Girls Soccer 5A Playoffs at Alta. 4pm
- Girls Volleyball @ Brighton (S 3:30, JV-F 5, V 6:30)
Wednesday 10/16:
- Football vs Cedar Valley. 7pm
Thursday 10/17:
- Fall Break – No School
- Girls Soccer 5A Playoffs. TBD. 4pm.
Friday 10/18
- Fall Break – No School
