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High School & College Career Counseling

At SkyView Academy, we offer a holistic approach to counseling. Students have the same counselor throughout their entire high school experience, which allows us to develop deep, meaningful relationships with students and to know them both academically and socially. We believe this benefits students as it consistently leads to increased attention, care, and success while supporting our vision and mission.

High School Counselors

Tom LenderinkJenna TouheyAngela Kamman
Director of Student EngagementSocial WorkerCollege & Career Counselor
Email: tlenderink@svak12.orgEmail: jtouhey@svak12.orgEmail: akamman@svak12.org
Office: 303-471-8439 x275Office: 303-471-8439 x397Office: 303-471-8439 x249

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Request a High School Transcript

If you are a SkyView Academy Alumni or attended SkyView Academy sometime during your high school career and you need to request an Official or Unofficial High School Transcript, please complete your request here. Current SkyView Academy students need to request their high school transcripts to be sent to Colleges through Naviance.

What You Can Expect From Us

We are Here to Improve the Lives of our Students

The national average of a student to counselor ratio is approximately 470-1. The recommended average by the American School Counselor Association is 250-1. We offer a 275-1 ratio which is a much better ratio, so if a student needs support we are here for them. SVA also has a College & Career Counselor who is here to help with all of your questions when it comes to the College application process, looking for scholarships, and applying for Financial Aid. 

College Counseling

As a college preparatory school, we are committed to helping students and parents/guardians with college planning. Our curriculum is designed to meet college admissions requirements so our students can pursue the college that best fits their goals and prepare for life beyond high school.  Please see the High School Yearly Planning Guide for more information.

SVA Concurrent Enrollment

to register for College English Composition ACC-ENG 1021, Intro to Literature ACC-LIT 1015, Planetary Astronomy ACC-AST 1110, and Stellar Astronomy ACC-AST 1120 Concurrent Enrollment (CE) courses at SkyView Academy

Student Must Satisfy Prerequisite Requirements

  1. Have a 3.0 Unweighted GPA
  2. For English Courses: Has a second-semester grade of “B” or better in one of the following courses: English, Honors English, AP English Literature, AP English Language, AP Seminar 
  3. ACT English 18+ or SAT/PSAT (10th grade) English 470+
  4. Be in 11th or 12th Grade

SVA CE Courses (Note: All CE courses are subject to cancellation):

  1. College English Composition (11th, & 12th Grade): .50 SVA HS Credit (Fall Semester Course), ACC-ENG 1021 English Composition I (3 College Credit Hours)
  2. Intro to College Literature (11th & 12th Grade): .50 SVA HS Credit (Spring Semester Course), ACC-LIT 1015 Intro to Literature (3 College Credit Hours)
  3. Planetary Astronomy (11th & 12th Grade): .50 SVA HS Credit (Fall Semester Course), ACC -AST 1110 Planetary Astronomy (3 College Credit Hours)
  4. Stellar Astronomy (11th & 12th Grade): .50 SVA HS Credit (Spring Semester Course), ACC-AST 1120 Stellar Astronomy (3 College Credit Hours)
  5. Apply to ACC and Authorize the College Opportunity Fund (COF) with Mrs. Kamman
  6. After you complete ANY CE course through ACC you will have an official record with ACC. If you earn a C or better in a CE course, you will earn College Credit. Because of this, you will now have an official record (a transcript) with ACC. It will be your responsibility to request an Official Transcript from ACC when you begin to apply for College. Go to ACC Records & Enrollment Services to request your transcript.

NOTE: You will need your S# to request your ACC transcript. 

Students who do not complete all the requirements will be withdrawn from the SVA course.

If you have any questions, please speak to Mrs. Kamman, Concurrent Enrollment (CE) Coordinator.

REMIND Messages

Our text messaging system for ALL SkyView HS students, parents, and educators. Sign up by Graduation Year below to receive important reminder updates on: College, Financial Aid, Scholarships, Career-Related Events, and More!

NOTE: Parents, if you have students in different classes, please select one class below to register in the REMIND App. To connect to the second class, please contact Mrs. Kamman for the Class Code. This code can be added to your app on your phone.

Class of 2024
Class of 2025
Class of 2026
Class of 2027

Students

We begin our work with students in their freshman and sophomore years with career exploration. Juniors are provided focused workshops on topics such as college searches, creating an initial interest list, letters of recommendation, and college essay writing. We also connect students to SAT prep courses during the spring of their junior year. Senior year workshops include narrowing the college list, how/when to apply to colleges, supplemental essay writing, Common Application, and scholarship search. The College and Career Counselor meets with each student to discuss college readiness, and we encourage students to stop by anytime. Asking questions is a great thing!

Workshop sessions are supplemented with college visits. Individual colleges are scheduled to speak to interested students in a small group setting. In addition, our College and Career Counselor organize a College Fair each fall, inviting colleges from across the country that our students have expressed interest in applying to. She also organizes a Career Fair each spring, inviting local businesses to meet with our students about summer jobs and/or internships. This could come in handy when it is time to obtain a mentor for Senior Rhetoric. Finally, we offer day trips to nearby colleges where students have an opportunity to take a tour, meet admission representatives, observe campus/college life, and learn more about what each college offers.

Parents/Guardians

Parent/guardian workshops offer support throughout the year. Workshop topics include an introduction to the college process, financial aid, Naviance access (a comprehensive college and career readiness solution that helps align student strengths and interests to post-secondary goals), and the college search. We encourage parents to email, call or schedule in-person appointments to discuss their student's progress or to answer any general questions.

Academic & College Resources

Outside Tutoring Resources
Monica Leonard - Personal In-Home Tutor

ACT/SAT & AP Info

Naviance & Common App Info

Job/Resume Info

College Info

As a college preparatory school, we are committed to helping students and parents/guardians with college planning. Our curriculum is designed to meet college admissions requirements so our students can pursue the college of their choice that best fits their goals and prepare for life beyond high school.

Scholarship & Financial Aid Information

Student Workshops

Class of 2027 Workshop Schedule
Class of 2026 Workshop Schedule
Class of 2025 Workshop Schedule
Class of 2024 Workshop Schedule

FAFSA Workshop: September 14, 2023 @ 6:30 PM

Senior College Timeline Workshop: August 15, 2023 @ 6:00 PM

Senior College & Scholarship Search Workshop: September 7, 2023

Senior College App, Scholarship & FAFSA Follow-Up Workshop: September 25, 2023

Senior End-of-Year Meeting: April 25, 2024

Junior College Timeline Workshop: August 16, 2023 @ 6:00 PM

Junior College Search Workshop: September 19, 2023

Junior PSAT Results & SAT Info Workshop: January 16, 2024

Junior College Essays & LORs Workshop: April 2, 2024

Sophomore MBTI-Do What You Are Workshop: November 27, 2023

Sophomore Interview Skills & Resume Update Workshop: February 6, 2024

Sophomores Career Cluster Workshop: March 5, 2024

Freshman Naviance Overview Workshop: October 24, 2023

Freshman Resume Workshop: October 31, 2023

Freshman Career Interest Profile Workshop: January 23, 2024

SkyView Academy
6161 Business Center Drive
Highlands Ranch, CO 80130
303-471-8439

Questions?:
communications@svak12.org

Enrollment?:
enrollment@svak12.org 

SkyView Academy Nondiscrimination Notice: SkyView Academy does not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, creed, color, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, ancestry, need for special education services, or any other grounds prohibited by law. SkyView Academy serves students with disabilities and English Learners and provides services to students as required by state and federal law. For more information, visit the Student Support Services page under Schools.

 

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