We are approaching fall break quickly. Our students are working hard and are engaging in the process of reflecting, deepening learning, and providing further evidence of learning (traditionally, redoing and retaking assessments).

As fall break gets closer, please remember: quarter grades are not permanent, nor are they calculated in students' semester grades. As we have shifted to standards-based learning, the role of quarterly grades have shifted too. They provide a snapshot of where students are currently with their learning, but are still open for students continue improving upon. #LeadThePack

🗓️ Upcoming

• Friday, October 4 is a full instructional day for students (8:15 to 3:15)
• Fall Break is October 7 to October 14
• There is no school for students on October 14. Staff will be holding professional learning.
• 9th grade & 12th grade students, do not report to campus on October 16 as it is a PSAT testing day
  
• October 17 is our blood drive.
• Sophomores will have an EVIT presentation on October 18
• Senior photos, photo retakes, and preschool photos will be in October 21.
• Marching Band will compete on October 26 at NAU Band day.

On Wednesday, October 16th, Skyline High School will administer the PSAT test (see link for more details) to all interested 10th and 11th-grade students free of charge. Only these students are to report to campus on October 16th.

9th grade & 12th grade students, do not report to campus on October 16 as well as any 10th and 11th grade students who do not wish to take the test.

Please note that once the test starts, we cannot interrupt it. Students taking the test must stay the entire testing period: 8:00 a.m.- 12:30 p.m. Parents will not be permitted to pick their students up early. EVIT students will need to be excused for the entire day.

Regular classes will not be held. Non-testers stay home for asynchronous school work assigned by their teachers. Students will log into Canvas to access their learning for the day.

Normal bus routes will run in the morning for testers and depart Skyline at 1:15 pm to take students home.

As part of the district’s 1:1 technology initiative, parents have the option to enroll in the

Device Protection Plan . These fees apply to each occurrence. Enrollment in the plan will minimize the potential repair costs associated with the device.

By purchasing this plan, you agree to pay an annual fee of $30 USD. If a device becomes damaged, your child will take the device to the tech office located in the Media Center. DPP does not begin until the annual $30 USD payment has been received.

What is covered under the plan?

· Accidental damage, such as cracked screens or cases, broken keyboard, loss of power cord etc.

Intentional damage to the device is not covered under this plan.

Device Protection Plan can be purchased at the Skyline Book Store, at device pickup or online through the parent portal.

Notice: The Device Protection Plan expires at the end of every school year

Please keep in mind that students arriving to campus after 8:10am should report to the attendance gate to avoid delays and additional walking. All other gates must be locked by the 8:15 bell.

Students without an ID will receive a "Student Notice" to serve as their temporary ID.

Similar to dress code, accumulating multiple student notices may result in disciplinary action or an id replacement fee. Once students accumulate 5 student notices, they will be called to conference with Dean Madrid. Please be sure to go to the bookstore to replace lost ID cards.

This procedure helps us to know we have the right students in the right places. Thank you for your cooperation in keeping campus safe.

Please pay for parking passes and class fees online at https://az-mesa.intouchreceipting.com/. We encourage students to pay fees after schedule change requests are processed. If you are waiting to complete a schedule change, please consider paying fees after this is complete.

Click here for directions on creating a MyMPS account.