ASK CLIFF’S MOM (FAQ’S) Cliff Climber is Summit’s mascot. Since he’s been here a long time his mom has become pretty darn knowledgeable about the workings of Summit. She can help you with almost anything and here’s some of her advice. Q – What is Alpine Summit Programs? CM – Alpine Summit Programs includes Summit High School, Summit Middle, and a District-Wide Mentoring program. We are a part of Alpine School District, Utah’s 4th largest school district, located in the northern part of Utah County. Summit began in 1980. Q & A ABOUT SUMMIT HIGH: Q – What type of school is Summit High? CM – Summit High is a concept school designed to help students succeed who may not have found success in comprehensive high schools. SHS is a small (under 100 students), caring school enrolling grades 9-12. Summit High was founded in 1994. “It’s been a great school for Cliff and it will be a great school for you.” Q – What makes Summit successful? CM – There are many factors that make Summit a Premier Concept School, including small school size, small class sizes, a caring faculty, interesting curriculum, extra class periods, and an incredible array of extra activities and services. Q – Who can enroll? CM – All students in custody of the State of Utah are eligible for enrollment. Non-custody students from Alpine District may enroll on a space available basis. There is a waiting list for enrollment. Students, parents, and school officials may place a name on the waiting list by contacting Dr. Doug Nielsen at 801-227-7827. Q – What classes are offered? CM – Summit High focuses on basic academic classes, but also has offerings such as music (guitar and percussion), photography, computers, etc. Click here to see our entire class list. Q – Is transportation provided? CM – Transportation by school bus is provided from all parts of Alpine School District for the basic school day (periods one through five). Transportation is not provided for sixth period, summer school, or after school activities. “I always recommend to parents that they provide transportation so that their children don’t miss out on the great Healthy Lifestyles-New Exposure activities.” Q – How can students extra credit? CM – Because Summit High operates a mandatory 5th period each day, students can earn more credit just by attending than they would in a comprehensive high school. Sixth period and other offerings can also lead to earning additional credit. “Cliff! I told you to do your homework. Now get back to work!” Do you need extra credit? Q – Are there extracurricular activities? CM – In a word, YES! Every year, nearly 100 activities are available. This includes Broadway productions such as Phantom of the Opera, Les Miserables, and Spamalot, exciting performances such as Stomp, or BLAST! We see entertainers such as Bill Cosby and David Copperfield. Throw in racquetball, ice-skating, sports and game nights, a talent show, and the life changing 3-day outdoor education camps and students find lots of ways to have fun and in some cases earn extra credit. “Sometimes they’ll even take parents along on activities if you ask them nicely.” Here is a schedule of this year’s Healthy Lifestyles-New Exposure activities. Q & A ABOUT ENROLLING MAINSTREAM STUDENTS: Q – Why do we need a clearance from Summit before custody students may be enrolled in neighborhood schools? CM – Student in custody of the State, especially the Division of Child and Family Services, are entitled to additional educational services. Therefore the State requires that all custody students be referred to the local school district before school placement can be made. The clearance from Summit indicates that this provision has been met. Q – How long does it take to get students enrolled? CM – State policy allows for five days, after all required materials have been provided (intake form, immunization, birth certificate, transcripts) for school placement. Summit holds intake appointments three times per week and nearly 90-% of referred students are placed within 2 days of receipt of the necessary information. Q – What is a Mentor? CM – Custody students enrolled in neighborhood schools, both elementary and secondary, are entitled to the services of a mentor to provide educational and social support to help ensure their success in school. Mentors coordinate with teachers, case managers, and foster parents to provide tutoring or other help a student may need. “Summit mentors are the best!” Q & A ABOUT REGISTRATION AND CREDITS: Q – What do I need for registration? CM – You will need a State Intake Form, Immunization, Birth Certificate, and transcript for secondary students. “Save yourself some time by always making an appointment and always sending the necessary paperwork to Summit in advance.” See our Admission and Registration page for more information. Q – Are there fees? CM – There are no fees for custody students. For non-custody students, fees total $95 per year, with an additional fee if enrolled in Driver Education. “What a steal!” Q – How do I order a transcript for a student that attended Summit? CM – Contact Jo Bullock, Jared Landvatter, or Brian Robinson by phone at Summit High. or submit a written request via fax or US Mail. Contact Information. ABOUT GRADUATION AND COLLEGE: Q- How many credits are required to graduate from Alpine School District? CM - Currently 27 “I’m really hoping that Cliff will graduation and go on to college.” [link to graduation requirements] Q –How many credits can a student earn per year? CM – Passing all classes in a traditional high school in Alpine District results in 8 credits, with no released time. Passing all classes at Summit High results in 9 credits. At Summit High this can be increased to 13 credits per year by participating in 6th period, summer school, Lifelong Readers, Healthy Lifestyles-New Exposure, Doug’s Dead Poets’ Society, and other credit opportunities. “Go with Doug’s Dead Poets’ Society. Girls dig poetry. I should know. I’m a girl.” [link to Need to Earn Credit] Q – How can I register my student to take the ACT college placement test? CM – Register online at www.actstudent.org or pick up a packet from one of the counselors at Summit. Q – How much does the ACT test cost? CM - Currently the test costs $30.00 (does not include the writing portion, which is optional). Q – What is the best way to prepare for the ACT? CM – Take lots of practice tests. You can get them from the SHS Counseling Office or online at www.act.org under Test Prep. 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