Skyview Middle School
Why Choose Skyview Middle School?
Skyview Middle School is rated a school of performance as measured by CDE School Performance Framework (SPF). In 2023 Skyview Middle School had some of the highest CMAS growth data in Colorado Springs and the State of CO. SMS was the top performing MS in D49 as measured by CMAS Median Student Growth Percentile (SGP) growth data. SMS also outperformed the average of all middle schools in D11, D20 and the state of CO in both ELA and Math Median SGP.
At SMS, we believe that our students and staff are in PURSUIT. Our staff and students are continuously goal setting in what they are in PURSUIT of. Our school focuses on a safe, supportive, and collaborative culture for both staff and students and growing our students in academics through engaged lessons that allow students to take part in their education. At SMS we believe that every student should enjoy their middle school years. We work hard and play hard. Celebrations are consistent at SMS. We are a Capturing Kids Hearts (CKH) School. We believe that student connections are key. Students who feel more connected to school are more likely to have positive outcomes. We are a Marzano High Reliability School (HRS). SMS is certified in HRS Levels 1 and 2. Level 1 is a Safe, Supportive and Collaborative Culture, and Level 2 is Effective Teaching in Every Classroom. We use Jostens Renaissance to support the culture of our school. This is a framework for building culture where teachers love their jobs and students thrive in school.
SMS has some of the best staff and student culture in Colorado Springs. Skyview MS was selected as an award finalist for the 2023 Gazette's Best Workplace. Skyview placed 3rd place in large companies. Skyview is currently nominated for 2024 The Gazette's Best in the Springs for Middle Schools.
SMS offers rigorous academics and competitive athletic programs. SMS offers a Python Coding class that aligns with Vista Ridge HS. Students that enter this track at SMS and continue through VRHS, can earn a certificate in the coding language of Python and enter the workforce out of High School with this certification. Along with coding, SMS offers Band, Guitar, Piano, Choir, Theater, Spanish, Technology and Engineering, Family and Consumer Science (FACS), Physical Education, Weight Lifting, Gifted and Talented Program, as well as Math and Reading intervention. Students also have many opportunities to visit workplaces based on their career goals. We have a full time Choice and Success Advisor that will work with your students to help them determine what they are excited about for a potential future career.
Positive Behavior Interventions & Support
What is PBIS?
PBIS is a process for creating safer and more effective schools. It is a systems approach to enhancing the capacity of schools to educate all children by developing research-based, school-wide, and classroom behavior support systems. The process focuses on improving a school’s ability to teach and support positive behavior for all students. Rather than a prescribed program, PBIS provides systems for schools to design, implement, and evaluate effective school-wide, classroom, non-classroom, and student specific plans. PBIS includes school-wide procedures and processes intended for all students and all staff in all settings. PBIS is not a program or a curriculum. It is a team-based process for systemic problem solving, planning, and evaluation. It is an approach to creating a safe and productive learning environment where teachers can teach and all students can learn.
For More Information about Skyview Contact:
Jessica Wilkinson
Registrar
Phone: 719-495-5561
Email: jessica.wilkinson@d49.org