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[quote=Anonymous]We just got back from the first meeting. The 9th grade session was packed, standing room only in the auditorium. The kids went to the gym to start putting down ideas for colors, mascots, and clubs. Then they had some sort of scavenger hunt.

The parents were introduced to the admin team, they were all energetic and decked out in basic Skyview High Hoodies, white with black text.

Everyone used the words “comprehensive high school” as frequently as possible. They discussed the arts, band, orchestra, guitar, choir, theatre, tech theatre and the like. They mentioned that they will start smaller because the pool of kids is smaller and then grow as the number of kids grow.

They discussed the pathways and the tie ins to existing class, like computer programing and STEM design. They discussed how kids not interested in the pathways will have all the other normal course options. They discussed the arts that they will offer, apparently the school has 8 kilns so there will be ceramics and all the other regular arts classes.

They discussed sports. They are aiming for full VHSL sports by year 2 with the one exception being varsity football. There are safety concerns due to the age of the kids and the size of the student body population, it is under discussion. There will be intramural sports next year for kids who want to play something but not go to their base school to play.

They are planning on monthly meetings with parents and kids to build the community and answer questions.

The last day to opt in is 1 March, which is why numbers have not been released. One staff member said around 700 have opted in so far but no break down on numbers. [/quote]

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