Silver Creek High School FOCUS
Leadership Academy PRINCIPAL
ENROLLMENT
Erick Finnestead
1,349 Students
CONTACT INFORMATION
4901 Nelson Road, Longmont, CO 80503 720-494-3721 schs.svvsd.org MASCOT
Raptors
Highlights • Silver Creek High School is an inclusive community committed to leadership and excellence in academics, the arts, and athletics • U.S. News & World Report ranked SCHS as a top five percent public school in the United States and SCHS has been recognized as a “Top Public High School” and “Top Public STEM School” by Newsweek • The Silver Creek Leadership Academy is a four-year program emphasizing leadership through service, enhanced experience in technology and information literacy, real-world learning opportunities, and personal growth • In 2021-2022 Silver Creek will be launching a P-TECH program in cybersecurity, allowing students to earn their associate degree in cybersecurity • Student honors include: Gates Millennium Scholars, Boettcher Scholars, and National Merit Scholarships; appointments to the U.S. Military academies; and acceptance into prestigious local, state, out-of-state, and international universities • The College and Career Center assists students and families in their transition after high school, including Naviance resources • Proudly hosts Project Unify in collaboration with the Special Olympics • Silver Creek is home to annual all-state musicians, vocalists, and three annual theatrical performances • Comprehensive and expanding curricular opportunities in science, business, entrepreneurship, and computer science • Strong emphasis in digital literacy, including AP Computer Science Principles, AP Computer Science, App Development, Cybersecurity, Intro to Computing, Intro to Programming, Music Tech, Video Production, and Website Design • After-school academic assistance is offered
Programs with College Credit Options Advanced Placement (AP): 22 weighted grade courses Honors courses: offered throughout 9th and 10th grade Silver Creek Leadership Academy: A four-year program emphasizing leadership through service, academic rigor, enhanced experience in technology and information literacy, real-world learning opportunities, and personal growth Concurrent Enrollment: In conjunction with Front Range Community College, Silver Creek provides access to concurrent enrollment classes at the collegiate level P-TECH (2021-2022): Students earn their AAS Degree with a focus on cybersecurity through Front Range Community College.
Co-Curricular Activities Art Club, Jazz Band, Fiddle Group, Math Club, Raptor Leadership Club, Raptor Magazine, Student Government, Yearbook, National Honor Society, Speech and Debate, and World Languages Club In addition to co-curricular opportunities, all students have the opportunity to participate in a diverse offering of student-led clubs.
Athletics for Character, Discipline, and Collegiality Baseball, Basketball, Cheer, Track, Cross Country, Dance, Football, Golf, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Unified Sports, Volleyball, and Wrestling
Visual and Performing Arts Music: Advanced Jazz Band, Tenor and Bass Choirs, Chamber Choir, Color Guard, Concert Band, Concert Choir, Guitar, Intro to Piano, Jazz Band, Marching Band, Orchestra, School of Rock, Theater, Symphonic Orchestra, and Small Ensembles Art: 2D & 3D Design, Advanced Drawing, Advanced Painting, AP 2D Studio Art, Ceramics I and II, Crafts, Digital Photography, Drawing, Painting, Photo I, Studio Art, and Studio Photo Digital Literacy: AP Computer Science Principles, AP Computer Science, App Development, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Intro to Programming, Music Tech, P-TECH Cybersecurity, Video Production, and Website Design
Braden Stevens Class of 2020 BRIGHAM YOUNG UNIVERSITY | BUSINESS
Why should a student want to attend Silver Creek High school? The SCLA leadership program is awesome. I learned so much about public speaking, being a leader, and many other skills that will be useful after graduation. The teachers are all very great and really want the best for their students. Every teacher I had was willing to work with any student that wanted more help.
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