One of the best school in the state. Great teachers and amazing sports.
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Posted by a parent on 09/11/09
Our youngest son is thriving at Skyview. We observe a high level of professionalism, and there is good communication. The power school website is great for following academic progress. The longer class periods allow students to complete most of their 'homework' in class. The only drawback to this
... Read more is that unless students take a lot of difficult AP classes, they won't be prepared for the amount of independent studying required when they get to college, especially if they choose a difficult science or math major. As parents of university students, our advice to our youngest son is to take as many AP classes as possible. We appreciate that Skyview offers plenty of choices. Read less
Posted by a parent on 01/18/09
I'm a 2007 graduate who went to Skyview for three years. While the school does offer a rather impressive array of classes I found that many of the teachers weren't -aloud- to run them as they should be. Administration put far to many rules on the teachers that completely made them helpless when it came
... Read more to their students. Not only that, but Administration seemed far more worried about trivial things going on in other schools rather than focusing on their own. Also, the Academy system is one of the worst systems. All it does is limits a student's potential by severely narrowing the class options. The best thing to do is avoid getting stuck (yes, -stuck- they make it horribly difficult to change or get out of them) in the Academies. Also, taking AP courses is the best bet. The professionals that teach the AP courses are the best. Read less
Posted by a student on 08/28/08
I have had several children go through Skyview & have seen the school evolve over the last 5 years. The 1 thing that has not changed is the over funding of athletics & less funding for the academics & arts. Until we as parents make a big deal out of that, it will not change. The teachers that i have
... Read more spoken with in the building feel the same, but have their hands tied as employees. We as parents in this community need to make the choice on what to support. I choose academics & the arts. What about you? Read less
Posted by a parent on 08/23/08
I graduated in 2007, my personal experience at Skyview definitely had its ups and downs. In my opinion Skyview only has a handful of teachers that are willing to teach and challenge us. Yes the others do their job, but they let us slack off. If you get in to the higher AP and CP Classes, you usually
... Read more get the good teachers. If you re looking for a place with a lot of social aspects, Skyview should be your first choice. I do wish that I got better preparation skills for going to college. Especially, my lovely procrastination skills that I learned, Now yes I do understand that it is partly the person, but when you re not challenged enough, or you feel like you re being dumb down one will start to slack off. If you want your children to be challenged move to Caldwell and have them attend Vallivue High School. Read less
Posted by a other on 03/14/08
as an overall experience, the standards at skyview high are very low. there isn't enough challenge for students. there is very little community involvement.
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Posted by a student on 01/08/08
this is absolutly the best school ever people, teachers, staff....everything is just awesome
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Posted by a student on 12/16/07
We are just starting our sons freshman year... and so far... not impressed! No interaction with the new parents.. from day one! If i need to find out about my son and his classes. i would not know where to start. But this will change!! I will get involved. My son will not be a jock that connot read
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Posted by a parent on 09/20/07
Skyview is not the greatest school, but it is the lesser of two evils. It's true that athletics gets a lot of attetion, but the students enjoy that. What doesn't get enough attention is the school rules. Not very many students here really care about the school dress code or attendance policy. The administrators
... Read more say they are going to crack down on it every year, but so far I haven't seen anything strictly enfourced. The greatest thing about Skyview is definately the teachers. -Vanessa Glover Read less
Posted by a student on 05/29/06
I am a current student at Skyview High School. Let me just say that it isn't the greatest school out there, but it is the best one in Nampa. Yes, football gets all of the attention, and Jocks rule the school program, overall it is satisfactory. There are only about a handful of teachers and 2 counsolers
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Nampa schools — Skyview High School is located at 1303 E Greenhurst Rd, Nampa ID 83686. 1303 E Greenhurst Rd is in the 83686 ZIP code in Nampa, ID The school district for Skyview High School is the Nampa School District 131. Skyview High School is a Public school that serves grade levels 9 - 12.
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