High School

The Pinnacle High School Program

Principal: Mr. Chris Dittman
8412 Huron St., Denver, CO  80260
303-412-2940 Ext. 2003

We are a college preparatory school and have some of the most talented, skilled, and gifted teachers that you will encounter. The schedule available to Pinnacle students includes the core classes, music (instrumental and vocal), foreign languages, art, computers, Physical Education, Journalism, and more. Because of our rigorous and strenuous academic program, it is important that you have a clear understanding of what it will take for a high school student to graduate.

News:  Pinnacle World Culture Class:

Just wanted to say a huge thank you to everyone who donated, participated and supported us in our anti-human trafficking project.  Goals were met, kids were stoked, and I am really happy how it turned out.  Students raised $1,100.00 for this cause.

Fall Parent Information Night for Incoming 9th Grade Students:

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High School Teachers

Kelly Bettcher, Science kbettcher@pinnaclecsi.org Ext. 2014
Adrian Blumenthal, English ablumenthal@pinnaclecsi.org Ext. 2044
Danielle Bousquet, Math dbousquet@pinnaclecsi.org Ext. 2015
Clayton Byers, Science cbyers@pinnaclecsi.org Ext. 2016
Brianne Clanton, Spanish bclanton@pinnaclecsi.org Ext. 2017
Travis Cox, Science tcox@pinnaclecsi.org Ext. 2018
Andrew Delaney, Math adelaney@pinnaclecsi.org Ext. 2019
Claudia Diaz Homsi, Math cdiazhomsi@pinnaclecsi.org Ext. 2020
Lauren Dvoracek, PE ldvoracek@pinnaclecsi.org Ext. 2021
Diardra Gascon, Math dgascon@pinnaclecsi.org Ext. 2023
Brett Geraghty, Social Studies bgeraghty@pinnaclecsi.org Ext. 2024
Jessica Graf, Choir jgraf@pinnaclecsi.org Ext. 2025
Eric Hahn, History ehahn@pinnaclecsi.org Ext. 2026
Jacob Hinman, English jhinman@pinnaclecsi.org Ext. 2027
Jennifer Honka, French jhonka@pinnaclecsi.org Ext. 2028
Charlotte Knepper, Science cknepper@pinnaclecsi.org Ext. 2014
Laura Koogle, AP English lkoogle@pinnaclecsi.org Ext. 2030
Jessica LaMere, Art jlamere@pinnaclecsi.org Ext. 2032
Aspen Lucero, Amer. Lit. alucero@pinnaclecsi.org Ext. 2033
John Miller, PE jmiller@pinnaclecsi.org Ext. 2034
Tom Prest, World Cultures tprest@pinnacecsi.org Ext. 2035
Brent Roach, Band broach@pinnaclecsi.org Ext. 2036
Camille Saklaczynski, Computer csaklaczynski@pinnaclecsi.org Ext. 2022
Justin Tomasino, History jtomasino@pinnaclecsi.org Ext. 2037
Carly Zapata, ELA czapata@pinnaclecsi.org Ext. 2039

Graduation Requirements 2012-2014:

Graduation Requirements, with credits for grades 9th – 12th

English – 4

Mathematic – 4*

Social Studies – 3**

Science – 3

Foreign Language – 2 ***

Physical Education – 2

Electives – 5

Total credits needed for graduation is 23.

30 hours community service

For college preparation:

*Alg. 1 or higher

**Social Studies: Three years of Social Studies is required: one of the classes must be American History and one Gov./Econ.

***Must be two years of the same language. A third year is recommended.

Our high school course requirements align perfectly with college entrance requirements and the Colorado Commission on Higher Education (CCHE) requirements.

Students must enroll in at least seven classes per semester in grades 9-12.

Graduation Requirements for 2015 and Beyond:

English – 4
Math – 4 *
Social Studies – 3 **
Science -3
Foreign Language – 2 ***
P.E. -2
Electives – 6 ****
Total – 24*Alg. 1 or higher

 

**Social Studies: Three years of Social Studies is required: one of the classes must be American History and one Gov./Econ.

***Must be two years of the same language. A third year is recommended.

****3 electives must be academic electives

 Academic Lettering Requirements

Lettering is available for 9-12 grades. A Grade Point Average (GPA) of 3.7 for 4 consecutive grading quarters (obtained only through The Pinnacle Charter School) is required to obtain an academic letter. Letters are awarded in the fall semester for the previous four quarters accomplished in the preceding year.

Valedictorian Requirements

Valedictorians must maintain a 4.0 GPA for each year of High School beginning with 9th grade and continuing through the 3rd quarter of 12th grade. If there is no qualifying student in the year of graduation within the senior class, the student with the highest GPA through the 3rd quarter of their senior year will then be chosen.

Salutatorian Requirements

The student with the second highest GPA through the 3rd quarter of their senior year will be chosen as the Salutatorian.

Keep in mind that credits from previous high schools are transferable and this explains the discrepancies among students who enter as a freshman versus a student who enters as a senior.

Grading Scale

A (90-100) Exceptional Achievement

B (80-89) Above Average Achievement

C (70-79) Average Achievement

D (60-69) Below Average Achievement

F (below 60) Unsatisfactory achievement

GPA Scale for Advanced Placement Courses

All A’s = 5.0

All B’s = 4.0

All C’s = 3.0

All D’s = 1.0

All F’s = 0.0

Progress Reports and Report Cards:

Please call or email your teacher(s) immediately if you do not receive these reports.