Grades: K-12

The American Leadership Academy is a publicly funded charter school. Dress and discipline codes are enforced at the school.

The Beehive Science & Technology Academy is an open enrollment, tuition-free public charter school. It offers a college preparatory program with a focus on math, science, and technology. Students also receive educational instruction in humanities and social science. Upon opening in 2005, the school served grades seven and eight. One grade is added each year until the school serves grades seven through 12 for the 2009/2010 school year.

Grades: 7-12

The City Academy is a public charter school serving 175 children in downtown Salt Lake City. It was founded in 2000 and is accredited by the Northwest Association of Accredited Schools. The school has a focus on academics and citizenship, and supports its students with an advisory program. Project-based learning opportunities are available in the classroom and student internship placements within the community are also available.

Parents are encouraged to play an active role in their children's education by participating in the classroom or in school activities.

Students take part in the Cambridge International Exam program and also take AP classes where they can earn certificates of advanced learning.

Class sizes at the school are kept to 25 students or smaller.

Just like public school, City Academy has no admission requirements and charges no tuition. City Academy does, however, expect more of its students upon graduation: 28 credits and a portfolio are required to graduate.

Perspective students and parents are invited to visit the school.

The Community Cooperative Nursery School is a parent cooperative preschool. The school and its teachers are NAEYC accredited, and parent involvement is a vital part of the success of the program.

Although the school is located within the First Unitarian Church, it does not offer religious teachings.

Grades: 9-12

Horizonte High School is an alternative high school, and is part of the Salt Lake City School District. It offers students a year-round schedule, flexible scheduling, technical training programs, and small class sizes.

Besides the main campus on Main Street, classes are also held at:



Sugarhouse Site:

938 East Sugarmont Drive

Salt Lake City, UT 84106

801.481.4805



Poplar Grove Site:

460 South Concord Street (1250 West)

Salt Lake City, UT 84104

moliki.mulitalo@horizonte.slc.k12.ut.us



South City Site:

1568 South 300 East

Salt Lake City, UT 84115

801.481.4879

Serving 243 students in four middle school grades (fifth through eighth), the Salt Lake Arts Academy is located in downtown SLC. It is the goal of the Academy to create a middle school program that trains young adults to become the future designers and decision makers of their community. The Academy believes this can be accomplished through an education that is rooted in arts, academics, and action.

Students are tested through the same assessments as public school students. Coursework is taught by state certified teachers and supplemented by community experts and arts professionals.

Classes are taught in flexible groupings according to student interests and talents, ensuring a personalized learning environment. Smaller class size allows for field work in settings such as the Main Library, the Clark Planetarium, the Rose Wagner Center for the Arts, and the University of Utah.

The Salt Lake City Open Classroom Charter School offers parents an alternative to traditional K-8 public school programs. It is a free public school where children are empowered to take responsibility for their own learning and emphasis is placed on building a safe, respectful community for learning.

Parents play an active role in their child's education, joining the classroom for three hours weekly to facilitate small-group, hands-on learning. Students are placed in multi-age classrooms, allowing for flexibility to meet each child's unique needs and to allow students to learn from their peers - both older and younger. The school invites students, teachers, and parents to all collaborate as a community to inspire and celebrate the adventure of learning.

Open Classroom has an intensive Word Language program in which children in grades K-4 learn Spanish, and children in grades 5-8 learn French.

For the 2007/2008 school year, student/teacher ratio is expected to be about 22:1 for kindergarten, 21:1 for first through fourth grade, and 19:1 for fifth through eighth grades. The school strives to lower these ratios. When parent co-opers are factored into the equation, the student/teacher ratio for time spent on core curriculum requirements and other subjects is close to 6:1.

Tours are scheduled throughout the school year; prospective students and parents are welcome to visit the school to see the dynamic that develops from the unique classroom environment. Parents can also learn more about the school during open houses. Information about tours and open houses is available on the school's website. Parents can also contact the principal, Jeff Herr, at the number listed above.

Grades: 9-12

The Salt Lake High School for the Performing Arts is a charter school within the Salt Lake City School District. It is located on the campus of Highland High School. Students at the school have a passion for the performing arts (music, theater, or dance). Traditional core high school classes are held at Highland High, while the performing arts classes are held at the Salt Lake High School for the Performing Arts.

The student body is selected through open enrollment and lottery.

Just above Midway, Utah, lies Soldier Hollow at Wasatch Mountain State Park. Athletes of world-class ability and weekend recreationists enjoy the facility on a year-round basis. The facility features a 31 kilometer trail system for cross-country skiing and snowshoeing in the winter, and mountain biking, hiking, and equestrian use in the summer.

Tubing Hill: Boasting the longest tubing run in Utah, the hill has 1,2000-foot sliding lanes with lift service. Lights allow for tubing at night, and a sound system fills the air with music. The hill is open mid December to early April on Mon-Fri 12n-8pm, Sat & holidays 10am-8pm, and Sun 12n-4pm. Tickets cost $17 for anyone ages seven and over, and are good for a two hour session. Kids ages three to six tube for $10. Children ages two and under aren't allowed on the lift, but they are offered free tube use on a small slope, with parental supervision. To ensure maximum fun, Soldier Hollow limits the number of tubing tickets sold. It is advisable to pre-purchase tickets, especially on Saturdays and holidays. Tickets can be purchased by calling 435.654.2002, or in person at the lodge.

Cross-Country Skiing: Courses range in difficulty from easy to challenging (the same ones used during the Olympics), and are great for first time skiers, cross over downhill skiers, and expert skaters or classic "striders". Trails are open seven days a week, from mid December to early April. Hours are 9am-4:30pm. Trail passes cost $17 for adults, $14 for seniors, $9 for juniors (ages 7-17), and free for children under age seven. Season passes are available. See website for more information.

Biathalon Range: The target range is used for a variety of summer and winter two-sport activities.

Rossignol Demo Center: A full service center offering skate and ski rentals.

Cross-Country Ski School: Both group and private lessons are available, for adults and juniors of any experience level. Learner packages combine expert instruction, rental equipment, and a trail pass, all for $29 for juniors, or $39 for adults.

Sheepdog Championships: Hailed as North America's premier sheep herding competition, the event showcases the skills and tactics of some of the world's best sheepdogs and their handlers. The competition is held during the four days of Labor Day weekend, and offers lots of kid-friendly activities, food booths, Scottish Highland Games, and Back of the Wasatch Fiberfest.

The Lodge: A full service, rustic Douglas fir day lodge offering ski rentals, souvenirs, accessories, food, and beverages. The lodge can be reserved for weddings and other special events year-round.

The Yurt: Located along the trail system, the yurt serves as a comfortable way station where people can rest, warm-up, and listen to music.

Soldier Hollow Equestrian Center: In partnership with Rocky Mountain Outfitters, Soldier Hollow now offers year-round equestrian adventures. Trail rides leave daily and are available throughout the year. Also available are chuck wagon dinners, lunch outings, wagon rides, and sleigh rides. To book an equestrian adventure, go online to www.rockymtnoutfitters.com, or call 435.654.1655.

Golf Course: A championship, 36-hole facility. Two 18-hole courses offer challenging play for golfers of all abilities, as well as amazing views of the Heber Valley and Mount Timpanogos. Facility includes a clubhouse and a restaurant serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Green fees cost $38 and include a cart.

Mountain Biking: Bike rentals and helmets are available. Bikers ride the same trails used by the Olympic skiers. Trails are open from early May until the end of October. Check online for information about mountain bike races and events held at Soldier Hollow.

Snowshoeing: Trail passes are available for $5 for adults, and $3 for youth. Rentals cost $5.

Charter School: The Soldier Hollow Charter School is one of a kind, offering education for students in grades one through eight, amid a world-renowned trail system, and skiing several days a week. Admission is by lottery. For information on the school, call 435.654.1347.