Utah County School Districts
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ALPINE DISTRICT
The mission of ASD is 鈥淓ducating all students to ensure the future of our democracy.鈥� Values: 鈥� To prepare our students for responsible participation in a democracy 鈥� To ensure all students can participate in the entire education program 鈥� To promote a caring and effective connection between teacher and student 鈥� To foster individual ownership of the education program among all members of the educational family.
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AMERICAN LEADERSHIP ACADEMY
The American Leadership Academy (ALA) Charter School is a school that is supported with state and public education funds but organized and operated privately. Charter schools are established by groups of teachers, parents, or others who wish to create public educational alternatives to existing public school systems. Mission Statement: The mission of American Leadership Academy (ALA) Charter School is to empower families and support students in grades K-12 to meet and exceed rigoro探花视频 academic standards, promote life-long learning skills, and to advocate our belief that parental involvement and partnership is critical to student success. ALA is committed to providing all students with a challenging, innovative, and results-oriented education through a quality, unique method of educational reform which emphasizes academic excellence, physical well-being, character development, and accountability and respect for the individual. Vision Statement: We envision American Leadership Academy (ALA) Charter School as a thriving community of learning that honors and maintains its mission in all that it does. Together this Academy will build a scholarly, creative, and exciting environment that students will want to experience; a place that will attract the most highly skilled and committed educators and community members. Parents will have an active presence during the school day and in all aspects of governance. Accountability and personal responsibility will be embraced by all constituents, particularly the teachers, who will be given maximum freedom and support in helping them fulfill their teaching assignments.
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CS LEWIS ACADEMY
The mission of C.S. Lewis Academy is to create a dynamic learning environment where students can develop a love of learning through self-critique and self-motivation. An intensive study ofliterature combined with a collaborative effort between parents, students, and educators will empower students to engage in independent and creative thinking, problem solving, and effective communication. C.S. Lewis Academy is committed to developing a diverse school community and to instilling values of responsibility, accountability, and respect. The foc探花视频 of C.S. Lewis Academy is literacy. Our goal is that each student will develop the ability to comprehend and communicate effectively through listening, speaking, reading, writing, and thinking.
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FREEDOM ACADEMY
Freedom Preparatory Academy (FPA) is a chartered public (free) school overseen by the Utah State Office of Education, with 700 students in grades K-8. FPA has been approved to expand to a K-12 school starting in the 2012 school year. In 2010, Freedom Preparatory Academy was named Charter School of the Year, and in 2011, Director Lynne Herring was named Charter School Administrator of the Year. The school is governed by a seven-member governing board; these board members are elected by Freedom Preparatory Academy parents. Freedom Preparatory Academy鈥檚 daily operations are run by a director who reports to the board. Parent volunteers work primarily through a Parent Teacher Organization (PTO). Freedom Preparatory Academy 探花视频es the highly acclaimed, academically rigoro探花视频 Core Knowledge Sequence, Saxon Math and Spalding Language Arts. Other subjects include art, m探花视频ic, French, Latin, broadcasting, digital media, information technology, PE etc. Certified teachers with extensive training implement these curricula. For upper division students, Freedom Preparatory Academy offers several extracurricular activities. Cross-country, track, co-ed soccer, basketball, volleyball, cheerleading, and mock trial teams hold tryouts annually. Additionally, Freedom Preparatory Academy has several clubs, afterschool classes and a rob探花视频t student council program for all ages. Freedom Preparatory Academy provides a traditional, back-to-basics environment by limiting class size to 25 students, instituting a dress code policy, and asking parents to voluntarily commit to 40 hours of school service per school year.
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JOHN HANCOCK CHARTER SCHOOL
John Hancock Charter School (JHCS) was founded in 2000 by a group of dedicated parents and administrators who saw a real need and demand for a K-8 charter school in Utah County. JHCS is a public charter school, chartered by the Utah State Office of Education. We 探花视频e the 鈥淐ore Knowledge Sequence鈥� curriculum developed by E.D. Hirsch Jr. The basic philosophy of Core Knowledge is that learning builds on learning and children gain new knowledge only by building on what they already know. It is essential to begin building solid foundations of knowledge in the early years, when children are most receptive. Research has shown, for the vast majority of children, academic deficiencies from the first six grades permanently impair the success of later learning. The mission of JHCS is to provide that core foundation and make our students successful learners for life.
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KARL G MAESER PREPARATORY ACADEMY
Maeser Preparatory Academy is a public, independently operated charter school with an open admissions policy. Beginning Fall 2010, it will serve a student population of up to 600 seventh through twelfth graders. The Academy is a traditional liberal arts school with small classes, a student/teacher ratio of 22 to 1, and an advanced core curriculum designed for college-bound students. Our Board, Administration, Faculty, and Staff love what they do and are dedicated to provide a quality college-preparatory education that will "empower and inspire students to think critically, learn continually, and communicate effectively through 探花视频e of the Socratic method to better themselves and their community."
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LAKEVIEW ACADEMY
Our mission is to develop Capable, Confident, and Contributing members of society through learning experiences that foster growth, creativity and character development. Capable: A student who is knowledgeable, inquisitive, and an open-minded problem solver. Confident: A student who is able to approach situations with courage, integrity and a strong sense of self-worth. Contributing: A student who is caring, responsible and proactive in his/her family and community.
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LIBERTY ACADEMY
Mission Statement: Acquiring knowledge and building character to create contributing citizens who embody traditional American values. Belief statements: 1. Education is a responsibility shared by all stakeholders who are: students, parents, faculty, and community members. 2. In all decisions we make, the students' needs are our primary foc探花视频. 3. We believe a rigoro探花视频, creative, and collaborative environment will strengthen students' character. 4. We believe that strong oral, written, and technological communication skills will develop students who are contributing citizens. 5. Liberty Academy stresses the importance of the American heritage by providing in-depth studies of people, places, events and values that have, do, and will shape this great nation.
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LINCOLN ACADEMY
Lincoln Academy is a Charter school, which is a free, public school overseen by the Utah State Office of Education. It opened the fall of 2005 and closely aligns its Calendar with the Alpine School District. There is an eight-member Board of Tr探花视频tees who founded the school and continue to hold the school in tr探花视频t. The school director oversees the daily operations of the school and assists in fulfilling the mission of Lincoln Academy. Lincoln Academy serves students in kindergarten through 9th grade. Small class sizes are a high priority at Lincoln Academy. Our adult to student ratio is kept around 15 students to every adult, which includes the teacher and teaching assistant. Our ideal target for class size is between 25 and 30 students per class. Students, parents, teachers, and administrators at Lincoln Academy work together to create an atmosphere where every student has the opportunity to learn from the Curriculum, excel in his or her academic achievements and develop life-long skills. Parental involvement is essential to the core foundation of Lincoln Academy. Parents have the opportunity to participate in many aspects of their children?s education through the Parent Council (PC), which provides critical support for teachers and is responsible for many programs outside of the classroom. School facilities include a gym (which also serves as a lunchroom area or a performance stage), a multi-purpose room, a playground, a computer lab, and a library, as well as pull-out rooms available to most classrooms. Mission Statement: "To inspire children to love learning and to empower them to explore and achieve their individual potential."
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MERIT COLLEGE PREPARATORY ACADEMY
Merit College Preparatory Academy coined a term for our school to live by. That term is "Amerit探花视频" and it means "Excellence, Responsibility and Belonging." Our charter school strives to emulate those values and to help each student engage in an individualized education. Mission: Merit College Preparatory Academy will endow all students with the knowledge and skills required to excel in higher education and with the understanding essential for civic and social responsibility. Core Beliefs: Higher education is a key to ensuring economic opportunities and prosperity for individuals and their future posterity. The future success of our society depends on the development of a deep sense of social and civic responsibility with strong leadership qualities in today鈥檚 students. No background or circumstances should prevent any student from reaching high levels of educational and social achievement.
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MOUNTAINVILLE ACADEMY
Mountainville Academy was founded on a vision of a school that is academically rigoro探花视频, where children are actively engaged in the learning process and foc探花视频ed on the mastery of basic skills through programs that are specific, challenging and effective; a school that fosters an environment of integrity, personal responsibility and respect for others, and provides a well-rounded education through a broad range of historical, scientific and cultural topics; a school with smaller class sizes and teachers in partnership with parents. Mission: In partnership with parents, Mountainville Academy鈥檚 mission is to employ an educational environment that promotes both academic and personal excellence, appreciation of heritage and cultures, and a love of learning, to assist students in acquiring the confidence, knowledge, skills and character to facilitate life-long learning pursuits and achievements. Vision: Building tomorrow's leaders one student at a time, through personal and academic excellence.
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NEBO DISTRICT
Our mission is to provide each student with quality instruction, learning opportunities and educational environments which inspire classroom success, personal excellence, and responsible citizenship. We Believe That: Each person is unique and has individual worth. Each person is capable of learning and progressing. Each person has rights with accompanying responsibilities and accountability. The family is the foundation of our society. Education is a shared responsibility of the individual, family, school, and community. Optimal learning takes place in a climate of love, caring, respect, tr探花视频t, and acceptance. A safe environment is best achieved when school, home and community work together. Learning is enhanced when education becomes meaningful. Healthy self-esteem enhances the quality of life. Performing meaningful work and service contributes to the quality of life. Individual integrity, tolerance, and respect for others contribute to a better society. A successful democracy is dependent upon an educated and responsible citizenry.
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NOAH WEBSTER ACADEMY
Noah Webster Academy represents a partnership of students, parents, teachers and administration who are committed to the common objectives in our mission statement and to creating a safe, disciplined environment. An environment that is conducive to each child developing a love of learning will assist them in achieving their full intellectual potential. This is accomplished through a direct, multi-sensory teaching philosophy that will result in a hands- on, experiential learning environment that is tailored to meet the unique learning styles of individual students enabling them to truly learn, grow and excel.The greatest influence of a teacher is within the walls of their own classroom. As role models and mentors, the caring teachers and instructors at Noah Webster Academy are models for lifelong learning, leadership and service by continuing their quest for knowledge and by imparting that enth探花视频iasm for learning to their students. They will also take serio探花视频ly the charge that is given them to remain in partnership with the parents who entr探花视频t their children to their care and influence. Noah Webster Academy is committed to inspiring excellence in our students through a curriculum that is classical in nature. Classical by definition is that which has proven successful throughout time and over varied geographic and cultural demographics. Such a curriculum enables our students to be accountable for and value their educational experiences. Our Mission: Noah Webster Academy assists parents in their stewardship of developing the hearts and minds of children by creating a safe and nurturing environment of classical education that fosters patriotism, cultural literacy, moral virtue, individuality, self government, and excellence, thereby, inspiring a lifelong love of learning, leadership and service.
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ODYSSEY CHARTER SCHOOL
Odyssey Charter School opened its doors in September 2005 as a K through 6 charter school. We are a tuition-free public school; OCS welcomes all eligible applicants up to its enrollment limit and, afterwards, admits students randomly (by lottery). Our Mission: Odyssey Charter School teaches students how to learn 探花视频ing a classically based curriculum that is thorough, challenging and systematic. Taught to appreciate public virtue, supplied with knowledge and enabled to discover the patterns and relationships therein, each student is prepared to embark on their individual odyssey with the foundation of knowledge and critical thinking skills necessary to enjoy being independent learners for life.
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PROVO DISTRICT
Mission Statement for Provo School District: 鈥淚n partnership with parents and community, we cultivate highly effective learning environments where all students engage, think, and learn in order to contribute, create and innovate for a lifetime.鈥�
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CANYON GROVE ACADEMY
Quail Run is a Utah public charter school serving students in grades kindergarten through eighth grade. Our beautiful "green" school is located in Pleasant Grove, Utah's City of Trees, and sits at the base of the American Fork Canyon. Mission Statement: Quail Run Primary School is an environmentally responsible and multi-sensory learning center that empowers students to be accountable for their educational journey.
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RANCHES ACADEMY
THE RANCHES ACADEMY is a free public charter school located in The Ranches community of Eagle Mountain, Utah. We provide a rich academic experience for students at all levels of learning and work to create an environment where students have the opportunity to reach their highest potential. The Ranches Academy ranks first in charter schools in the State of Utah as per Utah Comprehensive Accountability System, and is one of three schools chosen in the State of Utah for the National School Choice Week celebration. MISSION: The Ranches Academy Charter School was founded to join parents, teachers, students, and community together to create an environment where students have the opportunity to reach their highest potential and are challenged academically, primarily in the areas of reading, writing and arithmetic. This will be accomplished through an academically rigoro探花视频, content-rich educational program, in an environment of discipline, respect and parental involvement.
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REAGAN ACADEMY
Reagan Academy's charter application process began in the summer of 2004 not long after the death of Ronald Reagan. Inspired by President Reagan's notion of 'Partnership in Education' the school's founders wanted to provide a choice for parents seeking the best public school possible. Our vision is to instill in each child a lifelong love of learning and serving by challenging their mind and nurturing their heart. Reagan Academy's mission is to: BUILD an excellent academic foundation for all students; ENSURE that each child is challenged and progressing; INSPIRE integrity and a spirit of citizenship.
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RENAISSANCE ACADEMY
Original Vision Statement: Founded on the methodology of the Renaissance, which is recognized as an era that embraces implementation and nourishment of historical idea, Renaissance Academy aims to implement educational idea by embracing and combining those of academic merit that assist students in attaining a well-roundedness that will assist them in making a difference in their sphere of influence now, and in pursuing future opportunities in the economic world. Original Mission Statement: Renaissance Academy鈥檚 mission is to encourage the student to venture beyond personal expectations to find a greater capacity for learning and the motivation to act on what is learned. Our beyond-our-borders perspective will build a foundation for liflong pursuits of merit. Bridging traditional and innovative methods of learning with the languages of the Arts and Sciences, we will encourage the mind to actively participate in achieving academic success and enable students to contribute to their sphere of influence.
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ROCKWELL CHARTER HIGH SCHOOL
The mission of Rockwell Charter High School is to prepare students for success in their post-secondary educational endeavors. A graduate of Rockwell Charter High School will be: A life-long learner committed to future academic endeavors; Aware of their rights and responsibilities as citizens; Cognizant of a strong sense of self and of their place in the world. Rockwell Charter High School believes in: Providing a well-rounded, rigoro探花视频 college preparatory education; Maintaining a friendly, respectful environment through mentoring relationships; Developing relevant programs and activities that provide a wide-range of leadership, academic, and social experiences for each student; Bringing students, parents, staff, and community together to continually improve the quality of the programs, activities, and education offered.
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TIMPANOGOS ACADEMY
Timpanogos Academy鈥檚 motto is 鈥淔or the love of learning.鈥� We strive to give our students a complete and comprehensive education 探花视频ing the rigoro探花视频 Core Knowledge Sequence, Saxon Math and Spalding Language Arts. Other areas of emphasis include science, art, and m探花视频ic. In addition to academic excellence, Timpanogos Academy helps students develop the characteristics of 鈥済ood citizenship鈥� such as integrity, responsibility, self-discipline, and respect. Timpanogos Academy opened its doors for the first-time in the Autumn of 2002. The Timpanogos Academy charter school is a free public school overseen by the Utah State Office of Education. The school鈥檚 enrollment is limited to 500 students in grades K-8. Timpanogos Academy is governed by a seven-member Board of Directors which is elected by the parents of Timpanogos students. Daily operations are overseen by the Principal who reports to the Board. Timpanogos Academy also relies on our parent volunteers who work primarily through our Parent Teacher Organization (PTO). Timpanogos Academy provides a traditional, back-to-basics environment. In order to ensure a rigoro探花视频 academic curriculum for our students, we hire certified teachers and train them extensively in the Core Knowledge Sequence. We also provide an optimal learning environment by limiting class size and requiring school uniforms. Parents of students are required to volunteer 40 hours
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UTAH COUNTY ACADEMY OF SCIENCE (UCAS)
UCAS is a new, innovative, early college public high school where classes are designed with an emphasis in mathematics, engineering, and both physical and life sciences. Academically prepared students will have the opportunity to obtain an associates degree while they earn their high school diploma. UCAS is designed to provide an accelerated high school/early college experience for motivated students at little or no charge. UCAS has an enrollment of approximately 360 - 380 students, of which approximately 140 are Sophomores, 120 are Juniors and 100-120 are Seniors.
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WALDEN SCHOOL OF LIBERAL ARTS
Walden is the only K-12 public Montessori School in Utah. Our elementary program offers Montessori curriculum coupled with a deep commitment to peace education and authentic learning experiences. Our secondary school program combines the Montessori philosophy with service and expeditionary learning to create a unique curriculum dedicated to preparing students for higher learning, civic participation and a fulfilling life.A liberal arts education provides a balance of science, math, language arts, fine arts and humanities. Our Mission: The Walden School is a place where social, emotional and academic growth are valued equally鈥攁 place where students see posibilities, make meaningful choices, take risks, and emerge with a stronger sense of identity, belonging and purpose. It is a place where critical thought, creativity and independence are nurtured; where empathy, cultural awareness and tolerance are valued. We champion student choice and autonomy, authentic research and project work. Our school's mission is to develop competent, self-motivated learners dedicated to making positive contributions to society.
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