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Mount Pleasant, Utah, USA Co-Ed, No Religious Affiliation
At Wasatch Academy, learning is an experience. Our specialized style of project-based learning is creative but intensive and focuses on helping every student reach their highest potential in any given field. Wasatch Academy students study topics in depth, exploring the intersection of ideas and disciplines. Along the way, students master core academic content and make valuable observations about how they learn. Students complete course requirements with a deep content understanding and personal ownership of their learning. They also gain respect for the environment and attain a powerful awareness of how communities are interconnected.
At Wasatch Academy, you are given many opportunities to fill your resume with leadership positions, athletic participation, music involvement, art experience, community service, and much more. You learn personal and global responsibility through engaging classroom discussions, college counseling support, and real-life experiences of helping others inside and outside the school community.
Learning ServicesThe Learning Services program at Wasatch Academy emphasizes respect and dignity with a goal to build a positive community of learners who are recognized and appreciated for their unique learning abilities and styles. Students that participate in the various program offerings develop as strong independent learners by the time they go to college or a university.
Campus LifeWasatch Academy welcomes students from 35 different countries and 30+ states. In our small and nurturing school community, we get to know you and everybody fits in. Students make life-long friends with their peers from all over the world.
Every student has an advisor that provides academic, social, and personal support. As you grow intellectually and socially, you come to understand yourself, your abilities, and envision the places you will go.
Full-time dorm parents regularly teach about making safe, wise decisions, staying healthy, and building good character.
Outdoor AdventureWasatch Academy location in central Utah gives us a gateway to outdoor adventuring. Hiking, climbing, skiing, snowboarding, mountain biking, camping...and so much more! With five national parks and the greatest snow on earth, Utah is a prime location for students looking to do more than just sit in a classroom.
AthleticsWhen it comes to athletics, we are all in! We teach how to be a team player, how to cooperate, and how to develop a healthy approach to competition.
120 South 100 WestMount Pleasant, Utah, USA 84647 (435) 462-1400
Director of Admissions: Jolean Barkdull Admissions Phone:(435) 462-1415Toll-Free Admissions:(800) 634-4690Fax:435-462-1450 Email: [email protected] Website: www.wasatchacademy.org
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Summary: A truly versatile education is developed through multiple styles of learning, taking place both in and out of the classroom. Wasatch Academy focuses on promoting a healthy blend of individualized and group learning experiences. Students grow academically and personally. They develop a sense of self-empowerment at school and in every aspect of their lives.
Department Director: Dr. J Dianne Brederson
Average Class Size: 12
Full Time Teachers: 50
Teachers Holding Advanced Degrees: 50.00%
Student/Teacher Ratio: 10/1
Summer Programs Offered: Offered
Academic Schedule: Semester
Number of Advanced Placement Courses Offered: 17
Summary: Wasatch Academy is a place where everybody fits in. In our small and nurturing school community, we get to know you. Every student has an advisor that provides academic, social, and personal support. As you grow intellectually and socially, you will come to understand yourself, your abilities and ambitions, and envision the places you will go. We instill character through unique hands-on experiential programs that hold each student accountable for their own decisions, support a spirit of teamwork, reinforce teachable moments, and encourage responsibility, integrity, perseverance, and respect for others. From school life to dormitory life to personal life, you receive guidance, programs, and the support you need to become a well-rounded individual.
Department Director: Ty Kennedy
Number of Dorms: 7
Average Students Per Dorm: 38
No. of Girls Dorms: 3
No. of Boys Dorms: 4
Dorm Amenities:
Dress Code: Casual
Summary: In the residential community, much more than academics are on our mind. We learn how to care for ourselves and others, we learn the value of becoming a solid member of a community, and we experience how little things make a difference. Residents form a community within a community, strengthened by shared activities, meals, and discussions. We encourage our students to engage in thoughtful conversations, reflection, and positive action.
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Summary: The Wasatch Academy Arts program encompasses everything from visual art practices to music theory and recording. Students can explore their creative passions within the Studio Arts building, state of the art recording studio, or renowned music conservatory.From the facilities, to the teachers, Wasatch Academy is among the top performing arts boarding schools where you’ll have access to great resources to help you grow. Whether you are a beginner or very experienced in the arts, you will get great instruction at Wasatch Academy.When it comes to athletics, we are all in! Being on a team teaches students much more than the basic fundamentals of how to kick a ball, swing a racket or sink a basketball. While skill development and being physically fit are emphasized, much more is learned: how to be a team player, how to cooperate, and how to develop a healthy approach to competition.Many of Wasatch Academy’s sports teams are top ranked within their leagues. It’s why we believe our athletic program is among the best in the US. Whether students play a sport that is already a favorite or try something new, Wasatch Academy coaches help develop skills and lay the foundations for lifelong fitness. In the process, you gain confidence, form friendships, and have fun!
Arts Department Director: Laura Prenot
Athletics Department Director: Travis Madsen
Notable Achievements: #1 Nationally Ranked Boys' Varsity Basketball Team,
Summary: In addition to an excellent learning experience, Wasatch Academy has experienced college counselors and faculty who will prepare students for college. The college counselors take a student-centric and strategic approach to understanding a student’s passions, motivations, and long-term goals.Boasting a 100% college acceptance rate, we assist students with the rigors of the college application process so that they can enroll in the college or university of their choice.Wasatch Academy graduates take many paths. Our students are accepted into top universities in the United States and around the world. The college counselors work closely to get to know students and guide them through the college admissions process.Our goal for students is fundamental and more permanent than preparation for a specific group of colleges or for standardized tests. A Wasatch Academy education is for life.
Department Director: Jonelle Larsen
Percentage of Graduates Who Attend College: 100.00%
Colleges attended in the past 5 years by our graduates:
Ann Kirkpatrick In 1980, she became Coconino County's first female Deputy County Attorney, and she later served the people of Sedona as City Attorney. In November 2004, Ann’s neighbors elected her to the Arizona Legislature to represent Flagstaff and the Havasupai, Hopi, Hualapai, Navajo, and San Juan Southern Paiute Nations. At the state Capitol, Ann championed education and fiscal responsibility. In November 2008, Ann was elected to Congress to represent a sprawling, rural district which includes 12 Native American tribes, including the tribal land where Ann grew up. Ann’s results stood out in Congress, with more of her bills and amendments signed into law than almost any other freshman representative. Ann’s hard work created jobs, helped small businesses, hired more border patrol agents, and protected veterans and seniors on tribal land and in rural Arizona. In 2012, Ann is running again to represent Congressional District 1.
Sonita Alizadeh (Class of 2018) Sonita Alizadeh is an Afghan rapper and activist who has been vocal against forced marriages. Alizadeh first gained attention when she released "Brides for Sale," a video in which she raps about daughters being sold into marriage by their families.
Summary: The Wasatch Academy summer school program is for students seeking a truly personalized learning approach coupled with a whole lot of fun. Summer school empowers students to develop academically, socially, and physically. Students benefit from a combination of program offerings, outdoor activities, and the tight-knit community of Wasatch Academy.Students can also earn up to three full semester credits by completing the six-week program.When studies are done, its time to have some fun! Utah is the ideal location to spend the summer months away from home. Whether you are climbing on the indoor wall, playing soccer in the quad, attending a local rodeo, or biking one of five Utah national parks; there is always an adventure waiting for you during Wasatch Academy’s summer school program.Students finish a fulfilling summer confident in their abilities, their creativity, and their individuality.
Department Director: Kennedy Ty
June 23, 2019 to August 03, 2019
The exact courses we offer will depend on student interest and need. If you request it, we will do our best to provide appropriate instruction within these standard disciplines: English, ESL, Foreign Language, History, Math, Science SAT/ACT Prep. $5,100 per three-week session also available.
Registration Deadline: June 23, 2019 Tuition: $5,100-10200 Financial Aid Available: No More Details
We challenge students to build character by trying new things and pushing past their comfort zone. Bike the trails of the Utah national parks, tour some of the best college campuses in the West, bump up your basketball or track skills, or explore the latest tech in our state-of-the-art Technology St
Registration Deadline: N/A Financial Aid Available: More Details
Summary: Wasatch Academy has won Best of State in Private Schools K-12 for eight consecutive years; winning BOSS®, a coveted statue in education K-12 university in 2012. The Best of State statue, the BOSS® is awarded to the most outstanding medal winner in each division.