This refers to a large group of teaching strategies and school practices ensuring that students can learn the English language in the context of their regular middle school and high school classes, rather than taking a separate class in English as a Second Language.\u00a0 For example, a history teacher who is teaching a unit on the abolition movement might first teach key English vocabulary words that the unit will require.\u00a0 She may re-write texts at two or three lower reading levels, break text up into small, manageable pieces, add visual representations of concepts, and build in frequent opportunities for students to talk and write about the material\u00a0 in small groups.\u00a0 This ensures that students are understanding the content material, even if they have a low level of English, and also provides many opportunities to practice and improve English language skills.<\/p>\n
A charter school is an independent public school authorized by a school district or the state charter school board.\u00a0\u00a0 Charter schools are tuition-free<\/strong>, are open to all students<\/strong>, and are operated using state and federal funds.\u00a0 The purpose of charter schools is to give parents and students an alternative to their local, district-operated school.\u00a0 Utah International is chartered<\/strong> by Granite School District, but run<\/strong> by a volunteer board of trustees.<\/p>\n There are no entrance requirements and no school boundaries for Utah International.\u00a0 Any Utah student in grades\u00a0 6 to 12 is eligible to attend Utah International, including students whose first language is English.<\/p>\n In 2019-20, we have 229 students, of whom 90% were born outside the United States.\u00a0 Our students speak 32 home languages, including Somali, Swahili, Arabic, Kinyarwanda, Karen, Spanish, Karenni, and Nepali.<\/p>\n We provide UTA bus and TRAX pass to students who live more than a mile from school. \u00a0\u00a0 The school is a short walk from bus lines on State Street, 5th East, 33rd South, and 39th South, and a reasonable walk from the TRAX stations at 33rd South and 39th South.\u00a0 Students should be able to get to the school from every direction on public transportation.\u00a0 Click here for directions and bus information.<\/a><\/p>\n We serve breakfast, lunch, and even dinner. Breakfast and lunch are provided through Granite District’s Food Services.\u00a0 From 2018 to 2022 we are a community-eligibility school.\u00a0 This means meals are free to all students without having to complete the free-lunch application process.\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Click here for information about school meals.<\/a><\/p>\n As a public charter school, Utah International provides a FREE education.\u00a0 Unlike most secondary public and charter schools, we do not charge any fees.\u00a0 We gratefully accept donations from families who can afford to pay for their student’s bus pass or other items.<\/p>\n No. \u00a0 Our student-centered, project-based curriculum will engage and challenge all students, and the multicultural environment will prepare every student to succeed in college and a global economy.<\/p>\n Yes.\u00a0 Right now we offer student council, choir, piano, art and ceramics, yearbook, peer leadership, robotics, coding, dance, recreational basketball, volleyball, and soccer, homework support, and open computer time after school.\u00a0 \u00a0Offerings vary over the course of the year. We hope that every student will participate in at least one after-school activity.\u00a0 \u00a0Sports teams compete with other after-school programs and clubs.<\/p>\n Our approach is to provide students with academic support and scaffolding to engage with challenging ideas.\u00a0 English learners need extra support, but their cognitive and academic goals are the same.\u00a0 All students\u00a0 have the opportunity to develop high level critical thinking and problem solving skills through group projects and other student-centered methods.<\/p>\n Every math, science, language arts, and social studies teacher at Utah International understands the process of language development and is trained in content-based, sheltered English instruction.\u00a0 Teachers\u00a0 use a variety of strategies to teach reading, writing, listening and speaking associated with their content area.\u00a0 Small classes and sheltered English instructional strategies will ensure that every student participates and practices English speaking and writing every day.<\/p>\n All students\u00a0 benefit from the interdisciplinary, group projects that\u00a0 more closely mimic real world problems and 21st century work.\u00a0 As students work collaboratively with young people from all over the world, they gain an international perspective and understand how to apply solutions globally.<\/p>\n An interdisciplinary curriculum allows students to look at an essential question or problem through mathematical, scientific, linguistic, and historical lenses.\u00a0\u00a0 Students address multiple aspects of the same question in several disciplines\u00a0 at the same time.<\/p>\n Students\u00a0 learn analytical reading skills to study and research complex issues. They learn the writing skills to describe, explain, compare, and synthesize the issues they research. The rigorous curriculum challenges students to develop the necessary critical thinking, problem solving, and study skills to succeed in college and a 21st century workforce.<\/p>\n Yes.\u00a0 Utah International is held to the same federal and state standards\u00a0 and administer the same statewide tests as district public schools, including an annual test of English language skills.<\/p>\n Utah International receives state and federal funds available to all public schools. While we always accept private donations, there are no costs associated with enrollment.<\/p>\n Enrollment for the 2020-21 school year is open now and will remain open until all classes are filled.\u00a0 Call us at 385 290-1306 or visit the school at 350 East Baird Circle (3605 South) to complete registration paperwork or arrange for your student to visit classes.\u00a0 We are accepting applications for the 2020-21 school year for grades 7 to 12.\u00a0 Click here for enrollment information.<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" What is content-based, sheltered English instruction? 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How do students get to school?<\/h4>\n
\u00a0What about school lunch?<\/h4>\n
How much does it cost to go to Utah International?<\/h4>\n
Is Utah International only for refugee, immigrant, and other English-learning students?<\/h4>\n
Does Utah International have sports and activities?<\/h4>\n
How do you teach students with such a wide range of first languages and English ability?<\/h4>\n
How will Utah International help my child learn English?<\/h4>\n
What if my child already knows English?<\/h4>\n
What is a project-based, interdisciplinary curriculum?<\/h4>\n
How will this prepare my student for college?<\/h4>\n
Is Utah International accountable for student achievement?<\/h4>\n
How is Utah International funded?<\/h4>\n
How can I enroll my child?<\/h4>\n