“My class loves soldiers, so for our service project this month we made love bugs for them so they wouldn’t feel alone and to thank them for fighting for us so we can be free.” Sharon Hall, Teacher, Christmas Box House
Action!
Students in Jodie’s classroom at Salt Lake Youth Services are using their time at SpyHop to create a video for the “I Can Make a Difference” contest. We are excited to see the final project!
A Colleague Returns
Jim, who retired after 30+ years of teaching, is returning with his expertise as an English teacher, to join us as a tutor in our reading program. We are thrilled to have him back and to share his talents and make a difference with students. Welcome back, Jimbo!
WYC at the Academic Bowl
The Academic Team at Wasatch Youth Center studied hard to make a good showing at the Academic Bowl on March 12 at Slate Canyon. Wasatch placed 3rd overall, only losing one round to Farmington Bay. In the individual competition we had one student place 2nd. The boys did a great job and walked away knowing […]
Academic Bowl
Decker Flies High at USSL Academic Competition – by Paula, English Teacher, Decker Lake Youth Center March 12, 2018—After four weeks of study session after study session, flash cards, drills, and some pretty amazing comradery, the Decker Lake Ducks showed how cool it is to be smart. Performing today at the USSL state competition, the […]
Cool Science at Youth Services
Students in Mrs. Horgan’s class at Youth Services broke open some geodes and talked about how the crystals were formed inside. Then they tried their hands at making crystals. Mrs. Horgan said, “you can’t beat nature!”
Prospective College-Bound Students from Wasatch Youth Center
There are four students at Wasatch Youth Center that are taking the Accuplacer exam today. This is an online adaptive test designed to provide information to colleges for accurate placement in entry level courses. A representative from Salt Lake Community College is going to the WYC facility to administer the exam. Do your best!
ARTEC Is Now AIM
ARTEC (Adolescent Residential Treatment Education Center) moved in January to the Parkview campus of Valley Behavioral Health. It is now solely a day treatment program, so the name has been changed to AIM (Adolescents in Motion). Granite School District provides the educational services through YESS, Special Education, and the Home Hospital programs.
Math Using Technology
Students in David’s math class at Genesis integrated technology in their math assignment, creating isometric drawings. Euclid would be in awe!
Making It Real!
Students in David’s math class at Genesis learned about the state and federal tax forms and how to fill them out. What a “tax”ing, yet timely lesson!
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