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!
Golf
One of the students in Shawn’s class at Granger High School joined the school’s golf team! Shawn, who is also the golf coach, said that this provides an opportunity to have a sense of belonging, learn to work as part of a team, to be accountable, to better oneself at a skill, and it keeps […]
Black Violin
Students from Mrs. Hall’s Christmas Box House classroom at Salt Lake County Youth Services were provided the opportunity to attend a concert by Black Violin at Kingsbury Hall on the University of Utah Campus. The classically trained violinist and violist perform jazz, hip hop and other modern interpretations of classical music. What an awesome opportunity […]
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