Salt Lake Valley Youth Center

Detention Center, DSI, and Gemstone (formerly Genesis)

Granite School District provides educational services for youth housed in and attending day programs at the Salt Lake Valley Youth Center.

– Detention Center

The primary educational goal for students in this short-term care facility is that of literacy across the curriculum.

Contact Information

3450 South 900 West
Salt Lake City, UT 84119
School Office: 801-269-5135
Allyson – Registrar: 801-269-5135 or 385-646-2087

Teachers and Staff

• Cindy – Health Teacher and Site Facilitator 
• Sue – Art
• Nick – English Teacher
• Sean – Reading Teacher
• Dave M. – Social Studies Teacher
• Tom – Multi-Media Teacher
• David N – Science Teacher
• Stephanie – Math Teacher
• Carolee – Instructional Assistant
• Kirt – Reading Tutor
• Jill – Reading Tutor
• Hauna – Instructional Assistant

Detention Photos

– Gemstone and Day Skills Intervention (DSI)

These combined programs provide services for youth transitioning back into the community.  Students attend classes and earn credits in art, English, math, music, science and social studies.

Contact Information

3450 South 900 West
Salt Lake City, UT 84119
School Office: 801-269-5135
Allyson – Registrar: 801-954-9203 or 385-646-7150

Teachers and Staff

• Brittany – Social Studies Teacher and Site Facilitator
• Caroline – Math and CTE Teacher
• Pamela – English and Music Teacher
• Tucker – Science Teacher
• Heather – Mentor
• Chad – School Counselor
• Jim – Reading Tutor

DSI/Gemstone Photos