The school was founded in 2005 by a group of dedicated Draper and Sandy residents who were looking for more options in education. With more than a decade in operation, Channing Hall is one of the best established and most experienced charter schools in the state.
The Anglo Saxon name Channing means “wisdom” or “wise one,” and that idea provides the foundation of our educational approach. It also means "young wolf," and inspired us to choose our mascot, Koda.
Channing Hall students participate in state and national science competitions. We are a Platinum STEM school, which is the highest designation for a STEM program in the state of Utah.
Channing Hall students recite our Vision Statement daily to help them maintain a focus on our goal:
As a Channing Hall student, I am an agile learner who values other perspectives and knows how to learn.
My vision, passion, and unique abilities inspire me to achieve excellence and improve the world.
The prestigious IB program is centered around the goal of helping children become active, caring, lifelong learners who respect themselves and others. IB students are critical thinkers, questioners, and problem solvers who are active in their community and the larger world around them.
The International Baccalaureate program enables us to teach Utah State Core Standards with greater rigor and depth, while also helping students develop social / emotional skills and an awareness of global issues. We believe that students learn best when instruction and assessment are differentiated to meet individual needs. The following is a sampling of the strategies, materials, and assessment tools used by our teachers.
There are lots of great reasons to choose Channing Hall, but six of the best are listed below.
Channing Hall is one of the most experienced charter schools in Utah, with more than a decade in operation.
One key to our success is the International Baccalaureate program. Relying on the best educational practices used throughout the country and the world, we help our students master the academic skills necessary to succeed in high school.
Just as important, we also help them become active, caring, lifelong learners who respect themselves and others.
Our students are critical thinkers and problem solvers who are active in their community and the world at-large. They’re inquirers, both inside and outside the classroom.
Channing Hall provides special extracurricular experiences to a large percentage of students. Our students may choose to participate in many ways:
Channing Hall has several strategies for helping each student reach his or her highest potential. These include:
Our families are incredibly dedicated and involved—factors that have been shown to boost student success.
Ways to get involved:
The International Baccalaureate program enables us to teach Utah State Core Standards with greater rigor and depth, while also helping students develop social / emotional skills and an awareness of global issues.
We believe that students learn best when instruction and assessment are differentiated to meet individual needs. Read about our curriculum to learn more about the strategies, materials, and assessment tools used by our teachers.
Charter schools are public schools of choice. The state of Utah grants Channing Hall authority, as outlined in the school's approved charter, to make decisions concerning the structure, curriculum, and educational emphasis of the school.
In return for the autonomy provided by the state, charter schools are held accountable for the academic achievement of their students.
We welcome you to view the accountability reports for our school.