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Three classes per grade
Teachers’ aides in all grades, so that students have more 1-on- 1 time with an educator
Recess break each day in grades 1-5
“Specials” breakout classes for all students
- Kindergarten students have Library, PE, Art, and Spanish-language exposure
- Grades 1-5 enjoy Spanish, Brain Gym, PE, Tech, Art, Music, Library
Field trips that are fun and also support lessons learned in IB units.
- Kindergarten students have visited the zoo, farm, museum of art
- Grades 1-5 examples include snowshoeing, ice castles, Red Butte Gardens, water treatment plant, and Thanksgiving Point.
Nutritious hot lunch program with 2-3 choices each day
School uniform policy helps ensure focus on learning
Kindergarten is taught in a self-contained setting with separate playground and bathrooms
Big-kid mentors help and motivate the Kindergarten students
- 5th -graders read with their “Book Buddies”
- 8th -graders help teach research skills

Spanish, art, music and technology classes in addition to traditional core subjects
Small classes – usually 15-20 students
Hands-on, inquiry-based learning, develops critical thinking and problem solving skills
Opportunity to be part of a team in basketball, cross country, soccer and volleyball
Consistently high middle school RISE scores
Field trips that bring learning units to life, including:
- Science exploration trips – Hogle Zoo, laser tag, The Leonardo
- 8th grade Moab field trip
Parties and dances
8th grade Community Projects
- Students investigate a social issue, make a plan to help, take action, then reflect
- Encourages students to research and become critical thinkers
- Prepares students to do research in high school and allows them to have real-world impact
Opportunities to be involved in Student Council and Yearbook staff
Strong showing in regional and state science fairs; Channing Hall students have earned eCYBERMISSION grants worth more than $10,000 over the past few years.
Mock interviews that prepare students for real life
Students leave prepared to excel in high school and college