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.
Prepared for Life
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.
Rich Student Opportunities
Channing Hall provides special extracurricular experiences to a large percentage of students. Our students may choose to participate in many ways:
- Arts: After-school programs in choir and art.
- Athletics: Boys and girls cross country, soccer, basketball, and volleyball.
- Extended Learning: Gifted and Talented testing and deeper learning opportunities for selected students through the GATEWAY Program
- Leadership: The Student Council gives students a chance to make improvements to the school experience.
- Science: Participation in state and national science competitions. We also offer a special in-class, hands-on program presented by “Scientist Suzie” for students in grades K-5.
- Service: All students perform acts of service outside the classroom every year
Individualized Approach
Channing Hall has several strategies for helping each student reach his or her highest potential. These include:
- Leveled reading, so that students are continually challenged to improve.
- A dedicated Instructional Coach who works with teachers to set goals for each student and measure progress.
- Curriculum designed to reach each student at his or her own level.
- Support for students who may excel in some areas, but need extra help in others.
Amazing Families
Our families are incredibly dedicated and involved—factors that have been shown to boost student success.
Ways to get involved:
- Volunteering. Channing Hall families are encouraged to volunteer, there are several opportunities.
- Giving. Nearly all families participate in the school’s Annual Giving campaign each fall to raise money to update technology in the school and help pay for instructional aides.
- Joining. PTO, the school’s parent organization, makes Channing Hall a better school by coordinating activities throughout the year such as the art contest, reading contest, annual Fun Run 5K for students, and the yearbook
Philosophy of Instruction
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.
Accountability
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.