Academics

Educating the Whole Child

At Alta Public Schools, education is not just about books. It is about the 21 st Century Learner… Creativity, Imagination and Endless Boundaries!

VALUES-BASED CURRICULUM

The ten core values of the International Baccalaureate Program Learner Profile are integrated into everything we do and teach at Alta Public Schools

Every child is challenged to think outside of the box and to become…

Inquirers	Knowledgeable	Thinkers	Communicators	Principled
Open-Minded	Caring	Risk- Takers	Balanced	Reflective

TECHNOLOGY PROFICIENCY

Alta Public Schools is building our educational programs and student life around the use of technology. Every student is equipped with and trained to use the most current computer and online technologies.

One-to-One Computer Users Every child has their own laptop computer
Google Tools Every child has a school email account and Google Drive

Digital Classroom Edmodo Virtual Classroom connects students, parents and teachers in real time

Library Online Over 10,000 eBooks online plus world class reading and writing tools with Big Universe Online Library, Purdue University Online Writing Lab and McGraw Hill Reading Wonders

And more…

ELECTIVE CLASSES

Elective classes are offered at each grade level providing our children with opportunities to expand their horizons.

Mandarin Language

In the Twenty-First Century global economy, Chinese is fast becoming the most important foreign language.

Art

Alta Public Schools goes beyond basic art classes and teaches our children how to create original works of art that they can take pride in.

Music

Students learn how a wide variety of musical skills and have the opportunity to perform in front of the student body.