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
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.