Residential Academic Program

At Red Rock Canyon School we believe that real education occurs when one has developed a true love of learning. We seek to instill this idea in our youth, and we stress this concept in every aspect of our academic program. We promote the development of a positive self-image by providing each youth with opportunities to experience academic success. We accomplish this through an individualized
curriculum that focuses on a youth's strengths and personal learning style aimed at boosting self-esteem through achievement of academic goals.

Academic learning is enhanced through the implementation of the "Positive Peer Culture" philosophy (Vorrath, Bendtro), which creates and fosters an atmosphere of caring based on kindness, firmness, dignity, and mutual respect. In this setting, students have the opportunity to develop courage, confidence, and life skills which will enable them to live successfully in the world in addition to progressing academically. This is accomplished through the utilization of class meetings and "Positive
Peer Culture"" strategies.

Red Rock Canyon School offers the following comprehensive academic programs and services to provide individualized education and a challenging and nurturing environment for each student:

 

  • School Accreditation through the Northwest Association of Schools and Colleges
  • National Private Schools Accreditation Group
  • Utah state certified administrator and teachers
  • Utah state certified Special Education teachers
  • 1:6 Staff-student ratio, with a full time teacher and teacher aides in every classroom
    • (individual tutors provided when necessary)
  • Individually Administered Educational/Vocational Assessment including: Woodcock Johnson III (Battery A and/or B), Tests of Cognitive Ability and Tests of Achievement, Career Interest Survey, School/Education Survey, and Choices Program
  • Individual Education Plan (IEP) or Student Education Plan (SEP) are created for each student to remediate academic weakness and maximize areas of cognitive strength in order to bolster current academic skills and bring the student up to or beyond appropriate grade level performance
  • Monthly progress reports and term report cards
  • Instructional systems including: self-paced competency packets, tutorial instruction, direct group instruction, and independent study
  • Year round school with academic classes five days a week which include: English, math, science, social studies, and vocational education; General Education
  • Development (GED) preparation and testing is optional.
  • Enrichment classes in art, music, crafts, sports, teens at-risk and service projects
  • Academic summary and official school transcripts showing credits earned