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Spectrum Academy
North Salt Lake High School
552 Cutler Dr.
North Salt Lake, UT 84054
Phone: (801) 936-0318 x3
Grades: 9th - 12th+ Grade
Principal: Steven Merrell
Assistant Principal: Jeremiah Clark
Office Hours: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Instruction Hours: 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM
Principal Steve Merrell
Assistant Principal Jeremiah Clark
Message from Administration
We're excited to partner with you for your student's high school success. We're committed to providing a nurturing, challenging environment where every teenager can access the adult life they want to have. Your active participation is vital and deeply appreciated.
Supporting Every Student's Journey
Fostering an inclusive environment is paramount. We champion integrated universal design principles in our curriculum, ensuring accessible learning for all. Our dedicated special education supports meet diverse needs, providing personalized pathways to success. Additionally, our compassionate related services team—including specialists in speech, occupational therapy (OT), behavioral support, and counseling—provides holistic support for our students' academic, social, and emotional well-being. We encourage you to reach out if you have questions about specialized support.
Preparing for the Future with CTE
At Spectrum Academy High School in North Salt Lake, we offer a comprehensive educational experience beyond academics. Our vibrant Career and Technical Education (CTE) department provides hands-on opportunities in wood shop, computer programming, and culinary arts, helping students develop valuable real-world skills. Through our Pre-Employment Transition Program and partnership with Davis Technical College, we offer pathways to career readiness and advanced training, giving your teenager a head start on their chosen career path.
Building Character Through Athletics
Our dynamic athletics program promotes teamwork and healthy competition. Whether it's basketball, volleyball, soccer, or Special Olympics, our student-athletes learn discipline, resilience, and sportsmanship. We believe these programs offer invaluable lessons extending far beyond the game.
Tips for Supporting Your Teenager's Potential
Here are tips to help your teenager achieve their full potential, both inside and outside the classroom:
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Promote Digital Hygiene: Guide your teenager in responsible and safe online practices, ensuring a healthy balance between screen time and other activities.
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Establish Consistent Sleep Schedules: A regular sleep routine is crucial for a teenager's focus, mood, and ability to learn.
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Prioritize Healthy Nutrition: Encourage balanced meals and healthy snacks to fuel their bodies and minds throughout the school day.
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Continue Promoting a Culture of Reading in Your Home: Provide students with high-interest and age-appropriate materials to foster a lifelong love of reading.
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Communicate Regularly with Teachers: Use ParentSquare to stay in regular contact with your student's teachers to discuss their progress, address any concerns, and collaborate on strategies to support their learning.
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Foster Independence: Support your teenager in developing academic independence and adult living skills, empowering them to take ownership of their learning and future.
Working together, we'll continue building on elementary and middle school foundations, ensuring your teenager's ongoing academic and personal growth. We're here to prepare them for a bright future and invite your active participation. Please reach out to your student's teachers, support teams, or the school office with any questions or for support.
Warm regards,
Steven Merrell, Principal
Jeremiah Clark, Assistant Principal
Welcome to Spectrum Academy
Spectrum Academy Charter School is a place where every student is welcomed, challenged, and inspired to reach their full potential. We believe in creating a vibrant and supportive learning environment where curiosity is celebrated and lifelong learners are made. Find out how neurodiverse learners thrive in our unique environment.
Strong Foundation
At the heart of our organization lies a commitment to purpose, guided by a clear mission, an inspiring vision for the future, and core values that define who we are and drive everything we do.
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Spectrum Academy is the premier charter school in Utah for students with autism and other neurodiversities who would benefit from our unique learning environment. We provide small class sizes, with individualized instruction and an innovative social skills curriculum. We help students reach their fullest potential academically, socially, and emotionally, leading to productive and successful futures.
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RESPECT
We treat others with dignity and honor their views and opinions, even if we disagree. We build healthy relationships, promote empathy and understanding that facilitate productive communication and foster personal growth.
INTEGRITY
We conduct ourselves with honesty, transparency, and accountability in all our actions.
COLLABORATION
We value the partnership between students, families, educators, and the community in creating a successful learning environment.
CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT AND INNOVATION
We constantly implement incremental improvements driven by data and embrace new ideas and approaches to teaching and learning to maximize student potential. -
WE ARE COMMITTED TO:
- Providing a safe and welcoming learning environment for all students.
- Recruiting and retaining highly qualified and dedicated educators.
- Offering a diverse curriculum that meets the needs of all learners.
- Supporting the social and emotional well-being of our students.
- Engaging families and the community as partners in education.
- Utilizing resources effectively and responsibly.
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Spectrum Academy is made up of over six hundred knowledgeable, compassionate, creative and determined educators who work together for the benefit of each and every student.
Our employees share a passion for the mission and have a genuine concern for all students, families and their co-workers.
Staff Directories -
Rules, guidelines, and principles are established by the School Board of Directors to guide the actions, decisions, and conduct within Spectrum Academy.
These policies are designed to provide a framework for governance, ensure compliance with relevant laws and regulations, and set expectations for Spectrum Academy students and employees.
Meet the Board Members Policies and Procedures
The Spectrum Standard
At Spectrum Academy, we offer an unparalleled education program complete with a unique learning environment that affords our students every opportunity to thrive in the classroom and reach their highest potential.
We believe in a holistic approach to student success, one that actively involves family collaboration and utilizes proactive interventions. These are the essential pieces that empower us to best support our neurodiverse learners, ensuring they thrive not just academically, but in all areas of life.
