Frequently asked questions about City Academy
As a public school we offer tuition-free schooling, but as an independent public school we can offer effective and meaningful teaching and learning that is designed for our students. Our curriculum is driven by guiding questions which enables each student to learn how to think independently, to develop knowledge, to find their voice, and to write and speak well.
Charter schools are gaining popularity because of their personalized approaches and students are thriving because of it.
Charter schools are tuition-free independent public schools with the autonomy to build a welcoming culture, and to have smaller class sizes. This allows students to feel good about school and to get more of the one-on-one attention of their teachers. Students are learning better and seem to like school more.
Charter schools have been effective in bringing about an improvement in the performance of students through placing a greater emphasis on implementing more personalized teaching methods.
City Academy has established a school community of meaningful learning with smaller classrooms and personalized approaches to teaching.
Students at City Academy do interesting and personally meaningful learning each day in classrooms where they feel valued, and with teachers who know them, challenge them, and support their learning growth with hands-on and relevant learning experiences.
City Academy is a tuition-free charter school for 7th-12th grades. Go to cityacademyslc.org
As a parent, you want your child to receive the best education possible. There are many elements that factor in, but at or near the top of every list will be classroom size.
At City Academy, smaller class sizes with personalized meaningful learning opportunities are a foundation of our charter school program. We want our teachers to get the most learning progress from every student, and to us that means limiting class sizes and increasing individual attention from teachers. How can your child benefit from smaller class sizes? Let’s take a look.
One-on-One Attention
The simplest benefit is often the greatest one as well. Fewer students in the classroom naturally means teachers will spend more time with each individual student, time that can be spent enhancing their strong areas and working on their weaker ones. This will benefit the students themselves, but can also have major effects on teachers, who won’t be spread quite as thin and can feel more secure about getting each student the proper attention.
Fewer Disruptions
This is another natural benefit of a smaller number of students: Fewer organizational issues.
Instead of group activities taking 15 minutes to set up and get started while dozens of students use the movement as an excuse to goof off, smaller class sizes makes collaborative activities more doable. There are fewer personality conflicts between students, and the issues that do arise are easier for educators to address.
More Organic Interaction
Many students in huge, crowded school programs will naturally become introverts – so many faces can be intimidating. A smaller class setting, though, offers a bit more comfort with social elements, and a more forgiving atmosphere. Students can get to know each other better, which in turn enhances other learning elements like group work and class discussions.
Tailored Lessons
Beyond simply receiving the one-on-one time they need with teachers and other students, smaller class sizes offer a great way for students to receive the personalized lessons they often need. What works for one child may not work as well for another, and those odds get worse and worse the larger the class becomes.
With a smaller class, teachers can tailor lessons with much more specificity. They can adjust lessons for individuals without worrying about standardization or wasting time, a great way to prevent children who are struggling with certain elements from falling hopelessly behind.
At City Academy, class sizes from middle school through high school are kept small and comfortable for the benefit of your student. Our welcoming staff is standing by to answer your questions today.
Yes! We offer a variety of sports, clubs, fine arts, and tech activities.
No, We value in person learning so we don't do online learning.
We offer a typical school experience but on a smaller, personalized scale. We have everything! But we do it differently. Our students enjoy our flexible schedules, culture of belonging, small class sizes, built-in support, and our commitment to allowing them to start where they are and produce the best work they can.