Wasatch Academy.

2017-07-26 作者: 380阅读

Wasatch Academy
Introduction
"Awe-struck by cascading mountains and the lush Sanpete Valley, Dr. Duncan McMillan proclaimed, &apos&aposLet it endure like the Wasatch Mountains all it Wasatch Academy.&apos&apos Since its founding by Dr. McMillan in 1875, Wasatch Academy has provided an open environment for academic and personal excellence. Today, you will find the school rich tradition of country living, adventurous activities, academic achievement and person growth is as strong as it was more than 100 years ago. Take a moment to find out for yourself why the Wasatch experience is considered one of the best educational opportunities in the West..."
Overview:
School Focus College Preparatory College Preparatory
Grades Offered 9-12, PG 7-12
School Type Co-ed Co-ed
Support for ADD/ADHD Students Yes Yes
Supports Learning Differences (LD) Yes Yes
Religious Affiliation Non-denominational Non-denominational
Year Founded 1875 1900
Campus Size 30 acres 135 acres
Student Body
Enrollment 230 students 300 students
Percent Students of Color 24% 18%
Percent International Students 45% 16%
Percent Students Boarding 96% 70%
Average SAT Score n/a *National Avg. View
Offers Post-Grad Year Yes No
Academics and Faculty
Saturday Classes No No
Classroom Dress Code Casual Casual
Average Class Size 13 12 *National School Avg. 20
Teacher : Student Ratio 1:10 1:7
# of AP/Advanced Courses Offered 14 14
ESL Courses Offered Yes Yes
% Faculty with Advanced Degree 52% 61%
Summer Program Offered Yes Yes
Finances
Endowment Size $1 million $14 million
Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students) $39,400 $39,900
Yearly Tuition (Day Students) $22,500 $22,720
Tuition international students $44,400 $38,650
Tuition 5 day boarding $36,400 $31,700
Percent Students on Financial Aid 40% 31%
Merit Scholarships Offered Yes No
Admission
Application Deadline None / Rolling Jan. 15
Accepts Common Application Yes Yes
SSAT Required No Yes
Acceptance Rate 79% 59%
Director of Admissions Kim Stephens
Associate Director of Admissions Carol Reeve
Course Listings:
List of Courses Offered Link to List of Courses
Sports:
Total Interscholastic Sports Offered 14 13
Baseball Basketball
Cheering Climbing
Cross Country Equestrian
Fencing Golf
Rock Climbing Snowboarding
Soccer Tennis
Track and Field Volleyball
Extracurricular:
Total Extracurricular Organizations 30 23
Amnesty International Amnesty International
Art Club Beginning Acting/Comedy
Bible Study Camping
Cheerleading Choir
Community Service Community Service
Dance Club Debate Club
Drama Club Equestrian
Fencing Film making
Guitar (Rock) Ensemble International Club
Lit Mag National Honor Society
Outdoors Club Rock Climbing
Ski Club Snowshoeing
Stained Glass Art Student Ambassadors
Student Council (STUCO) Student Precting
Students for a Free Tibet Wasatka (Yearbook)
School Notes
  • Wasatch Happenings:
  • Wasatch Academy Senior competes on the U.S. team at the World Debate Championships at Hotchikiss School in Connecticut.
  • Baseball team wins Region title.
  • WA student won math competition at Snow College.
  • Six students participated in a diversity conference in Texas.
  • Boys tennis team had most successful season.
  • WA golf team are State Champions.
  • Community Service Highlight: STUCO Service Skip Day, Ronald McDonald House, community garden, Salt Lake City soup kitchen, and spending time with elderly residents of Mt. Pleasant, raising money and goods for local Food Bank and Sub for Santa forts.
  • Drama presented Macbeth and Alice this year.
  • 33 students, 14 faculty, and 3 dogs made it to the top of Mt. Nebo, (11,889 feet), this year.
  • Art students receive high school honors at state art shows.
  • Finks Dorm renovated over summer.
  • Wasatch hosted Friends of America boy&apos&aposs basketball team from Sonora, Mexico.
  • Two students receive Maxima Cum Laude Awards in National Latin Examination.
  • Skateboard Park is built and fenced in.
  • Architectural drawing for snow park cabin submitted to Forest Service for renovations.
  • 20% of students hail from abroad and 23 states in the United States.
  • Literary Magazine received top honors 12th year in a row.
  • Competitive Snowboard team competes at National Championship at Copper Mountain Resort.
  • Record number of students received Headmaster and Dean&apos&aposs honors.
  • Five WA students competed at Nationals for Snowboarding.
  • Science classes offer DNA testing, ecosystem study at Mt. Nebo and geology while rock climbing in Maple Canyon.
  • Dance team received best award in Hip-hop.
  • Students completed Advanced Placement Art portfolios and submitted them to the College Board for review (AP Art was new this year).
  • Wasatch announces the acquisition of our second multipurpose building to facilitate additional girl&apos&aposs athletic offerings.
  • Science class works with community on recycling project.
  • Wasatch Academy awards $500,000 in scholarships.
  • Retention rates reach all time Wasatch high.
  • School accreditations: National Association of Independent Schools, The Association of Boarding Schools, Pacific Northwest Association of Independent Schools,
  • Profile last updated: 11/03/2009
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