Wasatch Academy
Coordinates: 39°32′40″N 111°27′30″W / 39.54444°N 111.45833°W
| Wasatch Academy | |
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| Established | 1875 |
| Type | Independent, Coeducational, and College Preparatory School |
| Founder | Duncan Mcmillan |
| Students | 325 |
| Grades | 8-12 |
| Location | Mt. Pleasant, Utah, United States |
| Campus | Small Town |
| Colors | Black, Orange |
| Mascot | Tiger |
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Wasatch Academy | |
| Location | Off U.S. 89, Mount Pleasant, Utah |
| Area | 15 acres (6.1 ha) |
| Built | 1890 |
| Architectural style | Bungalow/craftsman, Late Victorian, Other, commercial vernacular |
| Governing body | Private |
| NRHP Reference # | 78002690[1] |
| Added to NRHP | October 2, 1978 |
Wasatch Academy is an independent, coeducational, college preparatory boarding school for grades 8-12 located in Utah. Founded in 1875 by Duncan McMillan.
Campus
Wasatch Academy consists of the Loftin-Lewis Student Center, Craighead Humanities Building, Reemtsma Mathematics and Science Building, the Anne N. Coltharp Center for Evolving Technologies, a Studio Arts Center,[2] the Multi-Purpose Building (which houses the school's main gymnasium, and its music and visual art classrooms), the Tigers Den Performing Arts Center, eight residence halls, an administration building, a wellness center, a coffeeshop, and an additional off-campus gymnasium.
The majority of the faculty live in school-owned housing surrounding the campus.
The school also has a five dual diploma campuses in China, as a part of joint educational ventures with Chinese high schools. The program at Ruian High School is the first ever granted by the Chinese Ministry of Education. The other partner programs are with the Beijing National Day School, Shishi High School in Chengdu, Nanjing Foreign Language School and Kunshan High School. They provide Chinese students with a dual diploma, one from the Chinese high school and one from Wasatch Academy.
Graduation Requirements
Students must earn a minimum of 24 academic credits, and must be enrolled for their entire senior year, during which time they must earn a minimum of six academic credits in order to graduate.
Eight Semesters of English and Math: The school requires eight semesters of English (I, II, III, and IV). International students must complete English III to obtain a regular diploma, or English II for an ESL diploma. Students must also complete eight semesters of Math, with a minimum successful completion of Algebra I, Geometry, and Algebra II.
Six semesters of History and Science: The school requires six semesters of History/Social Sciences, two of which are dedicated to US History. Freshmen and sophomores must complete a full two-year sequence of Global Studies. Students must also complete six semesters of Science. Two semesters in Biology are required; Chemistry and/or Physics are strongly recommended.
Four semesters of International Languages and Fine Arts: The school recommends six semesters dedicated to the study of a foreign language to all students, with a minimum of four semesters (in the same language) required for graduation. Honors Program students are required to study six semesters of a foreign language. Students must also complete four semesters in Fine Arts.
Notes
- ↑ "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. 2010-07-09.
- ↑ "New Girls Dorm Dedicated". The Pyramid. October 18, 2012. Retrieved 20 November 2013.
External links
Media related to Wasatch Academy at Wikimedia Commons
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