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Academy Park Elementary
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School Information
4580 Westpoint Drive (4575 South)
West Valley City, Utah 84120-5920
Office: (801) 646-4750
Fax: (801) 646-4751
Scooter Skyhawk

Principal
Jean Gowans

School Calendar
Traditional 9-month trimester schedule

Lunch hour
5th grade 11:55-12:34
3rd grade 12:05-12:44
4th grade 12:20-12:59
2nd grade 12:30-1:09
6th grade 12:45-1:24
1st grade 12:50-1:29
Cost: $1.20 daily

Registration
Kindergarten pre-registration in May. Student registration during school hours.

School motto
"Soar High with Skyhawk Pride"

Extracurricular programs
CARE Team DARE
Band and Orchestra       Intramural sports
ESL program


School background
Academy Park was built in 1962. School boundaries are: 4100 South to 4700 South, 4400 West to 4800 West on north side of the canal, 4100 West to 4800 West on south side of the canal, 4800 West to 5000 West on both sides of Westpoint Drive to 4700 South. All students walk to school except for students in the behavior cluster classes who ride buses.

Enrollment
Academy Park serves approximately 725 students K-6.
Approximately
57% Caucasian
2% Asian
1% Native American
30% Hispanic
8% Pacific Islander
2% African-American

Computers and Technology
The school has two fully equipped computer labs. Every teacher also has at least two computers in their classroom. Four teachers also have mini computer labs (5-6 laptops) in their classrooms, and one sixth grade, a full classroom set of laptops.

Student promotion
Students promoted from Academy Park will attend John F. Kennedy Junior High and then Hunter High School.

Granite School District | 2500 South State | Salt Lake City, Utah 84115 | (801) 646-5000