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Oquirrh Hills Elementary
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School Information
5241 South 4280 West
Kearns, Utah 84118
Office: (801) 646-4948
Fax: (801) 646-4949
 

Principal
Vicki Ricketts 

School calendar
Traditional nine month

Lunch schedule
1st 12:00
2nd 12:05
3rd 12:10
4th 12:20
5th 12:25
6th 12:30

Registration
Registration cards may be filled out at any time during office hours, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

School motto
We are the cubs of Oquirrh Hills.                                       We work hard on all our skills.                                      We show respect in all we do...     For self and others and property too.                                             We welcome all students both old and new.                                     We're capable, connected, contributors, too.                      We put our courage to the test     
To enable us to be the best!

Extracurricular programs
Computer instruction, school chorus, summer school, after school tutoring

School background
Oquirrh Hills Elementary, built in 1957, is located in the southeast part of the Kearns area. Bus transportation is provided for students who live beyond 1.5 miles from the school and to students who have to cross the busy intersection at Bangerter Highway. Special bus runs transport our special needs students. The school has 21 teaching stations.

Enrollment
Oquirrh Hills serves approximately 450 students.
Approximately
60% are Caucasian
31% are Hispanic
3% are Pacific Islander
3% are Africa-American
2% are American-Indian
1% are Asian

Computers and technology
The school has three computer mini-labs in classrooms that allow integration with two computer labs equipped with 30 IBM/PC student work stations. The library has three computer catalog search stations and one circulation station computer. All classrooms are equipped with computers with CD-ROMs for teacher and student use. Each grade level has a laser disc player for the optical data programs used in the school, as well as a VCR/DVD player to enhance the core curriculum. Oquirrh Hills now has an enhanced audio system as well as projectors and screens in each classroom.

Student promotion
Students promoted will attend Kearns Junior High and Kearns High School.

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