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Child-initiated, hands-on, and evidence-based learning 

Have you ever watched a young child play and wondered what’s happening inside their heads? What synapses are firing? What learning connections are being made? Young children are experiencing a language explosion and intentional play can help preschool and kindergarten students channel that. Structured play can hone a child’s language, math and social skills. Our “oral language block,” for example, is a period each school day when our kindergartners are invited to plan, do, and review a fun activity of their choice. Think of it as “choose-your-adventure” time, a way of connecting students at an early age with a “where am I going” mindset and the tools to get there.

  • Affordable preschool
  • Free full-day & half-day kindergarten
  • Science-based literacy instruction
  • Small class sizes

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A complete education to cultivate greatness in every child.

Want your child to be able to solve problems and think critically and creatively? It starts with a strong foundation in the basics and is unleashed by student-centered instruction and personalized attention. The elementary years are when students internalize the joys of learning, develop interests, and build character. With our competency-based elementary curriculum, students aren’t just checking boxes. They’re demonstrating mastery of a topic before moving on to the next level. A focus on early literacy, history, math, science, and project-based learning sets us apart. Our integrated arts instruction and before and after-school enrichments make it possible for students to cultivate their creativity and explore their interests.

  • Daily arts and STEM integration
  • Character-education
  • Hands-on learning
  • Instructional specialists in every school
  • Before- and after-school music, theater, chess clubs & choir
  • Gifted and talented and dual language immersion magnet programs in Spanish, French, and Chinese

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Encouraging the remarkable brain growth of middle schoolers

In our middle schools, every student is an artist, an athlete, and an explorer. After all, how do you know if you have a talent for sports, playing the flute, or playing the lead in a musical, unless you try? The middle school years are a time for making discoveries and stretching cognitive abilities for abstract thinking. Our schools adhere to the principles of the “middle level philosophy,” which includes having grade-level teachers work as teams to support each student’s academic and emotional needs. Teachers work on helping students learn independently while setting personal goals.

  • A focus on college-readiness
  • Intramural sports
  • Student clubs
  • Theater, music & dance

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Can a school be all things to all students? Our high schools do it every day.

Looking for hands-on, project-based learning in science and technology? How about top-ranked music, dance, and theater programs, or high school courses that will earn you college credit? Maybe football, mountain biking, or esports is your jam. As Utah’s newest school district, Canyons was created to give families more choice and more of a voice in their child’s education. If your student has an interest, there’s a place to cultivate it at one of Canyons’ six high schools, which are a draw for students from around the region. As the culminating experience of an education in Canyons, our high schools focus on preparing students for college and careers. We don’t just talk about leadership. Our schools nurture it. Elementary and middle school students complete a character education program and, in high school, serve as school ambassadors, and the leaders of clubs and athletic teams.

  • International Baccalaureate program
  • AP Capstone Diploma
  • Top-ranked sports, arts & music programs
  • Naval Cadet Defense Corps Program
  • Three marching bands
  • Nationally ranked Model UN program
  • Class of 2024 by the numbers

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Our Curriculum

APPROVED CURRICULUM

The Canyons School District Board of Education has approved a common curriculum for core courses that all teachers are expected to use as their primary resource to teach the state standards.  Curriculum maps are collaboratively developed to accompany adopted curriculum for the purpose of:

  • ALIGNMENT: Provides support and coordination between concepts, skills, standards, curriculum, and assessments.
  • COMMUNICATION: Articulates expectations and learning goals for students.
  • PLANNING: Focuses instructional decisions and targets critical information for instructional tasks.
  • COLLABORATION: Promotes professionalism and fosters dialogue between colleagues about best practices pertaining to sequencing, unit emphasis, length, integration, and review strategies. 
For questions about approved or proposed curriculam please contact the Instructional Supports Department.
801-826-5000
shelly.miller@canyonsdistrict.org
Questions or comments about proposed curricula may also be submitted here.

Our Faculty

Meet the passionate scholars guiding our students to achieve

Great teachers make for great schools, and in Canyons we are fortunate to work with the best in the business. More than half of CDS’s 1,700 faculty members have a master’s or doctoral degree, and many hold adjunct teaching positions at local colleges and universities. Our schools are home to published scientists, professional artists, successful business owners and public office holders. They love what they do and their reach extends beyond the classroom through their service on state, regional, and national Boards, commissions, and professional associations.

51 %

Of faculty hold advanced degrees 

3

Utah Teachers of the Year

75

Holding leadership posts for professional, community organizations (2023-2024)

4

Huntsman Award Winners

14

Utah Coaches of the Year

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“Every student who attends Canyons School District will graduate college- and career-ready.”

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Student Achievement

INDICATORS

Grades 3, 5, 8: RISE English Language Arts, Math and Science

High School: Grade 11 ACT Composite Score, Graduation Rate

GRADE 3 RISE

GRADE 5 RISE

GRADE 8 RISE

GRADE 11

Graduation

CHRONIC ABSENTEEISM

Community Engagement

INDICATORS

VOLUNTEERS (Affected by COVID-19)

SCHOOL COMMUNITY COUNCILS

VOLUNTEERS

SCHOOL COMMUNITY COUNCILS

CUSTOMER SERVICE

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Website Metrics
Satisfaction surveys

WEBSITE METRICS

CTESS STAKEHOLDER FEEDBACK: PARENTS SURVEY

HIGH SCHOOL SENIOR EXIT SURVEY

EDUCATOR SATISFACTION SURVEY

INNOVATION

INDICATORS

Review and report on Board adopted programs

BOARD ADOPTED PROGRAMS

FISCAL ACCOUNTABILITY

INDICATORS

Bond Rating
Full Compliance on Annual Audit Reports
Obtain National Association Awards

FULL COMPLIANCE ON AUDITS

BOND RATING

OBTAIN NATIONAL AWARDS FOR ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORTS

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Statement

Canyons School District is committed to making this website compliant with the ADA. At this time, we recognize that not all areas of this website may be ADA compliant. We are currently in the process of redesigning and creating new website content to be compliant with the W3C Level Two guidelines. If you are experiencing issues with this website, please contact us here communications@canyonsdistrict.org

Lucie Chamberlain

Alta View Elementary

If a movie about super teachers were ever made, Lucie Chamberlain would be a prime candidate for a leading role. Fortunately for her kindergarten students at Alta View Elementary, she already thrives in a supporting role for them. Parents thank her for being a “super teacher.” She is also described as an “amazing colleague.” Whether students need help in the classroom or from home while sick, Lucie goes above and beyond to help them learn, overcome fears, and feel important and cared for. Lucie is the reason a number of kids went from hating school to loving it, according to parents. The way she exudes patience, sweetness, positive energy, and love for her students with special needs melts is appreciated and admired. One parent noted: “Both my kids wish she could be their teacher forever.” Another added:  “She treats every student like their learning and their feelings are her priority.” Super teacher, indeed!

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