Davis School District

DISTRICT PROFILE Provo City School District is located in the western U.S. state of Utah. The district offers international high school students the chance to enroll in one of two coeducational four year high schools. FACILITIES The school campuses include science labs, media centers, sports fields, and more. One of the high schools is located directly across the street from Brigham Young University. SPORTS AND ARTS Both schools offer championship sports programs with students competing in football, track and field, and more. The schools’ extensive arts programs give students the opportunity to develop unique skills such as ballroom dancing, a program in which students in the district have won 9 state titles. AWARDS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS The district’s schools have received awards for America’s Best High Schools, 11 of its students were National Merit Semifinalists, and the students took first place in the Skills USA Competition in Mathematics. One was also named “America’s Most Challenging School” by the Washington Post. COMMUNITY INFORMATION A friendly and welcoming town, Provo is the third biggest city in the state of Utah. Provo is home to Brigham Young University and is also located on Utah Lake. The Provo Recreation Center is a state-of-the-art recreational facility that offers multiple pools, rock climbing walls, and a skate park. Visit School Site: <a href="www.provo.edu">Provo City School District</a> Visit City Site: <a href="www.provo.org">Provo, Utah</a>

SCHOOL PROFILE Located in central Utah, South Sanpete School District’s Gunnison Valley High School offers small class sizes for more individualized instruction and attention. Technology has recently been a focus at Gunnison Valley High and every high schooler receives an iPad to use throughout the term. FACILITIES The facilities at Gunnison Valley High School include state-of-the-art classrooms, athletic amenities (a football field, soccer fields, a track, and a gymnasium), and a working bell tower. SPORTS AND ARTS International students are encouraged to take part in Gunnison’s strong athletic program. The boys baseball and girls softball teams both had winning records in previous years. The arts program at Gunnison is a great place for students to improve their skills in music, performance, or art. Students can join courses and clubs that will focus on their interests in computer-aided design, orchestra, and more. COMMUNITY INFORMATION South Sanpete is located in a region of Utah that is known for its breathtaking views and natural landmarks. International high school students will be able to spend their free time exploring many outdoor activities like fishing, camping, rock climbing, and mountain biking. Visit School Site: <a href="www.ssanpete.org">South Sanpete School District</a> Visit City Site: <a href="www.sanpete.com">Sanpete County, Utah</a>

SCHOOL PROFILE Wasatch Academy’s tight-knit co-educational campus community encourages every student to have a unique voice and develop at their own pace, surrounded by classmates and adults who support them as individuals. At Wasatch Academy, student’s outdoor experience matches the richness of their classroom work and provides a unique college preparatory education. FACILITIES The facilities include the Center for Evolving Technologies, a multi-purpose athletic building (with gym, weight room, dance studio and climbing wall), a music conservatory, a studio arts center, a field house and equestrian facilities. SPORTS AND ARTS The exceptional outdoor athletic program builds character, leadership skills and feeds students’ sense of adventure with unique opportunities like Alpine and Nordic skiing. Every student has the opportunity to play on a team; the top players on these teams could also have an opportunity to play on a national traveling squad. Students are encouraged to take advantage of the arts program with courses and activities from acting and comedy to hip hop dance. DORMITORIES AND STUDENT LIFE The school has four girl’s dorms and four boy’s dorms on campus. There are two students per room and each room has twin beds, dressers, desks and a closet. A full-time dorm parent oversees everyday dorm activities.