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September 7, 2010: Innovative k-12 Charter School First to Publicly Release Open Curriculum

June 28, 2010: Online Teacher Named Utah Charter School Educator of the Year

February 17, 2010: OHSU Students Participate in Virtual Field Trip via Twitter

February 12, 2010: Why Is This Utah Charter School Drawing So Much Attention?

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Print Materials

National News Articles

OpenSource.com, September 7, 2010:  Open Source Goes to High School

TeachThinkTech, September 7, 2010:  The Open High School of Utah Releases Curriculum Under CC BY

ilovetheopenweb.org, September 7, 2010:  The Open High School of Utah Releases Open Educational Curriculum

Iterating Toward Openness, September 7, 2010:   OHSU OCW Opens

edReformer, September 7, 2010:  Open HS Launches Open Resources Project

CreativeCommons.org, September 7, 2010:  The Open High School of Utah Releases Open Educational Curriculum Under CC  BY

Society for Mathematical Biology July 6, 2010: OHSU Math Teacher Rebecca Swank Receives 2010 Lee Segal Prize for Best Paper

edReformer, June 29, 2010:  Math that’s Fast, Flexible, and Great for Kids

White House, June 7, 2010:  OHSU Science Teacher Amy Pace Receives the Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching

Virtual Learning, March 26, 2010: Open Source Learning

Education Next, March 25, 2010: What We Can Learn From Utah’s Open High

Fordham Institute, January 20, 2010: Open Source Education

Iterating Toward Openness, January 5, 2010: Enjoying the “Unaware/Unaware” Critics of OHSU

eSchool News, December 31, 2009: Open Courseware Gains Momentum

Local News Articles

The Daily Universe July 14, 2010: Grad Receives Charter School Educator Award

Salt Lake Tribune July 5th, 2010:  No Chalk in This Algebra Class, Just Digital Ink

Standard Examiner June 30, 2010: Online Math Teacher is Top Charter School Educator

Salt Lake Tribune, February 18, 2010: Students All A-Twitter in Their Virtual Capitol Tour

Utah Policy Daily, January 5, 2010: An Education Innovation With Great Promise

Salt Lake Tribune, January 2, 2010: Charter School Breaks Ground in Open Education

PCE Newsletter, December 8, 201o: Online Education is Texas-sized Innovation

Radio Shows

Red Meat Radio, May 28th 201o: Inaugural Year Recap with Robyn and DeLaina

Television Stories

KCSG Television July 1, 2010: Santa Clara Online Teacher Named Charter School Educator of the Year

KSL.com June 29, 2010:  Online math teacher is top charter school educator

ABC News, May 25, 201o: OHSU Students Fund, Assemble and Deliver 750 Earthquake Kits to Whittier Elementary Students

Nothing. It’s free. The Open High School of Utah is a public charter school. As with other public schools, there may be nominal fees charged at the beginning of the year for various things such as the yearbook and tech equipment. The 2010-2011 fee schedule will be posted in April.

How many students will be enrolled in 2010-2011?

We will have a total enrollment of 250 students split between 9th and 10th grades. We will be adding 11th graders in 2011 and 12th graders in 2012. Our first graduating class will be the Class of 2013.

Is the Open High School of Utah Accredited?

Yes. OHSU is accredited through the Northwest Association of Accredited Schools, just like all public high schools in Utah. Open High School accepts credits from all other NAAS accredited schools and vice versa.

What type of teacher teaches at the Open High School of Utah?

Our core teachers are full-time, certified, and licensed. For some of our elective courses, we hire part-time adjunct teachers, all of whom are certified and licensed, or are working toward licensure.

What type of student attends the Open High School of Utah?

Student athletes who travel for competitions, homeschooled students who enjoy learning from home while receiving individualized instruction through Open High School, advanced learners, and more. OHSU is able to provide an exciting learning opportunity for many types of learners. Here is a sample of some of the types of students who attend the Open High School of Utah:

What is the typical schedule for a student at Open High School of Utah?

A typical schedule at the Open High School of Utah is set up to cater each student and their individual needs. The framework consists of roughly an hour per day per course, and all assignments for each week should be completed during the week they are due, so that students can stay on track in each class.  Some students choose to follow a more traditional schedule, working from 8-3, completing an hour of work for each class. Others prefer to do all of their math on Monday, Science on Tuesday and so forth. Others spend more time on school four days per week, and take an extra day off once they are finished. The flexibility of how to schedule their time helps our students learn important time management skills.

Can students enroll in one class for credit recovery?

Not at this time. Open High School is a full-service high school and students need to be enrolled for at least four classes for the year.

Where are the school boundaries?

If you are a Utah resident in 9th or 10th grade, you are eligible to attend the Open High School of Utah. You must have a Utah residence to qualify for enrollment.

What type of computer do we need to have?

Each student is issued an Open High School computer to use (for school purposes only) throughout the school year. The computer will be returned in May to be reimaged, and then reissued in August.

Can students take classes at other schools?

Our Enrollment Policy is that students need to be enrolled in a minimum of FOUR CORE classes (Language Arts, Math, Science and Social Studies) in order to attend the Open High School of Utah. The majority of our students take all six of their classes with the Open High School. However, if a student wishes to take a course from their school of residence, that is not offered at OHSU, they can check with their neighborhood school to see if they will allow dual enrollment.

What type of extracurricular programs do you offer?

In addition to a rigorous academic program, students can also apply to be peer mentors, members of the yearbook staff, and even run for class officer positions. The Open High School of Utah also encourages each student to participate in service learning projects, such as making earthquake kits for elementary school children. Any student who completes 25 hours of service per semester, will be eligible for the President’s Volunteer Service Award at our End of Year Banquet.

When Can I Apply for 2010-2011?

You may complete an enrollment application at any time, though it is better to apply early. All students who have submitted an application by the end of an enrollment period will have an equal chance to be accepted in a random lottery for that period. Once all slots have been filled, any additional lotteries will be to determine priority on the waiting list.

The first lottery will be conducted on February 19, 2010, with additional lotteries as necessary.

When Do I Find Out If I’m Accepted?

We will contact you within two weeks of the lottery period during which you applied. Those who are not selected will be placed on a waiting list in order of their lottery result and will be notified accordingly.

I’ve Been Accepted! How Do I Register for Classes?

You will receive an e-mail with registration instructions, that will allow you to complete your registration online.

What If I Am Accepted, Then Change My Mind?

Please let us know as soon as possible so that we can accept students from our waiting list.

How Do I Transfer In or Out of OHSU?

Transferring into OHSU will primarily depend on if we have any available openings. If we do, we will consider accepting new students at the end of the first semester mid-January. Should you choose to transfer from OHSU, you will need to have your new school fax a request for records to us at 801.364.4181 to begin the process. We will work with you and your new district to ensure a smooth transition.

More Questions?

E-mail any additional questions to info@openhighschool.org, or call Mrs. Turek at our main office at 801.721.6329.

The Open High School of Utah is putting the focus where it should be – on the student. Our mission is to facilitate lifelong success by meeting the needs of the 21st century learner through individualized, student-centered instruction, innovative technology, service learning, and personal responsibility.

The Open High School of Utah is a public charter school designed to meet the needs of the 21st century student.  As an online school, we combine state of the art curriculum with strategic one-on-one instruction.  Our methods can be described as “one-on-one tutoring for every student in every subject”.

Instruction is individualized allowing students to work at their pace. Our delivery of education is structured to provide maximum flexibility that is student-centered; responsive to the needs of each learner, eliminating the negative aspects of a one size fits all system.  Our technology sets us apart.  It is data-driven, providing real time information that instantaneously tracks the student and their performance.  Unique to OHSU is our commitment to share the curriculum we have developed as an open educational resource.

All of these elements combined make the Open High School of Utah the future of education.  We are the face of innovation.