Our School
Welcome to Ivy Hall Academy, where excellence in education meets a nurturing environment. We are delighted to share our story with you and provide the information you need to choose the best educational path for your child.
Our Story
Schedule a TourIvy Hall Academy was founded by James Lindahl and Alan Osmond in 1988. Both wanted a safe educational environment for their children entering junior high. The school began with 12 students and 3 years later expanded to include preschool through eighth grade.
For the next eight years, students enjoyed rigorous academics as well as swimming, tennis, racquetball, and track. At that time, the building was sold and the school relocated to west Provo where it stayed for the next 25 years. In August of 2020, Ivy Hall moved to its current location at Vintage Park in northeast Provo and is now a Preschool – 12th grade school.
From its inception to the present, the school has enabled greatness by combining challenging academics, the arts, and leadership. Each year the curriculum is evaluated and improved. Excellent teachers influence the love of learning. Our well-rounded students go on to contribute to society and live successful, happy lives.
Ivy Hall Academy is accredited by Cognia™, a member of the Utah Private Schools Association, and a Leader In Me™ school.
The Ivy Hall Difference
Small Class Size
At Ivy Hall, the sole focus is on the individual student experience. In order to ensure each student develops to the highest level they can, we keep our class sizes small to maximize student-teacher interactions and allow for group discussions where every child participates.
Math Advancement
We work to help our students outperform their peers in mathematics through innovative and arduous math curriculum that prepares our students to be grade levels higher in math than their peers.
We Develop Leaders
We subscribe to Franklin Covey’s “The Leader in Me” school transformation process. It teaches 21st century leadership and life skills to students and creates a culture of student empowerment based on the idea that every child can be a leader.
Positive Learning Environment
Success is not only measured in academics at Ivy Hall, but also in a student’s ability to empathize and relate to their fellow students. We encourage students to build each other up and conduct their studies in a positive and supportive learning environment.
Our Vision
Engaging Responsible, Interdependent Life-Long Learners, who are College and Career-Ready, to Lead Lives of Meaningful Contribution.
Mission
Leadership is a unique opportunity for Ivy Hall students to discover who they are, develop their character, and find their voice. As students learn to lead, they become self-reflective, learning from experience the responsibilities that come with leadership.
Leadership is a journey. It’s a process of continuous growth and improvement, pursued by teachers, administrators, students, and parents. Together, we strive for excellence in education, spirit, and service. True leadership involves self-leadership and living by the values we promote.
Leadership is strength in humility. Humility keeps us open to learning, expanding our capacity to lead. As our world grows smaller, our reach grows larger—constantly learning and leading. Ivy Hall Academy believes every child can be a leader, fostering an environment that nurtures this potential.
Core Values
Interdependence
We believe in providing our students with the skills and habits that foster both independent and collaborative learning in order to develop a lifelong love of learning.
Integration
Because students have many different learning styles, cross-curricula integration of themes and ideas helps produce a more well-rounded student.
Integrity
Living the value of integrity reminds students that reaching for their personal best in all aspects of their lives, includes a devotion to honesty and doing what they believe is right academically, socially, and spiritually.
Inclusion
A culture of acceptance and inclusion irrespective of race, religion, or background promotes both a safe and reassuring learning environment.
Influence
Our focus on building leaders provides our students with a blueprint to being an influence for good throughout the world.
Innovation
Partnerships with institutions of higher education, conferences, workshops and research keep our teachers, administration, curriculum and techniques on the cutting edge of innovation for the success of our students in a competitive global environment.
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What Parents are Saying
Personalized Attention That Makes Every Child Feel Special
“Personalized attention with administration, teacher, and student—you have my child for 7 hours and I know you care and are reachable, I text the teacher 10 times a week and I get an immediate response! Ivy Hall makes every child special, it’s a different experience, everyone knows my child intimately!”
– Amanda Kerpan
Mom 7 year old
Small Classes, Big Connection: A Parent's Dream
“The small class size allows for personal involvement, I can be here any time as a parent. There is a team effort, with the principal and the teachers. There’s a lot of communication! I feel personally connected to the school at any time and you always know all things about your child. I love it so much!”
– Babata Sonnenberg
Mom 14 year old
A Culture of Care: Success Starts with Emotional and Social Well-being
“We love the culture of Ivy Hall. Academic success comes naturally when their emotional and social mental health is cared for. When we came to Ivy Hall all our needs were met, then our kids could be successful. Once they feel loved and connect with friends and teachers, then the academics are a bonus.”
– Wendy Smith
Mom 12 year old
