Frequently Asked Questions

The first Friday of every month, and all ski days are free dress. Students may wear any comfortable clothing they would like that fits within the dress code of the school.

Ivy Hall is a family first school and we understand time with your family is important. We asked that you schedule your family travels around our school vacation times to minimize missed classroom time. Notifying teachers as early as possible about missed school, will allow teachers to send home missed work that can be done while traveling, or when you return, so that students don’t get behind while they are gone. Teachers will give extra support where needed on missed work when they return.

We do not currently offer early morning or after school care.

We have an amazing Parent teacher organization – PTO- with a president who plans school events all year. We ask for parent volunteers for the events and appreciate any support offered, they cannot do it without much parent help!  There are no minimum service hours required, just anticipated.

Three times a day weather permitting. They have a morning recess, 20 minutes at lunch and an afternoon recess, on days they don’t have PE, which is generally twice a week for 40 minutes.

Our uniforms come from the national Lands’ End. All uniforms can be ordered from our website, returns are no problem and sizes are accurately listed on the Lands’ End website. Colors are navy, white and gray.

Students are wearing a polo – navy, white or gray-  daily along with pants or shorts, skirts/dresses for girls, solid khaki/tan and navy for all bottoms.

Our dress uniform day is every Wednesday: boys must be wearing a white button-down with a tie and only navy pants with dark shoes and dark socks. Girls should be wearing a solid blue dress or skirt with white top, also solid shoes and socks. Shoes can be solid, black, navy, tan, or white. The other four days of the week students can wear any sock or shoe they would like.

Starting after October break and through up to spring break, students must be wearing a cardigan – navy, gray or white – along with our dress uniform on Wednesdays.

On Fridays, students have the option of wearing a casual Friday Ivy Hall T-shirt.

Our uniform schedule with images can be found here!

Our three preschools cap at 12 to 15 students, there is often an aid or intern in the class keeping our ratios at 6 to 1.

Kindergarten classes cap at 16 students.

First and second grade cap at 18 students.

Third through fifth grade cap at 20 students.

Paid aids and interns from Utah Valley University are in most classrooms daily, allowing for extra support of students and classroom management.

Ivy Hall has student success teachers whose role is to help with additional support of emotional, behavioral  and academic support, as needed, to core  and specialty classroom teachers.

Our lower school student success teacher is trained in behavior health as well as social and emotional well-being. She works with students one on one, in and outside of the classroom to teach behaviors techniques and tools that help students get along socially and interact well with their peers, as well as support their classroom behavior.

We have an independent speech pathologist who contracts with us once a week to pull students working with speech needs and offers support in emotional regulation. Billing is separate from Ivy Hall. Mrs. Sawyer works closely with parents, students and teachers to promote student success in and outside of the classroom.

At Ivy Hall High, our small, close-knit community feels like a family. Each student is warmly welcomed, respected, and supported by our dedicated teachers. In our small classes, students build strong, comfortable relationships with one another. While occasional misunderstandings can happen, our Behavior Technician and Student Success Team step in promptly to help resolve conflicts, foster communication, and promote kindness. Persistent issues like bullying are not a concern in our caring and
supportive environment.

There are approximately 100 students in our high school, which comprises 8-12 grade. Our goal is to grow to 25-30 students per grade, which is where 8 th and 9 th grade
are currently capped. Some classes are separated by grade level, such as math and English, and other classes, like electives, may have students from mixed grades. Typical
class sizes range from a half dozen students to two dozen students.

Our hybrid program allows students to attend Ivy Hall part-time while remaining enrolled in their public school. Most hybrid students join us in the mornings for core classes and transition to their public school at noon. Tuition is approximately half, and we offer shuttle transportation for a minimal cost to select nearby schools for added convenience.

Yes, students can graduate from Ivy Hall High. We are a fully accredited high school, and our diploma meets Utah State Board of Education graduation requirements, equivalent to a public school diploma. Our graduates are accepted to a wide range of universities, such as BYU-Provo, University of Utah, and prestigious out-of-state institutions.
To support each senior, we create and regularly update personalized graduation plans,
tracking both Ivy Hall and public school coursework to ensure students stay on track.
We also prepare our students to perform well on the ACT exam. Additionally, our dedicated teachers and staff guide students through the college application process. At Ivy Hall, your student’s path to higher education is in good hands.

At Ivy Hall High, we don’t assign busywork. However, due to the rigor of our classes, a moderate amount of homework and study is necessary. The amount varies
depending on the grades students aim to achieve. In general, students maintaining A’s and B’s spend about 1–2 hours per evening on homework. This varies by student and can depend on factors such as regular attendance, how well they focus and use time in class, or if they have fallen behind.

We currently offer the following electives: AP Psychology, Art History, Art Studio, Computer Coding, Creative Writing, Entrepreneurship, Experiential Learning,
Foundations of Literacy, Foundations of Math, Independent Success, Leadership, Mandarin Chinese 1 and 2, Music Appreciation, Peer Mentoring, Public Health
Pathways, Spanish 1 and 2, Service Learning, Video Production. We can also create electives and give credit for students' outside projects, internships, and work study programs.

Yes. Each high school student is required to bring their own iPad to school each day, with a charger and fully charged Apple Pencil. The iPads should be free of non-school-related apps.

Ivy Hall offers a “zero period” from 7:30 to 8:30 am for high school students seeking credit recovery, deeper understanding of coursework, or to accelerate their education. Currently, we offer math and science classes, following Timpview High School’s A/B
Day schedule (math on A days, science on B days). Students meet with a core math or science teacher in a small group, allowing for personalized learning at their own pace. The cost for the 2024-2025 school year is $2,500 per class.

We teach a secular (non-religious) curriculum in an environment that upholds faith-friendly, conservative family values. Our daily morning prayer is led by volunteers from among our students and staff. We also have a weekly devotional, starting with the
Pledge of Allegiance, where students share an inspirational thought (spiritual, scriptural, etc.). We welcome all faith traditions and respect the diverse religious values in our community.