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Cedar Breaks Academy | P.O. Box 967 | Parowan, UT 84761
Admissions 800-793-7401| Telephone 435-477-3391
As a Special Purpose school, we are trained and prepared to work with a variety of
disabilities and educational concerns. Our on site Special Education teacher is available to work with learning disabilities, behavior disorders, ADD, ADHD, as well as other issues. Students that have mental health needs are able to access the services they need such as counseling and individual therapy.
Elective courses are also a large part of our academic program, and each student has a minimum of 1 elective course per term with the option of adding 2 or 3 as time allows. Our unique and breathtaking location make the outdoor electives especially appealing as students can experience hiking, experiential science, geology, and a number of other experiences that will get them in touch with nature, and the world around them. We believe that students need to learn to interact with the world around them in a healthy, positive way, and be given the opportunity to learn about a variety of careers and vocational paths.
Program of Study
Cedar Breaks Academy offers both a college preparatory curriculum and a general academic curriculum. The college preparatory curriculum is designed to give students the best possible preparation for college in the five major disciplines--the arts, English, history, math and science. The general academic curriculum offers students a solid academic education with an introduction to the business and technological world.
Each program requires 24 credits for graduation. A standard year-long course earns one credit; a semester course earns one-half credit.
Requirements for the Scholastic Academic Diploma include:
English: 3 credits
Science: 2 credits
Mathematics: 2 credits
Informational Technology / Computers : .50 credits
Social Studies: 3 credits
Arts: 1.5 credits
Health: .50 credits
Physical Education: 1.5 credits
Vocational: 1 credit
Electives: 9 credits
Requirements for the Advanced Diploma include:
English: 4 credits
Science: 3 credits
Mathematics: 3 credits through Algebra II
Social Studies: 3.5 credits
Foreign Language: 2 credits in one language, through the second year of one language
Informational Technology (must meet established proficiency level)
Applied Technology and Career 1.0
Arts: 1.5 credits
Responsible Healthy Lifestyles: 2 credits (includes 1.5 credits in physical education and .5 health education)
Leadership/Communication 1.0
Electives: 3.0 credits