FAQ

What is the Extended Learning Program?

The Extended Learning Program (ELP) of the Salt Lake City School District offers educational opportunities for students in grades K through 8 who show high academic abilities regardless of gender, race, culture, or family income. In general, students who may benefit from this program are working well above their age groups in at least reading and mathematics. Extended Learners are engaged in critical and creative thinking experiences and problem solving. Their coursework is extended, abstract and complex, resulting in a greater depth of understanding by students.

Is this Program Right for My Child?

You should consider referring your child for this program if some or all of the following describe your child: :

Displays advanced thinking skills
Demonstrates knowledge of many different things
Quickly sees why things happen and what causes them to happen
Understands new ideas or subjects with little effort
Shows a great deal of curiosity
Sees and creates patterns in areas such as speech, art, music, numbers, and nature
Continues to work on a project regardless of time or space limitations
Obsesses in an interest area
Insists on perfection
Recognizes the humor in different situations
Makes connections
Perceives and observes beyond his/her years
Approaches ideas and problems from a number of perspectives

How Do I Refer My Child?

Neighborhood Part-Time Elementary
If you are interested in specific information about this program in your neighborhood school, please contact your child's teacher and the ELP teacher at your neighborhood elementary school.

Magnet Full-Time Elementary
If you are interested in more information and/or testing for your child, please call the ELP Office, (801) 801.578.8285.

Neighborhood and Magnet 7th & 8th Grades
In January of each year, meetings are held to provide information on the ELP at each of the five intermediate/middle schools and West High School. In addition, information is sent home with all sixth graders through their regular classrooms. You may also call the ELP Office at (801) 801.578.8285.

Honors and Advanced Placement
High school teachers and counselors at each high school may be contacted for information concerning placement in these classes.

International Baccalaureate
An informational meeting is held each February at West High School to acquaint parents and students with the advantages of the IB Program. Please contact the ELP Office, (801) 801.578.8285, for the date and time.