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ESSER III

Ascent Academies of Utah will use the ESSER III Grant funds awarded through the state in the following ways:

  • 20% of the funds will be used to address student learning loss and accelerate student achievement. This will be accomplished through additional support and training to address active student engagement in learning and provide additional support and materials through both certified teachers and support staff in order to provide interventions and help students in small group instruction.
  • 80% of the funds will be used to upgrade technology, devices, equipment in order to better provide 1:1 access for students as well provide additional support through both certified teachers and staff in order to provide interventions and help students in small group instruction.

If you would like to provide any feedback on the ESSER III Plan contact Wade Glathar. 

K-12 Computer Science Initiative

Digital Teaching and Learning (DTL) Grant Program

Free and Reduced Lunch Application

The school offers a secure and convenient electronic Free and Reduced Lunch Application to apply for school meal benefits.  There is no fee for using this application to request benefits. You can view the eligibility guidelines using this link Income Eligibility.

Please log in to the Aspire Student Information System (SIS) to access the online application. If you need a paper version of the application please contact the main office.

La escuela ofrece una aplicación electrónica segura y conveniente de almuerzo gratis a precio reducido para solicitar beneficios de comidas escolares. No hay tarifa por usar esta aplicación para solicitar beneficios. Puede ver las pautas de elegibilidad usando este enlace Elegibilidad de ingresos.

Inicie sesión en el Sistema de Información del Estudiante Aspire (SIS) para acceder a la aplicación en línea. Si necesita una versión impresa de la solicitud, póngase en contacto con la oficina principal. La aplicación está disponible en inglés o español.


Non-Discrimination Statement

The USDA offers this link https://www.fns.usda.gov/meals4kids to locate places in your area for free summer meals. You can also text "summer meals" to 97779 to find a site near you.   

For all other FNS nutrition assistance programs, state or local agencies, and their subrecipients, must post the following Nondiscrimination Statement:

In accordance with federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including gender identity and sexual orientation), disability, age, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity.

Program information may be made available in languages other than English. Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication to obtain program information (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language), should contact the responsible state or local agency that administers the program or USDA’s TARGET Center at (202) 720-2600 (voice and TTY) or contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339.

To file a program discrimination complaint, a Complainant should complete a Form AD-3027, USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form which can be obtained online at: https://www.usda.gov/sites/default/files/documents/ad-3027.pdf, from any USDA office, by calling (866) 632-9992, or by writing a letter addressed to USDA. The letter must contain the complainant’s name, address, telephone number, and a written description of the alleged discriminatory action in sufficient detail to inform the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights (ASCR) about the nature and date of an alleged civil rights violation. The completed AD-3027 form or letter must be submitted to USDA by:

Mail:
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights
1400 Independence Avenue, SW
Washington, D.C. 20250-9410

Fax:
(833) 256-1665 or (202) 690-7442

Email:
Program.Intake@usda.gov

This institution is an equal opportunity provider.

Click on the following link to access the Ascent Academy Metadata Dictionary. Here you can view all the apps and online programs that teachers may utilize in the classroom.

In accordance with Federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, the USDA, its Agencies, offices, and employees, and institutions participating in or administering USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity (including gender expression), sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status, family/parental status, income derived from a public assistance program, political beliefs, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity, in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA (not all bases apply to all programs). Remedies and complaint filing deadlines vary by program or incident.

Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program information (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language, etc.) should contact the responsible Agency or USDA’s TARGET Center at (202) 720-2600 (voice and TTY) or contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339. Additionally, program information may be made available in languages other than English.

To file a program discrimination complaint, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, AD-3027, found online at How to File a Program Discrimination Complaint and at any USDA office or write a letter addressed to USDA and provide in the letter all of the information requested in the form. 

To request a copy of the complaint form, call (866) 632-9992. Submit your completed form or letter to USDA by: 

(1) mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C. 20250-9410; 

(2) fax: (202) 690-7442; or

(3) email: program.intake@usda.gov.

This institution is an equal opportunity provider and employer.




Ascent Academies of Utah was authorized by the Utah State Charter School Board and the Utah State Board of Education in February 2013.

The Charter Application describes the organizational structure of AAU, our unique and research-based program of instruction, and the school goals and background.  Please note, the policies and bylaws contained in the original charter application are subject to change by the governing board. To view the school’s current policies, please visit the Policies and Handbooks page.  Also, the Utah State Charter School Board has approved charter amendments, which have been incorporated into the charter application.

The Schoolwide Enrichment Model (SEM) is a research-based educational philosophy from the University of Connecticut. Ascent Academies of Utah (AAU) is a network of charter schools that provides its students with a rich and individualized academic program utilizing the successful Schoolwide Enrichment Model (SEM). AAU’s network of schools combines SEM’s research-based strategies with curriculum and instructional methods aligned to the Utah Core Standards in order to provide students throughout the network with engaging learning opportunities.

The Schoolwide Enrichment Model is described by Dr. Renzulli, its founder, as a detailed blueprint for total school improvement that allows each school the flexibility to develop its unique programs based on local resources, student demographics, and school dynamics as well as faculty strengths and creativity. Although this research-based model is founded on highly successful practices that originated in special programs for the gifted and talented students, its goal is to promote both challenging and enjoyable high-end learning across a wide range of school types, levels, and demographic differences.

All AAU students participate in Enrichment Clusters. “Enrichment Clusters allow groups of students who share a common interest to come together each week during specially designated time blocks to produce a product, performance, or targeted service, based on that common interest” (Renzulli, Gentry & Reis (2003) Enrichment Clusters; a practical plan for real-world, student-driven learning). Weekly, 90 minute (45 for Kindergarten Enrichment Clusters at AAU schools focus on students’ strengths and interests and provide unique opportunities for students to develop their talents.

Child Find Notice

Ascent Academies’ Special Education Department is attempting to identify all children with disabilities who are enrolled at the school.

If a child is having significant difficulty with vision, hearing, speech and/or behavior or is experiencing slow development atypical for his/her age, physical impairments or learning difficulty then he/she may be a child with a disability. Disabilities that could interfere with education include autism, deaf-blindness, deafness, emotional disturbance, hearing impairment, intellectual disabilities, multiple disabilities, orthopedic impairment, specific learning disabilities, communication disorders, traumatic brain injury and visual impairment. Federal law mandates the provision of free educational programs and/or services for such persons.

If you know of a student who might qualify for Special Education services, including a student suspected of having a disability even though he/she is advancing from grade to grade, please contact your AAU campus Special Education Department.

Carson Smith Scholarship Program

If you are the parent of a child with an IEP enrolled in a public school, the district is required by Utah Code Section 53A-1a-704 (10) to inform you of the availability of a scholarship to attend a private school through the Carson Smith Scholarship Program. Further information, including applications, can be found HERE.

Parents of registered and attending students have the right to request information regarding the professional qualifications of their student’s classroom teacher(s). Ascent Academies of Utah will provide, upon request, information regarding state qualification and licensing criteria, licensing status, degree and certification held, and other relevant qualifications and in a timely manner. Ascent Academies of Utah may employ individuals holding LEA-specific educator licenses, license areas, or endorsements in accordance with Utah Administrative Code R277-301-7. 

Additional information on educator licensing can be found on the USBE website. If you would like to view Ascent Academies' Licensing statistics you can click here. 

Please contact the administrative team if you would like more information.

Title IX Coordinator - Wade Glathar

4179 South Riverboat Road 
Suite 100 
Salt Lake City, Utah 84123  
wglathar@ascentutah.org 
385-275-0909

Title IX grievances/complaints can be filed in writing and sent to the Title IX Coordinator either via mail or email. The Title IX Coordinator will then respond back to the complainant and contact the LEA's Title IX Investigator as needed. 

  • Title IX Training