High School
Teaching that transforms. Education that inspires.
As a parent of a high schooler, you realize that graduation feels closer than ever. Perhaps you and your teen have been thinking about the next steps. Maybe the current school situation just isn’t a good fit. Or your current school experience isn’t what you hoped it would be.
You know just how important it is for your teen to make the most of their high school experience. You want your teen to be academically and spiritually equipped to face what lies ahead with confidence, whether they’re college-bound or going straight into a career.
At Intermountain Christian School, our teachers take the time to invest in each student. Your child will receive instruction tailored to meet their specific needs. We will partner with you to provide your teen with the tools and support they need going into college and the real world. Our goal is to shape confident learners who demonstrate Christlike character, pursue wisdom and discernment, and want to become influencers in their communities.
What Makes ICS Unique
Academic Excellence Built on a Christ-Centered Education
College Prep Courses & Guidance
Your teen will be challenged academically as all our high school courses are honors-level classes. Students can take advantage of Advanced Placement classes in grades 9-12, and we offer differentiation in math designed to adapt to unique learning styles.
Comprehensive Academic Experience
What sets us apart is our steadfast commitment to keeping our classes small to give our students the individual attention they deserve. Intermountain Christian students have a strong track record of success in a dynamic academic program that includes AP offerings in Calculus, World History, Biology, English Language & Composition, and Computer Science Principles.
Diverse Selection of Electives
There truly is something for everyone at our high school. Students have the opportunity to explore and discover Visual and Performing Arts through outlets that include Theater, Art, Music, Dance, and Choir. Teens can also pursue interests in Robotics, Broadcasting, Speech & Debate, or STEM. Popular student-led clubs include Running Club, Book Club, and Ski Club, a favorite given our proximity to the scenic Wasatch mountain range and world-class ski resorts.
Championship-Winning Athletics
Intermountain Christian sponsors 23 teams at various levels, including 10 varsity teams that compete in the Utah High School Activities Association. We look forward to transitioning from our 1A classification to 2A in the 2023-2024 school year where we will compete with more teams in the valley. The Lions also compete against other independent and public schools in Utah. The Lions field high school teams in baseball, volleyball, cross-country, basketball, golf, and soccer, and the school has won multiple regional and state championships in recent years in golf, volleyball, and soccer. We offer a year-round running club and the school participates in Coaching for Transformation, an intentional program for athletic departments and coaches of Christian schools.
To learn more how your teen can flourish with our enriching programs, rigorous academics, and Christ-centered culture, download this valuable Parent Info Packet.
College & Career Prep
A Roadmap to Success
Many of our students attend college after graduation. Our goal is to focus on academic, spiritual, social, and emotional growth throughout all four years of high school. As a result, many of our students enter a four-year private or public schools, including: The University of Utah, Grand Canyon University, Utah State University, Utah Valley University, University of Colorado, University of Denver, Weber State University, University of Oregon, Point Loma Nazarene University, Westminster College (SLC), Baylor University, Colorado State University, Seattle Pacific University, and Salt Lake Community College.
We also recognize that college isn’t right for every student. We encourage teens interested in trade schools and many enjoyed success in beauty school, barber school, or moved into successful careers as plumbers, mechanics, or electricians. We want to guide students down the path that best meets their career and life goals. Learn more about ICS college and career guidance here.
9th Grade
Students have access to academic counseling and can take a course in career decision-making. Sophomores also will take the practice PSAT and ACT.
10th Grade
Students have access to academic counseling and can take a course in career decision-making. Sophomores also will take the practice PSAT and ACT.
11th Grade
Junior students continue academic counseling, have the opportunity to enroll in AP courses, and consider Dual Enrollment options. PSAT testing is offered, and students can attend College Planning Night.
12th Grade
As seniors, students begin preparing for post-graduation. Seniors take a seminar course and will attend a series of meetings with a guidance counselor. Your teen will also have the opportunity to discuss career options and pathways during interactions with visiting professionals throughout the year.
“We’ve had an amazing school experience going on 12 years! Our children have truly thrived in the close-knit relationships with the students, faculty and staff! I highly recommend a guided tour and shadow day!”
Mission & Culture
A Christ-centered learning community that exists to equip and inspire students to thrive in God’s world.
We want to provide a culture where we can encourage and support our high school students through peer and teacher relationships, in order to accomplish this mission. Our small class size encourages open communication and opportunities to discuss a wide range of topics. Students attend chapel services, faculty-led small groups weekly class meetings during community time with their class advisor.
When our students are equipped with the tools they need for success and encouraged in their unique gifts, it’s amazing just how much they accomplish.
Equip: The school community relentlessly pursues exemplary and effective academics by teaching and developing students’ foundations, skills, and tools in an engaged, biblically-integrated learning environment.
Inspire: We affirm students as individuals and encourage them to solidify their identity in Christ, take ownership of their learning, and develop their unique character and talents while growing as image bearers of God.
Thrive: Ultimately, we desire to send our students into this world ready to find their purpose, conquer their spheres, and make a godly impact on the world around them. We desire to help them thrive in God’s world.
Your teen will truly thrive in a vibrant campus community.
About the Campus
Our K-12 campus is nestled along the Wasatch Front at the base of Salt Lake Valley’s Big Cottonwood Canyon. Minutes away from world class ski resorts, our campus features a 43,000 square foot building with an impressive view of the mountains above. Most of our families are within a 10-25 minute driving distance.
Visit
Schedule a tour and see firsthand why families choose Intermountain Christian School. For additional information, please contact us at admissions@intermountainchristian.org or (801) 365-0349.