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2022-2023 Magnet Extended Learning Program Information

The Extended Learning Program supports the mission of Salt Lake City School District (SLCSD) to cultivate a love of learning in a diverse and inclusive school community, committed to educational excellence and integrity. In collaboration with families and community, we hold high expectations for all students.  We respond effectively to individual needs, and provide a safe, healthy environment in which every student can learn the academic, problem-solving and social skills required for success in college, career, and life. The district has designed and implemented an Extended Learning Program to meet the cognitive and affective needs of identified gifted students. Through ELP, a continuum of program options provides a beneficial learning environment and curriculum designed to meet the needs of gifted/talented and high ability students.

The Extended Learning Program (ELP) is designed to serve gifted and high ability students in two service models in elementary and middle schools:
1.  Magnet ELP (full time; grades K-8).
2.  Neighborhood ELP (part time; grades 4-8).  

Elementary Magnet ELP (full time)

Elementary School Magnet ELP classes are housed at Emerson Elementary (grades 1-6; Dual Language Spanish), Hawthorne Elementary and Whittier Elementary (grades K-6), and Washington Elementary (grades 4 and 6).  
Students take a battery of cognitive and achievement assessments in the eligibility process.  Students who  meet the Magnet ELP eligibility criteria are offered Magnet ELP placement.  

Elementary Neighborhood ELP (part time)

All elementary schools have Neighborhood ELP.
Students who  meet the Neighborhood ELP eligibility criteria are offered Neighborhood ELP placement

Middle School Magnet ELP (full time)

Middle School Magnet ELP classes are housed at Clayton, Glendale, Hillside Middle Schools, and West High School.
Students take a battery of cognitive and achievement assessments in the eligibility process.  Students who meet the Magnet ELP eligibility criteria are offered Magnet ELP placement.

Middle School Neighborhood ELP (part time)

Middle School Neighborhood ELP classes are housed at Clayton, Glendale, Hillside and Northwest.
Students can self-select into neighborhood ELP classes offered at their middle school. 
 

If you are interested in having your child assessed for a possible Magnet ELP Placement:

  • For new-to-district students currently attending a SLCSD school in grades 1, 2, 4, 5 and 6 -- will be assessed September 6-16, 2022, during school hours, at school.  No appointment is necessary. 
  • For students currently attending a SLCSD school in Kindergarten and 3rd grade -- will be universally assessed in March 2023.  No application is required.    
  • For students currently in Pre-K (who will be 5 years on or before 9/1/2023) -- Assessment in March 2023.  Information and online application to come.  Online application must be completed to be assessed.  Online Application available:  TBD.
  • For students not currently enrolled in a SLCSD school in grades kindergarten, 3rd and 6th -- Assessment in March 2023.  Information and online application to come.  Online application must be completed to be assessed.  Online Application available:  TBD.
  • For current 6th grade students currently attending a SLCSD school (for 7th grade 2023-2024 placement) -- Assessment date TBD.  Information and online application must be completed to be assessed.  Online Application available:  TBD.