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Your Trusted Independent School for Grades PreK-12 in Salt Lake City
Rowland Hall is an independent private school dedicated to providing a transformative education for students in grades PreK-12. Our mission centers on preparing students to become thoughtful citizens equipped for a dynamic future through academic excellence, character development, and real-world engagement. With programs spanning from early childhood to high school, we emphasize experiential learning, social-emotional growth, and ethical education. Our Advanced Research classes, launched in 2023-2024, immerse students in real-world questions alongside experts, while internships and hands-on projects build practical skills.We prioritize holistic development through arts, athletics, and community service, fostering leadership, creativity, and empathy. Our college counseling team, recognized as industry leaders, maintains a 24:1 student-to-counselor ratio to ensure personalized guidance. From tree-climbing in early years to nationally competitive debate teams, we cultivate confidence, critical thinking, and a lifelong love of learning. Our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion strengthens our community, ensuring every student finds their voice and thrives in a supportive environment.
Services
College Counseling
STEM Programs
Debate Teams
Visual Arts
Athletics
Internships
Social-Emotional Learning
Advanced Research
Community Service
Arts Education
Highlights and features
- We offer Advanced Research classes with real-world expert collaboration.
- Our 5-I Fifth-Grade Internship Program builds professional skills and community.
- College counselors maintain a 24:1 student-to-counselor ratio for personalized guidance.
- We integrate social-emotional learning across all grade levels for holistic development.
- Nationally competitive debate and arts programs foster critical thinking and creativity.
Services
Advanced Research
Rowland Hall's Advanced Research classes immerse students in real-world questions and cutting-edge research alongside experts. Launched in 2023-2024, this program develops critical thinking and problem-solving skills through hands-on projects. Students engage with complex issues like invasive species management, applying their findings across academic disciplines.
College Counseling
Our college counseling team provides personalized guidance with a 24:1 student-to-counselor ratio. Recognized as industry leaders, they offer tailored strategies for higher education applications. The program includes internship opportunities and preparation for competitive college admissions processes.
Debate Teams
Rowland Hall's nationally competitive debate teams develop argumentation and critical analysis skills. The program includes Mock Trial and Model United Nations classes for middle and upper school students. These activities emphasize ethical communication and collaborative problem-solving in a supportive environment.
Social-Emotional Learning
Our Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) curriculum builds empathy, emotional regulation, and interpersonal skills across all grade levels. Through activities like tree-climbing and team projects, students develop confidence, risk tolerance, and environmental stewardship while strengthening peer relationships.
Athletics
Rowland Hall offers 15 sports programs including the Rowmark Ski Academy with Olympians and collegiate athletes. Middle school teams compete in basketball, volleyball, soccer, and cross country. Athletics emphasize leadership development, skill-building, and team spirit through structured competitions and training.
Questions
What grades does Rowland Hall serve?
Rowland Hall serves students from Pre-Kindergarten (PreK) through 12th grade in Salt Lake City, Utah.
What makes Rowland Hall's educational approach unique?
Our approach combines academic rigor with social-emotional learning, ethical education, and real-world research opportunities through programs like Advanced Research and the 5-I Internship Program.
Are there competitive sports programs available?
Yes, we offer 15 sports programs including nationally competitive debate teams and the Rowmark Ski Academy with Olympians and collegiate athletes.
How does Rowland Hall support college preparation?
Our college counseling team maintains a 24:1 student-to-counselor ratio, providing personalized guidance for applications, internships, and competitive college admissions processes.
What arts programs are available?
We offer visual arts guided by professional artists, advanced chamber ensembles, jazz bands, and interdisciplinary theater programs exploring global issues.
Does the school emphasize community service?
Yes, students complete over 6,500 annual service hours through ethics-focused programs that connect classroom learning with community impact in Utah and beyond.
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