Salt Lake Center for Science Education

At SLCSE, we develop the character and skills necessary to "Change Reality." We are courageous and persistent problem-solvers. We take healthy risks. We make mistakes and learn from our mistakes. We care about the quality of our work. We use professional language and kindness to develop learning communities. We take care of our abundant resources and use them to serve our school community and beyond. We use our curiosity, imagination and adaptability to direct ourselves in our quest; as learners, critical thinkers and ethical world citizens.

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Apply for the SLCSE 2020/2021 Academic Year Now!

The application window for 2020-2021 academic school year is now open.

Students who wish to attend grades 8-12 at SLCSE should complete this application form before February 21, 2020 to be considered for acceptance for 2020-21 school year. If the number of applicants exceeds the number of available slots, students will be selected through a lottery process in March 2020.

Please join us for an Open House on January 23 2020 (5-7pm) when you can meet staff and take a tour of the school.

Click here to apply!

SLCSE Students Participate in Delta's WING Program

SLCSE 7th graders participated in Delta's WING program on Saturday, October 5th. They traveled to Johnson Space Center in Houston to learn about careers in aviation and aerospace. Visit the video from the TODAY show to learn more.

SLCSE Artwork Recognized by Artes de Mexico en Utah

Ahitza and Amber will both receive awards from Artes de Mexico en Utah for their artwork that embraces the Call for Artists contest objective:

"winners for the Call for Artists contest, named this year “Nuestras Raices”"Our Roots" to acknowledge the "International Year of the Indigenous Languages". The selected artworks will be published in a book along with the winners of the poetry and prose. This book is sponsored by the Salt Lake Community College and the Community Writing Center."

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Schools of Opportunity Recognition

SLCSE was recently recognized by the national Schools of Opportunity project, an annual honor that "recognizes high schools that work to close opportunity gaps by creating learning environments that reach every student." SLCSE was one of seven high schools in the U.S. to be recognized in the 2018/2019 Schools of Opportunity project cycle. Congratulations to the entire SLCSE community!

To read more about this outstanding honor, visit The Washington Post.
View Mr. Madden's interview on Channel 4 News.

Utah Governor's Medal for Science & Technology

The Utah Governor’s Medal for Science and Technology is the highest civilian award bestowed by the State in those fields. It is awarded in the three categories of academia/research, k-12 science education, and industry. And look who the K-12 science educator is..............SLCSE's Diane Crim!!!!

Four to be awarded Governor’s Medals for Science and Technology
Deseret News, March 6 , 2019

SLCSE Graduates Share Why SLCSE Was
The Place For Them

Board of Education Approves SLCSE-Bryant STEM Track

SLCSE is expanding and merging with Bryant Middle School to form one STEM track!
Click here to read more about this exciting next step.
For Information in Spanish, click here.

SafeUT Crisis Line

SafeUT CrisisLine

The SafeUT Crisis Text and Tip Line is a statewide service that provides real-time crisis intervention to youth through texting and a confidential tip program – right from your smartphone.
Licensed clinicians in our 24/7 CrisisLine call center respond to all incoming chats, texts, and calls by providing:

supportive or crisis counseling,
suicide prevention,
and referral services.

We can help anyone with emotional crises, bullying, relationship problems, mental health, or suicide related issues.

A Note to the SLCSE Community

At SLCSE we celebrate our diversity and want you to know we truly value our students, parents, and community and the richness every culture has to offer. At SLCSE, we believe it is important that ALL our students feel safe, valued, and welcomed.
We invite parents to join us on the first Friday morning (@8am) of every month for coffee and doughnuts in the CASA. Meet teachers, counselors, administration and other parents after you drop your students off. Socialize, ask questions, learn more about SLCSE and get information about available resources.
We invite parents to participate in school decisions on the second Wednesday of every month at 5 pm. You can help with input and suggestions for the direction and vision of the future for your students and their education.
Above all, please know you are welcome and we want you involved in our educational community. The administration maintains an open door policy, so you are welcome to stop by anytime. Help us make SLCSE the greatest community resource center in Salt Lake!

Sincerely,
SLCSE Faculty, Staff, and Administration

En SLCSE celebramos nuestra diversidad y queremos que sepas que realmente valoramos a nuestros estudiantes, padres y comunidad y la riqueza que cada cultura tiene para ofrecer. En SLCSE, creemos que es importante que TODOS nuestros estudiantes se sientan seguros, valorados y bienvenidos.

Invitamos a los padres a unirse a nosotros el primer viernes por la mañana (@ 8am) de cada mes para el café y los donuts en la CASA. Conozca a maestros, consejeros, administración y otros padres después de dejar a sus estudiantes. Socialice, haga preguntas, aprenda más sobre SLCSE y obtenga información sobre los recursos disponibles.

Invitamos a los padres a participar en las decisiones de la escuela el segundo miércoles de cada mes a las 5 pm. Usted puede ayudar con sugerencias y sugerencias para la dirección y visión del futuro para sus estudiantes y su educación.

Sobre todo, por favor, sepan que son bienvenidos y queremos que participen en nuestra comunidad educativa. La administración mantiene una política de puertas abiertas, por lo que es bienvenido a detenerse en cualquier momento. ¡Ayúdanos a hacer SLCSE el mejor centro de recursos comunitarios en Salt Lake!

Sinceramente,
SLCSE Facultad, personal, administration

Get Involved
SCC and PTSO meetings will be held on the the second Wednesday of every month at 5pm and 6pm, respectively. All are welcome! Our first meeting will be held on September 14th.

Title 1
SLCSE is identified as a Title 1 school. This is a federal designation for schools that have a higher percentage of low income students. The purpose is to provide resources that ensure that all students meet high academic standards. If you would like to know more about Title 1, please review the resources below or contact the SLCSE administration.
Title 1 Description, English and Spanish
Parents Right to Know, English and Spanish
School/Parent/Guardian Compact, English and Spanish
Title 1 Points