Extended Learning Program (ELP)

NEIGHBOR SCHOOL MAPS -- The neighbor school area model is new to SLCSD but is an established practice in our neighboring districts.  Parents and students benefit from the predictability and stability offered by assigned school areas.  Families know which school their child will attend based on their residence, reducing uncertainty and facilitating long-term planning.  Identifying school areas also supports transportation planning and efficient bus routing.  Salt Lake City School District's ELP Department strives to offer two gifted & talented screening opportunities to their students.  This happens in Kindergarten and in 3^rd grade.  Substantially more 3^rd grade students are identified as eligible for the Magnet Gifted & Talented classrooms compared to kindergarteners, which requires a program location that serves intermediate elementary (4-6) students.   As we move forward with the neighbor school area model for magnet assignment, two maps are needed to accommodate the two program sizes for grades 1-3 and 4-6.  We have four Magnet programs that provide full-day services for our intermediate elementary students (grades 4-6).  Magnet programs are also taught by teachers who are highly qualified to work with gifted and talented students.  Students identified for Magnet classrooms are assigned to a school based on their neighborhood school area.  

Click on the maps to find your neighborhood school area.   Grades K-3         Grades 4-6

If your student is identified for Magnet inclusion, and you would your student to attend a different Magnet location, please fill out a transfer request form. Once students within the area are assigned, out of area transfer requests will be processed.  Reach out to the ELP Department at 801-578-8358 with any questions.

MAGNET INFORMATION NIGHT -- Click here to see the Magnet Information Night PowerPoint presentation. 

SCHOOL CHOICE FORM FOR MIDDLE SCHOOL MAGNET -- 6th grade students currently in a full-time Magnet classroom AND current 6th and 7th grade students who were previously eligible for full-time Magnet services but are not currently in a full-time Magnet classroom, are now eligible to enroll in one of the full-time Middle School Magnet Gifted & Talented programs, located at Clayton, Hillside or West High.  These parents have been emailed the middle school Letter of Intent/School Choice Form.  Please complete the form by March 15, 2024.     ENGLISH FORM       SPANISH FORM

WHAT WILL HAPPEN TO THE ELP MAGNET OR AAMP PROGRAMS IF A SCHOOL IS CLOSED?  -- ELP is a district program that provides services to identified students. The Magnet program is not being studied for closure; if a school(s) on the study list with a Magnet program is ultimately recommended for closure, the program will be housed in a new location.  Additionally, AAMP (our neighborhood ELP programs) will continue to provide engaging and enriching learning opportunities in all elementary schools.

PRE-K STUDENTS (who will be 5 years on or before 9/1/2024) -- Beginning with the 2024-2025 school year, Magnet Gifted and Talented classes will begin in 1^st grade.  Testing for current pre-k students will take place in March of their kindergarten year for possible 1^st grade placement.  For more information, click here for letter in English   click here for letter in Spanish.   Click here for power point presentation.

HOW TO ACCESS YOUR STUDENT'S ASSESSMENTS IN PARENT PORTAL -- Click here for instructions in English and Spanish.