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Rooftop view of the Open Classroom Charter School playgorund, filled with students, teachers, and parents.
Open Classroom Preschool teacher Abby and Jonah painting in their classroom. Image courtesy of Megan Curtis
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Open Classroom Charter School teacher working with students around a table.
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Come Learn With Us!

APPLY FOR THE 2024-2025 SCHOOL YEAR

 

We are one of the Best Charter Schools in Utah: Nurturing the Whole Child for a Bright Future

Welcome to the Open Classroom, a Pre-K through 8th Grade co-op public charter school in Salt Lake City, Utah. Recognized as one of the best charter schools in Utah, we're not just an educational institution but a community where children transform into capable leaders, problem-solvers, and compassionate friends.

COMPREHENSIVE AND COLLABORATIVE EDUCATION FOR EVERY CHILD

At Open Classroom, we go beyond academics to consider the holistic needs of each student. We integrate social, emotional, creative, cognitive, and physical elements into our curriculum, making us a standout choice among charter schools in Salt Lake City, Utah.

ENROLLMENT AND INFORMATION FOR THE 2024-2025 SCHOOL YEAR

We are accept applications throughout the summer for any available 2024-2025 spots. To read more about our admissions process, click HERE.

Note: As part of our application process, we require all prospective parents to attend a school tour. RSVP options are available below.

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Mission: The Open Classroom is a parent-cooperative learning community in which teachers and parents collaborate to educate the whole child and empower lifelong learners.  

Vision: The Open Classroom inspires authentic learning by engaging everyone in dynamic and evolving practices in a welcoming environment. 

 

Upcoming School Tours

 Visit Our School

Prospective parents and caregivers are required to attend a tour before we enroll their student. We will offer options for both in person and virtual tours on the following dates. 

In-person:

- TBA

Virtual via Zoom: 

-Thursday October 24, 2024 6:30 pm


 

The Open Classroom

Parent Information Nights

Parent/Caregiver Info Nights for prospective families will be held in the OC Library on the following date(s):

-Thursday January 23, 2025 at 6:30 pm

-Wednesday February 26, 2025 at 6:30 pm

Attendance satisfies the application requirement and is a great opportunity to meet and ask questions of families who attend the OC.

Childcare will be provided. 

RSVP HERE for tour/PPIN 


If you have questions about enrollment or your student's wait list position, please contact our front office at (801)578-8144.

Creating a Community of Learners

Community of Learners

The Open Classroom Charter School is a parent cooperative learning community in which teachers and parents collaborate to educate the whole child and empower life-long learners. Our founders named the program the Open Classroom because they wanted the program to stand for a flexible approach to education, where the needs of each child are considered individually.

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