Realms of Inquiry

President: JD Donnelly

School Type: Independent

Founded: 1972

Ages/Grades: Preschool - High School

School Setting: Realms School uses the Expeditionary Learning Model to provide hands on experiences and engaging interaction to motivate students. Our students spend time outside of school with all students experiencing regular field trips and Middle and High School Students being involved in International Travel. Realms has a dynamic Outdoor Program involving Camping, Backpacking, River Trips, and many other outdoor activities.

School Size: 70

Classroom Size: 14 or less

Student/Teacher Ratio: 14:1 or better

Tuition: $8000- 12,000

Financial Aid: Yes

Departments:

In addition to the Traditional Subjects and our Outdoor Program Realms provides a strong program involving Art, Music, and Drama

Curriculum:

Fully Accredited School in Utah.

Support Services: Realms has multiple vans and small class sizes allowing teachers to provide a very active classroom/outdoor experience.

Camp Programs: Yes

After School Programs: Yes

Computer Capabilities:

Full Computer Lab

School Clubs:

Realms does not have traditional Team Sports Program, school Spirit is built around our International Travel and Outdoor Experiences allowing all students to be actively involved in school spirit.

Uniform Guidelines: No uniforms are required

Admissions Requirements:

Meet with Faculty and Teachers to learn about and understand the Realms Community.

Mission Statement: The mission of Realms of Inquiry is to maximize the growth of bright and gifted, independent-thinking individuals. Realms of Inquiry is a school for bright and gifted students. At Realms, an environment is created that celebrates all that students bring with them: big thinking, curiosity, creativity, and playfulness. Our purpose is to identify students’ gifts and support and nourish them as they develop in positive ways. Recognizing the importance of the whole person, Realms supports students' cognitive, physical, emotional and spiritual growth. We seek to challenge and excite students in a wide variety of intellectual pursuits. We nurture uniqueness and individuality while also encouraging ethical behavior. Learning at Realms extends into the community and the world. In these experiences, we expect students to accept responsibility for their gifts, and develop self-discipline, common sense and leadership. We are committed to prepare students to make their own contribution to the world and to do so with confidence, integrity, and compassion.

Philosophy/Belief Statement:

Realms Values Education
Academics!

Our purpose is to provide a challenging, individualized, experiential-based education for students who may have nontraditional learning styles, who need to learn at their own rate, and who want to develop their natural individual talents and interests.

Hands-on, project-based learning is emphasized, using a successful academic model known as Expeditionary Learning. Domestic and international travel experiences are integrated with a strong academic foundation to stimulate learning and engagement. Discussion is central to all academic work, stimulating independent thinking at a high cognitive level for bright and gifted students.

Realms offers a full-day academic curriculum in Kindergarten through Grade Twelve, with class sizes ranging from 8 to 14 students. A half-day preschool program is also available.

Expeditionary Learning Values:

•Learning expeditions
•Active engagement
•Developing culture and character
•Leadership and school improvement
•Structure

School History: Realms was Founded in 1972