15 new charter schools are scheduled to open next year

• Channing Hall, Draper, K-8 — The school is one of the first schools of its kind in Utah to implement the International Baccalaureate Program. Channing will focus on developing children who are "agile learners" — a type of learning that invites creativity, innovation, and requires a true breadth and depth of understanding. Information at www.channinghall.com.

• Early College High School, Logan, 9-12 — ECHS will focus on math, science and engineering and is one of six New Century high-tech high schools in Utah. The school targets minorities and low-income students and offers concurrent enrollment. It will be located on Utah State University's campus. For information e-mail steve.zsiray@usu.edu.

• Entheos Academy, K-8 — "Entheos" means to be inspired, and the school's mission is to inspire students to reach their potential, venture into challenging new learning experiences and be leaders through service. The school will encourage commitment to family and community and uses hands-on expeditions and thematic units to help students learn leadership skills and serve the community. For information e-mail Monty@Discoveryclubhouse.com.

• George Washington Academy, St. George, K-8 — The academy aims to establish a learning environment based on the principles of self-discipline and respect where each child may develop the skills necessary to succeed in a rapidly changing world. Teachers will use the Core Knowledge Curriculum and parental involvement is strongly encouraged. For information e-mail twhitet@peoplepc.com.

• Lakeview Academy, Saratoga Springs, K-9 — Lakeview will open as a K-6 school and add a grade each year until 2009. The school aims to teach students to become lifelong learners and will challenge students through rigorous academics, civic involvement and character development. For information e-mail kristymgordon@aol.com.

• Legacy Preparatory Academy, Bountiful, K-9 — The school will use a classically based curriculum integrating the fine arts to develop a creative and reasoning mind. The language-intensive education demands that students use and understand words and uses history as its organizing outline, beginning with the ancients and progressing forward to the moderns in history, science, literature, art and music. Information at www.legacyprep.org.