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Reimagine Your Child's Classroom

Virtual Learning at Its Best

Led by professional educators, Lumen’s live virtual classrooms create positive learning environments in which students are able to realize their highest potential and truly thrive both in and outside the classroom.

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How does online school work at Lumen Scholar Institute?

Using the power of online technology, our teachers and staff help students unleash their academic potential and acquire the necessary life skills to succeed in our ever-changing, tech-savvy world.

Like any brick-and-mortar public school in your neighborhood, we are a fully-accredited, tuition-free public school taught and run by professional educators. Our teachers hold live classes on a daily schedule and students are expected to not only attend with their cameras on but also to participate by interacting with their teacher and their peers.

Elementary: K - 6

Junior High: 7 - 9

High School: 10 - 12

The Benefits of Live Virtual Learning

Individualized Instruction in Creative Learning Environments

Virtual Classrooms

Live Instruction Expand

Our teachers hold live virtual classes on a set schedule throughout the week for most K-12 courses. During these virtual classes, students and teachers engage with each other and the subject matter as they would in any other classroom. Students are expected to actively participate in all live classes.

Guided Instruction Expand

A few of our courses – mainly in the upper grades – assign students to work autonomously via guided instruction. In these courses, students learn to work independently and meet periodically with their classmates and teacher for live virtual instruction to reinforce lessons and keep course progress on track.

Advanced Instruction Expand

For students who show an advanced grasp of mathematical concepts, our Advanced Instruction challenges students within their grade-level math course with a faster pace of instruction, more difficult assignments, or may place students in a higher level course.

Supplemental Instruction Expand

For students who are struggling with individual courses or experiencing general academic deficiencies, we provide academic support through small group instruction and one-on-one tutoring with one of our licensed teachers in one of our virtual classrooms.

Concurrent Enrollment Expand

Lumen high school students have the opportunity to partake in tuition-free concurrent enrollment at Utah Valley University (UVU) and through the Utah System of Technical Colleges (UTECH).

Concurrent Enrollment at UVU:

  • In our General Education Certificate high school track, students can earn up to 35 college credits in General Education courses.
  • In our Associate's Degree track, students have the opportunity to earn a University Studies Associate Degree (60 credits total).

Concurrent Enrollment through UTECH:

  • Students take courses from any of Utah's eight technical colleges for college credit.
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In-person & Hands-on Learning Environments

Learning Labs Expand

Our Learning Labs are hands-on learning experiences that both reinforce concepts taught in the classroom and provide additional learning opportunities with experiences outside the core curiculum. These labs are taught in person and live online.

Activity Experiences Expand

Similar to traditional field trips, our Activity Experiences get students out into the world to experience education in a whole new way. Students get to spend time together offline and make connections between what they are learning and its real-world applications.

Service Projects Expand

Every year, Lumen students in each grade complete a service project to give back to the communities in which they live. These projects may be teacher or self-guided and vary from year to year, student to student.

Interest Groups Expand

Our online interest groups are places for students of all grades to interact and engage in a specific subject or activity of curiosity – whether that be Lego building, cooking, gaming, or other such interest.

Social Outings Expand

From riding the Heber Creeper train through the Provo Canyon and Farm Day at the Utah State Fair to guided mountain biking, ice skating, and cave hikes, to dances, holiday parties, and graduation celebrations, Lumen scholars get out and have fun together!

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Success

Perfecting Your Student’s Virtual Education

We provide your student with everything they need to succeed in an online learning environment – for free.

Personal computers and iPads to attend school at home
Textbooks and learning materials
Live classes and one-on-one tutoring
School counseling center
Support

Partnering with Parents to Empower Students

We do everything we’re able to do to support our students – but we can’t do it alone. Parental support in the form of ensuring student attendance and providing a quiet, distraction-free learning environment at home is imperative to student success.

Stay in the loop! Keep lines of communication open and honest.
Hold your child accountable for being present and ready for class.
Parent involvement at Lumen

Sample Lumen Student Schedule

All grade levels at Lumen work on a set daily schedule of live classes and in-person instruction. Courses and times vary from grade to grade, but the following is an example schedule for your reference.

Session/TypeTimeDaysClass or Activity
1 - Livestream9:00a - 9:40aM-ThMath
2A - Livestream10:00a - 10:40aM/WEnglish
2B - Livestream10:00a - 10:40aT/ThHistory
3 - Livestream11:00a - 11:40aM-FPercussion
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4A - Livestream12:30p - 1:10pM/WScience
4B - Livestream12:30p - 1:10pT/ThCulinary Skills

Frequently Asked Questions

Please see below for answers to commonly asked questions. If you have a question that is not answered here or if you'd like to receive additional information, please contact us and we'd be happy to help.

What is Lumen? Where does the name come from? Expand

Lumen is a free online public charter school that provides live virtual learning and in-person labs for students in grades K - 12.

As for our name, there are two common units for measuring light, the Candela and the Lumen. The Lumen is a measure of "luminous flux." Luminous flux indicates how much light is actually perceived by the human eye.

We believe each Lumen student has their own light to develop and share with others.

What sets Lumen Scholar Institute apart? Expand

The school's charter was written with the idea of individualized education for all students. Our schedule of classes allows for small class sizes and every teacher has time scheduled daily for individual student help as needed. Our online classes are live and engaging and we expect student engagement and participation.

Is Lumen homeschooling? Expand

No! Lumen is online schooling at home with live classes and Utah-certified teachers.

Is there an in-person option? Expand

No, we are an online school but we do offer frequent optional in-person learning opportunities and social activities.

What kind of socialization will my child get with an online school? Expand

Students are in small classes online where they are able (and encouraged!) to interact with other students and their teachers on a daily basis. We also have optional activities, excursions, and labs for students to get together and enjoy time with their friends.

What is the enrollment process? Expand

Please visit our enrollment page to learn about our enrollment process and to apply online.

 

Who can I call with enrollment questions? Expand

Please contact our enrollment specialist Sherry Harward with any questions regarding Lumen’s enrollment, lottery, and waitlist, or for general information about our online charter school.

What are my responsibilities as a parent? Expand

At Lumen, we believe education is best when students, teachers, and parents work as a team to support the student’s education. We expect open communication between parents and teachers. At least one responsible adult is expected to be in the home with the student during school hours. Please see our Parent Involvement page for more information.

If I own a home in Utah but live outside the state / country, can I still enroll my students? Expand

We have residency requirements that must be met. Please see our residency policy which details how often you must be in the state to be considered a Utah resident.

What are the technology requirements? Expand

Lumen provides iPads for all K - 9 students and laptops for all 4 - 9 students.

10th -12 students can request iPads and laptops at no cost from Lumen, if needed.

 

Can I get internet financial assistance? Expand

Yes, each year during registration you can apply for assistance. We reimburse for this expense twice per year.

Important note: If the form is not filled out at registration, reimbursement will not be given.

Does the school offer Special Education services? Expand

Yes, we offer Special Education for qualified students. For more help with Special Educations services, please contact our SpED Secretary Kendra Coral at 801-987-9497 ext. 201. 

Where can I find tech support? Expand

Please visit our Technology Support & Help Center for Canvas, Skyward, Zoom, school email, and general tech support.

What career opportunities are there at Lumen? Expand

You can find all of our career opportunities here.

 

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Traditional Education in a Modern Learning Environment

Our unique Utah-based charter school might be just what your family needs to succeed.

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