SAT Test Prep
Mar 31 - Apr 30, 2020 / 5:30PM - 7:30PM

Classes | Tuesdays & Thursdays • 5:30 - 7:30pm
Diagnostic Tests | Saturdays • 11:00am - 3:00pm (3/28, 4/11, 4/25)
PLUS 1 Hour of One on One Instruction

This course provides students with invaluable test-taking strategies and a comprehensive content review for the SAT. All students will receive the Higher Ground Test Preparation Manual, 20 hours of instruction, 3 practice tests, and one hour of dedicated one-on-one tutoring with one of our expert instructors.

ACT Test Prep
May 11 - Jun 10, 2020 / 5:30PM - 7:30PM

Classes | Mondays and Wednesdays • 5:30 - 7:30pm
Diagnostic Tests | Saturdays • 11:00am - 2:00pm (5/9, 5/23, 6/6)
PLUS 1 Hour of One on One Instruction

This course provides students with invaluable test-taking strategies and a comprehensive content review for the ACT. All students will receive the Higher Ground Test Preparation Manual, 20 hours of instruction, 3 practice tests, and one hour of dedicated one-on-one tutoring with one of our expert instructors.

ACT Exam Registration
Enrollment in this prep class DOES NOT register your student for the ACT Exam. Parents/Guardians are responsible for enrolling their student(s). Visit the ACT website for upcoming test dates and registration information. Registration for the test is on a first come first serve basis so please register early to be guaranteed a seat.

ACT Sunday Workshop Series {English, Math, Reading & Science}
May 17 - Jun 7, 2020 / 11:00AM - 1:30PM

SUNDAYS, 11am to 1:30pm | Practice is the only way to truly solidify concepts and strategies. Higher Ground offers these workshops to supplement one-on-one tutoring or our courses for students committed to increasing their scores through practicing their acquired skills. The Sunday workshops emphasize a balance of strategies and content. When taking all 4 ACT workshops, the Sunday workshop series functions as a stand-alone test preparation class.

ACT English Workshop
Sunday, May 17, 2020 from 11:00AM - 1:30PM

1 in a series of 4 ACT Workshops | Practice is the only way to truly solidify concepts and strategies. Higher Ground offers these workshops to supplement one-on-one tutoring or our courses for students committed to increasing their scores through practicing their acquired skills. The Sunday workshops emphasize a balance of strategies and content. When taking all 4 workshops, the Sunday workshop series functions as a stand-alone test preparation class.

ACT Math Workshop
Sunday, May 24, 2020 from 11:00AM - 1:30PM

1 in a series of 4 ACT Workshops | Practice is the only way to truly solidify concepts and strategies. Higher Ground offers these workshops to supplement one-on-one tutoring or our courses for students committed to increasing their scores through practicing their acquired skills. The Sunday workshops emphasize a balance of strategies and content. When taking all 4 workshops, the Sunday workshop series functions as a stand-alone test preparation class.

ACT Reading Workshop
Sunday, May 31, 2020 from 11:00AM - 1:30PM

1 in a series of 4 ACT Workshops | Practice is the only way to truly solidify concepts and strategies. Higher Ground offers these workshops to supplement one-on-one tutoring or our courses for students committed to increasing their scores through practicing their acquired skills. The Sunday workshops emphasize a balance of strategies and content. When taking all 4 workshops, the Sunday workshop series functions as a stand-alone test preparation class.

ACT Science Workshop
Sunday, Jun 7, 2020 from 11:00AM - 1:30PM

1 in a series of 4 ACT Workshops | Practice is the only way to truly solidify concepts and strategies. Higher Ground offers these workshops to supplement one-on-one tutoring or our courses for students committed to increasing their scores through practicing their acquired skills. The Sunday workshops emphasize a balance of strategies and content. When taking all 4 workshops, the Sunday workshop series functions as a stand-alone test preparation class.

Free ACT Diagnostic
Saturday, Apr 25, 2020 from 11:00AM - 2:00PM

Join us on Saturday, April 25th for a FREE ACT diagnostic! You'll take a full length practice exam; Higher Ground will grade it and email you and your parents a full score report. Get a jump start on studying and receive timely feedback so that you can make the best plan possible!

Please note that there are a limited number of spaces for this free test available.

Free ACT Diagnostic
Saturday, Apr 11, 2020 from 11:00AM - 2:00PM

Join us on Saturday, April 11th for a FREE ACT diagnostic! You'll take a full length practice exam; Higher Ground will grade it and email you and your parents a full score report. Get a jump start on studying and receive timely feedback so that you can make the best plan possible!

Please note that there are a limited number of spaces for this free test available.

Free ACT Diagnostic
Saturday, May 9, 2020 from 11:00AM - 2:00PM

Join us on Saturday, May 9th for a FREE ACT diagnostic! You'll take a full length practice exam; Higher Ground will grade it and email you and your parents a full score report. Get a jump start on studying and receive timely feedback so that you can make the best plan possible!

Please note that there are a limited number of spaces for this free test available.

Free ACT Diagnostic
Saturday, May 23, 2020 from 11:00AM - 2:00PM

Join us on Saturday, May 23rd for a FREE ACT diagnostic! You'll take a full length practice exam; Higher Ground will grade it and email you and your parents a full score report. Get a jump start on studying and receive timely feedback so that you can make the best plan possible!

Please note that there are a limited number of spaces for this free test available.

Free ACT Diagnostic
Saturday, Jun 6, 2020 from 11:00AM - 2:00PM

Join us on Saturday, June 6th for a FREE ACT diagnostic! You'll take a full length practice exam; Higher Ground will grade it and email you and your parents a full score report. Get a jump start on studying and receive timely feedback so that you can make the best plan possible!

Please note that there are a limited number of spaces for this free test available.

Free ACT Diagnostic
Saturday, Jun 20, 2020 from 11:00AM - 2:00PM

Join us on Saturday, June 20th for a FREE ACT diagnostic! You'll take a full length practice exam; Higher Ground will grade it and email you and your parents a full score report. Get a jump start on studying and receive timely feedback so that you can make the best plan possible!

Please note that there are a limited number of spaces for this free test available.

Free ACT Diagnostic
Saturday, Jul 11, 2020 from 11:00AM - 2:00PM

Join us on Saturday, July 11th for a FREE ACT diagnostic! You'll take a full length practice exam; Higher Ground will grade it and email you and your parents a full score report. Get a jump start on studying and receive timely feedback so that you can make the best plan possible!

Please note that there are a limited number of spaces for this free test available.

Free ACT Diagnostic
Saturday, Jul 25, 2020 from 11:00AM - 2:00PM

Join us on Saturday, July 25th for a FREE ACT diagnostic! You'll take a full length practice exam; Higher Ground will grade it and email you and your parents a full score report. Get a jump start on studying and receive timely feedback so that you can make the best plan possible!

Please note that there are a limited number of spaces for this free test available.

Photo Frenzy!
Jun 8 - Jun 12, 2020 / 9:00AM - 12:00PM / For ages 12 - 17

Become a digital photography ninja in this five-day course. Students will uncover the hidden potential behind the lens, and gain a superior knowledge of aperture, white balance, exposure, and ISO sensitivity. They will try their hand at time lapse, learn when to use Macro, and explore photography from many technical and conceptual angles. All those extra buttons will soon be an arsenal of picture taking prowess!

Each student must provide his/her own digital camera. Point and shoot and smartphone cameras are welcome, but a DSLR can provide many more creative and learning opportunities.

Young Writers Workshop
Jun 8 - Jun 12, 2020 / 1:00PM - 3:30PM / For ages 12 - 14

This workshop is for the student who wants to improve his or her academic writing skills and will cover all types of writing, from creative to expository and everything in between! We will incorporate individual as well as group exercises to foster a balanced learning environment. Students will practice foundational skills, engage in creative and persuasive writing exercises, and stretch their boundaries in new ways to find and express their voice!

Gravity, Relativity and Flying Sodas
Jun 15 - Jun 19, 2020 / 9:00AM - 12:00PM / For ages 8 - 10

Have you ever wanted to drop something just to see what would happen? Have you ever been in an airplane and wondered what’s keeping you in the air? Do beach balls and bowling balls really fall at the same rate? Using a hands-on-approach, you’ll understand the theories behind these occurrences, and at the end of the workshop, you’ll see the world in a different way, and be able to impress your friends with your Einstein-like genius.

Build Your Own Longboard: Custom Pintails
Jun 15 - Jun 19, 2020 / 9:00AM - 12:00PM / For ages 12 - 14

In this week long course students will build their very own classic, pintail longboard from scratch using maple wood veneer and a simple wood press. Using hand tools and a little bit of sweat we’ll shape and sand our new boards. Once that new deck is looking smooth and just the way you want, we’ll customize with spray paint and stencils before putting on our trucks, wheels, and grip tape. And finally, after all that hard work, we’ll take our finished boards out for a test run for a safety check and to carve up the sidewalks.

Gross Anatomy
Jun 15 - Jun 19, 2020 / 1:00PM - 4:00PM / For ages 8 - 10

This fun and exciting workshop will explain the systems of our body by talking about everything adults don’t really want to talk about. Kids will spend the week learning things like how our body makes a scab, where ear wax comes from, why we hiccup, and what spit has to do with taste. Students will also make their own blood, brains, and snot! We are hoping that your kids will see the body in a whole new way and make lots of wonderful dinner conversation with you.

What Einstein Told His Cook
Jun 15 - Jun 19, 2020 / 1:00PM - 4:00PM / For ages 11 - 13

In this summer workshop we will explore all of the secrets of the kitchen and learn how Chemistry and Physics unite to provide us with our food today. This workshop will focus on the science in the kitchen and is not your normal cooking class! Using science and a variety of media we will peer into the intricacies behind what happens to our food when we manipulate it using culinary techniques.

Urban Art - Spray Paint Manifesto: Aerosols, Murals + Masterpieces
Jun 15 - Jun 19, 2020 / 1:00PM - 4:00PM / For ages 14 - 17

Students will work alongside local artist Evan Jed Memmott and spend five days digging in deep with aerosol arts, exploring the ins-and-outs of spraypaint techniques, murals, and street art. We will draw inspiration from the 'greats' of graffiti and guerilla art - from the early days of 'rogue' artists like Basquiat to today's highly-collected urban art legends like Shepard Fairey and Banksy. Extra lab time will be provided for students to go hands-on with large spraypaint mural projects and artworks of their own, as well as to hone in skills in stenciling, wheat paste, lettering, and other street art essentials.

Space Rockets!
Jun 22 - Jun 26, 2020 / 9:00AM - 12:00PM / For ages 12 - 14

Explore physics, problem solve, and learn about how NASA puts rockets into space! Students will develop critical thinking and teamwork skills while learning about aerospace design. Each student will study what makes rockets really fly and design and build their own. The final day of class will be spent at the University of Utah launching our rockets! Don’t worry, parents, Space Rockets are unmanned, so your kids will remain safely on the ground. Snacks provided.

Students will need to be dropped off and picked up from the University of Utah on June 26.

Do It Yourself!
Jun 22 - Jun 26, 2020 / 9:00AM - 12:00PM / For ages 11 - 13

By taking this “Do It Yourself” workshop students will learn how to make some of Etsy’s top selling crafts from scratch. They will learn how to design and create their own pillows, lampshades, and a little bit of pottery for in home plant friends. Creativity and self-expression will be emphasized in a fun and engaging hands-on atmosphere! If you’re a fan of crafting, this is the class to take!

Dissection Inspection
Jun 22 - Jun 26, 2020 / 1:00PM - 4:00PM / For ages 11 - 13

Students will have the opportunity to engage their curiosity about animals while investigating the outer and inner workings of an earthworm, grasshopper, crawfish and frog. Participants should be interested and willing to dissect, under supervision, multiple specimens; a strong stomach and curious mind is a must for this fun, hands-on dissection class!

Freakonomics!
Jun 22 - Jun 26, 2020 / 1:00PM - 3:30PM / For ages 12 - 17

In one of our most popular workshops students will study the modern market system with a hands-on approach and engage in a mini-market game of risk, chance, and profit as they captain businesses of their own in the battle for market supremacy! They will learn the basic mechanics of the stock market and develop an understanding of market forces, trading techniques, and the fundamentals of analysis. Finally, students will learn how they fit into the economic world and the power of their own decisions in the interconnected world of commerce.

Study and Test-Taking Skills: Middle School
Jun 29 - Jul 2, 2020 / 10:00AM - 12:00PM / For ages 11 - 13

Looking to fine-tune your study skills, acquire cutting-edge test taking techniques, and develop an academic edge that will prepare you for harder classes and high school? Addressing all learning styles, this workshop offers a highly innovative curriculum that will show students how to be successful in the classroom and throughout their academic journey. Dynamic group exercises are incorporated to develop classroom etiquette and to teach the importance of teamwork in academics

Please note there will be no class on Friday, July 3rd

Crazy Cartoons!
Jun 29 - Jul 2, 2020 / 9:00AM - 12:00PM / For ages 9 - 11

Take your cartooning imagination to the next level and let your goofy and wacky side free. Emphasis is placed on exploring imagination and will introduce young artists to drawing cartoons from different perspectives, both literally and figuratively! Young artists will be introduced to the simple design and extreme fun cartooning has to offer!

No class July 3rd.

INTENSIVE ACT TEST PREP
Jun 29 - Jul 10, 2020 / 1:00PM - 3:00PM / For ages 14 - 17

This intensive two-week test prep course focuses on the ACT exam, providing a thorough review of the core content while also emphasizing strategies that help students diagnose and solve test questions successfully. All students will receive the Higher Ground Test Preparation Manual, 12 hours of instruction, 2 practice tests to assess performance level, assessment reports, and supplemental materials.

Initial ACT Diagnostic - Monday, June 29 • 1 - 4pm
Final ACT Diagnostic - Wednesday, July 9 • 1 - 4pm

NOTE: The test prep courses are intended for high school students or for community adults who are planning to take the ACT. Not available for high school credit.

*Need-based scholarship opportunities available to qualifying applicants

ACT Exam Registration
Enrollment in this prep class DOES NOT register your student for the ACT Exam. Parents/Guardians are responsible for enrolling their student(s). Visit the ACT website for upcoming test dates and registration information. Registration for the test is on a first come first serve basis so please register early to be guaranteed a seat.

Stock Sleuths: From Index Funds To Bitcoin
Jul 6 - Jul 10, 2020 / 10:00AM - 12:00PM / For ages 14 - 17

Explore the world of investing and learn how the markets work in this week-long introduction to trading. Attention will be given to traditional modes of investment (and why starting early is so important!), but class will also focus on active trading, cryptocurrencies, penny stocks, and other risky avenues that some investors pursue. Simulated trading competitions will refine fundamental concepts as students learn how to manage a portfolio and learn why value is important even in the world of analytic trading. Come ready to crunch the numbers and place your bets!

Students should have an EXTREMELY high level of interest in math

Build Your Own Long Board: Custom Boards
Jul 6 - Jul 10, 2020 / 9:00AM - 12:00PM / For ages 14 - 17

This week long design-build course gives students a chance to custom design and build their own longboard. From Pintails to Penny Cruisers, we'll use modern wood pressing techniques and old-fashioned hand tools to cut and shape a longboard to your specific design.

Freakonomics!
Jul 13 - Jul 17, 2020 / 9:30AM - 12:00PM / For ages 12 - 17

In one of our most popular workshops students will study the modern market system with a hands-on approach and engage in a mini-market game of risk, chance, and profit as they captain businesses of their own in the battle for market supremacy! They will learn the basic mechanics of the stock market and develop an understanding of market forces, trading techniques, and the fundamentals of analysis. Finally, students will learn how they fit into the economic world and the power of their own decisions in the interconnected world of commerce.

A Graphic Novel This Way Comes
Jul 13 - Jul 17, 2020 / 9:00AM - 12:00PM / For ages 14 - 17

Learn the tools and techniques that artists, writers, typists, and colorists use to make their comics for print, the web, and mobile devices. Aspiring artists will explore the comic book as a wholly developed narrative; commonly referred to as graphic novels, these works of art combine highly developed themes and visual art in one piece. Come ready to learn to create influencing stories, unique and interesting characters, mind-blowing worlds, and the imagination and passion to put it all together!

INTENSIVE PSAT PREP
Jul 13 - Jul 17, 2020 / 1:00PM - 3:00PM / For ages - 14

In this week-long intensive course we will be examining the PSAT and focusing on a comprehensive overview of the content and concepts within the test, as well as the introduction of specific test prep strategies. This course is designed ONLY for those taking the highest level PSAT/NMSQT, which is used for determining National Merit Scholarship status.

NOTE: Students who have taken an SAT workshop at Higher Ground Learning should only enroll in the PSAT workshop after consulting with Higher Ground due to the similarity in content and structure between the two tests. This workshop is open to all currently enrolled high school students regardless of age.

Urban Art : The Street Art Project : Stencils, Style + Spraypaint
Jul 13 - Jul 17, 2020 / 1:00PM - 4:00PM / For ages 12 - 14

This five day introductory course to urban arts will explore various forms of street art techniques, styles, legendary urban artists, and their impact on today's culture. SLC local artist Evan Jed Memmott will work with students to develop their own personal style, street artist persona, and learn basic techniques to create their own original artworks using stencils, stickers, markers, wheat paste, aerosol paints, and other tools of the trade.

Dissection Inspection
Aug 3 - Aug 7, 2020 / 1:00PM - 4:00PM / For ages 11 - 13

Students will have the opportunity to engage their curiosity about animals while investigating the outer and inner workings of an earthworm, grasshopper, crawfish and frog. Participants should be interested and willing to dissect, under supervision, multiple specimens; a strong stomach and curious mind is a must for this fun, hands-on dissection class!

International SAT/ACT Prep Classes
Thursday, Dec 31, 2020 from 07:00AM - 7:00AM

We've moved registration for all of our international classes to our new international site: Higher Ground Prep

Sustainable Fashion Design
Jul 27 - Jul 31, 2020 / 1:00PM - 4:00PM / For ages 12 - 17

Are you a creative detail-oriented person who is passionate about innovation and in search of a place to self-express? This five-day workshop will provide you with a chance to explore this multifarious field and will culminate in a huge Fashion Show event where you will market your new fashion line. Students will develop their sense of color, texture and detail; they will sketch, sew, render and pattern while embellishing their creative ideas visually and verbally with studs, patches, stencils, textures, dye, and other accents. No prerequisite required, although some sewing experience is an asset.

Intro To AP Chemistry
Jul 27 - Jul 31, 2020 / 1:00PM - 3:00PM / For ages 14 - 17

If you're going to take AP Chemistry next year this is the workshop for you! We will be covering some of the Big Ideas of AP Chem including structure, bonding, kinetics, and equilibrium. This workshop will stress not just the conceptual side of Chemistry, but also will incorporate mathematics and the analyzation of data within a holistic overview of the material. Students should have a foundation in Chemistry, preferably General Chemistry, before taking this workshop. This overview will give every student a significant edge when beginning AP Chem in the fall!

Intensive SAT Prep Class
Aug 3 - Aug 14, 2020 / 10:00AM - 12:00PM / For ages 14 - 17

This intensive two-week test prep course focuses on the SAT exam, providing a thorough review of the core content while also emphasizing strategies that help students diagnose and solve test questions successfully. All students will receive the Higher Ground Test Preparation Manual, 12 hours of instruction, 2 practice tests to assess performance level, assessment reports, and supplemental materials.

Monday, Aug 3 9am - 12:30pm Initial SAT Practice Test
Wednesday, Aug 13 9am - 12:30pm Second SAT Practice Test

*Scholarship opportunities available to qualifying applicants

Class is four days per week, Monday - Thursday.

NOTE: This test prep course is intended for high school students who are planning to take the SAT and is open to all currently enrolled high school students regardless of age. Not available for high school credit.

Enrollment in this prep class DOES NOT register your student for the SAT Exam. Parents/Guardians are responsible for enrolling their student(s). Visit the SAT website for upcoming test dates and registration information. Registration for the test is on a first come first serve basis so please register early to be guaranteed a seat.

Intro to AP Calculus
Aug 3 - Aug 7, 2020 / 1:00PM - 3:00PM / For ages 14 - 17

Are you planning to take Calculus next year, or maybe you just want to learn what this exciting branch of mathematics is all about? In this workshop, we will be introducing concepts and problems related to several fundamental areas of calculus, including limits, differentiation, applications of derivatives, and integration. This workshop will give any student a head start on the concepts covered in an AP-level calculus class. This course is designed for students who have not studied Calculus before and is open to all currently enrolled high school students regardless of age.

Cosplay Creations
Aug 10 - Aug 14, 2020 / 1:00PM - 4:00PM / For ages 12 - 17

Cosplay is the practice of dressing up as a character from a movie, book, or video game (including Japanese manga and anime). In this class we will design and create your cosplay character using cosplay costuming techniques. This class focuses on creativity and sustainability and thereby the designs will incorporate upcycled materials. Some sewing experience helpful but not required.

Intro to AP Physics
Aug 10 - Aug 14, 2020 / 1:00PM - 3:00PM / For ages 14 - 17

If you plan to take AP Physics 1, 2, or IB physics next year, this workshop is for you! This class will mostly cover Newtonian mechanics, including, but not limited to: kinematics, Newton's laws of motion, work, energy, and power. Students will learn to think about problem-solving and the world in general from a physicist's perspective! All material covered will provide a head start for an AP or IB high school physics course.

INTENSIVE ACT TEST PREP
Jul 20 - Jul 31, 2020 / 10:00AM - 12:00PM / For ages 14 - 17

This intensive two-week test prep course focuses on the ACT exam, providing a thorough review of the core content while also emphasizing strategies that help students diagnose and solve test questions successfully. All students will receive the Higher Ground Test Preparation Manual, 12 hours of instruction, 2 practice tests to assess performance level, assessment reports, and supplemental materials.

Initial ACT Diagnostic - Monday, July 20 • 9am-12pm
Final ACT Diagnostic - Wednesday, July 30 • 9am-12pm

No class July 3 or July 24

NOTE: The test prep courses are intended for high school students or for community adults who are planning to take the ACT. Not available for high school credit.

*Need-based scholarship opportunities available to qualifying applicants

ACT Exam Registration
Enrollment in this prep class DOES NOT register your student for the ACT Exam. Parents/Guardians are responsible for enrolling their student(s). Visit the ACT website for upcoming test dates and registration information. Registration for the test is on a first come first serve basis so please register early to be guaranteed a seat.

Crafting College Admissions Essays
Jul 20 - Jul 23, 2020 / 1:00PM - 4:00PM / For ages 16 - 17

In the calm before the September storm, join Higher Ground for a writing class guaranteed to be a boon to students looking to get a head start on their college applications. Students will learn specific strategies to get over the hump of starting a college essay and will discover how to write more confidently and creatively. The class closely examines essay prompts and students gain insight by writing and participating in feedback sessions with each other and the instructor. All students, regardless of their writing level, ability, or confidence are welcome to enroll in the workshop, and advanced writers will be accounted for and pushed to succeed in ways appropriate for their needs.

No class July 24th. This workshop is only open to rising Juniors and Seniors, no exceptions will be made.

Study And Test-Taking Skills: High School
Jul 21 - Jul 23, 2020 / 1:00PM - 3:00PM / For ages 14 - 17

This 3 day class will show students how to be successful in the classroom and throughout their academic journey and is comprised of topics specifically tailored to students in high school: organization and time-management, maximizing classroom learning, note-taking, test preparation, and subject test taking (note: this class DOES NOT cover standardized testing like the SAT or ACT). Group exercises will center on establishing effective habits that will expand learning and minimize stress in the classroom and at home.