East Hollywood High School

East Hollywood High School
Address
2185 S 3600 W
West Valley City, Utah 84119
Coordinates 40°43′20″N 111°58′40″W / 40.72222°N 111.97778°W / 40.72222; -111.97778Coordinates: 40°43′20″N 111°58′40″W / 40.72222°N 111.97778°W / 40.72222; -111.97778
Information
Type Charter school
Founded 2004
Founder Eric Lindsey
Principal Katrina Walker
Faculty 16
Grades 9-12
Enrollment 350 +/-
Color(s) Blue and gold
Mascot [Hollywood] Star (2004-2011), ManBear (2011-present)
Website East Hollywood High School website

East Hollywood High School (EHHS) is an accredited public charter school in West Valley City, Utah, United States. It specializes in film production training for students grades 9-12. As of 2013, the school principal is Katrina Walker. Chartered directly through the Utah State Office of Education,[1] EHHS enrolls approximately 350 students each year.

Clubs and organizations

Apprenticeship learning

EHHS is uniquely located in the former KUTV studios in West Valley City, Utah. Film production classes are offered by industry professionals.

Class and student body size

The student body[2] is fewer than 350 and average class sizes are smaller than 25 students.

Extension of the educational program

Many students take advantage of the school's Concurrent Enrollment[3] partnership with Snow College,[4] through which they can receive college credit without leaving EHHS.

Performing arts

Film

In previous years, film production classes have produced a weekly school news program.[5] The weekly news program is no longer being produced.

School film projects include:

Drama

The previous drama teacher at East Hollywood High was Natalie Dallimore.[7] During the '07-'08 school year, Dallimore directed Fiddler on the Roof.

As of 2014, the current drama teacher at East Hollywood High is Alex Ungerman.

Notable achievements

At the Utah High School Film Festival,[8] EHHS students received first place in:

On June 15, 2009, EHHS received recognition for Best Progress[9] from KSL.

External links

References

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