Hawthorn Academy

My kids have attended the elementary school for the past 6 years. I have been thrilled with the teachers and the staff at the school. Some of my kids do really well at school and others struggle. There has been a very individualized approach to each child to make sure they are challenged at their level. I look forward to my oldest starting middle school next year. The teachers are great. As for the uniforms, I love it as a mom. I let the kids have fun choosing a backpack and shoes to show their personality. Having uniforms simplify life so much!

We have been at Hawthorn since the first year it opened. This school has been organized and on top of things since the get go. I have always had good communication with the teachers, and all have been very helpful with any needs my kids have had. The special education teachers are wonderful, and each of my children have thrived here. We have loved it.

We love Hawthorne!!! This is a great school. I have been very happy with our choice to pull our child from Joel P Jensen. If you are looking for a school for your child to fluff through this is not a good choice for you. There is a lot of homework, expectations for the students and parents. The teachers are young, fresh and hard working. The sports programs are adequate and they provide mandatory study hall twice a week. The other children that attend this school are clean, well behaved, there to learn and life up to the expectations of their environment.
This is preparation for college, employment, and adulthood people…how do things work at your employment? Are you expected to dress and behave appropriately? The only issue I have is I do not know where I will place my child for high school after this wonderful Jr. High charter school experience I cannot imagine sending her back to our shabby excuse for public education.

Our daughter started here this year. We already love it so much! She loves her teachers, she always comes home excited about what she did that day. The communication between school and parents is outstanding! So happy to be here! Looking forward to the future with HA West.

I went to hawthorn for 6 years I attended South Jordan for 3 years and then attended West Jordan for 3 years for middle school. Middle school here is small making it a very tight community of peers making friends here isn't hard but there are the stereotypical "groups" of kids. My learning experience here truly comes from classes I've picked out for myself such as art, tech and theater classes I've seen many great teachers come and go all because the kids weren't treating them with respect or they found a better place to work. Since Hawthorn is combined with a middle school they do expect the "older" kids to set an example for the younger grades I find this to be good at an extent but I find that some of the staff forget we are "older" kids and treat us as they would the younger kids granted some of the "older kids" do act like little kids. My Favorite thing that came from Hawthorn has been my friends and memories from it, Thank you Hawthorn.

Hawthorn academy has been an absolute blessing for our child. It has helped them blossom into a child that loves school and is motivated to be an integral part of the school community. The teachers at Hawthorn have been wonderful to work with and are always willing to help their students excel. We’re so thankful to have found this school community. We highly recommend Hawthorn Academy for anyone looking for a great K-9 school!

We love our students here. We push them to be their best every bit as much as we push ourselves to meet their individual needs and improve our own teaching practices. We have the most ideal parents as well. They are involved with their children's education and advocate for their students in a most helpful and courteous way. The administration has done a terrific job at hiring the top teachers out there. The administration has sweat blood and tears to stretch our dollars to provide the most and the highest quality that we can for our students. There is no where else I would send my own children. After leaving Hawthorn, any high school in any subject is a piece of cake. From the most gifted child to the one who struggles, they all come back saying the same thing: We did an amazing job of preparing them for what was to come. Thanks Hawthorn for letting me teach Utah's best and brightest!

I am in 9th grade and I started in 6th grade. This school has helped me so much. I feel prepared for any high-school I attend. Mrs. Casper is one of the best teachers I have had. She has stayed until 5 30 pm after school to help me with the math so I could prepare for a test because I was out sick for a week. Another great teacher is Mrs. George. She is the 7th grade Language Arts teacher and the Peer Leadership teacher. She gives good constructive criticism and is very helpful when needed. She is also very funny and very kind. She is always there to hear you vent if you really need it. I love this school and all of the teachers. I would recommend that if you want your child to get a good education and a good social experience I would send them to Hawthorn Academy.

We love this school!! I moved my son here from a mainstream Elementary and I can't begin to tell you how much better the curriculum is. Smaller classes, the teachers seem very educated, also it's a really clean school.

We have been at Hawthorn Academy since the day they opened and have been pleased with the education my children are receiving. I especially appreciate all Amalie Harmon does for my kids. She is always willing to help my kids to improve, learn and catch up. Thank you for all you do for our family.
Also, Ms. Mcintosh took time yesterday to sit with me and my son to explain his math assignment. It was well after 4pm, but she did not seem hurried but instead genuonly interested in helping him master the concepts. She has done this other times as well. I appreciate the time these teachers put into helping my kids!

My daughter just started at Hawthorn this year and so far she loves it. She really enjoys her teachers and all the learning she is doing. Her previous school used uniforms with the school logo which was more costly and not safe for strangers to know her school name if we went out for errands after school. The uniforms at Hawthorn are so cute and are very affordable because you can buy them anywhere like Target or walmart. I also love the security measures to get inside.

We love Hawthorn academy! My first grader hated kindergarten, and I was worried about real school. Totally unfounded , her reading has improved greatly she loves her teacher, and is always looking for "random acts of kindness" to do. As an IB school, they focus in the academics, but also in their students making an impact in their community. My kids equally love fun Friday and Math night, thanks Hawthorn Academy.

Awesome school, great support for each student and their families. We jave been part of the West Jordan campus for the past 2 years and we have had a great experience. Teachers really care and students get all the help they need in and out of class.

I honestly think that this is a wonderful school that teaches you several valuable lessons that you'll never forget. I should know- I've gone to this school from 7th grade to 9th. I'm not saying that this is an easy school. In fact, it is rather the opposite. Strict expectations and 4 hours of homework every day is pretty normal for this school. However, the teachers are great at teaching, and you'll learn a lot, if you are willing to work. This school has taught me several organizations skills, and how to work hard. If you want an easy school year, don't come here, but if you are willing to work and learn, this school is simply fantastic. Respect the awesome teachers, and you'll come to really love them! Go eagles! :-)

This academy is am amazing school. My children love attending this campus. The teachers are incredibly kind and helpful. The administrators are have a deep concern about the students.

We love Hawthorn Academy. I have a daughter to whom learning comes fairly easily. Hawthorn Academy does not allow her to get bored or complacent. On the other hand, her younger sister requires more time and different avenues/strategies. In her case, the school does not allow her to get frustrated or fall further behind. I love how they care for and teach my daughters according to their different needs.
From a parent who is heavily involved and close to the action, I give Hawthorn Academy five stars.

My grandson looks forward every day to go to school. He loves his teacher and her aides. He is well advanced for his age and they incorporate his interests. Couldn’t be happier.

I absolutely loved this school for my children. I would recommend it to anyone. Sadly we moved and could no longer make the twice daily commute work with our work schedules. Go Eagles!!

I love the opportunity that my kids (2 of them because one of them was accepted in June right when I apply online) have been accepted just one day after school starts in August 2015. We love the school, the staff and the teachers, my kids and I are so pleased about it.

I have one student in Elementary and one in Middle School at the same location. It's so convenient having them in the same school still. Mr Dubois is a very hands-on and present Principal. He cares about the students and their safety.