About
Ecker Hill Middle School: Inspiring and supporting all students equitably to achieve their academic and social potential.
Ecker Hill serves a population of 700+ students in 6th & 7th grade. It offers course options that include foreign language, dual language immersion, computer science, career & technical skills, music, art, leadership and a gifted program. With a 1:1 student to computer ratio, the effective use of technology is at the forefront of teaching and learning in all classrooms. With the timber wolf as their mascot, students find a sense of belonging and community in their advisory classes and other school groups, thus supporting the school motto: Stronger as a Pack!
The School Year:
The school year is comprised of 180 school days, approximately 90 school days per semester, 45 school days per quarter.
Student Course Load:
Full-time students have eight classes per term. School is operated on a block system, with four classes each day, alternating daily and referred to as Blue and White days. Class periods are 90-minutes each.
School Accreditation:
- Northwest Association of Accredited Schools (NAAS)
- Utah State Office of Education (USOE)
- Utah Comprehensive Counseling and Guidance
School Reports
Utah’s Educational Data Gateway is a resource provided by the Utah State Board of Education ( USBE ) that allows the public and school personnel to access education-related data. To access this information, you can go to the Utah State Office of Education website and select Data Gateway or click this link: datagateway.schools.utah.gov
Park City Education Foundation
Mission: We fund and support educator-powered initiatives that inspire all Park City students to reach their academic and lifelong potential.
Vision: To help launch well-prepared, curiosity-driven, creative problem solvers who are ready to meet tomorrow’s challenges.
Link to PCEF Website: https://pcef4kids.org/
EHMS curriculum and course requirements follow the standards outlined by the Utah State Office of Education. Students in 7th grade also begin the College and Career Ready process to discuss academic pathways and transition to Treasure Mountain Jr. High.
6th Grade Subject Requirements:
- Language Arts – Writing
- Language Arts – Reading
- Social Studies
- Science
- Mathematics
- Physical Education
- Visual Arts/Creative Coding
- 1 Performing Arts Elective (Band, Choir, Orchestra, World Music/Theater)
6th Grade Dual Immersion Subject Requirements:
- Language Arts – Writing
- Language Arts – Reading
- Social Studies (in language)
- Science
- Math
- Physical Education
- DLI-Honors 2
- 1 Performing Arts Elective (Band, Choir, Orchestra, World Music/Theater)
7th Grade Subject Requirements:
- Math 7 or Math 7 Honors
- English
- Integrated Science
- CCA (College and Career Awareness)
- Physical Education
- Social Studies
- Electives (must add up to 2.0 when registering) – Semester Long and/or Year Long
7th Grade Dual Immersion Subject Requirements:
- Math 7 or 7 Honors
- English
- Integrated Science
- CCA (College and Career Awareness)
- Physical Education
- Social Studies
- French/Spanish 3 DLI Honors
- DLI French/Spanish Culture & Media
- Elective .5 or 1.0