Wasatch Alternative High School Administration
Amanda Edwards joined Wasatch in August 2023 from Jordan School District, where she served for eight years as an elementary school principal, most recently at Bastian Elementary. Over her 22-year career in education, Mrs. Edwards has worked as an elementary teacher, assistant principal at both elementary and middle school levels, and administrator for the Alternative School during the 2023–24 school year. She served as an assistant principal at Wasatch High School for 2024–25 before returning to the Alternative School in August 2025. A Heber City resident, Mrs. Edwards earned a Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education and an Administration and Supervision endorsement in Educational Leadership from the University of Wyoming, as well as a Master of Education in Elementary Education and ESL from Southern Utah University.
Intervention Plan
Wasatch High School Systematic Academic Interventions
The steps below are progressive—previous steps continue as new steps are added.
Step 1
- professional learning communities
- clear learning goals posted on Canvas
- professional, nurturing relationships
- high-quality instruction
- targeted assessment
- competency-based grading
- weekly Canvas updates
- parent contact
Step 2
- additional time and support to demonstrate learning
- differentiated instruction
- directed intervention time by student by standard
- consultation time
- before and after school tutoring
- notify students eligible for credit recovery
Step 3
- attendance monitoring
- academic monitoring
- counselors check failing grades each quarter
- counselors meet with every student yearly
- counselors review every senior’s credits each term
- schedule modification
- Literacy Support
- Guided Study
- Study Skills
- ELL Content Support
- Night School / Summer School
- eSchool
Step 4
- Conference with Administrator
- Individualized Academic Plan
- Wasatch Alternative
Step 5
- Wasatch Alternative
- Transition Counseling
- Work Release
Step 6
- Adult Education