The school, which will be in the building formerly occupied by Northwest Middle School at 1400 W. Goodwin Ave., will serve students in grades six through nine with an emphasis on science education, teacher Nicki Hack said. The Utah Museum of Natural History, Leonardo on Wheels and other science programs will participate in educational programs at the school.

Sixty students will be enrolled in each grade. For more information, visit www.slc.k12.ut.us/sites/slcse.

The Granite Board of Education will continue its series of "What Counts" meetings designed to offer parents a chance to share opinions on student opportunities, school goals, facility needs, district practices and policies and other topics of concern.

Three meetings are planned for January. Each starts at 7 p.m. Upcoming meetings include:

* Tuesday at Cyprus High School, 8623 W. 3000 South, Magna

* Jan. 16 at Skyline High School, 3251 E. 3760 South, Holladay

* Jan. 22 at Taylorsville High School, 5225 S. Redwood Road, Taylorsville