Mastery-Based Progression
Students advance when they truly understand — not when the calendar says so. Real mastery, no gaps left behind.
Eagle Mountain, Utah · Grades 7–12 · Tuition-free
A school built around your child, not the other way around.
Momentum Academy is a tuition-free public charter school opening in Eagle Mountain — pairing personalized, mastery-based learning with real human mentorship and proactive support for every student's wellbeing.
No commitment. We'll keep you posted as we open enrollment.
Our vision
Education that adapts to the student — not students who adapt to the system.
Traditional classrooms ask thirty different kids to learn the same thing, the same way, on the same day. Momentum is built differently. Every learner moves at their own pace, masters what matters before moving on, and is surrounded by adults whose job is to mentor — not just to lecture.
Technology handles the personalization so our people can do what people do best: encourage, challenge, and care. The result is a calmer, more human school where curiosity and wellbeing grow together.
What makes Momentum different
Six ideas at the heart of the school.
A Personal Learning Companion
A supportive AI guide that helps each student find their next step, celebrates their progress, and hands the human moments to real mentors. A guide, never a watchful eye.
Persistent 1-on-1 Coaching
Every student has a dedicated adult mentor who knows them by name and walks alongside them year after year.
Multi-Layered Assessment
We look beyond test scores — projects, growth, and real-world skills paint the full picture of each learner.
Biophilic Campus Design
Light, greenery, and calm, nature-inspired spaces designed to lower stress and help students focus and thrive.
Knowledge-Connected Curriculum
Subjects connect into a coherent whole, so students see how ideas link together and why their learning matters.
Who it's for
Built for Eagle Mountain families who want more for their kids.
Momentum isn't for everyone — and that's the point. We're building a school for families who believe their child deserves to be known, challenged, and supported as an individual.
- Families in Eagle Mountain and the surrounding Utah communities looking for something better for grades 7–12.
- Students who feel unseen in a one-size-fits-all classroom and learn best at their own pace.
- Parents who want technology used thoughtfully — to personalize learning, not to replace human connection.
- Kids whose curiosity, creativity, or wellbeing deserve more room to grow than a traditional school allows.
The founders
Built by people who care about kids first.
Malinda Caldwell
Co-Founder
A licensed therapist and champion of human-centered learning. Malinda shapes how Momentum cares for the whole student — building emotional wellbeing into the everyday, not just the crisis moments.
Evan Caldwell
Co-Founder
A systems architect focused on learning technology. Evan designs the personalized engine behind Momentum — so technology quietly does the heavy lifting and frees our people to mentor and connect.
Tell us you're interested
Enrollment is opening soon. Add your name to the interest list and we'll keep you in the loop — no commitment, no pressure, just first access when the doors open.
- Tuition-free public charter school
- Grades 7–12 in Eagle Mountain, Utah
- Real mentorship + proactive wellbeing support