New to Layton (Ogden, Clearfield: skateboarding, buying a home, neighborhood)

[Craftanddecorlvr]

My family is buying a home in Layton and we will be moving there toward the end of July, coming from MI. I have an 11 year old son, and was wondering if anyone could tell me about King Elementary in Layton? Is it a good school or should I opt to send him somewhere else? Here at home he is in the Gifted and Talented Program, but so far I haven't been super impressed with the small amount of information I have on the Davis G&T Program. Does anyone have information on that? Pros and cons of it? What other things are available in Layton for an 11 year old? He is interested in skateboarding, and recently has developed an interest in golf. If there is any other information about Layton in general that anyone wants to share I would be grateful. I feel like I am walking in blind , I do not know what to expect. Thanks!

[shanenlori]

Moving is so stressful. I hope it all goes well for you. My family recently moved to clearfield/Layton area from Mesa,AZ. Sorry i don't know anything about King elementary, but I can tell you that the education system here is bursting at the seams, due to the large population of children. The davis school district has just had to adopt a year round schol schedule for elementary children. There are a few charter schools around and I have heard good things about them.
There is a new skate park in Clearfield, and a golf course in Layton. Clearfield has a great indoor swimming pool with a slide. I think layton has a wave pool too.
Sorry for the vague reply. If you have any other questions I can try to find answers for you.

[Craftanddecorlvr]

Thanks for your reply. How have you found the area to be, do you like it there? My fiance is already there, living in our house and he seems to like it so far, so I am hoping I will like it, too.

[shanenlori]

I like it here. I love Utah. I missed being away from the mountains, and now I just have to look out my window. They are so beautiful.

There is a mall in Layton and all the regulars store you would find in any community. The only thing I feel is missing is a great mexican restaurant.

I have meet so many great people since I've moved. Hill Air force base is here and I think it has made this area a very diverse city. Don't be shocked, you will probably have mormons in your neighborhood, (we are everywhere). That can be a good or a bad thing, depending on your attitude. (You can read more about the debate on other threads).

My only gripes are the freeways and Utah drivers. I have never seen more drivers that are like "I am driving 5 miles over the speed limit so I deserve to be in the fast lane, and I'm not going to move over." It drives me crazy. There is alot of freeway construction going on right now too. They are putting in a carpool lane from Layton to Ogden. Hopefully it will help.

Overall Utah is a great place. It is my home. I hope you enjoy it as much as my family does. Any other questions I can answer, let me know.

[scirocco22]

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[shanenlori]

Isn't it interesting how we can have such different perspectives of the same situation.
I agree, over all most drivers are polite, (I just wish the slow pokes would get out of the fast lane).
Then again, maybe the problem is my lead foot and the need for speed.
Thanks for your perspective. I respect your opioion.
Lori

[JstAntrhGuy]

If you hate bad drivers, stay away from Miami, FL.

[scirocco22]

Hi Lori!

Ah, I didn't mean to demean your comments by contradicting your observations but you're right, sometimes we see the exact same situation and walk away with totally opposite impressions. Please don't take the comments as my having any lack of respect for your opinions and observations. On another note, yup, I understand your "need for speed" and having a lead foot, I was that way too at one time. But, if you can, slow down and enjoy the sights --smell the roses, as they say. Yup, I know, that's easier said than done. *laughs*


--'rocco

[shanenlori]

Hey, no offense taken!!! I recently moved from the pheonix metro area. I was used to driving with 3 million people on the roads, ( every one was in a hurry). It seems to me that the pace there was so much faster. Utah just seems to be more layed back. Have you ever been on the road and had to go around a tractor? Or have you been behind someone just out for a leisurly drive, piddling along? Have you encountered live stock on the road? I feel more layed back, but maybe my driving has yet to relax.
I appreciate the feed back.
Lori

[scirocco22]

Oh, now I understand, Lori! Phoenix!!!?? Sheesh, yeah!

Again, that Phoenix area is just like any huge metropolitan area pertaining to the way people drive. Yeah, you bet, I can see why you might be still adjusting to Salt Lake valley drivers. I'd have to assume that SLC hasn't caught up with places like Phoenix, LA, Bay Area, Seattle ...just to name a few huge metro areas on the west coast ...probably getting close though. Actually, I hope Salt Lake never does catch up. I'd hate to see it even get as bad as the Las Vegas area. For a city under a million, Las Vegas has some pretty bad drivers!

--'rocco