| BLUFFDALE ELEMENTARY (Year-round) |  |
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| Principal: | Ken Westwood | |
| Address: | 14323 S. 2700 West Bluffdale, UT 84065 |
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| Phone: | (801) 254-8090 | |
| Fax: | (801) 302-4909 | |
| Mascot: | Bulldogs | |
| School Colors: | Blue & Yellow | |
| Home Page: | http://schools.jordandistrict.org/bluffdale | |
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Bluffdale teachers are dedicated to
meeting the needs of students. Basic skills are emphasized
and many opportunities are provided for students to
develop culturally, socially and emotionally.
- Bluffdale
Elementary serves 878 students in kindergarten to sixth
grade.
- The school was built in 1995 and features four-class
learning centers for each grade. A central media center
gives the school an open pleasant feeling.
- Bluffdale operates on a year-round schedule.
Students are divided into four attendance tracks. Each
track is generally in school for 45 days followed by
15 days of vacation. The school takes a common vacation
during the month of July. In most cases, parents may
select their child's attendance track.
- Bluffdale students begin school at 8:55 a.m.
and end at 3:50 p.m. except on Friday when school
closes at 1:50 p.m. to allow teachers time for planning
or making preparations for track changes.
- The teacher/pupil ratio is 1 to 22.30 in first
grade, 1 to 22.30 in second grade, 1 to 23.30 in third
grade, and 1 to 26.30 in grades four, five and six.
The actual class sizes vary.
- The curriculum is in keeping with state and District
guidelines and meets all of the requirements for elementary
students. The solid subjects of reading, English and
math are taught during morning hours.
- Bluffdale teachers are all state certificated
and fully-qualified professional educators.
- All staff members are formally evaluated on a
regular basis to assure continuing professional development.
- Resource education is available for students
with special needs.
- Bluffdale students are expected to maintain dress,
attendance and discipline standards.
- An excellent hot lunch program is available to
students at a price of $1.50 per meal. Students are
asked to purchase school lunches by the week or by the
month.
- Bus service is provided for students who live
1-1/2 miles or more from school. A majority of the Bluffdale
students qualify for bus service.
- Bluffdale Elementary relies heavily on an active
PTA which organizes the parent volunteer program. Each
week many hours of service are provided by interested,
caring volunteers.
- A School Community Council meets regularly to
discuss important school issues and give the principal
input from the community's point of view.
- Visitors are always welcome at Bluffdale Elementary
and asked to check with the office before proceeding
through the school.
- Bluffdale teachers stay informed on the latest
teaching methods and techniques by regularly participating
in in-service training.
- Our Centennial Grove recognizes a past community
leader each year by planting a tree and erecting a plaque
on their behalf.
- Our students are involved in an "Accelerated
Reader" program which encourages independent reading
and tests reading comprehension.
