• Principal: Shelly Davis
• Assistant Principal: Jennifer Ludlow
• Address: 6860 W. Mary Leizan Lane (13825 S.), Herriman, UT 84096
• Phone: 801-254-0737 | Fax: 801-302-4977
• Mascot: Bobcats
• School Colors: Hunter Green, Copper & Black
• Home Page: http://schools.jordandistrict.org/butterfieldcanyon
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Butterfield Canyon Elementary School is located in the rapidly growing city of Herriman.  Our doors were opened July, 2006.  The staff at Butterfield Canyon are committed to providing each student with a rich and quality education.  It is our goal to see our youth become life-long learners who become contributing members of society.

• General Information
• Butterfield Canyon currently has over 950 students enrolled in kindergarten to sixth grade.  This number continues to grow as the new housing opportunities within the boundaries expand.
• The school has a clean-line design featuring flexible space classrooms, centrally located media center, spacious gym with stage area, and an up-to-date computer lab.  Each classroom is equipped with an audio enhancement system and DPL
• Butterfield Canyon is a year-round school with four attendance tracks.  Each track is in session for 45 days followed by a 15-day vacation.  The school takes a common vacation in July.
• The school day begins at 8:55 a.m. and ends at 3:50 p.m. except on Fridays when school is dismissed at 1:50 p.m. to provide time for teachers to plan curriculum and receive Professional Development opportunities.
• The teacher/pupil ratio is 1 to 23 in first grade, 1 to 24 in second grade, 1 to 22 in third grade, 1 to 24 in fourth grade, 1 to 25 in fifth grade, and 1 to 30 in sixth grade.  Actual class sizes may vary.
• Bus service is provided for students who live 1-1/2 miles or more from the school.
• A nutritious hot lunch is prepared and served daily.

• School Highlights
• Butterfield Canyon Elementary staff includes 46 certified teachers, and growing as the student population continues to grow.  This number includes specialists in Speech/Language, Psychology, Literacy, and Special Education.  In addition, 30 classified employees serve in numerous other positions in the school.
•  All certified staff hold current teaching certificates with several teachers having earned advanced degrees and educational endorsements beyond the regular teaching certificate.
• All staff members are formally evaluated on a regular basis for the purpose of improving performance.  Teachers continually participate in professional development courses to improve instructional skills.
• Teachers work together in teams to meet individual student needs.  Flexible grouping strategies and collaboration among teachers aid in this process.
• Instruction in each grade follows the State and District Core Curriculum Guidelines.
• Technology training is an important aspect of the school curriculum.  Our computer lab enables all students (grades K-6) to learn and practice keyboarding skills, word processing programs, and work with software in language arts and math.  The school system is networked to provide school-wide computer experience, including the Internet.
• The curriculum meets or exceeds all District and state requirements.  Teachers use the Balanced Literacy framework to teach reading and writing.  Math is taught using a combination of Investigations and the Scott Foresman/Addison Wesley curriculum.
• Butterfield Canyon has a before-school choir program that allows students in grades 3-6 to experience the joy of vocal music and performing as a group.  An after-school orchestra program is also available to our students in grades 4-6.
• Butterfield Canyon Elementary follows the Jordan District dress standard that requires clean, neat, modest clothing.  Students are expected to learn self-discipline.  If serious problems arise at school, the student, teacher, parents, school counselor, and principal work as a team to find the best solution for the student.
• An active PTA and School Community Council assist with school activities and regularly give input on important school issues.
• Students at Butterfield Canyon are taught responsible citizenship as teachers set reasonable limits, reinforce positive behavior, and employ programs to build student self-esteem.
• Butterfield Canyon participates in the Gold Medal School program of physical fitness in grades kindergarten to six.  We are also actively engaged in the Presidential and National Physical Fitness Testing Program in grades four to six.
• Our Student Council gives our student leaders an opportunity to gain valuable leadership and communication skills as they meet to build school pride and serve others.
• School visitors and volunteers are welcomed and encouraged at Butterfield Canyon.  Through the Learning Links program, volunteers engage in supporting the educational process through their work within the classroom and support at home.  It is our goal to have every family who attend Butterfield Canyon give of their time and service in the quest to educating the youth of today and the leaders of tomorrow.

Criterion Referenced Tests (CRT)
The Core Criterion Referenced Tests (CRTs) are administered at the end of each school year to help assess how well students have mastered the standards and objectives set forth in the State of Utah Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science core curricula.   Student achievement is reported as the percent of students reaching “proficient” by earning a Level 3 or Level 4 performance on the Core CRT.

Direct Writing Assessment (DWA)
The Direct Writing Assessment (DWA) is designed to assess the writing skills of in February and March each year. Before the 2009-10 school year, 6th and 9th grade students were tested. Currently, 5th and 8th grade students are tested.  The following six components of writing are assessed: ideas & content, organization, voice, word choice, sentence fluency, and conventions.

* Each year the direct writing prompt changes, therefore caution should be used in making year to year conclusions

(YRE) Begin at the west county line and Butterfield Canyon Road; east along Butterfield Canyon Road (south side) to Herriman Hwy/U111; north along U111 to Butterfield Creek; east along Butterfield Creek to Rose Canyon Road (6400 W.); south along Rose Canyon Road (west side) to Butterfield Park Way; east along Butterfield Park Way (south side) to approx. 6000 W.; south along 6000 W. (west side) to the south county line; west along the south county line (north side) to the west county line; north along the west county line (east side) to Butterfield Canyon Road.

Also: Begin at Rosecrest Rd. and Hard Lick Spring Drainage (approx. 5275 W.); east along Rosecrest Rd. (south side) to approx. 4800 W.; south along approx. 4800 W. (west side) to the south county line; west along the south county line (north side) to approx. 5600 W.; north along 5600 W. (east side) to the Hard Lick Spring Drainage (approx. 15000 S.); north and east along the Hard Lick Spring Drainage (east side) to Rosecrest Rd.

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