ELK MEADOWS ELEMENTARY (Year-round)
Principal:	Howard Griffith
Address:	3448 W. 9800 South South Jordan, UT 84095
Phone:	(801) 446-3200
Fax:	(801) 302-4926
Mascot:	Falcons
School Colors:	Silver & Blue
Home Page:	http://schools.jordandistrict.org/elkmeadows/
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Elk Meadows Elementary was built in 1998. It located in the southwest corner of the District's boundaries, the school serves the Garden Grove, Vista Farms, Elk Meadows, Whispering Sands, Ashford Acres, Cameron Park, Edenview and Hearthstone subdivisions. Elk Meadows operates on a year-round schedule and, considering the area's growth potential, will probably continue to grow for many years.

The staff at Elk Meadows is working to create a safe, warm learning climate where every student can master the basic skills and develop a sense of self-worth through a variety of learning experiences. School spirit is very high, and teachers and parents are working in partnership to help students gain academic competence, develop social skills, and become responsible citizens.

• Elk Meadows Elementary serves 908 students in grades K-6.
• The school is on a modified year-round school calendar. Students are divided into four attendance groups or tracks. Typically, each track is in school for 45 days and then has a 15 day vacation. During July, the school closes to allow all students a common vacation.
• The school day begins at 8:30 a.m. and ends at 3:25 p.m. except on Fridays when school is dismissed at 1:25 p.m. to provide time for teachers to plan curriculum and receive training.
• The teacher/pupil ratio is 1 to 22.00 in first grade, 1 to 22.30 in second grade, 1 to 23.80 in third grade, and 1 to 25.90 in grades four, five and six; however, individual class sizes vary.
• The faculty is comprised of experienced teachers and many have advanced degrees in early childhood and elementary education.
• Elk Meadows is adding a mobile computer lab to serve children in all grades. We are providing laptop computers to the children and teachers who use the lab The lab will be a great support for our curriculum and will provide our children with excellent opportunities for project-based activities in technology.
• The school is in the second year with the "I Can Read Program" which is a skill-based reading program that will focus on kindergarten through sixth grade children who are having difficulties learning how to read. Parents will be asked to volunteer in this endeavor to help teachers administer the program.
• Elk Meadows will be a training site again this year for student teachers from the University of Phoenix who are enrolling in the Masters of Arts Education Program. We welcome these future teachers and look forward to working with them.
• The school's curriculum meets or exceeds all state and District standards. The classwork in each grade follows the State and District Core Curriculum Guidelines. We are also conducting a vigorous character education program in the school. Our PTA is supporting this effort to develop high moral values in our students.
• Basic subjects are taught in self-contained classrooms. Teachers work in teams to provide instruction in basic subjects, arts, physical education and music.
• Elk Meadows follows the District dress standard which requires clean, neat, modest clothing. Students are expected to learn self-discipline. If serious problems arise, the student, teacher, parents, counselor, and principal work as a team to find the best solution for the student.
• The professional staff is competent and trained to give students an excellent education. Teachers are evaluated regularly with the aim of maintaining high quality instruction in every classroom.
• Elk Meadows has a resource program that includes a variety of special services for students with special learning needs.
• The school has an excellent Instructional Media Center which offers students a variety of materials for academic study and personal enjoyment. Students are encouraged to go to the center and use the materials for class assignments, independent study, and reading for pleasure.
• Nutritious, well-balanced breakfasts and lunches are served each day. The student price $1.50 for lunch.
• Bus service is provided for all students who live 1.5 miles or more from the school.
• Visitors are always welcome at Elk Meadows and asked to drop by the office upon arrival. The Elk Meadows staff is happy to assist visitors and anxious to help new students feel at home.
• Elk Meadows has eleven ESL-endorsed teachers, two gifted/talented teachers and three reading-endorsed teachers.
• Elk Meadows has has conducted significant inservice programs with the staff to strengthen literacy skills
of the children. The school has been given grants of up to $10,000 to work on reading, science, physical education and environmental studies.
• The school just recently conducted a CPR certification program where 31 staff members were certified in child and adult CPR.

• U-PASS REPORTS
• 2006-07 Reports
• 2005-06 Reports
• 2004-05 Reports
• The purpose of the Utah Performance Assessment System for Students (U-PASS) is to provide information about how students in Utah schools are doing relative to the Utah State Core Curriculum and State requirements for school performance. Information is compiled and presented by the Utah State Office of Education in accordance with Utah State law. If you have any questions about the data, please contact the school.