OQUIRRH ELEMENTARY (Year-round)
Principal:	John Shoell
Address:	7165 S. Paddington Road (3285 W.) West Jordan, UT 84088
Phone:	(801) 565-7474
Fax:	(801) 302-4947
Mascot:	Mountain Man
School Colors:	Purple & Green
Home Page:	http://schools.jordandistrict.org/oes/oquirrh.htm
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Oquirrh Elementary, located on West Jordan City's west side, is a neighborhood school in a middle income residential area. The school serves about 600 families who are strong Oquirrh supporters. Parents turn out in large numbers for all school events, and actively work with teachers to see that a quality education is provided for all students.

The Oquirrh staff is committed to providing students with a safe, warm, inviting place to learn. Basic skills are emphasized and students receive many opportunities to prepare academically, socially and emotionally.

• Oquirrh Elementary serves about eight hundred students from kindergarten through sixth grade.
• The school is a flexible space building with a combination of self-contained classrooms and open areas. This attractive school was opened in 1979. Because of a fire, it was rebuilt and opened in February, 1995.
• Oquirrh has been a year-round school since 1986. Students are divided into four attendance groups or tracks. Each track is in school for 45 days followed by 15 days of vacation. The school takes a common vacation during the month of July.
• 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 allow teachers time for planning.
• The teacher/pupil ratio is 1 to 22.3 in first grade, 1 to 23.1 in second grade, 1 to 24.6 in third grade, and 1 to 25.9 in grades four, five and six. The actual class sizes may vary.
• The faculty includes both new and experienced teachers. Many have advanced university degrees. A majority of the teachers regularly participate in inservice classes to improve teaching skills.
• The school curriculum follows the State Core Curriculum guidelines. The learning objectives for each grade level are carefully defined.
• Teachers use a team teaching approach, but students typically work with their own teacher in basic subjects.
• Teachers are expected to be professional in their dealings with students and parents. Regular evaluations are conducted to insure quality instruction.
• A resource program is provided for students with special needs. Special services are also provided in speech, guidance, and learning disabilities.
• A school media center provides excellent resources for teachers and circulates thousands of books to students each year.
• A computer lab gives students opportunities to learn keyboarding and other computer skills. We have a technology specialist and a keyboarding program funded by a grant to instruct all students.
• Students are expected to attend school regularly and dress appropriately.
• A school lunch is provided daily. The student price is $1.50 per lunch. The meals are cooked in our school kitchen.
• All Oquirrh students live within walking distance of the school.
• Parents are important to the school program. An active PTA and School Community Group enable parents to be directly involved in school plans and programs.
• School volunteers help with a multitude of tasks. Volunteers are always welcome and appreciated.
• Visitors are welcome at Oquirrh and asked to check in at the office before visiting classrooms.
• Our school houses three cluster units, one diagnostic kindergarten and two behavior disorder units.

• 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.