RIVERSIDE ELEMENTARY (Year-round)
Principal:	William Hanvey
Address:	8737 S. 1220 West West Jordan, UT 84088
Phone:	(801) 565-7484
Fax:	(801) 302-4953
Mascot:	Eagles
School Colors:	Blue & White
Home Page:	http://schools.jordandistrict.org/riverside/default.htm
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Riverside Elementary is located in the central west area of West Jordan City. The school serves children who come from suburban and rural homes. Residents support the school and seem committed to public education. Riverside opened in 1979, is a modern, totally air-conditioned school. The Riverside staff is working to foster the individual growth of students and is strongly committed to their academic and emotional needs.

• Riverside Elementary is a year-round school serving approximately 850 students from Kindergarten to Sixth Grade.
  
• Students are divided into four attendance groups or tracks. Each track is in school for about 45 days followed by 15 days of vacation. One of the four tracks is always on 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. On every Friday and the last day of a short week the students are dismissed at 1:25 p.m. to allow planning time for teachers.
• All teachers and the principal are evaluated on a regular basis to help assure educational quality and professional development.
• The teachers are experienced, devoted educators. Our staff are graduates from all of the major universities in Utah as well as graduates from noted universities in other states.
• Each grade level has established special traditions and activities which students look forward to from year to year.
• The teachers work in teams, sharing strengths as they provide educational programs for the students.
• Riverside students are expected to follow the district dress guidelines and come to school in neat, clean, and modest clothing. When children come dressed appropriately, the learning climate is enhanced and student achievement is increased.
• The school provides resource, guidance, and speech programs for students who qualify for these special services.
• A New computer lab for the students to use while learning to use computers through drill and practice in basic skills as well as technology training.
• A nutritious, hot lunch program is provided. The student price is $1.50 per lunch. Riverside also provides a breakfast program for $.70 per meal.
• Our school has hosted the Governor of Utah, Mayor of West Jordan, members of the State Legislature, the Jordan Board of Education, and many professional athletes and other local celebrities.
• Several of our teachers have graduated with honors from their universities or received other state and District educational honors.
• Students have the benefit of extra curricular programs such as: choir, intramural sports, Energy Patrol, morning announcements, safety patrol, buddy classes, geography and spelling bees, school newspaper, and Name that Book program.
• PTA and School Community Council organizations enrich school programs, give input on school issues and provide many service and volunteer hours.
• Student achievement recognition on the Wall of Fame.

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• 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.