ROSE CREEK ELEMENTARY (Year-round)
Principal:	Michelle Peterson
Address:	12812 S. 3600 West Riverton, UT 84065
Phone:	(801) 254-8082
Fax:	(801) 302-4963
Mascot:	Raptors
School Colors:	Grey & Maroon
Home Page:	http://schools.jordandistrict.org/rcreek/default.htm
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Rose Creek Elementary is located in the rapidly growing city of Riverton. The school's mission is highlighted by a commitment to educational excellence. The school and community are dedicated to teaching, serving and meeting the needs of all students. High standards of academics and behavior enable Rose Creek students to achieve their full potential.

Rose Creek parents are encouraged to be involved in school. Teachers communicate regularly with parents through home contacts and parent/teacher conferences.

• Rose Creek Elementary serves about 835 students on a year-round schedule. Students are divided into four attendance tracks. Typically, each track is in school for 45 days followed by 15 days of vacation. The school takes a common vacation in July.
• Rose Creek Elementary was completed in July 1998. The library/media center is located in the middle of each classroom cluster. Classrooms are arranged to encourage interaction among teachers and can be reassigned by grade as the student population fluctuates.
• 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 allow teachers time for planning and making track changes.
• The Rose Creek staff is well qualified. Teachers hail from many different states with a variety of backgrounds and specialty training.
• Teachers work in teams in order to give students access to the best talents of each teacher.
• The curriculum follows state and District guidelines and meets or exceeds all elementary requirements.
• Rose Creek students are expected to develop academically and in personal responsibility by: 1) being at school and being on time, 2) doing good work and turning work in on time, and 3) obeying school rules, and showing courtesy and respect.
• The resource program provides special help to students who are behind in math or reading.
• A guidance specialist is available to provide group or individual counseling. Speech therapy is also provided for students as necessary.
• Rose Creek students have the opportunity to use computers as part of their regular curriculum.
• The school benefits from a supportive, cooperative parent group. PTA officers and parent volunteers provide hours of service to the school each week.
• Well-balanced meals are provided daily through the school's hot lunch program at a price of $1.50 per lunch. Reduced rate or free lunches are available to students in need.
• Bus service is provided for students who live 1-1/2 miles or more from school. About 95 percent of Rose Creek students ride the bus each day.
• Rose Creek has an after school strings program.
• Rose Creek Elementary is striving to meet the needs of accelerated students. Problem solving and higher level thinking skills are introduced in every classroom.
• Rose Creek is using Utah State Trust Lands grant funds to assist students in grades K-3 improve their reading skills.
• Rose Creek is working to implement the District Balanced Literacy program which develops students' reading and writing skills.
  

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• 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.