ABOUT SOUTH JORDAN ELEMENTARY
South
Jordan Elementary is located on 11205 S. Black Cherry
Way (1375 W.) in the center
of a rapidly growing community rich in family traditions
and values. Families in the area are supportive of
the school system and willingly volunteer hundreds
of hours of service to the school each year.
The South Jordan goal is to help students become useful,
contributing members of society by teaching academics
and responsible citizenship, and by helping each other
gain a sense of self-worth.
- South Jordan Elementary
serves 1020 students from K-6.
- The school operates on a year-round schedule.
Students are divided into four attendance groups or
tracks. Each track has approximately 45 days of school
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 22.50 in first
grade, 1 to 22.80 in second grade, 1 to 24.30 in third
grade, and 1 to 26.40 in grades four, five and six.
The actual class sizes vary.
The curriculum follows state and District guidelines
and provides students with a solid foundation in basic
skills as well as many opportunities for enrichment
experiences.- A team of highly trained professionals with diverse
talents and interests provides students with a broad
range of learning experiences.
- Teachers are formally evaluated on a regular
basis. Improvement in teaching skills, student achievement
and self-concept are emphasized.
- Resource, speech and guidance services are available
for students with learning disabilities and handicaps.
A qualified resource teacher helps meet the academic
and emotional needs of eligible students.
- Technology training is part of the school curriculum.
A computer lab is available to all students in grades
K-6. Students learn keyboarding skills, writing skills,
problem solving and drills to practice skill improvement.
- Curriculum improvements and enrichment are top
priorities at South Jordan. In recent years, the focus
has been on building competency in the basic skills.
- South Jordan students are expected to share responsibility
for learning which includes attending school regularly,
being on time and being cooperative and respectful.
- School lunch is served each day. Lunches are
prepared onsite and served in the school cafeteria.
The price is $1.50 for lunch.
- Bus service is provided for all students who
live 1-1/2 miles or more from school. A large majority
of the South Jordan students live within walking distance
of the school.
- South Jordan has an active PTA organization which
meets monthly to coordinate school programs and volunteer
services.
- A School Community Council, comprised of community,
PTA, and staff representatives, provides input and direction
on important school issues.
- Parents and community members are encouraged
to visit the school. Visitors are asked to stop by the
office before entering classrooms.
- Parents are asked to call the school each morning
when their child will be absent. The school calls the
homes of students who are absent to make certain that
they are safe.
- Teachers provide a positive, nurturing classroom
environment where students have opportunities to reach
their learning potential. Some 81 percent of our parents
rate the school as "Excellent" at helping
children think highly of themselves.
- The Rocky Ram Award, an on-going
academic challenge, is given to individuals completing
academic task cards. Other gifted and talented programs
include Monster Math, World Wonders, Creative Pursuits,
Student Treasures and Bare Books,
History Fair and Talented Young Authors.
- South Jordan Elementary was selected as a Utah
Centennial School, 1996-1999.
- In 2000, Marian Jackson, an upper grade teacher,
was a recipient of the Huntsman Award for Excellence
and teaching.
- Judy Park, the school secretary, received recognition
as one of the ten outstanding classified employees in
Jordan School District in 2000-2001.
- Teachers voluntarily participate in hours of
in-service training to improve teaching techniques.
- Second grade teacher, Anne Griffen, was selected
as one of ten outstanding teachers in Jordan School
District.
TEST
SCORES
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.
Jordan School District | 9361 S. 300 East | Sandy, UT 84070 | (801) 567-8100 | ©
