• Elk Ridge Middle
• Principal: Lawrence G. Urry
• Assistant Principals: Brian McGill, Nedra Sproul
• Address: 3659 West 9800 South, South Jordan, UT 84095
• Phone: 801-412-2800 Fax: 801-412-2830
• Mascot: Wapiti
• School Colors: Forest Green, Maroon & Cream
• Home Page: http://schools.jordandistrict.org/elkridge/
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Elk Ridge Middle School is located in South Jordan, Utah. South Jordan is a sprawling suburb of Salt Lake City, which offers its residence a clean, safe, well-planned community.
The mission of Elk Ridge Middle is to provide a rigorous academic environment, while providing a social and emotional atmosphere that promotes lifelong learning and character guidance.

• The three main goals of our school are to instill: a commitment to learn, confidence to succeed, and courage to make a difference.
• The school serves approximately 1400 students in grades seven, eight and nine.
• Elk Ridge Middle, which opened in 1994, is an attractive, modern building featuring clusters of 4 classroom areas. The building is completely accessible to handicapped students and provides a very pleasant air-conditioned climate for students to learn.
• The school operates on a standard nine-month calendar. School begins at 7:55 a.m. and ends at 2:50 p.m. There are seven teaching periods and all students receive a 30-minute lunch period.
• The teacher/pupil ratio is 1 to 26.30 in Grades 7 and 8 and 1 to 27.00 in Grade 9, but actual class sizes vary.
• All staff members are certified to teach in their assigned area of expertise. Teachers and administrators are evaluated on a regular basis.
• The curriculum follows guidelines set by Jordan District and the Utah State Board of Education. In addition to basic subjects, students are offered a variety of classes in music, art, career and technical education and foreign language.
• A qualified staff provides resource education for students who require a more individualized program of study.
• A gifted education/honors program is provided for students who meet strict academic criteria.
• Students are expected to maintain dress, attendance and discipline standards.
• A hot lunch is provided daily. Students are offered a choice of two menus at a cost of $1.75.
• Bus service is provided for students who live more than 2 miles from school. In addition, special bus service is also provided for students living along a hazardous walking route.
• An active PTSA and School Community Group give continuous input regarding community needs and concerns. Both groups meet regularly.
• Community volunteers are always welcome. Volunteers provide a variety of support services to the school.
• Parents may visit the school at any time. All visitors are required to check in at the main office upon arrival. Visits from students who are enrolled in other schools are not encouraged.
• Our school maintains a monthly program to honor students who exhibit good citizenship skills and who strive to do their best academically. Student of the day and several reward programs encourage the students of Elk Ridge to strive for excellence.
• Our school encourages student involvement and provides many opportunities for students to develop leadership ability.
• Our school participates in science fairs, model UN, instrumental and vocal festivals, Math Counts, and MESA math program, and supports a variety of other activities to promote student growth, interest and talent.

Criterion Referenced Tests (CRT)
The Core Criterion Referenced Tests (CRTs) are administered at the end of each school year to help assess how well students have mastered the standards and objectives set forth in the State of Utah Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science core curricula.   Student achievement is reported as the percent of students reaching “proficient” by earning a Level 3 or Level 4 performance on the Core CRT.

IOWA Tests
The IOWA Test of Basic Skills provides a comparison of achievement to students across the United States in reading, language arts, math, science and social studies.  The IOWA test is given each fall to students in grades 3, 5, and 8.  The Jordan School District School also administers the IOWA to students in grade 6.  Results are reported as the average percentile rank.  The national average is the 50th percentile in each area.

Begin at the West District Line and the Denver and Rio Grande Railroad (approx. 10450 S.); east along the Railroad (south side) to the Mining Railroad; northeast along the Mining Railroad (east side) to 10200 S./Old Bingham Highway; east along 10200 S./Old Bingham Highway (south side) to approx. 6000 W.; continuing northeast along the Old Bingham Highway (south side) to 4000 W.; north along 4000 W. (east side) to 7800 S.; east along 7800 S. (south side) to 3600 W.; south along 3600 W. (west side) to 9000 S.; east along 9000 S. (south side) to 3200 W.; south along 3200 W. (west side) to 11800 S.; west along 11800 S. (north side) to the West District Line; north along the West District Line to the Denver and Rio Grande Railroad.

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