
- Fort Herriman Middle
- Principal: Rodney Shaw
- Assistant Principals: Lauren Goodsell, Amber Zdunich
- Address: 14058 South Mirabella Drive, Herriman, Utah 84096
- Phone: 801-412-2450 | Fax: 801-412-2460
- Mascot: Diamondbacks
- School Colors: Black, Copper & Teal
- Home Page: www.fortherriman.org
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Fort Herriman Middle School serves students of varied economic, social, ethnic and religious backgrounds. Located in one of the fastest growing areas of the Salt Lake Valley, in the city of Herriman, the school's spacious building and well-groomed campus are assets to the community. Fort Herriman Middle is a modern two-story design featuring self-contained classrooms located around a central meeting area designed for cooperative learning, Futuristic Technology Lab, Prototype Shop, Foods Lab, Sewing Lab, Business Computer Lab, Vocal and Instrumental Music rooms, Library/Media Center, Auditorium, Gymnasium with a second level indoor track, Dance Studio, Fitness Room, and office suite. The show-case middle school was completed in the summer of 2005 and offers many amenities not included in Jordan District's older middle schools such as a full wireless network, state-of-the-art multimedia presentation stations in every classroom, a wireless microphone system for each teacher, seven electronic whiteboards, three, 40 laptop mobile computer labs, and five, 40 station desktop computer labs. The Fort Herriman faculty is highly respected for the standards of excellence that the school maintains and for the respect and courtesy that are extended to all. Fort Herriman Middle has adopted and works toward a professional learning communities model with student learning as its primary focus. Interdisciplinary teaming allows teachers to meet the needs of individual students. We stress character development, continuous learning, critical thinking and communication at Fort Herriman. Fort Herriman Middle has been recognized by the National Council PTSA for its efforts to increase parental involvement in the school. Fort Herriman has also just completed its accreditation process receiving the highest performance review allowed by the Utah State Office of Education.
- The school serves some 1,250 students in grades seven, eight and nine.
- Students attend school on a regular nine-month, 180-day calendar with the summers off. The student day begins at 7:30 a.m. and ends at 2:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday. School begins @ 9:30 a.m. on Friday and dismisses at 2:30 p.m.
- The curriculum meets or exceeds District and state core curriculum standards and includes a wide range of required and elective courses.
- The pupil/teacher ratio is 1 to 26.30 in grades 7 and 8 and 1 to 27 in grade 9, but actual class sizes vary.
- The 50-member faculty includes a mix of veteran and new educators. All are state certificated and well prepared in their teaching fields. Both teachers and administrators undergo formal evaluations on a regular basis.
- A full resource team, school psychologist, counselors, and teachers for students with cognitive and emotional concerns are on staff to serve students with special needs.
- Computer science classes and a specially equipped computer classroom provide students with opportunities for technology training.
- Students have separate computer accounts accessible at any computer located throughout the school.
- Students are expected to attend classes regularly and to comply with the school's dress code. A computer tracking system helps monitor attendance. Staff members work closely with any student who has problems.
- Our UBI program encourages students to do their best by rewarding academic achievement, good citizenship, exemplary attitudes, exceptional effort, etc.
- Nutritious hot lunches are provided daily for $2 per student.
- Although most Fort Herriman Middle students live within walking distance, bus service is provided for any who live two miles or more away from school.
- Visitors are always welcome and asked to stop by the office for a visitor's pass before going to classes or moving through the building.
- Our school-wide excellence program and computerized discipline program assure recognition for exemplary students and immediate help for students experiencing problems
- Our school visitors frequently comment on the high standards of courtesy and respect they encounter at Fort Herriman Middle School.
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.
Year |
7th Lang. Arts |
8th Lang. Arts |
9th Lang. Arts |
7th Math |
Pre-Algebra |
Algebra 1 |
Geometry |
2005-06 |
83% |
81% |
78% |
N/A |
62% |
52% |
72% |
2006-07 |
86% |
91% |
84% |
N/A |
63% |
56% |
65% |
2007-08 |
87% |
86% |
87% |
92% |
71% |
65% |
80% |
2008-09 |
88% |
85% |
86% |
86% |
72% |
63% |
85% |
Year |
7th Science |
8th Science |
9th Earth Sci. |
Biology |
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2005-06 |
73% |
72% |
74% |
97% |
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2006-07 |
71% |
66% |
76% |
96% |
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2007-08 |
78% |
73% |
74% |
97% |
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2008-09 |
81% |
82% |
75% |
100% |
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.
| 8th Grade | |||||||
Year |
Reading |
Language |
Math |
Core Total |
Soc. Studies |
Science |
Total Composite |
2006-07 |
61 |
57 |
48 |
56 |
54 |
68 |
58 |
2007-08 |
60 |
51 |
45 |
52 |
52 |
66 |
55 |
2008-09 |
64 |
57 |
54 |
58 |
59 |
70 |
61 |
Direct Writing Assessment (DWA)
The Direct Writing Assessment (DWA) is designed to assess the writing skills of 6th and 9th grade students in February and March each year. The following six components of writing are assessed: ideas & content, organization, voice, word choice, sentence fluency, and conventions.
| Grade 9 | Average Points Earned | ||||||
Year |
Ideas / Content |
Organization |
Voice |
Word Choice |
Sentence Fluency |
Conventions |
Composite |
2006/07 |
3.5 |
3.6 |
3.7 |
3.6 |
3.6 |
3.5 |
21.5 |
2007/08 |
3.9 |
4.0 |
4.0 |
3.9 |
3.9 |
3.9 |
23.6 |
2008/09 |
3.8 |
3.8 |
3.8 |
3.8 |
3.8 |
3.8 |
22.8 |
Begin at the west county line and 11800 S.; east along 11800 S. (south side) to 5400 W.; southeast to approximately 5250 W. and Herriman Hwy. (west side); southwest to 5400 W. and 13400 S. (west side); east along 13400 S. (south side) to 4800 W.; south along 4800 W. (west side) to the south coun-ty line; west along the south county line (north side) to the west county line; north along the west county line (east side) to 11800 S.

