Category: High School Info
Grade Transmittal Day Reminder
As discussed in Principal Meeting, teachers are not required to attend on grade transmittal days, and they are not required to submit a time sheet or sign in. The only change is that they are being paid automatically for eight (8) hours instead of three (3) hours for each grade transmittal day. Teachers may choose to organize a meeting or PLC on their own, but no meetings can be required on these days. Please contact your Administrator of Schools with any questions.
Pathways to Professions – Career & Technical Education Showcase
CAREER & TECHNICAL EDUCATION SHOWCASE
OCTOBER 12-13, 2016
9 AM – 9 PM South Towne Expo Center
Everyone is invited. See flyer below for more information.
Fifth Annual Youth Summit – October 15, 2016
See flyer below for additional information regarding the Youth Summit. RSVP by October 7th.
Fifth Annual Youth Summit
Saturday, October 15
9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Wheeler Farm ~ Barn
Change to JPLS Evaluations
Please be aware that all educators and administrators are required to click the 'Start' button to begin their evaluations (full or interim). If teachers have not clicked the 'Start' button administrators will not see them under 'Evaluation of Others.' Please contact the JES office if you have any questions."
24-Credit Diploma through Valley High School
DATE:
September 21, 2016
TO:
High School Principals
FROM:
C. Brad Sorensen, Administrator of Schools, Herriman K-12 Feeder
Holly Bell, Secondary Counseling Specialist
SUBJECT:
24-Credit Diploma through Valley High School
Currently, all seniors who are deficient in the credits required for the traditional 27-credit Jordan District diploma, as outlined in the Jordan District Credit Guidelines, have the option of transferring to Valley High for the second semester of their senior year in order to complete a 24-credit diploma.
It was determined, as an alternate option, that Jordan District students who meet the Utah State graduation requirement of 24 credits, may be eligible to receive a Valley High School diploma at the conclusion of their senior year while remaining enrolled in their boundary school. Students who meet the qualifications required to access this option will work with their counselor and the boundary high school principal, the same way they do with an SEP, to apply for a 24-credit Valley High diploma.
The attached application will be made available to seniors, through their counselor, who have fallen short of meeting the Jordan School District graduation requirements, but plan to remain at their boundary school throughout their senior year. Students who apply for this diploma will acknowledge and commit to the following, as will their parents, counselor, building principal, and appropriate Administrator of Schools.
- They are working with their boundary high school counselor and principal to develop a plan to meet the 24 credits required by the state.
- They acknowledge that they are not eligible for early graduation.
- They acknowledge that they can only walk at the Valley High School graduation ceremony and not their boundary school’s graduation ceremonies.
- Their diploma will be a “Valley High School Diploma” and not their boundary school diploma.
Students who have met the 24-credit state requirements will have the option of immediately receiving a Valley High diploma by transferring their credits to Valley 3 days prior to graduation in order to participate in the Valley High graduation ceremony. Students may otherwise choose to continue to pursue their 27-credit boundary school’s diploma through the summer following their senior year in order to meet the requirements. At a designated date, which cannot be later than September 15th of their graduation year, a boundary school diploma or a Valley High School diploma will be issued if all requirements are met.
2016-17 Secondary Technology Professional Development Classes
See attached list of classes that will be held throughout the year.
October 1, 2016 Head Count Reports
DATE:
September 19, 2016
TO:
Secondary School Principals
Secondary School Registrar Secretaries
FROM:
John Larsen, Business Administrator
Luann Leavitt, Consultant of Planning and Student Services
Daniel Ellis, Accountant/Internal Auditor
SUBJECT:
October 1 Head Count Reports
As October 1 approaches we wanted to remind schools of the report which should be used by the auditors for the head count. The report is titled Student Enrollment Count by Entity, and can be found in Skyward Student under: Students, Jordan Programs, Entity Reports. See attached documentation for Instructions on running the report.
This report should be used to ensure the numbers the auditors use to count match the student count numbers Luann Leavitt sends to the State. If there are questions on how to run the report please contact Denise Smith at (801)567-8258.
Thank you.
Power of Prevention Critical Issues Conference 2016
See posts below for information regarding the upcoming Power of Prevention Conference to be held October 10-15, 2016.
Truancy Mediation Program Referrals
See document below for the when, how, who and what of handling truancy referrals.
U-47700 “Pink” Drug is Illegal
The drug that was discussed in the AP meeting U-47700, "pink" or "pinky" is against the law. This was stated by the PCPD. It was deemed illegal on the 8th of September 8, 2016. The document below was handed out at the Assistant Principal Meeting on September 13th.
Registering a “Youth In Custody” Student
Please be sure that prior to registering any YIC student that you make contact will Holly Evans @801-567-8328. When the foster parent comes in to register them and you have not heard from Holly first that means that not all registration has been completed by the Case Worker (who is the legal guardian). They must clear this office first. It is extremely difficult to back track for all the necessary paperwork once they have been registered at your school. Our goal is to facilitate the registration for you with all the necessary documentation. Please call Holly with any questions.
Appeals for September 20 and October 4, 2016
Thank you for your attention to this matter. This happens about three times a year.
Truancy Mediation Court Contact Update as of September 7, 2016
Hello everyone,
Just a few updates to Truancy Mediation for this year. I will no longer be the individual setting up truancy mediations. That responsibility will now fall on Tayla Egersheim. Tayla is a probation officer who has graciously accepted this new responsibility. Tayla will be sending you her contact information next week. If there is something pressing between now and then please feel free to call me. If there are schools that want truancy mediation and haven't been trained, please let me know and Tayla and I can go do those trainings. We've created a new email address for your administrators to send referrals. That email address is:
3rdjuvtruancymediation@utcourts.gov
Please forward this on to all of your administrators who participate in this program. As a reminder of information we need in the referrals is just the youth's name, date of birth, and grade level. We look forward to working with you this coming year. Of course you can email or call me anytime if you have any questions.
Thanks again!
Bob Curfew
14th Day Drop Count vs. the Estimate – All Schools, Traditional and YRE
DATE:
September 12, 2016
TO:
District Administration
FROM:
Administrators of Schools
Dr. Anthony Godfrey, Associate Superintendent of Schools
Luann Leavitt, Planning and Student Services
SUBJECT:
14th Day Drop Count vs. the Estomat
All Schools, Traditional and YRE
See attached memo.
1st Day Enrollment vs. the Estimate – All Schools, Traditional and YRE
DATE:
August 23, 2016
TO:
All Principals
FROM:
Administrators of Schools
Dr. Anthony Godfrey, Associate Superintendent of Schools
Luann Leavitt, Planning and Student Services
SUBJECT:
1st Day Enrollment vs. the Estimate
All Schools, Traditional and YRE
See attached memo.
1st Day Enrollment vs. the Estimate – Tracks A, B, C & D
DATE:
August 15, 2016
TO:
District Administration
FROM:
Administrators of Schools
Dr. Anthony Godfrey, Associate Superintendent of Schools
Luann Leavitt, Planning and Student Services
SUBJECT:
1st Day Enrollment vs. the Estimate
Year-round Schools, Tracks A, B, C & D
(August 15, 2016 count)
See attached memo.
September – Attendance Awareness Month Additional Items
See attachments for additional ideas for increasing attendance in your school.
Ballet West 2016-17 Student In-Theater Presentations
DATE:
September 7, 2016
TO:
Elementary Principals
Secondary Principals
FROM:
Administrators of Schools
Laura Finlinson, Administrator, Curriculum/Staff Development
Norman Emerson, Instructional Support Services/Fine Arts Consultant
SUBJECT:
Ballet West 2016-17 Student In-Theater Presentations
Ballet West will once again be providing student in-theater presentations at the Capitol Theater during the 2016-17 school year as follows:
- Madame Butterfly-November 8, 9, 10 (Grades 3-12)
- The Nutcracker-November 30, December 1, 6, 7 (Grades 1-12)
- Sleeping Beauty-February 14, 15, 22 (Grades K-12)
- The Little Mermaid-March 30, 31 (Grades K-12)
- The Green Table-April 12 (Grades 5-12)
Please note that November 10, December 6, and February 22 are field trip busing moratorium dates.
Although these performances are provided free of charge, Ballet West will not be subsidizing busing as they have in the past. However, all attendees may request a student/teacher workshop to supplement their attendance at a Ballet West student in-theater presentation.
To request a student in-theater presentation, please contact Verlene Jensen at 801-567-8296 or verlene.jensen@jordandistrict.org.
High School Testing Bulletin – September 2016
High School Principals: The High School Testing Bulletin for September is posted below.