Category: Middle School Info
Summer Science Professional Development on August 3, 2020
Join us on August 3, 2020. Multiple sessions offered between 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Register in JPLS. See attached flyer for all the information.
District Mileage Tables – Updated for 2020-21
Click HERE to access the updated Elementary, Secondary, and District Mileage Tables. They can found under Accounting, Budgets & Audits.
Research Project – Solving the 2 Sigma Problem with Khan Academy: A Pilot Study
DATE:
Thursday, July 17, 2020
TO:
Elementary School Principals
Middle School Principals
FROM:
Shelley Nordick, Ph. D., Administrator of Teaching & Learning
Ben Jameson, Director of Evaluation, Research and Accountability
SUBJECT:
Research Project
The Research Review Committee has reviewed a research project in which your school has been asked to participate.
Project Title: Solving the 2 Sigma Problem with Khan Academy: A Pilot Study
Applicant: Joe Price, BYU-Provo
The project has been approved by the District Research Review Committee. The applicant has been directed to contact you to discuss the extent of the project and to obtain your permission to conduct the study at your school. Participation in the study is at your discretion. If you have questions or concerns relating to participation, please contact Ben Jameson at 801-567-8243.
Thank you for your assistance.
Starting School Allocation 2020-21
DATE:
July 14, 2020
TO:
All Elementary, Middle, and Traditional High School Principals
FROM:
John Larsen, Business Administrator
Derek Anderson, Director of Accounting, Budgets, and Audits
SUBJECT:
Starting School Allocation
Attached is your new allocations for the upcoming school year. Please know these are subject to change based off the upcoming October 1 headcount. These amounts do not reflect any transfers that have been submitted or carryover amounts from the prior year.
If you have any questions please contact Derek at derek.anderson2@jordandistrict.org. Once the carryovers and transfers are completed an updated sheet will be sent out.
Student Enrollment for June 2020
DATE:
July 1, 2020
TO:
All Principals
FROM:
Administrator of Schools
Michael Anderson, Associate Superintendent
Travis Hamblin, Director of Student Services
Caleb Olson, Consultant of Planning and Enrollment
Scott Festin, Consultant of Planning and Enrollment
SUBJECT:
Student Enrollment for June 2020
Please see document below.
Plexiglas Sheets to be Installed in Schools 2020-21
The District is ordering the hanging Plexiglas sheets for your school submitted through the survey. The Facilities Department will pre-drill the holes in the glass to help expedite the installation process. Each piece of glass will come with the necessary hardware including a length of chain that can be cut to length, S links and ceiling grid clips. Building custodians will need to work with the administration and teachers to determine the desired location of each sheet and then install them. Instructions for installation are available through your custodial coordinator, should you have any questions. The Custodial Coordinators will also be available to answer any questions you might have.
We appreciate all of your hard work during these challenging times.
Steve Peart
Director of Custodial and Energy Services
Administrator of Schools Supervisory Assignments – Revised July 1, 2020
Please see the updated list of supervisory assignments as of July 1, 2020.
JAM Is Taking A Vacation – July 2, 2020
JAM will not be published next week on July 2nd. Watch for it to return to your inbox on July 9th.
Funding for MOST (USTAR) Eliminated 2020-21
We have received word that all funding for Math/Science Opportunities for Teachers (MOST) (Formerly known as USTAR) has been cut for the upcoming 2020-21 school year. Please work with your AOS if you have any questions.
Transportation Moratorium Field/Activity Trips Dates 2020-21
When scheduling Field/Activity Trips for the 2020-2021 school year, please make note of the following moratorium dates and times when Transportation will not be able to accommodate Field/Activity trips. (See attachment below)
Please contact us with any questions: Kitt at 801-567-8809 or Michele at 801-567-8804
Transportation Priorities 2020-21
Consistent with Jordan School District Transportation priorities, our most important objective is to deliver students to school and back home safely and on time. Please see the document below for the Jordan School District Transportation priorities.
June 9, 2020 Administrative Assignments
The following are new administrative assignments:
Assignments Effective July 1, 2020:
ELEMENTARY
- Adrienne Yancey, teacher at West Jordan Elementary, appointed assistant principal at Eastlake and Golden Fields Elementary.
- Ami Shah, assistant principal at Eastlake and West Jordan Elementary, appointed assistant principal at West Jordan Elementary.
- Kathryn Crandall, assistant principal at Columbia and Golden Fields Elementary, appointed assistant principal at Columbia Elementary.
- Elizabeth Felt, assistant principal at Blackridge and South Jordan Elementary, appointed assistant principal at Blackridge Elementary .
- Kimberly Ranney, achievement coach in Canyons School District, appointed assistant principal at Rose Creek and South Jordan Elementary.
SECONDARY
- Sharon Jensen, principal at Valley High, appointed consultant in Student Services, replacing Mary Ann Erdmann who retired.
- Jacinto Peterson, assistant principal at Valley High, appointed principal at Valley High, replacing Sharon Jensen who was transferred.
- Tyler Jones, assistant principal at South Hills Middle, appointed assistant principal at Valley High, replacing Jacinto Peterson who was promoted.
- Spencer Campbell, assistant principal at Elk Ridge Middle, appointed assistant principal at South Hills Middle, replacing Tyler Jones who was transferred.
- Danielle Hanson, assistant principal at West Jordan Middle, appointed assistant principal at Elk Ridge Middle, replacing Spencer Campbell who was transferred.
- Georgia Wing, assistant principal at Herriman High, appointed assistant principal at West Jordan Middle, replacing Danielle Hanson who was transferred.
- John Vincent, assistant principal at Bingham High, appointed assistant principal at Herriman High, replacing Georgia Wing who was transferred.
Planning & Enrollment Online Manual – June 2020
The Planning & Enrollment Online Manual has changed locations. It can now be accessed at http://planning.jordandistrict.org/manual/.
iPad’s Available for Transfer to Your School/Department – June 2020
iPad’s Available for Transfer to Your School/Department!
Purchasing has 40 brand new 32GB iPads in Space Gray that were no longer needed at a location and are available for your school or department to purchase!
This is the latest model of the basic iPad, and will come with the Jamf School device management licenses. These iPads have never been used, and are ready to go to a good home.
iPads will be $294.00 each, and the Jamf license $17.50 each.
Please contact Tonya Hodges in Purchasing if you are interested. She can be reached at 801-567-8706 or at tonya.hodges@jordandistrict.org. Purchasing will assist in coordinating the journal entry and any fixed asset transfers needed.
Research Project – Understanding Teachers’ Perceptions of Problem-Based Learning
DATE:
Tuesday, June 9, 2020
TO:
All Middle School Principals
All High School Principals
FROM:
Shelley Nordick, Ph. D., Administrator of Teaching & Learning
Ben Jameson, Director of Evaluation, Research and Accountability
SUBJECT:
Research Project
The Research Review Committee has reviewed a research project in which your school has been asked to participate.
Project Title: “Understanding Teachers’ Perceptions of Problem-Based Learning”
Applicant: Heather Leary, BYU-Provo
The project has been approved by the District Research Review Committee. The applicant has been directed to contact you to discuss the extent of the project and to obtain your permission to conduct the study at your school. Participation in the study is at your discretion. If you have questions or concerns relating to participation, please contact Ben Jameson at 801-567-8243.
The project will involve distributing a survey link to STEM teachers in your school.
Thank you for your assistance.
Legal Liability Protection for School District Employees 2020-21
Please see the attached document.
2020-21 School Hours
Please see the attachment for the 2020-21 school hours.
Student Enrollment for May 2020
DATE:
June 1, 2020
TO:
All Principals
FROM:
Administrator of Schools
Michael Anderson, Associate Superintendent
Travis Hamblin, Director of Student Services
Caleb Olson, Consultant of Planning and Enrollment
Scott Festin, Consultant of Planning and Enrollment
SUBJECT:
Student Enrollment for May 2020
Please see document below.
District Approved Licensed Interview Questions – Updated June 2020
Dear Principals:
Instructional Coaching questions are now available as part of the District Approved Interview Questions found on Admin Only under HR Resources - HR Resource Hiring Licensed
When interviewing an instructional coach for your school you may use additional District approved questions as part of the interview.
When hiring, please indicate the questions asked on the interview form using the designated letter and number.
If you have any questions, please call Wyatt Bentley (801)567-8215 or Kim Gibson (801)-567-8216.
https://employment.jordandistrict.org/hr-resource-hiring-licensed/