Jordan School District
4th and 5th grade teachers have only had digital access to the teacher’s manual for the Wit & Wisdom alternative modules for 4th grade (modules 3 & 4) and 5th grade (module 1).
Wit and Wisdom has provided PDF files of the teacher manual for these alternative modules. You can now print these files so that you will have a hard copy to use as needed. The files are below.
The HITFIT Gym is offering a FREE 2 WEEKS to help you start off with a BANG. They have 35 minute circuits with 700 workouts so it's a brand new circuit every day. NO CLASS TIMES! The trainers on the circuit are great at helping you modify workouts for exercisers of all levels. Included in the FREE 2 WEEKS is access to their FIT3D fitness assessment machine to enhance your results.
The Jordan School District high school graduation dates and times will vary from school to school. Please see the 2024-25 High School Graduation Schedule below.
Principals and Directors are encouraged to provide flexibility to parents or grandparents requesting the opportunity to attend the graduation ceremonies of family members.
Licensed employees are responsible for requesting a substitute through the Frontline Absence Management System, if applicable. In the blue “Notes to Administrator” box, the employee should add “graduation” along with his/her relationship to the graduate.
For additional assistance, please contact suboffice@jordandistrictg.org.
| School | Date & Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Bingham High | June 4, 2025 8:30 a.m. |
UCCU Arena at Utah Valley University 800 W. University Parkway, Orem |
| Copper Hills High | June 5, 2025 8.30 a.m. |
UCCU Arena at Utah Valley University 800 W. University Parkway, Orem |
| Herriman High | June 4, 2025 6 p.m. |
UCCU Arena at Utah Valley University 800 W. University Parkway, Orem |
| Kings Peak High | June 5, 2025 6 p.m. |
Hidden Valley Middle Auditorium 15410 Harmon Day Drive, Bluffdale |
| Mountain Ridge High | June 5, 2025 6 p.m. |
UCCU Arena at Utah Valley University 800 W. University Parkway, Orem |
| Riverton High | June 5, 2025 1 p.m. |
UCCU Arena at Utah Valley University 800 W. University Parkway, Orem |
| Valley High | June 3, 2025 9 a.m. |
Zions Bank Stadium at Salt Lake Academy 14787 S. Academy Parkway, Herriman |
| West Jordan High | June 4, 2025 1 p.m. |
UCCU Arena at Utah Valley University 800 W. University Parkway, Orem |
| Kauri Sue Hamilton | May 30, 2025 2:30 p.m. |
Kauri Sue Hamilton Atrium 2827 W. 13400 South, Riverton |
| River’s Edge | June 6, 2025 1:30 p.m. |
River’s Edge School Auditorium 319 W. 11000 South, South Jordan |
| South Valley | May 29. 2025 3 p.m. |
South Valley School Cafeteria 8400 S. Redwood Road, West Jordan |
Dear Teachers, Administrators, and ALL MATHEMATICIANS,
We're thrilled to invite you to a special screening of the documentary film Counted Out by Vicki Abeles, in honor of Pi Day! This is a unique opportunity to celebrate math and explore its impact on our world.
Event Details:
Registration:
Register using the link in the attached flyer or click here. Space is limited, and we're inviting neighboring districts, so be sure to secure your spot soon!
About the Film:
Counted Out delves into the crucial role math plays in shaping our society. It explores how math influences everything from the news we see to the jobs we obtain. Through personal stories and expert interviews, the film reveals the importance of numeric literacy and challenges us to rethink how we view math.
Check out the Counted Out film trailer below.
Teachers,
A Qualtrics Coaching Survey will be sent by Ben Jameson to all teachers on Friday, March 14.
The Jordan School District is looking for ways to enhance, refine and improve our instructional coaching initiative and we need teacher feedback. Please complete the coaching survey and answer the questions based on your experience working with instructional and/or digital coaches. The survey should take less than 5 minutes to complete, depending on the time it takes for you to add your comments.
Survey answers will remain anonymous unless you identify yourself in the free response questions. The survey will remain open until April 4.
Effective Teacher Training (ETT) is available for a spring cohort! Seats are capped at 50 and fill quickly, so learners need to register on Canvas Catalog as soon as possible.
Direct registration link: ETT Spring 2025 or search “ETT” at pd.jordandistrict.org.
Topics include:
Antecedents, behavior basics, class-wide and individual interventions, increasing academic effectiveness, data-based decision making, students with unique needs, and personal wellness.
Format:
This 7-week course will be offered online in an asynchronous format. Learners will engage with content and activities via Canvas. *Although pacing is flexible, participants must successfully complete the first module within the first week or their spot will go to someone on the waitlist.
1 USBE credit and a $500 stipend is available to licensed employees who successfully complete the course.
| Cohort | Dates | Register by | Link |
| Spring 2025 | April 9 - May 28 | April 2 | ETT Spring 2025 |
Note for instructional coaches: You can request to be an observer in the course instead of registering as a learner. Please email Melanie Dawson or Katie Jarvis if you are interested.
melanie.dawson@jordandistrict.org or katie.jarvis@jordandistrict.org
Looking for a Wellness Booster on PD Day? Join our Health & Wellness team for PIE: Presence, Inner Awareness, and Emotion Regulation! In honor of Pi Day (3.14), we will be teaching strategies for employees to use to enhance their personal and professional wellness. All employee types are invited to this hands-on learning experience focused on cultivating our own skills. PD credit and dessert pie will be offered! Spread the word and RSVP for reminders by using the link below.
Attention all Special Educators - Come learn how to utilize all your team members and the LRBI manual to support your efforts in writing FBAs and BIPs. We will also discuss how to make using Embrace for FBAs and BIPs easier.
You can attend in person or virtually.
All kindergarten teachers, coaches and administrators are invited to join T&L for an informative Kindergarten Night Out where we will explore the new Open Up Math resources. See the below for more details.
This will be our last KNO for this year! Come join the fun as we learn about sensory strategies, breaks, mindfulness and prewriting strategies from Kelly Wood (District occupational therapist). Come with your questions and ready to learn some new strategies. Please sign up at: pd@jordandistrict.org
Colon cancer is one of the most preventable cancers with a preventable screening. Did you know if you are over the age of 45 your preventive colonoscopy is covered at no cost? You may even qualify for cash back if you go to a value provider.
Log into your account with PEHP and search for a participating provider or contact Insurance Services at 801-567-8146 or insurance@jordandistrict.org for assistance.
8 Things to Know about Colorectal Cancer
Blomquist Hale has two workshops coming up in March. See attached for the workshop flyers and details outlined below.
To register for any of our upcoming workshops, please visit our website at blomquisthale.com/workshops/.
Did you know that if you are on Jordan School District’s medical plan through PEHP, you have access to Intermountain Health Connect Care?
Commonly treated conditions:
To get the best value for your care, check PEHP’s website, provider directory, and cost tools before scheduling a visit.
Please note that the University Of Utah no longer offers special virtual visit rates and now bills at standard office visit rates.
Please contact Insurance Services with any questions insurance@jordandistrict.org.
College Board AP Online Institute Available for Teachers
Online, convenient, high quality - AP Professional Development from the College Board.
In 2025 Davis School District will sponsor an online-institute to be held June 9-12. College Board consultants from across the country will be facilitating sessions. Sessions will be conducted via Zoom and consist of both synchronous and asynchronous instruction and activities.
The Intermountain AP Summer Institute-ONLINE offers 14 sessions. Two hours of graduate credit is offered through Weber State University for only $30. Session and registration information can be found on the institute's registration website at the link below.
College Board AP In-Person Institute Available for Teachers
In-person, local, collaborative - AP Professional Development from the College Board.
Davis School District sponsors Utah's only College Board endorsed summer training - the Intermountain AP Summer Institute. In 2025 an IN-PERSON institute will be held July 8-11, 8:00am - 4:00pm.
College Board consultants from across the country will be facilitating sessions. Two hours of graduate credit is offered through Weber State University for only $30. Session and registration information can be found on the institute's registration website at the link below.
Do you know a high school senior that is interested in going into a teaching career? There is a Teacher Recruitment Scholarship available.
The goal of the Teacher Recruitment Scholarship is to increase the number of teachers in Wasatch Front schools whose backgrounds could best support underrepresented students in the K-12 school system. This scholarship supports students from a broad range of backgrounds to become teachers and return to their communities as educational leaders and mentors for future generations.
Through the Jordan Education Foundation and SLCC, students can receive tuition assistance, books paid for, and funding towards a 4 year university after completing coursework through SLCC. Application deadline is March 31.
Check out the links below for the latest updates from Teaching & Learning for October. Learn Tips and Tricks, Sign Up for Upcoming PD, and Learn about Important Updates from the T & L team.
Let’s get clarity on what we are teaching, how we are assessing, and how we know students are learning in physical education classes. Consider sending at least one P.E. teacher to represent your school for a professional development day dedicated to enhancing assessment practices in physical education. This session will focus on developing consistent and reliable assessment tools that align with shared learning objectives and standards. Participants will collaborate to create assessments that accurately measure student progress and performance. By unifying our assessment approaches, we aim to ensure fairness and clarity in evaluating student achievement, ultimately supporting improved outcomes in physical education. The District will provide funding for ONE P.E. teacher per school, but all high school P.E. teachers are welcome.
Let’s get clarity on what we are teaching, how we are assessing, and how we know students are learning in Health classes using vertical alignment and common assessments. On April 10, 2025, Middle School and High School Health teachers will work collaboratively on vertical alignment, pacing, and instructional strategies in Health. The District will provide funding for a substitute for ONE Health teacher per school, but all secondary Health teachers are welcome.
The Education Tribute Award is a prestigious honor presented annually by the state-wide program ResilientYOU. Each year education organizations and individuals are selected based upon their exemplary efforts in building student resilience in their schools, homes and communities. The Education Tribute Award nominations need to be completed online no later than Friday, March 14, 2025.
Find the nomination form at resilientyou.org/nominate/
Nomination categories include:
*School nominations are for school-wide programs and efforts. Please don't feature individuals if you are nominating their school.
Jordan Credit Center offers courses to students enrolled in Jordan School District that are designed to meet the diverse needs of students aiming to advance or improve their academic standing. This program offers three distinct pathways: Original Credit, Grade Replacement, and Credit Recovery
Pricing: Original Credit and Grade Replacement are free of charge. Credit Recovery is $50 for unlimited units during summer term.
Available courses: Participation, Skills, Techniques, Fitness for Life, Individual Lifetime Activities, Health 2, Language Arts 12, Language Arts 11, Language Arts 9, Geography, US History II, US Government and Citizenship, Financial Literacy, Business Office Specialist, Exploring Computer Science, Earth Science, Biology, Secondary Math 1, Secondary Math 2, Secondary Math
To enroll, students should contact the boundary school counselor. Student registration requests should be submitted to their counselor before Friday, June 6.
For more information go to tl.jordandistrict.org/secondary/credit/
The USBE Digital Teaching and Learning Grant provides opportunities and tools for teachers in Jordan School District to address and close student achievement gaps through the use of high quality instruction that integrates technology. This survey will help us determine technology needs for the 2025-26 school year.
Use the link below to complete the end of year DTL Survey from USBE. Survey is due April 9, 2025.