Welcome back, SoJo! We know it’s a little early to be sending out school information, but we get a lot of questions as school gets closer, so here’s a rundown of things you’ll see in this Skylert:
- Important Back-to-School Dates
- Registration Information
- Schedule Changes
- New Administrator
- Back-to-School Night Information
- First Days of School Schedules
- Bell Schedules
- Dress Code Reminders
- Community Council Nominations
- Frequently Asked Questions (Schedules, Lockers, School Tours, etc.)
- 7th Grade Immunization Requirements
Important Dates
- August 9: Immunization Clinic, 10:00 am to Noon in the Attendance Office
- August 10: Registration Opens / Schedules Available
- August 11: All Incoming 7th grade immunizations need to be turned in
- August 17: Back to School Night, 4 – 6 pm
- August 21: First Day for 7th Graders, 8 am – 12 pm
- August 22: First Day for All Students, 8 am – 3 pm
- August 31: School Picture dates (Makeup Pictures October 5th)
Registration Information (August 10th)
Online registration for the 2023-24 school year opens on August 10th on Skyward, and this is also the day that class schedules will be available. Registration must be completed prior to school starting, including required immunizations for 7th graders. Online registration includes a variety of information and consent forms from the school and district, payment of registration fees, and the option to add lunch money to your student’s account, purchase a memory book, pay course fees (coming soon), etc.
Note: If you need assistance with fees, please contact an administrator. If you need help paying for school lunch, see this page for more info, and instructions on completing a free and reduced lunch application.
Schedules Available August 10, Once Registration is Complete
Once you finish registration and pay your registration and class fees, you’ll be able to view your schedule in Skyward. We have done our very best to get you as much of what you requested in the spring as possible. Due to the logistics of balancing the schedules of 1200+ students, we do not make changes to student schedules unless a mistake has been made. If you have questions or feel there is a mistake, please contact your counselor.
Also, please be sure to recheck your schedule before the first day of school. We’ll remind you, but there are rare instances where staffing changes require minor schedule adjustments and it’s always a good idea to check in again on Skyward the day before we start to make sure there are no surprises.
New Administrator
For the first time in a long time, there are no leaving administrators. However, we are lucky to have a part-time administrator joining us this year: Karen Moore. Karen joins us from West Jordan Middle School, and has a wealth of instructional leadership experience both as an instructional coach and as an administrator.
Back-to-School Night / School Open House (August 17th, 4-6 pm)
Back-to-School Night is your chance to come and tour the school, meet your teachers, ask questions, and try finding classes and opening your locker. You are not required to come, but it’s a great chance to relieve anxiety about coming to a new school. We’ll also have time for our PTSA to propose their budget for the year and discuss opportunities to serve. If you need to have a personal conversation about the specific needs of your student, please contact the teacher and set up a meeting at another time.
7th Grade Orientation / First Half Day of School (August 21st)
This day is set aside just for 7th graders. We’ll run through all 7 classes, talk about common questions new students often have, and make sure you can find all of your classes.
- 8:00 am – 12:00 pm
- Buses will pick up and drop off students, and no breakfast or lunch will be served
First Day of School for All Students (August 22nd)
This is our first full day of school with all students, and will run on our normal schedule – 8 am to 3 pm. Students will go directly to their 1st period class, and we’ll have lots of adults in the halls to help them find it.
Bell Schedules
We have all seven classes every day, and a late start schedule on Fridays. Monday through Thursday, we also have PROWL, which is an intervention time for students to get help in specific areas. The bell schedule can be found here.
Dress Code Reminders
It’s the time of year that you’re looking at back-to-school shopping, so it’s good to reiterate the district dress code for all Jordan School District schools. A picture is worth a thousand words, so here’s an illustration that makes it easy to see:
Beyond that, we expect students to dress in a way that does not disrupt the learning environment or pose a safety risk to others. More detailed guidelines can be found here.
School Community Council Nominations
Want to get involved? Our school community council plays a vital role in our budgeting, instructional planning, and safety discussions. We meet four to five times a year, and would love to have you join us. Visit our School Community Council page to nominate yourself or someone else to join the team.
FAQ’s & GENERAL INFORMATION
Do I get a locker? Yes, but you aren’t required to use it. Your locker number and combination will be in Skyward, and we can help you give it a try on Back-to-School Night or 7th Grade Orientation.
Can I come in and tour the school before school starts? Yes! On the Back-to-School Night, August 17th, the school will be open for students and parents to tour the school, meet teachers, find classes, and try out/decorate your locker.
What are your summer hours? We’re open daily from 8 am to 3 pm for new registrations, questions, etc. If you’re wanting to tour the school with your student, find your classes, decorate lockers, and meet your teachers, please plan on Back-to-School Night.
How do I keep up on what’s going on at SoJo? Skylerts go out weekly once school starts – usually on Monday afternoons – and will always also be posted on the school website at the same time. We also keep a Google Calendar for important dates, events, and happenings at the school that you can subscribe to on your phone.
Is my student eligible to ride the bus? The district provides a lookup tool here where you can enter your address and get busing information, including eligibility, stop locations, pickup times, and boundaries.
Where should my student walk to school? Each year, we evaluate and update the safest routes for students in our boundaries to use when walking to school. Please visit this page to see the map.
What immunizations are required? The following vaccines are required for students entering seventh grade:
- 1 TDAP Vaccine
- 3 Hepatitis B
- 2 Hepatitis A
- 2 Varicella (Chickenpox) – A history of disease is acceptable, as long as parent signs a verification statement
- 1 Meningococcal
TDAP Vaccine Dosage Recommendations:
Adolescents 11-18 years of age who have not received the Tdap vaccine should receive a single dose of Tdap vaccine followed by Td booster doses every 10 years thereafter. Tdap vaccine can be given regardless of when the last tetanus- and diphtheria toxoid-containing vaccine was given. Unvaccinated teens or those behind schedule should receive three doses of Td with a one-time dose of Tdap substituted for one of the doses in the series.
For more information on immunization requirements, visit Immunize Utah.