End of Q1, Fall Break & Grade Transmittal Day
This Friday marks the end of the first quarter and Monday is the start of Fall Break. The Monday after Fall Break is designated as grade transmittal day and students won’t attend on that day. This means that the first day of the second quarter is October 29th. We hope you have a wonderful and restful Fall Break!
Updated Cell Phone Policy
The Jordan School District Board of Education updated the personal electronics policy (often called the ‘cell phone policy’) effective 10/29/24. The full policy can be found here. You can watch this video to learn more. Our student handbook has been updated to reflect these changes, and you can see that addition to our handbook below:
In short, for secondary schools, all personal electronics, including cell phones, smart watches, bluetooth headphones, etc. are not allowed during class time. The policy specifically states that devices must be silent and out of sight, meaning that if it is seen or heard during class, it’s a violation of the policy.
The consequences of violating this policy are also specifically outlined in the policy:
- 1st Violation
- Device is stored in a secure location (Attendance Office) and the STUDENT can pick up the phone at the end of the school day.
- 2nd Violation & Beyond
- Device is stored in a secure location (Attendance Office) and the PARENT can pick up the phone at the end of the school day.
- Further consequences can be determined by the school as needed.
A FEW NOTES:
It’s worth noting that there is no warning system written into this policy, which means that the device will be confiscated the very first time it’s used during class time.
Also note that it is not specific to a location (a classroom), but to the time when students should be in class, which means students using a hall pass or who should otherwise be in class should likewise not be using any such devices.
Violations of this policy will also be addressed in the citizenship grade under “Respect for Adults” or “Readiness to Learn” categories of the citizenship rubric. Please remember that the school is not responsible for lost or stolen electronic devices.
8th Grade PCCRs – Nov 4-13
Does your student know all the steps needed to graduate high school? Do they know what college they would like to attend, or what scholarships are available? Come attend a Plan for College and Career Readiness (PCCR) meeting with your counselor and learn all this and more. These 40-minute sessions will be held November 4 through November 13, and will consist of a 30-minute small group presentation followed by your individual questions.
To schedule a PCCR appointment, login to Skyward Family Access at http://skystu.jordan.k12.ut.us between October 9 and October 29. Select your South Jordan Middle School student, and then click the Conference button on the left side of the screen. Choose All Conferences next to your student’s name, click Select a Time, and then click Select by the desired appointment time. You will receive a confirmation email for your appointment.
Your appointment will be with your student’s counselor:
A-Da – – – – – – – – – – – – – Mr. Young
De-G – – – – – – – – – – – – – Ms. Switzer
H-Mad – – – – – – – – – – – -Ms. Poulter
Mae-Ror – – – – – – – – – – Ms. Pew
Ros-Z – – – – – – – – – – – – Ms. Graham
If you need help accessing the Skyward Scheduler, please call 801-412-2910. All students will have a PCCR meeting regardless of parent attendance.
Utah’s 8th Annual Apple Crunch Day – Thurs, October 17
JSD Nutrition Services has purchased local apples from Pyne Farms in Santaquin, Utah, to celebrate. Check out this great 3-minute Pyne Farm tour video and to learn about apples. This year, Apple Crunch Day falls during National School Lunch Week! The theme for this year is “School Lunch Pirates…Find Your Treasure”. We hope you enjoy this celebration!