Welcome Back
It’s time to start planning for the start of school, and we can’t wait to welcome you (or welcome you back) to SoJo! We have some exciting changes happening in our cafeteria and a few other areas we’ll tell you about below, but here’s what you’ll find in this ParentSquare message:
- Registration Opens Tomorrow
- Schedules Released Wednesday at 3 pm
- Back to School Night – Thursday, August 14
- 7th Grade First Day Schedule – Tuesday, August 19
- All Students Schedule – Wednesday, August 20
- Construction Updates & Modified Lunch Menu
- FAQ’s & General Information
- 7th Grade Immunization Information
- Immunization Clinic @SoJo Aug 6
- Dress Code Reminders
- School Community Council Nominations
- Memory Book Team Applications
Registration Opens Tomorrow (8/5)
You will be able to log in to Skyward and complete registration any time from tomorrow until when school starts. There are crucial components that must be completed prior to the first day of school, including a chromebook user agreement, important information about school lunch, any funds you want to add to your student’s lunch account, etc., so please make sure to log in and complete registration as soon as possible.
In the past, this was where you would also pay registration fees, which new legislation has removed. Class fees will show up in Skyward about two weeks into school, and you can view those fees here. If you have any questions, please contact the main office.
Note: If you need assistance with class fees, please contact an administrator and fill out this application. 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 Released Wednesday, August 6th @ 3 pm
We’ve worked hard to take your requests from early spring into consideration as we’ve hired teachers and mapped out class schedules. You’ll be able to log into Skyward and see your student’s schedule Wednesday, August 6th at 3 pm. 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.
Back to School Night & Touring the School
Many of you, especially if you are a 7th grade student/parent, are excited to see the school and find your classes. We also want you to meet our amazing faculty. 7th grade orientation on the 19th is a half day where we will walk your students through their schedules, lockers, lunches, etc. We will also have a back-to-school night on Thursday, August 14th from 5-7 pm. More information will come next week, but it’s typically an open-house style with all teachers and lots of help.
Because we have an open house on the 14th, we ask that you don’t come to tour the school prior to that date. Teachers will just be getting back into their classrooms next week, and we have some fairly major construction happening in parts of the school. If you aren’t able to make it to back-to-school night on the 14th, please check with the main office prior to walking the school with a parent.
7th Grade First Day – Tues, Aug 19
7th Grade students will attend school from 8:00-12:00 on Tuesday, August 19. Buses will be available in the morning and to take students home at noon. The morning bus schedule will be the time listed in Skyward.
The first day is all about learning how to navigate SoJo. Don’t stress about being new – everyone is new and we will spend the time helping you find your way. There will be no breakfast or lunch served on Tuesday, August 19.
Please have 7th grade students bring a pen or pencil and know their first period teacher. That is all they will need. We will hand out a printed schedule to each student in their first period class – as long as they know who their first period teacher is, we will help with the rest.
All Students – Wed, Aug 20
Wednesday, August 20, is the first day all students will be at SoJo. We will run on a regular schedule, 8:00 am – 3:00 pm. Breakfast and lunch will be served. Buses will run on the schedule shown in Skyward.
Construction Updates & Modified Lunch Menu
We are excited to get a fairly extensive renovation for the coming school year. The following areas of the school are being updated and remodeled:
- Kitchen
- Cafeteria
- Ceramics Room
- Art Room
- NEW – Individual Restrooms near Cafeteria
- NEW – Weight Room between Gym and Cafeteria
Construction crews have been working furiously all summer long, and it looks like we’ll be cutting it pretty close. The cafeteria will be open when school starts, but the kitchen will not be finished. With that in mind, we’ll be having a modified lunch menu for the first few weeks of school. Options may include:
- Pizza
- Pretzels & Sauce
- Nachos & Sauce
- Deli Sandwiches
Note: Not all options may be available each day, and other options may appear as things progress. Because the situation will be evolving, we’ll update you each week. Here are some pictures of the progress if you’re curious.
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 during 7th Grade Orientation.
How do I keep up on what’s going on at SoJo?
Parent Square updates 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.
If you are not eligible for a bus and would like to see if space is available on an existing route, know that those decisions are not made until several weeks into the school year after the transportation department can assess how many students that qualify choose to ride the bus.
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.
7th Grade Immunization Information
How do I turn them in?
Copies of 7th Grade Immunizations must be submitted by the Friday before school starts. Even if they are up-to-date, we need a copy. Send it via email to torey.carroll@jordandistrict.org, or fax it to 801-412-2930.
What immunizations are required?
We are legally required to have proof of immunization before a student can start 7th grade. 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.
Immunization Clinic Aug 6 @ SoJo
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.
Memory Book Applications
