• South Jordan Elementary (Year-round)
• Principal: Paul Bergera
• Assistant Principal: Rebecca Bibo
• Address: 11205 S. Black Cherry Way, South Jordan, UT 84095
• Phone: 801-254-8000  
• Fax: 801-302-4960
• Mascot: Rams
• School Colors: Blue & Yellow
• Home Page: http://schools.jordandistrict.org/sjes/
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South Jordan Elementary is located on 11205 S. Black Cherry Way (1375 W.) in the center of a rapidly growing community rich in family traditions and values. Families in the area are supportive of the school system and willingly volunteer hundreds of hours of service to the school each year.

The South Jordan goal is to help students become useful, contributing members of society by teaching academics and responsible citizenship, and by helping each other gain a sense of self-worth.

• South Jordan Elementary serves 1020 students from K-6.
• The school operates on a year-round schedule. Students are divided into four attendance groups or tracks. Each track has approximately 45 days of school followed by 15 days of vacation. The school takes a common vacation during the month of July. The school day begins at 8:30 a.m. and ends at 3:25 p.m. except on Fridays when school is dismissed at 1:25 p.m. to allow teachers time for planning.
• The teacher/pupil ratio is 1 to 22.50 in first grade, 1 to 22.80 in second grade, 1 to 24.30 in third grade, and 1 to 26.40 in grades four, five and six. The actual class sizes vary.
• The curriculum follows state and District guidelines and provides students with a solid foundation in basic skills as well as many opportunities for enrichment experiences.
• A team of highly trained professionals with diverse talents and interests provides students with a broad range of learning experiences.
• Teachers are formally evaluated on a regular basis. Improvement in teaching skills, student achievement and self-concept are emphasized.
• Resource, speech and guidance services are available for students with learning disabilities and handicaps. A qualified resource teacher helps meet the academic and emotional needs of eligible students.
• Technology training is part of the school curriculum. A computer lab is available to all students in grades K-6. Students learn keyboarding skills, writing skills, problem solving and drills to practice skill improvement.
• Curriculum improvements and enrichment are top priorities at South Jordan. In recent years, the focus has been on building competency in the basic skills.
• South Jordan students are expected to share responsibility for learning which includes attending school regularly, being on time and being cooperative and respectful.
• School lunch is served each day. Lunches are prepared onsite and served in the school cafeteria. The price is $1.50 for lunch.
• Bus service is provided for all students who live 1-1/2 miles or more from school. A large majority of the South Jordan students live within walking distance of the school.
• South Jordan has an active PTA organization which meets monthly to coordinate school programs and volunteer services.
• A School Community Council, comprised of community, PTA, and staff representatives, provides input and direction on important school issues.
• Parents and community members are encouraged to visit the school. Visitors are asked to stop by the office before entering classrooms.
• Parents are asked to call the school each morning when their child will be absent. The school calls the homes of students who are absent to make certain that they are safe.
• Teachers provide a positive, nurturing classroom environment where students have opportunities to reach their learning potential. Some 81 percent of our parents rate the school as "Excellent" at helping children think highly of themselves.
• The Rocky Ram Award, an on-going academic challenge, is given to individuals completing academic task cards. Other gifted and talented programs include Monster Math, World Wonders, Creative Pursuits, Student Treasures and Bare Books, History Fair and Talented Young Authors.
• South Jordan Elementary was selected as a Utah Centennial School, 1996-1999.
• In 2000, Marian Jackson, an upper grade teacher, was a recipient of the Huntsman Award for Excellence and teaching.
• Judy Park, the school secretary, received recognition as one of the ten outstanding classified employees in Jordan School District in 2000-2001.
• Teachers voluntarily participate in hours of in-service training to improve teaching techniques.
• Second grade teacher, Anne Griffen, was selected as one of ten outstanding teachers in Jordan School District.

Criterion Referenced Tests (CRT)
The Core Criterion Referenced Tests (CRTs) are administered at the end of each school year to help assess how well students have mastered the standards and objectives set forth in the State of Utah Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science core curricula.   Student achievement is reported as the percent of students reaching “proficient” by earning a Level 3 or Level 4 performance on the Core CRT.

IOWA Tests
The IOWA Test of Basic Skills provides a comparison of achievement to students across the United States in reading, language arts, math, science and social studies.  The IOWA test is given each fall to students in grades 3, 5, and 8.  The Jordan School District School also administers the IOWA to students in grade 6.  Results are reported as the average percentile rank.  The national average is the 50th percentile in each area.

Begin at 1700 W. and 9400 S.; east along 9400 S. and the West Jordan/South Jordan City Line (south side) to the Jordan River; south along the Jordan River (west side) to approx. 9815 S.; east along 9815 S. (south side) to the FrontRunner line (approx. 300 W.); south along the FrontRunner rail line (west side) to 10000 S.; east along 10000 S. (south side) to the Freeway I15; south along the Freeway I15 (west side) to 11400 S.; west along 11400 S. (north side) to the Jordan River; south along the Jordan River (west side) to the South Jordan/Riverton City Line (approx. 11745 S.); west along the South Jordan/Riverton City Line (north side) to 1300 W.; north along 1300 W. (east side) to the South Jordan/Riverton City Line (approx. 11600 S.); southwest along the South Jordan/Riverton City Line (north side) to 1700 W. (approx. 11695 S.); north along 1700 W. (east side) to 9400 S.

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