ABOUT JOEL P.JENSEN
Joel
P. Jensen Middle School is located in the West Jordan
area, a basically agrarian community which is rapidly
changing into an urban area. The goal of Joel P. Jensen
is to provide a meaningful academic, social, and emotional
environment that promotes lifelong learning.
- The school serves about 1,000 students in
grades seven, eight, and nine.
- Joel P. Jensen, which opened in 1984, is an attractive,
modern building featuring one self-contained classroom
and three semi-open classrooms in each area. The building
is completely accessible to handicapped students.
The school operates on a standard nine-month
calendar. School begins at 7:35 a.m. and ends at 2:30
p.m.
- The teacher/pupil ratio is 1 to 26.50 in Grades
7 and 8 and 1 to 27 in Grade 9, but actual class sizes
vary.
- All staff members are certified to teach in their
assigned area of expertise. All teachers and administrators
are evaluated on a regular basis.
- The curriculum follows guidelines set by Jordan
District and the Utah State Board of Education. In addition
to basic subjects, students are offered a variety of
classes in music, art, vocational education, and foreign
language.
- A qualified staff provides resource education
for students who require a more individualized program
of study.
- An honors program is provided for students who
meet the criteria.
- Students are expected to maintain dress, attendance,
and discipline standards.
- A hot lunch is provided daily. Students are offered
a choice of two menus at a cost of $1.75 plus a la carte.
- Bus service is provided for students who live
more than 2 miles from school. In addition, special
bus service is also provided for students living along
a hazardous walking route.
- An active PTA and School Community Group give
continuous input regarding community needs and concerns.
Both groups meet regularly.
- Community volunteers are always welcome. Volunteers
provide a variety of support services to the school.
- Parents may visit the school at any time. All
visitors are asked to check in at the office upon arrival.
Visits from students who are enrolled in other schools
are not allowed.
- Our school maintains a monthly program to
honor students who exhibit good citizenship skills and
who strive to do their best academically.
- Our school encourages student involvement and
provides many opportunities for students to develop
leadership ability.
- Our school participates in science fairs, history
fairs, instrumental and vocal festivals, the Young Astronauts
program, and supports a variety of other activities
to promote student growth, interest and talent.
TEST SCORES
U-PASS REPORTS
- 2006-07 Reports
- 2005-06 Reports
- 2004-05 Reports
- The purpose of the Utah Performance Assessment System for Students (U-PASS)
is to provide information about how students in Utah schools are doing relative
to the Utah State Core Curriculum and State requirements for school performance.
Information is compiled and presented by the Utah State Office of Education
in accordance with Utah State law. If you have any
questions about the data, please contact the school.
Jordan School District | 9361 S. 300 East | Sandy, UT 84070 | (801) 567-8100 | ©