Category Archives: Supercast

Supercast Episode 239: Creative English Class is Music to The Ears of Students

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Superintendent with creative studentsIt is a creative English class that is music to the ears of students who are taking the course.

On this episode of the Supercast, we visit West Jordan High School where a teacher who is passionate about music, is making students look at songs in a much more meaningful way. From the Beatles and beyond, join us as we find out why students say their teacher, Mr. Jorgensen is truly rockin his lessons on music culture and helping them understand the meaning behind some of the greatest songs of all time while discussing rhetoric of music.

Supercast Episode 238: A “Hole-In-One” Championship Kind of STEM Course at Jordan Hills Elementary School

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Superintendent with Jordan Hills STEM studentsThey were asked to take a swing at designing miniature golf courses and the students proved concentrating on teamwork can pay off.

On this episode of the Supercast, we take you to Jordan Hills Elementary School where STEM specialists gathered groups of students in the gym for a unique lesson. The students were asked to use engineering skills and work in teams to create challenging mini golf courses worthy of a hole-in-one. It was a STEM exercise that was educational and a whole lot of fun.

Supercast Episode 237: Black Student Union Helps Herriman High Celebrate Iconic Musicians from the 1960’s and Beyond

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Superintendent with students from the Herriman Black Student UnionIt was a project which was part of Black History Month at Herriman High School and it had a musical twist.

On this episode of the Supercast, we introduce you to some members of the Black Student Union who organized an amazing display celebrating the accomplishments of iconic black musicians dating back to the 1960’s. Join us as we travel back in time, getting to know the talented artists and their music that made history.

Supercast Episode 236: A PE Teacher Putting the Fun in Fitness at Copper Mountain Middle School and Making a Big Difference in Young Lives

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Superintendent with Patrick Keating & Tricia RojasHe is a long-time physical education teacher who has put the fun in fitness and inspired students along the way.

On this episode of the Supercast, we head to the gymnasium at Copper Mountain Middle School. There, we discover why PE teacher Patrick Keating and specialist Tricia Rojas are passionate about finding interesting ways to keep kids active and why it is so important, especially in middle school.

Supercast Episode 235: What You Need to Know About the New Standard Response Protocol During Emergency Situations in Our Schools

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Superintendent with Matt Alvernaz & Officer AndersonIt will help to keep everyone safe and informed in the event of an emergency in one of our schools or buildings. It’s called Standard Response Protocol or SRP and it provides consistent, clear, shared language, and actions for all students, staff, first responders, and parents. It is language that can be applied to any emergency situation.

On this episode of the Supercast, find out why state law now requires all school districts to adopt SRP and how knowing the language is essential to everyone for the sake of safety in our schools.

Find printable posters for the SRP at the Jordan School Safety website.