COVID-19 Information Update

Below is an updated and more detailed summary of COVID-19 protocols Jordan School District plans to follow as we begin the 2021-22 school year. We hope this will help parents make decisions and plans that are best for their individual families. For the most up-to-date information, please visit covid19.jordandistrict.org.


Face Masks
Face masks are not required in Jordan School District schools or offices. Individual choices regarding masks should be respected. State and County Health Department recommendations regarding masks can be found at the following link:

We encourage families to study the recommendations and choose what they believe is best.


COVID-19 Vaccination
Students and employees in Jordan School District are not required to be vaccinated. Individual choices regarding vaccinations should be respected. State and County Health Department recommendations regarding vaccinations can be found at the following link:

We encourage families to study the recommendations and choose what they believe is best.


Dashboard
Jordan School District will be providing a dashboard that provides enrollment, number of cases and percentage information on our COVID-19 Dashboard page.  It will be available during the first week of school, starting Aug. 16, 2021.


Isolation for Those Who Test Positive
Students and employees who test positive for COVID-19 will be required to isolate for 10 days from the first symptoms. If you did not have symptoms, you should isolate for 10 days from the day you were tested.

Anyone who tests positive for COVID-19 will not be permitted at school or any school activities during their isolation period.


Quarantine After Exposure
Quarantine decisions for students and employees who may have been in close contact with someone who tested positive for COVID-19 will be made with the county health department.

  • Quarantine at home if you are exposed to COVID-19 and are not fully vaccinated.  We consider anyone who was within 6 feet of someone who has COVID-19 for at least 15 minutes, to be exposed.
  • Under the standard quarantine protocol, you can end quarantine:
    • On day 10 without testing. You can end quarantine 10 days after the last time you had close contact with the person who tested positive if you don’t have symptoms of COVID-19.
    • On day 7 with a negative test result. You must wait at least 7 days after your exposure to be tested. You can end quarantine if your test is negative and you do not have any symptoms of COVID-19.
  • If you are exposed to someone at school who tests positive for COVID-19, you can continue to come to school if:
    • You are fully vaccinated.
    • Both individuals were wearing masks at the time of exposure.
    • You have tested positive for COVID-19 in the last 90 days.
    • You were wearing a N95 or KN95 mask at the time of exposure.
  • OR IF YOU:
    • Wear a mask at school for 10 days.
    • Wear a mask at school for 7 days and then get tested. If you test negative on day 7 you don’t have to wear a mask anymore.
  • For more information, please visit the State of Utah Coronavirus K-12 School Recommendations page.

  • Testing
  • “Test-to-Play” – There are no “test-to-play” protocols in place for extracurricular activities.
  • “Test-to-Stay” – According to state law, “test-to-stay” will be implemented if a school reaches the established positive COVID-19 threshold.
    • Schools with 1,500 or more students have 2% of their students test positive for COVID-19.
    • Schools with fewer than 1,500 students have 30 students test positive for COVID-19.
    • All students must “test-to-stay” if they wish to remain at school, even those who are fully vaccinated.
    • All students who chose not to “test-to-stay” will be required to stay home for 10 days.
  • Free COVID-19 Testing Site – At Elk Ridge Middle School, 3659 West, 9800 South, South Jordan, Monday and Wednesday 4 – 7 p.m.
  • Positive COVID-19 Isolation Leave – Employees who test positive for COVID-19 or are the primary caregiver to a child who has tested positive can access COVID-19 Isolation Leave. You do not have to use personal leave for this purpose.

  • Volunteers
  • Classroom volunteers are welcome at the discretion of teachers.
  • Field trips, PTA events, and overnight travel continue.

Cafeteria
There are no restrictions in the cafeteria.


Jordan Virtual Learning Academy

Virtual, online learning is available for all K-12 students in Jordan School District. Students can register at one of the following schools.


Actualización de información de COVID-19

A continuación se muestra un resumen actualizado y más detallado de los protocolos COVID-19 que el Distrito Escolar de Jordan planea seguir al comenzar el año escolar 2021-22. Esperamos que esto ayude a los padres a tomar decisiones y planes que sean mejores para sus familias individuales. Para obtener la información más actualizada, visite covid19.jordandistrict.org.


Máscaras faciales
No se requieren máscaras faciales en las escuelas u oficinas del Distrito Escolar de Jordan. Deben respetarse las elecciones individuales con respecto a las máscaras. Las recomendaciones del Departamento de Salud del Estado y del Condado con respecto a las mascarillas se pueden encontrar en el siguiente enlace:

Alentamos a las familias a estudiar las recomendaciones y elegir lo que creen que es mejor.


Vacunación COVID-19
No se requiere que los estudiantes y empleados del Distrito Escolar de Jordan estén vacunados. Deben respetarse las elecciones individuales con respecto a las vacunas. Las recomendaciones del Departamento de Salud del Estado y del Condado con respecto a las vacunas se pueden encontrar en el siguiente enlace:

Alentamos a las familias a estudiar las recomendaciones y elegir lo que creen que es mejor.


Panel
El Distrito Escolar de Jordan proporcionará un panel que proporciona información sobre la inscripción, el número de casos y el porcentaje en nuestra página del Panel. Estará disponible durante la primera semana de clases, a partir del 16 de agosto de 2021.


Aislamiento para quienes dan positivo en la prueba
Los estudiantes y empleados que den positivo por COVID-19 deberán aislarse durante 10 días desde los primeros síntomas. Si no tuvo síntomas, debe aislarlo durante 10 días a partir del día en que le hicieron la prueba.

Cualquier persona que dé positivo en la prueba de COVID-19 no podrá asistir a la escuela ni a ninguna actividad escolar durante su período de aislamiento.


Cuarentena después de la exposición
Las decisiones de cuarentena para los estudiantes y empleados que puedan haber estado en contacto cercano con alguien que dio positivo por COVID-19 se tomarán con el departamento de salud del condado.

  • Ponga en cuarentena en casa si está expuesto al COVID-19 y no está completamente vacunado. Consideramos que cualquier persona que estuvo a menos de 6 pies de alguien que tiene COVID-19 durante al menos 15 minutos está expuesta.
  • Según el protocolo de cuarentena estándar, puede finalizar la cuarentena:
    • El día 10 sin pruebas. Puede finalizar la cuarentena 10 días después de la última vez que tuvo contacto cercano con la persona que dio positivo si no tiene síntomas de COVID-19.
    • El día 7 con resultado de prueba negativo. Debe esperar al menos 7 días después de su exposición para hacerse la prueba. Puede finalizar la cuarentena si su prueba es negativa y no tiene ningún síntoma de COVID-19.
  • Si está expuesto a alguien en la escuela que da positivo en la prueba de COVID-19, puede continuar asistiendo a la escuela si:
    • Estás completamente vacunado.
    • Ambos individuos llevaban máscaras en el momento de la exposición.
    • Ha dado positivo por COVID-19 en los últimos 90 días.
    • Llevaba una máscara N95 o KN95 en el momento de la exposición.
  • O SI USTED:
    • Use una máscara en la escuela durante 10 días.
    • Use una máscara en la escuela durante 7 días y luego hágase la prueba. Si el resultado de la prueba es negativo el día 7, ya no es necesario que use una mascarilla.
  • Para mayor información por favor visite la página de Recomendaciones para las escuelas K-12 sobre el coronavirus del estado de Utah.

  • Pruebas
  • “Prueba para jugar” – No existen protocolos de “prueba para jugar” para las actividades extracurriculares.
  • “Prueba para permanecer” – De acuerdo con la ley estatal, se implementará la “prueba de estadía” si una escuela alcanza el umbral COVID-19 positivo establecido.
    • Las escuelas con 1,500 o más estudiantes tienen un 2% de sus estudiantes en las pruebas de COVID-19.
    • >Las escuelas con menos de 1,500 estudiantes tienen 30 estudiantes con resultados positivos para COVID-19.
    • Todos los estudiantes deben realizar una “prueba de estadía” si desean permanecer en la escuela, incluso aquellos que están completamente vacunados.
    • Se requerirá que todos los estudiantes que opten por no realizar la “prueba para quedarse” se queden en casa durante 10 días.
  • Sitio de prueba gratuito de COVID-19 – Elk Ridge Middle School, 3659 West, 9800 South, South Jordan, lunes y miércoles de 4 a 7 pm
  • Licencia de aislamiento de COVID-19 positiva: los empleados que dan positivo en la prueba de COVID-19 o son el cuidador principal de un niño que dio positivo en la prueba pueden acceder a la licencia de aislamiento de COVID-19. No es necesario que utilice la licencia personal para este propósito.

  • Voluntarios
  • Los voluntarios del salón de clases son bienvenidos a discreción de los maestros.
  • Continúan las excursiones, los eventos de la PTA y los viajes nocturnos.

Cafetería
No hay restricciones en la cafetería.


Academia de aprendizaje virtual de Jordania
El aprendizaje virtual en línea está disponible para todos los estudiantes de K-12 en el Distrito Escolar de Jordan. Los estudiantes pueden registrarse en una de las siguientes escuelas.

Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony to Celebrate Opening of Virtual Elementary, Middle and High School

The community is celebrating the opening of our brand new Jordan Virtual Learning Academy for the 2021-22 school year. Rocky Peak Virtual Elementary School, Kelsey Peak Virtual Middle School and Kings Peak High School are all a part of the academy. The schools are unique because they will offer online instruction with the option of in-person learning at least one day a week.

It is the first time in Jordan School District history where three new schools will open devoted to providing innovative, online learning for K-12 students throughout the State of Utah.

Supercast Episode 99: HHS Teacher David Kozlowski Talks About Teens and Social Health

Dr. Godfrey and David KozlowskiHe is a former University of Utah football player not afraid to tackle any topic or issue when it comes to teens and improving social health.

On this episode of the Supercast, we sit down with Herriman High School teacher and licensed marriage and family therapist David Kozlowski. Find out about a class Mr. Kozlowski created at Herriman High called “Level Up,” which is getting statewide recognition and helping students improve their relationships with family, friends, teachers and others in their lives.


Supercast Episode 98: Southland Elementary Student Climbs to the Top in USA National Bouldering Competition

Superintendent points to Landers GaydoshA Southland Elementary student is literally climbing his way to the top in a sport that is making its debut in the Summer Olympic games right now. We’re talking about Sport Climbing.

On this episode of the Supercast, we catch up with Landers Gaydosh inside the Momentum Indoor Climbing gym. Landers demonstrates some of his Sport Climbing skills and tells us about the recent USA Climbing Youth National competition where, at just 11-years-old, he finished second in Bouldering and 3rd in Top Ropes. Landon is already beating out some of the best in the United States.


Free Meals for Students in School Cafeterias for the 2021-22 School Year

Tray of foodAll students 18-years-old and younger will eat free of charge in Jordan School District school cafeteria’s this school year. The USDA has extended the free meal waiver for another year, or until funding runs out.

That means all schools will serve free meals in the school cafeteria. The meals will be served based on serving schedules established at each school site.

Enrolled online and at-home learners may pick up meals at specific times and locations designated by each school. Siblings of enrolled online and at-home learners may also receive free meals.

Free lunch and breakfast for the next morning will be available to pickup door-side for all children 18-years-old and younger at the following locations:

  • Joel P. Jensen Middle
  • Elk Ridge Middle
  • South Hills Middle

Meal service at these three locations will be from 10 to 11 a.m. Monday through Friday.

Only children are eligible for free meals under this waiver.

**Families who may qualify for free or reduced meals are still encouraged to apply so there is no lapse in meal benefits when this waiver expires**


In accordance with federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, the USDA, its Agencies, offices, and employees, and institutions participating in or administering USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA.

Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program information (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language), should contact the agency (state or local) where they applied for benefits. Individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing or have speech disabilities may contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339.  Additionally, program information may be made available in languages other than English.

To file a program complaint of discrimination, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, (AD-3027) found online at: How to File a Complaint, and at any USDA office, or write a letter addressed to USDA and provide in the letter all of the information requested in the form. To request a copy of the complaint form, call (866) 632-9992. Submit your completed form or letter to USDA by:

  1. mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture
    Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights
    1400 Independence Avenue, SW
    Washington, D.C. 20250-9410;
  2. fax: (202) 690-7442; or
  3. email: program.intake@usda.gov.

This institution is an equal opportunity provider.