- Principal: Bryce Eardley
- Intern Assistant Principal: Kaila Anderson
- Address: 5255 W. 7000 South, West Jordan, UT 84081
- Phone: 801-963-0291 | Fax: 801-302-4945
- Mascot: Cubs
- School Colors: Maroon, Navy & Gray
- Home Page: mountainshadows.jordandistrict.org
- Student Achievement
- Boundary Map & Safe Walking Routes
Mountain Shadows opened its doors in 1988. It is located in the northwest corner of the Jordan School District’s boundaries and operates on a traditional schedule. The staff at Mountain Shadows provides a quality education for each of its students. Learning takes place in a nurturing climate where students work to master basic skills and develop a sense of self-worth as they strive to become contributing members of our society. School spirit is high, as teachers and parents work in partnership to help students achieve academic excellence, develop social skills, and become responsible citizens.
- The faculty has many experienced teachers, with many holding advanced degrees.
- The school’s curriculum meets or exceeds all state and District standards. Instruction in each grade follows the State and District Core Curriculum Guidelines. Teachers are encouraged to use STEM activities in all content areas to improve student understanding and achievement.
- Mountain Shadows follows the District dress code.
- Discipline is handled in a positive manner; students, teachers, parents, and the administration work as a team to find the best solution for the student. Students are recognized for appropriate behavior through such programs as Star Student, Positive Paws, Good Principal Visits, and Distinguished Cub Awards.
- Mountain Shadows has an excellent Special Education program to provide services for students with special learning needs.
- The Mountain Shadows Media Center offers students a variety of materials for academic study and personal enjoyment.
- Nutritious, well-balanced breakfasts and lunches are served each day.
- Visitors are welcome at Mountain Shadows and asked to drop by the office upon arrival. We love volunteers!
- Technology training is an important aspect of the school curriculum. Our computer lab enables all students (grades K-6) to learn and practice keyboarding skills, word processing programs, and work with software in language arts and math. The school network system provides school-wide computer experiences. Mobile computer labs and iPad labs are also utilized in technology integration.
- Mountain Shadows enjoys the services of a supportive PTA and School Community Council.
RISE
The Readiness Improvement Success Empowerment (RISE) computer-adaptive assessments in English language arts (ELA), math and science, provide questions that assess students’ ability to apply higher-order thinking skills and better emulate real tasks students may encounter in education and in life.
Development of RISE assessments came through a joint effort of Utah teachers, parents, test development experts, and the Utah State Board of Education (USBE). The RISE assessment, together with the state’s suite of assessments in grades K-12, provide information that assists in determining students’ progress towards preparing for college and careers upon completion of secondary school. Due to the school soft closure in March 2020, scores are not available for the 2019-20 school year.
| Test Subject | 2018-19 | 2019-20 | 2020-21 | 2021-22 | 2022-23 | 2023-24 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Language Arts | 36.6% | N/A | 28.4% | 39.5% | 35.3% | 25.7% |
| Mathematics | 32.5% | N/A | 23.8% | 26.5% | 30.7% | 16.8% |
| Science | 28.5% | N/A | 31.6% | 39.0% | 39.0% | 25.5% |
School Accountability Report Cards
The Utah State Board of Education (USBE) issues an annual School Accountability Report Card for each public school. Elementary and middle school report cards have four main grade categories: achievement, growth, English learner progress, and growth of the lowest 25%. Achievement and growth calculations come from the RISE assessment for grades 3-8 and the Utah Aspire Plus assessment for grades 9-10. The English learner progress category score derive from the annual administration of the WIDA ACCESS test, which assesses students’ academic language proficiency in English.
The state’s School Accountability Report Cards inform educators, parents, and community stakeholders about school performance as they work collaboratively to improve student outcomes. Due to the school soft closure in March 2020, scores are not available for the 2019-20 and the 2020-21 school years.
| Category | 2018-19 | 2019-20 | 2020-21 | 2021-22 | 2022-23 | 2023-24 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Achievement | 19 | N/A | N/A | 20 | 20 | 14 |
| Growth | 22 | N/A | N/A | 35 | 35 | 22 |
| ELL Progress | 4 | N/A | N/A | 4 | 5 | 4 |
| Growth of the Lowest 25% | 15 | N/A | N/A | 15 | 16 | 11 |