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Category: Administrators of Schools (AA400 – AA499)

Published on
    • Effective: 10/28/1975
    • Revision: 7/1/2025
  1. Board Philosophy
    Issues relating to the effective and efficient functioning of schools are best resolved at the lowest local level.  The Board authorizes the establishment of School Advisory Councils for the purpose of communicating areas of concern in the individual schools.
  2. Administrative Policy
    The Board authorizes the Administration to operate the School Advisory Councils according to the following:

    1. A School Advisory Council shall be established in each school from the faculty of that school to provide for orderly and professional means of improving program coordination and communications within the school.
      1. Division Organization
        1. High Schools
          One representative from the elective subject areas, one representative from the required subject areas, one Jordan Education Association member representative, one representative from the counseling staff, the principal, and one assistant principal designated by the principal.
        2. Middle Schools
          One representative from the elective subject areas, one representative from the required subject areas, one Jordan Education Association member representative, one representative from the counseling staff, the principal, and one assistant principal designated by the principal.
        3. Elementary Schools
          One representative from the primary grades, one representative from the intermediate grades, one Jordan Education Association member representative, and the principal.
        4. Special Schools
          One representative for each service area, one Jordan Education Association member representative, one representative from the counseling staff, the principal, and one assistant principal designated by the principal.
      2. Additional participation or representation on the Council will be determined by the Council as needs arise.
      3. Teacher representatives and the counselor will be elected by the teaching staff.
      4. Jordan Education Association member representatives will be elected by Jordan Education Association members.
      5. It shall be possible for individual members of the Council to introduce any items of business or points of view to be considered by the Council.
      6. Minutes shall be recorded on the School Advisory Council Committee minutes form and approved by the Council before distribution throughout the school and to the appropriate Administrator of Schools.
      7. The Council should meet monthly or more frequently if business dictates.  The chairman will be elected by the Council.  The operating procedures of the Council will be determined by the Council.
      8. The Council work shall not carry over into the administration of policies and programs.
      9. All items of business or recommendations coming from this Council are advisory only.
    2. Request for Review
      Informal Steps

      1. Issues of concern or discussion shall first be communicated to the person(s) involved in the matter with the objective of resolving the issues informally and making it clear that a review by the School Advisory Council may be considered.
      2. Issues of concern or discussion shall not be requested anonymously.
      3. If the issue cannot be resolved within fifteen (15) working days, those initiating the review may contact the School Advisory Council to review the matter.  All issues must first be reviewed by the School Advisory Council.  This step may be waived only if the principal is the subject of the issue.
      4. If resolution is not achieved through steps 1. and 2., the chairman and/or co-chairs of the School Advisory Council may request in writing a review of the matter by the Administrator of Schools.   A summary of the findings and conclusions of the School Advisory Council shall be included with the request for review.  A copy of the request shall be given to the school principal.
      5. The Administrator of Schools will convene a review committee made up of Administrator of Schools, the Planning and Student Services administrator and two representatives from the licensed employee agent.
      6. A summary of the Review Committee findings and conclusions will be prepared by the Administrator of Schools and sent to the requesting party within twenty (20) working days of the receipt of the request for review.  The conclusions of the Review Committee are final.

Revision history:  9/8/2009, 6/11/2019

Published on
  • Effective: 3/12/1975
  • Revision:
  1. Board Policy
    The Board supports the policy that each high school publish a yearbook. The Board recognizes that maximum student involvement in the processes provides many rewarding experiences and offers enrichment to the school curriculum. The Board commissions the District Administration to develop practices and procedures to ensure that each high school will be able to publish a yearbook that reflects District philosophy through maximum student involvement.
    Guidelines

    1.  The processes of publishing a yearbook are not to compete with, advertise for, or promote private business.
      1. Pictures taken by the school for the yearbook are not to be sold.
      2. Advertisements for commercial firms are not to be placed in yearbooks.
    2. The District will provide technical assistance to each yearbook staff and adviser.
      1. The regular assistance of a District photographer is to be provided.
      2. The photo lab in the Jordan Technical Center will provide support facilities for film processing.
    3. Individual pictures for the yearbooks will be taken by the District photographer at no charge. Yearbook staffs will assist.
      1. An individual student may request to submit a substitute individual picture; however, it must meet the specifications set by each high school yearbook staff.
      2. Notification to students and parents that substitute pictures will be accepted is not necessary.
    4. The purchase price of yearbooks is to be approved by the Board.
      1. Quality, value received, and cost are to be constantly evaluated and equated.
  2. Administration Policy
    High school principals have the responsibility of coordinating and planning the necessary processes to publish a yearbook.
    Guidelines

    1. High school principals will coordinate, through the Administrator of Schools, matters on a District level that pertain to yearbooks.
    2. Each principal will provide a faculty advisor and develop a method to choose students for the yearbook staff.
    3. Budgeting is the responsibility of the local principal.
    4. Time schedule for the District photographer will be coordinated through the area Administrator of Schools.
      1. Regular class schedule
      2. Taking of individual student pictures
    5. Local schools are to notify students of time schedules for the taking of individual pictures.
      1. Each yearbook staff shall have a written description of specifications for individual yearbook pictures available only to students who request a substitute photograph. Such description shall be made and available in adequate time to meet yearbook schedules.
      2. The District will not be responsible for providing picture specifications to commercial photographers.

Published on
  • Effective: 11/12/1974
  • Revision: 8/26/2025
    1. Board Directive
      While study of the basic curriculum shall provide the basis of the educational program, the Board recognizes that extra curricular activities involving travel may provide worthwhile learning experiences for more mature students.  Therefore, the Board delegates to the District Administration responsibility for developing policy for student travel which minimize disruptions in the basic education program, limit most overnight travel to high school students (or ninth grade students approved for high school activity/academic involvement), involve parents in planning, and safeguard students from undue pressure to participate.
    2. Administrative Policy
      The Student Overnight Travel policy shall be administered according to the following  administrative policy provisions:

      1. Principals shall be responsible for coordinating the development of student activity and travel plans according to the following criteria:
        1. Whenever possible, student activities shall be scheduled in proximity to the local school and the need for long distance or overnight travel avoided.  Using the travel proposal and request application process, the school must show why the requested activity experience cannot be obtained in proximity to the school.  As a general rule, the Board of Education will not accept requests for travel outside the continental United States.  There may develop, on rare occasions, the need for essential travel of this nature.  If this becomes the case, the school principal may appeal to the Board by demonstrating in writing the absolute necessity of the travel and that all appropriate safety considerations have been addressed.   The principal should be prepared, upon Board request, to appear before the Board for explanation and/or clarification of an appeal of this nature if necessary.
        2. Overnight travel shall not be included as part of the elementary and middle school educational programs.
          1. An exception may be granted to an individual student or group of students that wins a competition supported by the District and who qualifies for state or national level competition, e.g. history fair, science fair, geography bee, spelling bee, etc.
          2. Elementary and middle school students participating in approved competitions requiring overnight travel must be accompanied by a parent.
          3. The District is not responsible for any costs, including travel, associated with local, state, or national competitions.
          4. All travel for elementary and middle school students must comply with the provisions outlined in this policy (AA414).
          5. Non-overnight learning experiences away from the local school shall be provided as outlined in policy AA416—Field Trips.
        3. Overnight travel may be part of the educational program for high school students when the travel is for an activity sponsored by the Utah High School Activities Association, a state or nationally affiliated educational organization, or an approved high school program.
        4. Overnight travel may be part of the educational program for high school students when the anticipated educational benefits warrant the required expenditures, comparable experiences are not available at the local school, and the travel costs will not burden families unduly.  All requestors of trips must demonstrate educational significance as to why the students are participating in the activity.  The student overnight preliminary travel proposal form submitted by the principal shall require thorough responses to the following questions:
          1. What is the purpose of the trip?
          2. What will be the educational outcome of the experience?
          3. Can the educational experience be obtained closer to the home school? If not, explain why.
        5. Sanctioned activities shall abide by the regulations governing competitions outlined in the Utah High School Activities Association handbook.
        6. Each school group or team shall be limited to one extended overnight travel experience during the academic year whether or not such travel necessitates missing days of school.
          1. No such experience shall cause a student to miss more than two (2) days of school.
          2. Special circumstances requiring additional days from school for valid education purposes may be appealed to the appropriate Administrator of Schools.
        7. Each school group or team may also be eligible for one local trip that does not exceed 375 miles in distance from the District office located at 7387 S. Campus View Drive in West Jordan. This local trip will allow for a school group or team to stay no more than two nights and miss no more than two school days per trip.
        8. Student organizations shall be limited to one extended overnight travel experience and one local travel trip during the school year.
          1. An exception may be granted for up to eight (8) elected student leaders in each Career and Technical Education (CTE) organization if in the principal's judgment it is deemed essential to the successful completion of their program.  (Note: Exemptions granted for leaders in Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs need not be counted as the one overnight travel experience.)
          2. An exception may also be granted to an individual student or group of students if winning or qualifying at the local, state, or national level results in an invitation to compete or participate in an event that is considered postseason or the next level of competition.
            1. Such competition at the next level shall not count as the one (1) activity per organization nor the two (2) allowable days missed from school.
            2. If an invitation to participate in or compete does not allow a school time to comply with the stipulation to request leave 45 calendar days prior to a trip, the preliminary travel proposal must be submitted as soon as is feasible.
        9. If a school group or team desires an additional trip beyond the allowed trips, the coach/advisor must submit an overnight travel request following the designated process. All additional requests must be approved by the Board of Education.
        10. Supervision for student travel must be provided at a ratio of one (1) responsible adult age 21 years or older per ten (10) students.  However, there must always be at least two (2) chaperones regardless of the total number of students traveling.  Each chaperone must have a completed background check through Jordan School District.  Clearance will be verified with the Human Resources department prior to departure. Chaperones shall be primarily advisors and parents. Chaperones who are not current District employees will complete the Responsible Adult Information Form. Under no circumstance can a chaperone’s responsibility be delegated to an unapproved chaperone.  Students can only be released to their parent/guardian.
        11. All expenses (including travel expenses for required chaperones) associated with the trip must be paid by the participants themselves, covered by fund raising, or financed by Career and Technical Education (CTE) or other state or federal monies provided expressly for the activity.  School student body funds may not be used.
          1. The cost of substitutes for required advisors who are accompanying traveling students must be included as part of the travel expense and must be paid by either the travel participants or the individual advisor.
          2. Every traveling member will be required to purchase post-departure travel insurance through the District travel buyer.
          3. Student body general funds may not be used to pay costs related to student travel.
          4. All student expenditures associated with the trip must be itemized in detail by listing exact costs per student:
            1. transportation
            2. housing
            3. meals
            4. registration fees (when applicable)
            5. commercial insurance coverage (if not included in the package)
            6. individual post-departure travel insurance purchased through District travel buyer.
            7. other, i.e. event admissions
            8. chaperone/adult travel costs
          5. The total anticipated expenditure per student must be shown on the application form.  The percentage of the total student cost that may be earned through fund raising efforts must also be listed.
          6. When, in the sole judgment of the Administration or the Board of Education, in consultation with the school and the participating students and patrons, travel is suspended due to safety or other consideration beyond the control of any or all involved, Jordan School District, the Board of Education, school employees and agents shall have no obligation and shall be held harmless with respect to refund of any expenditures.  Participants should not expect refunds for cancellations either individually or as a group.  It is the local school’s responsibility to make this explicit to participants during the required parent meetings and prior to the commitment of funds.  The school administration must be certain that parents are aware of this condition and also require the parents to sign a statement of their understanding.
        12. Transportation shall be by commercial carrier, by Jordan District large sport utility vehicle (large SUV), or by Jordan District Transportation Services for all overnight travel.  No private vehicle or private aircraft may be used for student travel. Ground transportation guidelines are as follows:
          1. Only those commercial carriers licensed to operate in Utah and in other states (when utilized) shall be used.
          2. Jordan District large SUVs may be used when following Large SUV Use Guidelines. Large SUV use for student overnight travel is limited to within the state of Utah.
          3. Jordan District buses may be used in the following circumstances:
            1. The trip is to take place when school is not in session.
            2. The travel is to be within the state.
            3. The request for services is submitted at least one month in advance.
            4. The request is approved by the Director of Transportation.
          4. Overnight travel
            1. Drivers will be compensated for a minimum of eight (8) hours for each day traveling to and from the field trip destination.
            2. Drivers will be compensated for at least eight (8) hours for each day at the destination.
            3. In accordance with Federal Department of Transportation Regulations, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration 49 CFR Part 395, a Jordan School District bus driver may only be on duty for 15 hours, followed by a full eight (8) hours of off-duty rest time.
              a) A driver may only drive for ten (10) of those 15 on-duty hours.
              b) Care should be taken to make sure District drivers are well rested so they can operate the bus safely.
              c) The schools will be responsible to provide for the expenses incurred to be in compliance with this regulation, to include a separate hotel room for each driver, and any mileage or travel expenses for additional relief drivers.
          5. Jordan School District vehicles are not authorized to operate between 1:00 A.M. and 4:00 A.M.
          6. When students are engaged in an activity where a change of clothing is required, schools should make arrangements for a changing room for students.  School buses shall not be used as a dressing room.
          7. No private vehicles may be used in overnight travel or school sponsored excursions.  Parents or legal guardians wishing to transport their own children, with the approval of the administration and/or the team coach/advisor, will not be under the jurisdiction of Jordan School District, unless utilizing a District-owned large SUV within the state of Utah.
          8. Commercially rented buses or other modes of ground transportation may be used upon arrival at the destination.  Appropriate ground transportation insurance must be in place.  If the destination is over 150 miles one way, a commercial carrier, with a professional, licensed operator, must be utilized.
          9. Upon arrival at a destination, local ground transportation may be operated by an adult advisor/chaperone who is at least 21 years of age or older if the distance traveled is less than 150 miles one way, and the operator does not have any prior drug/alcohol related driving citations.  The vehicles used for this transportation should never exceed eight passenger capacity.  Fifteen passenger vans are strictly prohibited for any student travel.  Appropriate ground transportation insurance must be in place.
          10. Students are not allowed to drive when participating in overnight travel.
      2. A preliminary travel proposal outlining a desired overnight travel experience will be submitted to the Administrator of Schools prior to any discussion or meetings with parents and at least 45 days prior to the proposed trip.  The preliminary travel proposal for Administrator of Schools and Associate Superintendent,
        Business Administrator, or Superintendent approval shall include:

        1. The name of the group requesting permission to travel.
        2. The objectives of the trip, including valid and complete documentation of the educational outcomes.
        3. The proposed destination, mode of travel, and number of students involved.
        4. The number of school days missed.  (May not exceed two).
        5. The estimated total student cost of the trip including percentage of fund raising used to fund the trip per student. (Section II.A.9.)
        6. Specific and clearly defined reasons why the educational objectives cannot be met at another location closer to home.
        7. The principal's signature of approval.  (Cannot be a designee.)
      3. The final overnight travel request form shall be submitted to the appropriate Administrator of Schools and Associate Superintendent, Business Administrator, or Superintendent seven (7) days prior to departure. In addition to the information named in B. above, the request form shall also include complete documentation and summary of results of a required parent meeting as outlined in D below.
      4. A parent/guardian meeting must be held in conjunction with student travel requests.
        1. This meeting with parents will be held to discuss all costs and the itinerary associated with the proposed trip for the parents of potential student participants.  A parent survey may be utilized if a parent(s) is unable to attend the meeting.
        2. In this meeting parents will be informed, by a school administrator or the advisor in writing, of the proposed travel itinerary, anticipated expenditure per student, fund raising efforts, and the potential for non-refunds or expenditures when trips are cancelled.
          1. If 85 percent of the parents support the plan, a parent approval list will be submitted along with the application request.
          2. If the plan is not supported by 85 percent of the parents, all proposals for the trip will be abandoned.
            All necessary forms will be provided and completed at this meeting.
        3. A notarized statement granting the advisor permission to seek medical treatment for a student, in the event of an emergency, must be provided at the parent meeting or prior to the commencement of the trip.
      5. All overnight student travel participation is strictly optional.  Students who, for any reason, do not participate in activity travel shall not be penalized.  Nonparticipation shall not impact grades or the student's status in the class or organization.
      6. Advisors may not use an excessive amount of class/instructional time to plan and promote the trip.  The trip may only be advertised and promoted to Jordan School District students.
      7. Jordan District schools shall not sponsor activity travel for post-graduate students such as graduation trips, music tours, etc.
      8. Evidence of insurance coverage in addition to that provided by Utah State Risk Management shall be provided by the student organization from one of the following:
        1. The tour provider (vendor)
        2. A commercial group insurance carrier
        3. CHIPS insurance, sold to individual students through the school at reasonable cost
        4. Additional coverage from Utah State Risk Management
        5. In addition to the above insurance coverage, every traveling member will be required to purchase individual post-departure travel insurance through the District travel buyer. These costs shall be shared by the trip participants on an equal basis.
        6. A student shall show proof of family health insurance coverage.  This proof must be on file with the school advisor and provided to the school administration.

Published on
  • Effective: 5/14/1974
  • Revision: 10/28/2025
  • Reviewed: 1/27/2015
  1. Board Directive
    Jordan District schools are to provide a safe, positive, inclusive and healthy in-person or virtual educational environment where academic learning, personal development, and accomplishment can flourish.  Part of the educational process is learning self-discipline and appropriate behavior.  Therefore, it is the philosophy of the Jordan School District Board of Education to enforce all Utah laws related to conduct on school premises and school buses and to see that students are taught to preserve public property including all school facilities and equipment.
    The Board also recognizes that dress and appearance seriously affect the behavior of students attending school or school sponsored activities and may also impact health, sanitation and safety conditions.  Because experience has demonstrated that the learning atmosphere is improved when students both look and act appropriately, the Board hereby authorizes establishment of standards of student conduct, dress, and appearance.  The Board delegates to the Administration responsibility to see that each school adheres to the conduct, dress, and appearance standards established in the provisions of this policy in a consistent manner.  Further, all District and school staff members shall have a share of responsibility in seeing that these standards are implemented and enforced in classrooms, in school buildings, on school grounds, on school buses, at school activities, and other occasions as appropriate.  With the approval of district administration and the School Community Council, schools may make minor changes and/or adaptations to the dress and appearance standards in order to address local needs. Schools should seek input from various stakeholder groups.
  2. Administrative Policy
    The Administration shall implement Board philosophy according to the following administrative policy provisions:

    1. Definitions
      1. “Conduct” means the act, manner, or process in which a person behaves on a particular occasion or in a particular context.
      2. “Disruption” means any action, disturbance, problem, or reaction which materially or substantially interrupts an event, activity or process, or causes school personnel to lose the attention of the students, to modify or cease any instruction or school activity, or to deal with student confrontations or complaints.
      3. “School” means any building, property, space, learning environment, sponsored activity or place (in-person or virtual/online) under the direct or indirect control or influence of the District.
      4. “School sponsored activity” means (but not limited to) field trips, tours, performances, ceremonies, competitions, assemblies, events, clubs, camps, classes, games, dances, or travel that is produced, financed, arranged, supervised, or coordinated by school or district personnel.
      5. “School personnel” means the same as defined in DP300-Personnel Philosophy including authorized individuals engaged in a school sponsored activity or purpose by the school or district.
      6. “School administration” means the school principal, assistant principal, or designee responsible for the daily functioning and overall operation of a school.
    2. Student Conduct and Positive Behavioral Expectations
      1. Safe, civil, responsible, and respectful conduct is expected of all students at school or school sponsored activity. Significant or repeated disruptions may be disciplined according to the procedures established in Policy AS67—Discipline of Students.
        1. Behavior at School
          Students are expected to contribute to a productive learning environment in a safe, civil, responsible, and respectful manner.
        2. Behavior at School Sponsored Activities
          As spectators or participants, students are expected to demonstrate appropriate behavior, citizenship, and sportsmanship at all activities and to conduct themselves in a safe, civil, responsible, and respectful manner.
        3. Protection and Care of School Property
          Students are expected to use school devices, resources, equipment, and facilities in a safe, civil, responsible, and respectful manner so that school property is preserved and protected.
        4. Digital Citizenship
          Students are expected to use, possess, or care for any district/school owned electronic device or resource used for digital access, commerce, or communication in a safe, positive, courteous, and responsible manner in accordance with the standards established in AA445-Student Information Network Acceptable Use Policy and Policy AA453 Use of Personal Electronic and Communication Devices.

          1. When authorized by school personnel, school-issued electronic devices or resources may be used at school activities.
          2. Any use of an electronic device or resource, whether personal or district/school owned,  that exploits personal information, disrupts the educational process, creates a hostile, threatening, humiliating, abusive environment (AS98-Bullying, Cyberbullying and Hazing), invades personal privacy or compromises the integrity of educational programs is strictly prohibited.
          3. Sharing, taking, using, or communicating pornographic images, “sexting”, or other sexually suggestive materials, images, thoughts or phrases are strictly prohibited.
          4. The possession, use, or care of any electronic device or resource is a privilege that may be forfeited if it causes a disruption to the learning environment.
          5. At no time shall the District be responsible for preventing theft, loss or damage to personal electronic devices or resources brought to school or school sponsored activity.
        5. Tobacco, Alcohol, Drugs or other Illegal Substances
          Use or possession (in any form) of tobacco, alcohol, drugs, or any illegal substances at school or school sponsored activity is prohibited and is administered in accordance with Policy AS90 - Illegal Substances.
        6. Dangerous or Disruptive Conduct
          Students that engage in dangerous or disruptive conduct, including (but not limited to) use and/or possession of any weapon or reasonable facsimile of a weapon, committing arson, burglary, larceny, criminal mischief, battery or assault, or who engage in activities which violate federal, state or local laws, may be excluded from school. (See District Policy AS67- Discipline of Students ).
        7. Patriotism and Respect for the Flag
          The Flag of the United States of America shall be appropriately displayed at all schools in keeping with customary and accepted practices.  Students shall show proper respect for their country's emblem.  The Pledge of Allegiance to the flag shall be recited at the beginning of each day in each public school classroom, led by a student in the classroom as assigned by the classroom teacher on a rotating basis. At least once per year, students shall be instructed that participation in the Pledge is voluntary and not compulsory and it is acceptable for someone to choose not to participate in the pledge of allegiance. Students should show respect for any student who chooses not to participate. (§53G-10-304) Discourteous treatment of the flag or other national symbols may be cause for disciplinary action.
    3. School Dress and Appearance
      Appropriate dress and appearance avoids extremes, exemplifies personal cleanliness, promotes an effective learning environment free of unnecessary disruption(s) and increases school safety, security and sanitation factors. There are a variety of clothing styles which may be popular but are inappropriate for the school or school sponsored activity setting.
      Dress and appearance standards include (but are not limited to) the following:

      1. General Standards
        1. Any clothing, jewelry, accessory, footwear, personal item or appearance practice may be prohibited when it:
          1. Draws undue attention, distracts, disrupts, and/or interferes with the learning environment at school or school sponsored activity.
          2. Endangers or affects the health, safety and/or welfare of the individual or others.
          3. May cause damage or harm to individuals, school devices, resources, equipment or facilities.
          4. Limits the ability to identify the student.
          5. Appears as an attempt to challenge the intent and scope of policy or the authority of the school.
        2. Dress and appearance, including clothing, jewelry, accessory, footwear, personal item or appearance practice, shall be in a manner suitable to the day’s activities consistent with the standards of health, safety, and appropriate behavior. School personnel may require students to wear certain types of clothing for health, safety, security, or sanitation factors or in connection with classes, activities or circumstances.
        3. Clothing, appearance, jewelry, accessory, footwear, and/or personal items shall be free of writing, images, symbols or any other insignias that:
          1. Are lewd, obscene, vulgar, or profane.
          2. Advocate, represent or promote racism, discrimination, violence or hate in any form.
          3. Signify gang affiliation.
          4. Advocate, represent or promote tobacco, alcohol, drugs, or any illegal substance(s).
          5. Advocate, represent or promote criminal or illegal activities.
          6. Infringe on the rights of others.
          7. Are pornographic or sexually suggestive.
      2. Specific dress and appearance standards are found at Student Support Services online at https://studentsupport.jordandistrict.org/dresscode.
      3. School administration may authorize exceptions for health/medical issues, religious beliefs, or safety reasons.
      4. School dress and appearance enforcement should be reasonable and seek to minimize the loss of instructional time.
    4. Graduation
      The graduation commencement ceremony is a formal and dignified in-person school sponsored activity which has significant meaning for graduates, parents, families, staff, and the community. The commencement ceremony, from the opening of the processional to the completion of the recessional, honors the collective achievement of the graduating class.
      In order to maintain the dignity, decorum, propriety, and respect of the commencement ceremony, the following is expected of all participants:

      1. Conduct, dress and appearance are to adhere to the provisions in this policy and be appropriate for a ceremony of this nature.
      2. Graduates are expected to wear the prescribed cap and gown.
      3. Graduates will be allowed to wear recognized items of religious or cultural significance in a dignified manner.
      4. Formal, semi-formal, or customary dress attire is appropriate for a commencement ceremony.
      5. Graduates may wear school-issued and/or approved tassels, sashes, pins, hoods, cowls, mantles, cords, insignias, or medals signifying achievement, honor, participation, membership, or recognition.

Virtual graduation commencement ceremonies or events are school sponsored activities. Student conduct, dress, and appearance standards are contained in II.A-C above and are under the direction of the school administration.

 

Revision history: 12/4/2004, 8/28/12, 3/26/13, 5/22/18, 10/26/21, 11/29/22, 10/29/24

Published on
  • Effective: 10/6/1970
  • Revision: 8/23/2022
  1. Board Directive
    It is the policy of the Board of Education that the principal shall work with his/her faculty and student officers to develop a wholesome environment with reference to school publications and all printed material published within the school or from any source that might be distributed in or about the school; also with reference to speech and manners of students, personnel, visitors or guests.
    The Board recognizes the educational value of proper and wholesome resources in the nature of individual personalities, business and institutional publications and the many materials of local, state, and national agencies.
  2. Administrative Policy
    1. The property, parking lots, sidewalks, facilities of Jordan School District and the publications of Jordan School District are a closed forum, to be managed in the best interests of the students and patrons as determined by the Jordan School District Administration and local school principals.
    2. School Publications and Printed Materials
      The Board places the responsibility for school publications and distribution of any materials with the local school administration. Therefore, printed material of any nature shall not be distributed on the school premises without the consent of the school principal.

      1. Flyers, handbills, or other printed materials which are not either approved by the principal or sponsored by the District are prohibited and may not be posted or distributed on school property or placed in mail boxes that are provided for school staff.
      2. All publications shall be free of any lewd, wanton, or lascivious writings or pictures and shall not promote illegal substance use. There shall be no publications of a nature that would ridicule, defame, belittle, or otherwise injure the character of any individual or group. Material that is reasonably anticipated to substantially interfere with the work of the school or impinge upon the rights of other students is unacceptable for general distribution.
      3. Jordan School District will not accept or publish public political advertising on ballot initiatives, constitutional amendments, and candidates for election. The Board may publicize its position on initiatives and other matters sponsored by the Board or having a direct bearing on the education of students in Jordan School District.
    3. Student Distribution Process
      1. Any student wishing to distribute non-school sponsored material outside of classes or club meetings must first submit for approval a copy of the material to the principal or principal’s designee at least six (6) working days in advance of desired distribution time, together with the date(s) and time(s) of day intended for distribution and the requested location for material to be distributed.
      2. Within three (3) working days, the principal or principal’s designee will review the request and render a decision. In the event that permission to distribute the material is denied or limited, the person submitting the request should be informed in writing of the reasons for the denial or limitation. The request can only be denied for reasons outlined in section II.B.2.
      3. If the principal does not approve the material for distribution, the student may submit a written request for appeal to the Superintendent or designee. A decision will be made within three (3) working days of submitting the appeal.
      4. Permission or denial of permission to distribute material does not imply approval or disapproval of its contents by either the school, the administration, the school board, or the individual reviewing the material submitted.
    4. Speech and Manners
      1. There shall be no display of manner or speech that would be, or tend to be, lewd, vulgar, wanton, lascivious, defamatory, promote illegal substance use, or otherwise be materially disruptive to the wholesome educational environment of the school or involve substantial disorder or invasion of the rights of others.
      2. The Board of Education herein adopts the full intent of Salt Lake County Ordinance, Chapter 10.32 relating to "Offenses In or About Schools, Colleges, or Universities," as it may apply to printed materials or speech and manners of all individuals that may be within or about the school premises.
      3. Infractions by other than students shall be reported to the proper authorities. Infractions by students may result in suspension from school.

Published on
  • Effective: 9/2/1969
  • Revision: 9/8/2009
    1. Board Directive
      Recognizing that extra-curricular activities bring to students breadth of experience, leadership training, and citizenship values not always provided in subject matter courses, the Board encourages the school administrators and faculties to determine, plan, and execute, with the approval of the Superintendent, those student activities which in their good judgment will implement, support, parallel and be consistent with the regular academic program.
      These activities shall be in harmony with Board policies and in the high schools with the by-laws and rules of the Utah High School Activities Association. They shall encourage students to develop and maintain high standards of personal conduct, academic powers, civic responsibility, loyal citizenship and wholesome school spirit.
    2. Administrative Policy
      Since all class and extra-class activities are a part of the local school curriculum, school administrators shall plan carefully to obtain quality and balance in their student activity program in acordance with the administrative policy provisions.

      1. Student Events Sponsored by the Schools
        1. All student parties or social activities conducted under the name of a school shall have the approval of the school administration. The administration shall be responsible for seeing that such activities are supervised by licensed personnel.
        2. All student activities shall terminate at a time designated by the school administration.
      2. Programs, Parties, Picnics, Carnivals, etc.
        1. The number of activities approved shall be determined by the school administration
        2. Middle schools and elementary schools are encouraged to schedule student activities during regular school time with the exception of activities that involve the parents of the students.
      3. Safety Precautions
        No activities shall be scheduled that in any way violate the established safety precautions.
      4. Activities After Athletic Contests
        There shall be no dances or other activities held immediately after an interschool athletic contest.
      5. Student Involvement in Planning
        Students, under proper supervision, shall share in the process of designing, developing, and guiding activities.
      6. Selecting Activities
        Selection of activities shall be determined on the basis of student need, interest, and ability. It is advisable to limit the number of activities in which a given student may participate, in order to maintain the proper balance of the student's in-class and extra-class activity.
      7. Where to Hold Activities
        Whenever possible, the school campus shall be the meeting place for all activities.
      8. Budgets
        Under the direction of the principal and faculty members, students shall be involved in preparing activity budgets. The activity budgets shall be accounted for through the office of the principal. Provisions shall be made for a regular checking and auditing procedure and for informing the principal of the financial status of such budgets.
      9. Secret Organizations
        Secret organizations or societies shall not be permitted among the students of the schools.
      10. Records
        Where appropriate, schools are encouraged to have for each activity a written constitution or code of rules outlining the method of operation.

Published on
  • Effective: 8/27/1969
  • Revision: 1/24/2017
  • Reviewed: 12/10/2013
  1. Board Directive
    The Board endorses the concept of purposeful homework in recognition of the need for students to develop proper work and study habits, and in recognition of the fact that public education is a cooperative enterprise involving school and home.  Responsibility for the development of homework objectives, policy, and procedures is delegated to the District Administration.
  2. Administrative Policy
    Learning is an ongoing process.  Homework, properly planned, gives the student a feeling of continuous learning and shifts the emphasis from "receiving an education" to learning that is self-initiated.

    1. Homework may be required in all grades, augmenting the learning experiences initiated at school.  Assignments of homework shall be made judiciously at the discretion of the teacher after taking into consideration the individual needs of the pupil.  The development of good study habits should be an outgrowth of homework assignments.
    2. The frequency, amount, and quality of homework may vary according to the nature of the subject, the teacher's plan of instruction, and the amount of study time allowed at school.  These will be weighed against the student's age and his/her ability to respond and benefit from homework.
    3. Where appropriate, long-range assignments may be given.  Enough time should be allowed so students may give their other lessons fair and adequate consideration.  .  Assigned homework during the summer, holidays, and year-round track changes is encouraged to only take place on a limited basis.
    4. Because each year's work becomes progressively more difficult, it is assumed that students in the upper grades will devote more of their outside time to independent study.
    5. The objectives of homework assignments are:
      1. To encourage students to do independent study and research.
      2. To provide an environment of continuous learning that moves beyond what is being learned in the classroom.
      3. To gain additional practice in the processes relating to classroom instruction.
      4. To encourage students to study subject matter in depth.
      5. To prepare students for career and college readiness.
    6. To unify the District's approach to homework assignments, the following guidelines shall be utilized uniformly by all educators within the District:
      1. Homework should be application of previously introduced concepts.  Homework should develop skills, creative abilities, critical thinking, problem-solving techniques, the discovery method, and individual initiative.
      2. In giving homework, individual differences among students should be considered.
      3. The majority of classroom assignments should be completed within the classroom; however, if the work is not completed at school, it should be completed at home and will become homework.
    7. A logical relationship should exist between the homework and the reason for which it is given.  Homework as punishment shall not be assigned.
    8. Home study situations should be discussed during parent-teacher conferences, or as the need arises, with emphasis being placed on ways parents may help pupils learn.
    9. It is the responsibility of the principal to discuss reasonable homework assignments with all teachers.
    10. If a parent/guardian has a concern regarding homework that is assigned, the following procedure should be followed:
      1. The parent/guardian should contact the teacher who assigned the homework to discuss the concern.
      2. If a satisfactory solution is not reached between the parent/guardian and the teacher, the parent/guardian should contact the school principal.
      3. If a satisfactory solution is not reached between the parent/guardian and the school principal, the parent/guardian should contact the Administrator of Schools who has supervisory responsibilities of the school.
    11. Homework assignments which place an inordinate burden upon parents shall not be made.
    12. The relationship of homework to the awarding of grades and credits in the middle and high schools will be handled through individual teacher disclosure statements (i.e., weighing late homework, make-up work, etc.).

Published on
  • Effective: 8/27/1969
  • Revision: 11/29/2022
  • Reviewed: 12/10/2013
  1. Board Directive
    Given the diversity of the community it represents, the Board feels that defining which subjects are controversial and which ones are not is unproductive and perhaps even impossible. Therefore, the Board feels it is better to impose standards on ALL discussion rather than hold certain discussions to a separate standard. Consequently, the applicable contents of this policy have been moved to policy D200 Philosophy of Instruction, which governs all discussions held every day within the entire school district.

Published on
  • Effective: 8/27/1969
  • Revised: 3/26/2013
  1. Board Directive
    Recognizing the need to maintain a safe and healthy working and learning environment in the schools and workplace, the Board directs the Administration to implement a policy to develop and maintain safety programs that comply with Occupational Safety and Health Administration safety standards.
  2. Administrative Policy
    1. OSHA law 1910.133(a) requires that approved safety glasses (ANSI Z87) must be worn by all students, teachers and visitors while participating in or directly observing certain industrial education, physics, and chemistry laboratory activities and any other activity that could cause impairment.  The type of eye protection will be determined by the type of hazard that exist in the activity and will be job specific.
    2. OSHA Hazard Communication Standard:  In order to ensure chemical safety in the workplace, information about the identities and hazards of the chemicals must be available and understandable to workers.  OSHA’s Hazard Communication Standard (HCS) requires the development and dissemination of such information.
    3. School principals, with the cooperation of classroom teachers, shall take all necessary precautions to avert eye damage or loss among students and teachers, and ensure that appropriate eye protection is available and used as required.  They will also be responsible for proper training and education as to any potential health and safety hazards.
    4. Persons exposed to an eye hazard from physical objects (i.e. impact hazard), chemical substances (splash or vapor hazard), harmful radiant energy, and nuisance dust, must wear eye protection.  Such hazards may include but are not limited to the following:
      1. Sparks, open flame and spatters
      2. Molten metals
      3. Research activities involving high energy, flying particles, and the possibility of explosion or implosion of vessels
      4. Toxic, poisonous, irritating, or corrosive chemicals
      5. Glass, wood or metal processing, particularly grinding, welding, chipping, sawing and sanding
      6. Heat treating, tempering or kiln firing of any industrial materials
      7. Injurious radiant energy, such as welding, ultraviolet light, lasers and brazing
      8. Bio-hazardous materials
    5. Every student teacher and visitor shall use appropriate eye or face protection when exposed to eye or face hazards from flying particles, molten metal, liquid chemicals, acids or caustic liquids, chemical gases or vapors or potentially injurious light radiation.
      1. The building administrator shall ensure that each person uses eye protection that provides side protection when there is a hazard from flying objects.  Detachable side protectors (e.g.) clip–on or slide-on side shields) meeting the pertinent requirements of this section are acceptable.
      2. Each person who wears prescription lenses while engaged in operations that involve eye hazards shall wear eye protection that incorporate the prescription in it design, or wear eye protection that can be worn over the prescription lenses without disturbing the proper position of the prescription lenses or the protective lenses.
      3. Each person who uses equipment with filter lenses shall use a shade number appropriate for the work being performed for protection from injurious light radiation.  Reference Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) 1910.133(a)(5).
    6. Everyone who works with or is potentially exposed to hazardous chemicals will receive initial training on the Hazard Communication Standard and the safe use of those hazardous chemicals, as outlined in the Jordan School District’s hazard communications program.

Published on
  • Effective: 8/27/1969
  • Revision: 9/8/2009
  • Reviewed: 12/10/2013
  1. Board Directive
    Recognizing that instructional programs for students and teacher development opportunities may be extended beyond the limits of the regular school year, the Board authorizes the District Administration to plan and to conduct summer school and intersession programs.  Summer school and intersession programs conducted in the District shall be established in accordance with the State guidelines, District policies, and budget provisions.
  2. Administrative Policy
    Working within the framework of the established State administrative standards and procedures for implementing summer school and intersession programs, the Administration shall develop and sponsor appropriate direct teaching-learning activities for students.  The Administrators of Schools with the assistance of the appropriate department personnel, shall coordinate the planning and conducting of summer school and intersession programs.

Direct teaching-learning activities for students will include regular courses, enrichment courses, make-up work, remedial and special education classes, advanced or accelerated classes, field trips, summer camps, and a variety of activities calculated to provide exploration and experimentation opportunities as well as depth and breadth in course work and special interest projects.

Summer School or Intersession Program

    1. Student Enrollment and Classes
      1. Schools shall utilize needs assessment procedures to determine the best program to meet the needs of the students being served.
      2. Make-up credit-bearing classes for students grades 9 through 12 will conform with requirements for credit at the alternative high school.
      3. All courses will be supported by student fees and enrollment.
    2. Fees
      1. The fee schedule will be set by the Administration and be approved by the Board.
      2. Elementary student(s) shall be charged a minimum registration fee.  An additional materials fee may be charged those students who enroll in special classes, such as art, crafts, photography, and other classes involving the use of expendable materials.
      3. All secondary students who enroll in academic classes at the alternative high school shall be charged a registration fee.  A materials fee for regular school students may be charged those students who enroll in special classes.
    3. Field Trips for Students
      All field trips shall be conducted according to established policies.
    4. Teachers' Salaries
      The payment of teachers' salaries shall be compatible with the District's current salary schedule.
    5. Reports
      A Summer School Attendance Record shall be submitted to the District at the close of the summer session.