Apply online for CSD’s Dual-Language Immersion Programs
Did you know that at Canyons District, it’s possible to learn two languages at the same time and to graduate from high school fluent in both? The start of October signals the opening of the window to apply for Canyons District’s Dual Language Immersion Programs for the 2019-2020 school year. From Monday, Oct. 8 to Wednesday, Nov. […]
How to Get the Most out of Parent-Teacher Conferences
It’s parent-teacher conference season in Utah, a ritual dating back at least 50 years. More than half-a-million of these meetings are planned statewide in the coming weeks, which amounts to a big investment of time and energy on behalf of schools and families. So, how parents get the most out of this opportunity for facetime […]
Board Meeting Summary, Sept. 18, 2018
Note: Recordings and documents for agenda items can be accessed via BoardDocs by clicking on the corresponding agenda items. Online Math Textbook Proposal The Board of Education is considering a proposal to implement an online-textbook program for secondary mathematics classes. The proposed textbooks are “Illustrated Mathematics,” published by Open-Up Resources for seventh- and eighth-grade students, and “Mathematics […]
Life, Liberty, Pursuit of Happiness: Themes of CSD’s Constitution Day
America’s liberties, as delineated in the country’s major founding document, are being celebrated today, Monday, Sept. 17, 2018 for U.S. Constitution Day. While the truths in the constitution are held to be self-evident, students across the District are learning first-hand through lessons, games, and even a personal visit to an oath-of-citizenship ceremony in Salt Lake […]
Coming Soon: Annual Career and Technical Education Showcase
The economy is on the rebound, jobs are plentiful and wages are up. So, how can young people just entering the workforce take advantage of the boom? Some of the leading sectors of the economy right now are in engineering, computer science and health care. There’s also huge demand for skilled professionals in the trades. […]
2018 SAGE: CSD Students Continue to Shine on Year-End Tests
Canyons School District students continue to outperform their Utah peers on most of the SAGE tests, in some areas by as many as 12 percentage points. “The data reflect the quality of our teachers and the hard work of our students, as well as the District’s investment in research-based instructional practices,” said CSD’s Research and […]
Eighteen CSD Students Named National Merit Scholar Semifinalists
Eighteen Canyons District students have advanced in a rigorous race to claim one of the country’s most prestigious scholarships for high school seniors. Students from Alta, Brighton, Corner Canyon and Hillcrest high schools today were announced as semifinalists in the 2019 National Merit Scholar competition. The high-achieving CSD students join about 16,000 other top scholars […]
What schools do to prevent the spread of contagious illnesses, such as norovirus
Schools along the Wasatch Frontin Utah and Salt Lake countiesare deep-cleaning classrooms, restrooms, and cafeterias to combat a norovirus outbreak. In Canyons District, Facilities Services personnel are taking preventive measures to disinfect schools and buses with hospital-grade disinfectants specifically listed to kill the highly contagious gastrointestinal illness. Canyons District has about 5.8 million square-feet of space to […]
Film on Teen Anxiety Part of CSD Suicide Prevention Month Events
Jordan High opened its doors to patrons near and far on Thursday, Sept. 6, 2018 as parents, students, children, and friends gathered to watch a screening of an anxiety-themed documentary called “Angst: Raising Awareness Around Anxiety,” Visitors travelled from as far as Provo and Bountiful to watch the film and listen to a panel of […]
Pan Sale: Find the Tools, Utensils You Need for Family Meal Time
With the hustle and bustle of school schedules, doctor appointments, and afterschool activities, eating on the run is sometimes a family’s best fallback solution for dinner. But the physical and mental benefits of families taking time to dine together each evening are clear. Pulling off family mealtime takes some planning and budgeting, but also the […]