Course Selection – Elk Ridge Middle School

Requesting Your Classes

The choices you mark on your sheet matter – please choose wisely!

The classes we will have in our school schedule each year are largely based on the choices you make on your course selection sheet. There is a greater chance of getting into a class that meets your educational plan if you request it on your course request sheet. Class changes may not be possible if you hope to change or add a class later.

The important information and tools found lower on this page can help you as you prepare for selecting your courses.

Going into 7th Grade?

7th Grade Course Selection Night Tuesday, January 27

Come to the school, meet teachers, our principal and assistant principals, counselors, and have your questions answered. Turn in your course selection sheet the evening of January 27th to get a treat and to make sure your choices are counted as we plan for next year’s school schedule!

Sessions Are As Follows:

5:00 in the Media Center -Only ALPS students & parents

5:30 in the Media Center -Only DLI students & parents

5:30 in the Auditorium -General Session Open to All

6:00 in the Auditorium -General Session Open to All

6:30 in the Auditorium –Spanish/English General Session Open to All

Course Selection for 8th & 9th Grades

8th & 9th Grades course selection will happen during DEAR classes January 26th/27th

Students will receive course selection sheets at school on January 26. They are asked to make choices with their parents and have the sheet signed before turning in their sheet at school the next day, January 27. Make sure to take a photo of your signed course selection card!

High School Course Selection Will Take Place In Spring

Dates/times will be announced by your student’s future high school. We will help your student prepare as it gets closer.

7th Grade Card

8th Grade Card

9th Grade Card

A Few Important Notes For All Grades:

If you miss course selection for your grade please download, fill out, and turn in a course request sheet to the school as soon as possible. You can email it and your immunization records to elkridgerecords-uc@jordandistrict.org
If you don’t live in Elk Ridge Middle School’s boundary and are hoping to attend our school, you will need to apply for a permit. Permits are granted if we have space available, based on a first come first served basis. Apply Here
If you have moved into our boundary OR currently live in our boundary, but have been attending a different school and want to attend Elk Ridge Middle School: You must enroll before we can register your course selections. Enroll Here
Please make sure you have completed any pre-requisites before selecting a higher level class.
See a list of all required courses for the grade and program you are in. Make sure your course requests include 7 credits (which will result in seven full class periods.)
If you are registering for only part time at Elk Ridge, please notify us on this form. Otherwise, if you do not enter seven credits of course requests, we will fill any missing credits with classes that have availability.
Remember: Teacher staffing decisions are made based on the requests you enter during course selection, so please choose classes that you can live with. Once course selection has been completed, schedule changes will only be made based on availability and school/ academic needs.

Option for Virtual Learning

Jordan School District is pleased to continue offering virtual instruction through Kelsey Peak Middle School (Grades 7-8) and Kings Peak High School (Grades 9-12). This can be for students taking all or some of their classes in a virtual format. If you would like to explore this option, please contact your school counselor and visit connect.jordandistrict.org

Information on Required & Elective Classes

Required Courses for each grade year

Course Descriptions and information

Honors Classes

Please be aware that Honors classes often work faster, require a higher level of work, and excellent classroom behavior and citizenship. If you have a question about what would be appropriate for your student, your student’s current teacher(s) may advise on which class your student is best prepared for.

7th Grade Math Classes

For more information between Math 7 and Math 7H, please see the course descriptions page. Exceptional math students may be ready to take our 7th/8th Accelerated Math class. This is usually only about 3-5% of the students. To be recommended for this class, your 5th grade RISE test score in Math should be 400 or above and your final 6th grade RISE test score in Math should be 448 or above.

Students can otherwise self-select which class between 7th Math or 7th Math Honors they feel they would best fit into.

Click here for more information on all Math Course Options

7th and 8th Grade Reading Classes

Reading proficiency scores from your student’s prior year teacher will determine if they will be placed into a Reading class. If there isn’t sufficient data to determine placement, they will be placed into Reading until they can demonstrate proficiency.

Required Immunizations

All incoming students must submit proof of receiving all required immunizations or submit an exemption waiver/certificate to be eligible to attend school. You may mail a copy to us or bring a copy to the office at school. Alternatively, you can send a copy to elkridgerecords-uc@jordandistrict.org

Please do not delay in having these immunizations administered as it is a State of Utah requirement, Section 53A-11-303, and is necessary for students to be able to attend school. If you are claiming an exemption for vaccines that are required for school entry, contact the registrar for instructions.