Butterfield Canyon Elementary is located in the rapidly growing city of Herriman. Our doors were opened in July, 2006.
- Butterfield Canyon has approximately 650 students enrolled in Kindergarten through 6th grade.
- The school has a clean-line design featuring flexible space classrooms, a centrally located media center, a spacious gym with a stage area. Each classroom is equipped with audio enhancement, a document camera, Apple TV, and a digital projector system.
- Butterfield Canyon is on a traditional school calendar. School begins at 9:00 a.m. and ends at 3:35 p.m. Monday through Thursday, and Fridays beginning at 9:00 a.m. and ending at 1:00 p.m.
- The teacher/pupil ratio is on average 1:22 in Kindergarten-3rd grades and 1:26 in 4th-6th grades. Actual class sizes may vary year to year.
- Bus service is provided for students who live 1.5 miles or more from the school.
- A nutritious breakfast and lunch are prepared and served daily.
School Highlights
- Butterfield Canyon Elementary staff includes 43 certified educators. This number includes Administrators, Speech/Language Pathologists, School Psychologist, School Counselor, and Special Educators. In addition, over 40 classified employees serve in various other positions in the school that provide students with the support services that promote learning and maximize student success.
- All certified staff hold current teaching certificates with several teachers having earned advanced degrees and educational endorsements beyond the regular teaching certificate.
- All staff members are formally evaluated on a regular basis for the purpose of improving performance. Teachers continually participate in professional development courses to improve instructional skills.
- Butterfield Canyon is a Professional Learning Community where teachers work collaboratively in teams to meet individual student learning needs by providing additional support, intervention, and enrichment. Teacher teams have a sense of collective responsibility to help all the students in their grade be successful.
- Instruction in each grade follows the Utah State Core Standards.
- Teachers provide direct literacy instruction in both whole group and skill-based group settings. Math is taught using a variety of methods while utilizing the Math Open Up Resources (O.U.R.) programming.
- Butterfield Canyon has a before-school choir program that allows students in grades 4-6 to experience the joy of performing vocal music with a group.
- Butterfield Canyon Elementary follows the Jordan District Dress Code.
- An active PTA and School Community Council assist with school activities and regularly give input on important school issues.
- Students at Butterfield Canyon are taught responsible citizenship as teachers set reasonable limits, reinforce positive behavior, and employ programs to build student self-esteem.
- School visitors and volunteers are welcome at Butterfield Canyon. Through the Learning Links program, volunteers engage in supporting the educational process through their work within the classroom and support at home. It is our hope to have every family, whose students attend Butterfield Canyon, give of their time and service in the quest to educate the youth of today and the leaders of tomorrow.
Academic Achievement
School Goals:
- At least seventy percent of our students will achieve proficiency in reading as measured by Acadience Reading benchmark scores.
- Students will achieve 3-5% percent growth in ELA/ Math / Science as measured through RISE scores.
Motto: Every person matters and every moment counts!
Vision Statement: At Butterfield Canyon Elementary we are committed to our students, staff, families, and community through providing learning experiences that challenge all students to achieve their personal best. BCE strives to create a community of individuals who value one another, accept differences respectfully, and treat each other with kindness. It is our goal to see our students become life-long learners who are involved members of society through their personal achievements, contributions, and talents.
BCE Purpose Statement
We serve the elementary students, their families, our staff, and broader community members, by providing high quality instruction, opportunities for all learners, and a culture of belonging. Our purpose in doing this is to encourage our students to become resilient lifelong learners who are prepared to further their academic experiences, develop positive social and emotional wellness, and contribute effectively as engaged citizens.
Our Mission is to help our stakeholders (students, staff, families, broader community) embrace and embody R.O.A.R. traits:
R - Respect: BCE stakeholders respect themselves, others, and the physical spaces and items around them.
O- Optimism: BCE stakeholders are positive, hopeful, and confident about their futures and their abilities to become successful as they gain knowledge, collaborate, and share their unique strengths.
A- Accepting: BCE stakeholders acknowledge and embrace achievements, mistakes, and growth. They are accepting and kind to others, even when they might have different perspectives.
R- Responsible: BCE stakeholders show responsibility for their personal learning and growth, for their choices and actions, and how they contribute to a successful community.
Notice of Non-Discrimination
Jordan School District adheres to all federal, state, and local civil rights laws prohibiting discrimination in employment and education. The District does not discriminate in its educational programs or activities, admissions practices, or employment practices on the basis of race, color, ethnic background, national origin, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, creed, age, citizenship or disability, and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. Jordan School District also prohibits retaliation against any person opposing discrimination or participating in any discrimination investigation or complaint process.
Inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies should be directed to the appropriate contact, based on the nature of the inquiry.