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Utah State Board of Education School Climate Survey
Written by Super UserOur school uses the Utah State Board of Education’s School Climate Survey to identify potential school climate issues within our schools and district. The survey is for K-12 students, parents/families, administrators, teachers and school resource officers. Student surveys include a varying number of items based on the developmental age of the students. The survey is completely anonymous, but parents/families are required to opt-in for participation. Responses are housed securely in an anonymous format with the Utah State Board of Education in compliance with the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act, (343 CFR 99.31 (6)) and human subjects regulations (Protection of Human Subjects 45 CFR 46).
What is the School Climate Survey and What is its Purpose?
This survey guides us in understanding student perceptions relative to their classroom and school climate experiences. Questions include student perception of fair treatment within the school, respect among students and staff, sense of belonging and feeling of safety.
- Grades K-2: 12 questions
- Grades 3-5: 20 questions
- Grades 6-12: 44 questions
Adults can participate in the survey that aligns with their role. Adults survey versions are: administrator, faculty and staff, school resource officer, and parent.
What is the Intended Use of the Data Collected?
The results of the surveys are used to help our school and the district identify perceptions of school climate issues. As with any organization, we continually strive to improve what we do with respect to supporting our students and their families. Feedback is an essential component of this process.
- Your district or charter school may use the data to:
- Revise practices, policies, and training to eliminate harassment and discrimination in each school within the district or charter
- Adopt a plan for harassment-free and discrimination-free learning
- Host outreach events or assemblies to inform students and parents of plans adopted from the review
- The Utah State Board of Education may review data to:
- Inform or guide state policy
- Offer professional learning to districts and charter schools
- Provide technical assistance to districts and charter schools
- The public may view summarized survey data (e.g., aggregated results) for their awareness and information.
Data Collection Information from State School Climate Survey
Data collected for the School Climate Survey is housed by Qualtrics, while access to the data is managed by the district and the Utah State Board of Education. Information about Qualtrics and Merkle can be found at:
What will my child do?
Your child will be asked to complete the online surveys during school hours. In younger grades, teachers will read the questions to the children as they participate. Please click here if you would like to see the actual survey questions. Click on the tab that corresponds to the grade level of your child. Each survey version can also be viewed on the School Safety Center data page.
What persons or governmental entities will receive student-level data?
Each student’s response will be anonymous with no name associated with their response. However, several entities will have access to those anonymous individual-level responses as listed below:
- District or charter primary survey administrators and other Qualtrics users involved in administering the survey
- Utah State Board of Education primary survey administrators of the Qualtrics survey
- As needed, district or charter and Utah State Board of Education survey administrators may grant temporary access to survey data to Qualtrics and Merkle (e.g. for technical assistance)
- Auditing agencies, as applicable. Agencies with the right to audit the data include the Office of the Legislative Auditor General or the Office of the State Auditor
What persons or governmental entities will receive the data on a regular or contractual basis?
- Summarized state-level results are accessible to the general public via the Climate Survey Data Dashboard.
- Summarized district- or school-level results are accessible to:
- District primary survey administrators and other district or charter staff involved in the administering of the survey
- Utah State Board of Education primary survey administrators of the Qualtrics survey and other Utah State Board of Education staff involved in administering the survey
- The school community, if published by the district or charter
- Where applicable, summarized school-level results are accessible to district or charter survey staff
- Summarized district and school-level results are accessible to district and school-level administrators
What persons or governmental entities will receive the data on a regular or contractual basis?
Weber School District does not have a contract with any person or governmental entity to receive the data on a regular ongoing basis.
What will my child do?
Your child will be asked to complete the online surveys during school hours. All surveys are reasonably short and are completely confidential. Students who have been excluded from participation in the surveys will be given an educationally relevant activity to engage in while the other students are completing the surveys.
When will my child complete the survey?
The surveys will be offered in April/May of each odd-numbered year.
Weber School District values the partnership we have with parents in educating their children. If you approve of your child’s participation in these surveys, indicate your consent by indicating in the appropriate place in the registration materials on PowerSchool.
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The Utah Department of Health and Human Services and Weber School District ask permission for your child to take the Student Health and Risk Prevention (SHARP) survey.
What is the SHARP Survey and What is its Purpose?
The Utah Student Health and Risk Prevention (SHARP) Survey is a collaborative, multi-agency initiative designed to consolidate youth prevention/health survey projects into one biannual survey administration. SHARP has been conducted in the spring of odd-numbered years in the State of Utah since 2003. The survey focuses primarily on grades 6, 8, 10, and 12.
The SHARP survey will be given to 6th through 12th grade students. It’s anonymous and asks questions about physical, social, and mental health; substance use; social connections; basic demographics; risky or harmful behaviors—and what protects kids from these things.
The questions your child gets depend on the grade they are in. Sixth graders do not get the same survey as older students. It's taken during school and takes about 30-45 minutes. You can find the survey questions at https://sharp.utah.gov or in the school office.
SHARP is important
The SHARP survey has provided insight into things affecting our kids for more than 20 years. It helps parents know what to talk about with their kids, like vaping. It also helps school administrators, teachers, parents, public health, and community leaders work together to help Utah students with increasing protective factors and decreasing risk factors.
SHARP is confidential
All responses are anonymous and confidential. We don’t collect any information that could identify your child or your family. Students are not asked for identifying information, like their name or student ID. Results are reported at a local level and available to parents online. Results are also shared with your local school district, health department, and researchers.
Schools are given a unique URL. Students who have permission to take the survey use the URL specific to their school. The online survey does not require students to log in and does not track any identifying information or data associated with their device (like their computer or tablet).
SHARP is voluntary
Utah law requires permission for your child to participate in the survey. Your child may stop the survey at any time or skip questions if they choose. They will not be penalized for not participating.
What is the Intended Use of the Data Collected?
The Utah Department of Health and Human Services reviews the data in aggregate to learn about potentially harmful student behaviors. Reports with aggregate data at the state, region, and demographics level are made available online. These reports do not contain any identifying information about students. Local health departments, local prevention coalitions, local schools and school districts, superintendents, health systems, public health professionals, and most importantly, parents use these reports to develop programs and services to help Utah youth and families.
School district or school-level data reports are not shared publicly online. These reports are only available from your local school district or school. District authorities (like superintendents or lead administrators of charter schools) have password-protected access to see their district-level data in the webtool. These reports do not contain any identifying information about students.
We do not release data in any of these reports unless there are a minimum of 20 students. This helps protect the confidentiality and data privacy of students and school districts.
Data Collection Information from SHARP Survey
- Privacy Policy: https://www.alchemer.com/privacy/
- General Data Protection Regulation: https://www.alchemer.com/privacy/gdpr/
- Data Protection and Privacy: https://www.alchemer.com/security/
- You can also find information about how SHARP data is used and who it is shared with on the SHARP website, along with answers about other common questions: https://sumh.utah.gov/data-reports/sharp-survey/faq/
What persons or governmental entities will receive student-level data?
The raw data is very limited in who can or can't use it and is protected under strict Utah Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Institutional Review Board (IRB) controls. The DHHS IRB controls any data sharing agreements for the raw data files. Only respected researchers in good standing and who are expanding the general sphere of knowledge are considered for data sharing agreements. Individuals wanting to use the raw data for their own purposes are not considered. However, no identifying information about a student is collected in the SHARP survey.
What persons or governmental entities will receive the data on a regular or contractual basis?
Other than the DHHS, whose survey it is, Weber School District does not have a contract with any person or governmental entity to receive the data on a regular ongoing basis.
What will my child do?
Students who have been excluded from participation in the surveys will be given an educationally relevant activity to engage in while the other students are completing the surveys.
When will my child complete the survey?
The survey will be offered in the February-March 2025.
For questions about the SHARP survey, contact Ryan Carrier (801-889-8710 ), Mary Johnstun (801-842-2682 ), or the DHHS Institutional Review Board .
Weber School District values the partnership we have with parents in educating their children. If you approve of your child’s participation in this surveys, indicate your consent indicating in the appropriate place in the registration materials on PowerSchool.
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Our school uses Panorama as an all-in-one data platform to support student learning. The tool helps teachers and administrators visualize and interpret data to directly improve student outcomes. We use the platform to monitor academic and behavioral progress with students as well as to raise awareness of their overall well-being. Panorama serves as an early warning system to help us provide a wide range of just-in-time information and related support to ensure high levels of success for all students.
What is the Student Climate Survey?
This survey guides us in understanding student perceptions relative to their classroom and school experiences. It covers 19 key components from teaching effectiveness to student engagement and growth mindset. It is administered in both the fall and spring.
- Grades 3-6: This 8 question survey is estimated to take approximately 3 minutes to complete.
- Grades 7-12: This 10 question survey is estimated to take approximately 4 minutes to complete.
What is the Student Well-Being Survey?
This survey helps us measure and support your child’s soft skills, including growth mindset, self-efficacy, social awareness and self-management. It is also administered in both the fall and spring.
- Grades 3-6: This 32 question survey is estimated to take approximately 10 minutes to complete.
- Grades 7-12: This 34 question survey is estimated to take approximately 11 minutes to complete.
What is the Student Equity and Inclusion Survey?
This survey instrument provides feedback from students on their experiences in school. This information will help us create support systems for students so they feel safe, included and empowered to achieve. It is given only once per year (in the spring) to secondary students.
- Grades 7-12: This 14 question survey is estimated to take approximately 5 minutes to complete.
What is the Intended Use of the Data Collected?
The results of the surveys are used to help our teachers, counselors, and administrators identify strengths and weaknesses, ensure appropriate student support, develop improvement plans and monitor progress. As with any organization, we continually strive to improve what we do with respect to supporting our students and their families. Thus, information gathered will be used at a district level to evaluate support and resource needs. The feedback from your child is an essential component of this process. All information collected will be maintained as educational records protected by HIPAA.
Data Collection Information from Panorama
Panorama upholds and affirms several core commitments, which are in alignment with our status as a signatory to the Student Privacy Pledge.
- Student personal information will be collected, used, shared, and retained only for purposes authorized by an educational institution/agency.
- Panorama privacy policies are in a manner that is easy for parents/guardians and teachers to understand.
- Panorama implements technical, physical and administrative safeguards which are designed to reasonably protect the security, privacy, confidentiality, and integrity of student personal information against risks.
- Panorama will never sell student information.
- Panorama will not use or disclose student information collected through an educational/school service (whether personal information or otherwise) for targeting advertisements to students.
- Panorama will not knowingly retain student personal information beyond the time period required to support authorized educational/school purposes, or as authorized by a parent/student.
What persons or governmental entities will receive student-level data?
Identifiable student level data is considered an education record and, pursuant to Utah Code 63G-2-107, is governed by the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act, 34 C.F.R. Part 99.
What persons or governmental entities will receive the data on a regular or contractual basis?
Other than the Utah State Board of Education, Weber School District does not have a contract with any person or governmental entity to receive the data on a regular ongoing basis.
What will my child do?
Your child will be asked to complete the online surveys during school hours. For comparison purposes, they took the same surveys last fall and spring. Students in junior high and high school will also take the Student Equity and Inclusion Survey in the spring. All surveys are reasonably short and are completely confidential. Please click here if you would like to see the actual survey questions. Students who have been excluded from participation in the surveys will be given an educationally relevant activity to engage in while the other students are completing the surveys.
When will my child complete the survey?
The surveys will be offered in October and April of each year and your child will complete them during the school day.
Weber School District values the partnership we have with parents in educating their children. If you approve of your child’s participation in these surveys, indicate your consent by indicating in the appropriate place in the registration materials on PowerSchool.
Dear Weber School District Parents and Students,
We are excited to share the news that the district has concluded the level three boundary adjustment for the 2024-2025 school year. District officials have put together information to help answer many questions that may arise. Please refer to the links below for detailed information regarding specific topics relevant to your situation and your students.
- Updated Boundary Maps
- Grandfathered Student Declaration Process (Current 5th, 8th, 10th, and 11th grade)
- Open Enrollment/Boundary Application Process
- Open Enrollment Schools 2024-25
Please note that while the new boundaries have been established, the bus routes, pick-up times, and walk zones will be updated and available in late spring/early summer for the 2024/25 school year. We are diligently working on ensuring a smooth transition for all students, and we appreciate your patience during this process. Rest assured, we will inform you of any changes to the bus routes and timings as soon as they become available.
Thank you for your understanding and cooperation as we strive to enhance the educational experience for our students and navigate the large-scale school boundary adjustments necessitated by the addition of a new high school (West Field), junior high (Mountain View) and elementary school (yet-to-be-named) in our district.
We hope you enjoy the upcoming holiday season!
All the best,
WSD Superintendency
Secondary Education
Elementary Education
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Join us Saturday, November 11 at Weber Innovation Center for a full day of mentoring and workshops with published authors.
Keynote Speakers
Brandon Mull will be the keynote speaker at the Teen Author Boot Camp held at Weber Innovation High School on Saturday, November 11. Find more information about additional authors who will be presenting at this site. If students would like a half-price registration coupon code, talk to your school librarian. These codes are limited, so see your librarian today! Students who are 13-18 years old are invited to attend.
Jennifer Nielsen will be the keynote speaker at the Tween Author Boot Camp held at Roy Junior High on the evening of Wednesday, November 8. Find more information about the other authors who will be presenting at this site or ask your school librarian for more info. Students who are 9-12 years old are invited to attend.
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Web Accessibility
At Weber School District, we are committed to making our website accessible to everyone, including individuals with disabilities. We are following the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 to ensure our website is user-friendly for all visitors. If you encounter any technology-based barriers while accessing our website, please fill out the form linked below.Website Accessibility Report Form. We will respond to your inquiry within 2 business days and begin working on a solution to any barrier you encounter within 10 business days. We are dedicated to addressing any accessibility issues as quickly as possible and providing you with the information you need in a format that is accessible to you. We believe that every student, parent, and community member should have equal access to information and resources, and we are committed to making our website as accessible as possible. Thank you for visiting the Weber School District website.
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August 2023
- August 17 - Contract Day
- August 18 - Contract Day
- August 21 - Professional Development Day
- August 22 - Professional Development Day
- August 23 - First Day of School
September 2023
October 2023
- October 12 - Fall Break
- October 13 - Fall Break
- October 26 - End of Quarter 1
- October 27 - Professional Learning Day
- October 30 - Start of Quarter 2
November 2023
- November 22 - Comp Day
- November 23 - Thanksgiving Break
- November 24 - Thanksgiving Break
December 2023
- December 21 - Winter Break
- December 22 - Winter Break
- December 23 - Winter Break
- December 26 - Winter Break
- December 27 - Winter Break
- December 28 - Winter Break
- December 29 - Winter Break
- December 30 - Winter Break
January 2024
- January 1 - Winter Break
- January 11 - End of Quarter 2
- January 12 - Professional Learning Day
- January 16 - Start Quarter 3
February 2024
- February 16 - Comp Day
March 2024
- March 15 - End of Quarter 3
- March 18 - Start Quarter 4
April 2024
- April 1 - Spring Break
- April 2 - Spring Break
- April 3 - Spring Break
- April 4 - Spring Break
- April 5 - Spring Break
May 2024
- May 24 - Last Day of School - End Quarter 4
For after hours help reach out to our Canvas Help Desk.
To reset your student password follow the steps below.
OPTION 1 - Self Reset
- Visit myweber.wsd.net
- Click "STUDENT Password Reset" (bottom left)
- Enter Student ID
- Enter Student Birthdate and Phone number on file
OPTION 2 - Call the School
The School can reset a student password.
Please also make sure to signed the AUP so that your account is not locked.
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Non-Discrimination Policy
Weber School District is committed to ensuring a safe learning and working environment for all our students and employees. Weber School District prohibits discrimination, harassment (including sexual harassment), or retaliation on the basis of race, color, sex, pregnancy, religion, national origin, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other legally protected classification in all educational programs, activities, admissions, access, treatment, or employment practices. Board Policy 4120 and 7100 prohibits discrimination based on race, color and national origin, sex, handicap or disability, in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973,the Americans with Disabilities Act, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Age Discrimination in Employment Act, Equal Access Act, and Utah Code 34A-5-106. Related inquiries and complaints may be directed to a school administrator or to the weber School District Director of Equity, Justice, and Inclusion (801) 476-7869. You may also contact the Office for Civil Rights, Denver, CO, (303) 844-5695 or, if you believe you have been discriminated in your employment, the Utah Antidiscrimination and Labor Division (UALD) at (801) 530-6801 or the federal Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) at 1-800-669-4000..
Title VI
If you believe your student has been discriminated against or harassed, you are encouraged to contact your building principal and/or the Student Services Director at Weber School District offices at (801) 476-7800.
Title IX
If you believe your student has been discriminated against on the basis of sex, including gender identity and sexual orientation, in its educational programs and activities, or harassed in a manner that is creating a hostile environment for your student, you are directed to Policy 4120, paragraphs 1.5A through 1.5G which outlines procedures for filing a Title IX complaint.
The Title IX Coordinators for Weber School District are the Supervisors of Elementary Education and of Secondary Education. Their contact information is below:
- Elementary: Dave Hales
- Secondary: Clyde Moore
Section 504
If you believe your student has been discriminated against on the basis of a disability, you are directed to Policy 4120, paragraphs 2.7A through 2.7G, which outlines the procedures for filing a 504 complaint. The Section 504 Coordinator for Weber School District is Karen Miller, in Equity, Justice & Inclusion Department. Ms. Miller can be reached at .
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Thursday, 04 May 2017 07:47
Information about the SafeUT app in Weber School District
Written by Super UserWe recently posted information/resources regarding suicide prevention and warned about the risks to teens associated with the Netfilx series "13 Reasons Why." One particular suicide prevention resource we are promoting/utilizing in our district is the SafeUT app, and information about this important resource was included in that recent post. Several parents have asked questions or expressed concerns concerning the SafeUT app and we’d like to provide additional information to help you glean a better understanding of the merits and limitations of this suicide prevention resource.
View our original article on suicide prevention
SafeUT App Basic Information:
Those utilizing the SafeUT app may contact a crisis counselor any time, day or night, either by text or call. This crisis worker is affiliated with UNI – University Neuropsychiatric Institute/U of U Health – and we are not privy to the number of conversations our students have initiated with a UNI crisis worker. This information is protected by HIPAA – federal legislation which provides data privacy and security provisions for safeguarding medical information. The SafeUT app may also be used to submit an "anonymous" tip to school officials via text messaging. The identity of the originator of the tip is safeguarded, as well – unless he/she identifies himself/herself to school officials in the tip’s text narrative. We strongly encourage every student and parent in Weber School District to download the free SafeUT app!
SafeUT App Statistical Data for WSD:
As of May 1st, 2017, 407 anonymous "tips" have been submitted to school officials via the SafeUT app in Weber School District. When submitting a tip, the following descriptors can be used/selected: abuse, alcohol, bullying, crime, crisis, cutting, cyber-bullying, drugs, fighting, gangs, mental health, planned school attack, school complaint, sexting, sexual misconduct, smoking/tobacco, stealing, suicide, violence, weapons, or "other." Of the 407 anonymous tips submitted, the "top 3" in terms of frequency: 98 tips are labeled "bullying" or "cyber-bullying," 75 tips - "suicide," and 61 tips - "drugs/alcohol/smoking-tobacco." Overall, 75/407 tips, or almost 20% of our tips, relate to suicide. That’s 1 in 5. Alarming! And, it is also a positive, in that it shows our students are reaching out to adults in our schools when in crisis. The SafeUT app has literally saved lives in our schools! The next three most frequent text tips relate to "other," "cutting" and "mental health."
Who responds to tips submitted by students?
UNI screens all text tips submitted by students/parents/patrons in our district. Mental health experts screen those tips and forward them to respective school designees and/or coordinate with local law enforcement agencies if it is a high level crisis situation (threat of violence made to the school, suicidal individual, etc.). Each school has designated at least one administrator to coordinate efforts in the school to respond to that school’s SafeUT tips. In most of our secondary schools, the entire administrative team and at least one counselor screen tips and determine how best to respond. At the district level, several district officials and each of our student services coordinators (each assigned to a "cone" or grouping of schools) receive all tips submitted and coordinate with school administrators to ensure that tips are responded to in a timely/effective manner. Those tips outlining possible student harm are given the highest priority.
What do I do if I feel a tip is not responded to in a timely/effective manner?
If students/parents perceive that a tip has not been "followed through" on, we’d recommend contacting school officials and/or providing more detailed information about the concern in the tip’s narrative. Sometimes, a tip is submitted and no associated students are identified by name, or pertinent information is not included. This makes it very difficult to follow through and resolve the alleged issues outlined in the tip. Also, in most instances, especially those involving multiple students, information regarding how the situation was handled at the school level, student-by-student, cannot legally be shared due to FERPA (Family Education Rights and Privacy Act) restrictions. We strongly advocate to students and parents that if a tip is submitted to school officials in regard to bullying/cyber-bulling and the bullying behavior continues, a follow-up tip should be submitted or school officials contacted with concerns.
If you have further questions about the SafeUT app, please feel free to call the Weber School District Student Services office – 801-476-7811 or 801-476-7817. Parents, thank you for sharing your wonderful kids with us! We want each child in our district to feel supported and valued!
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Dear Weber School District Parents/Guardians,
Many of you may be aware of the current popularity of a Netflix series entitled, 13 Reasons Why. It is especially popular within our teen population. NASP (National Association of School Psychologists), USBE (Utah State Board of Education), and several national and local mental health/suicide prevention agencies, along with Weber School District, concur, and do not recommend this series to all students. More specifically, the series is not recommended for students who may be struggling with suicidal ideation and/or depression.
We are certainly supportive of heightening awareness about the public health crisis of suicide in the state of Utah. In 2015, suicide was the leading cause of death for Utahns ages 10 - 17. It is the second leading cause of death for ages 18 - 24 and 25 - 44, and the fourth-leading cause of death for ages 45 - 64. Overall, suicide is the seventh-leading cause of death for Utahns ages 10+. We feel it is important to provide information and resources aimed at fully informing you about this popular web-based series. According to Brooke Fox, LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) and author of "13 Reasons Why, and Its Unintended Consequences", the series "… is a suicide revenge fantasy." The main character, Hannah, completes suicide and Brooke Fox states, "Hannah received everything in death that she was hoping for: sympathy, deep regret, guilt, and ultimately—love. However, what the teen brain cannot process is the fact that Hannah is dead – permanently, and never coming back. The concept of the permanence of death is not solidified for a teen at this point in development. This makes suicide seem like an actual option if this can be achieved."
We realize our youth will view/engage in this series and conversations about its content will occur in our homes and schools – mainly teenager to teenager. So, how do we empower ourselves, as educators and adults, to combat the potentially dangerous themes perpetuated to our kids via this series? We strongly encourage you to have conversations with your child, as we are currently engaged in conversations with our teachers, counselors, administrators and school patrons. Review, utilize and share the resources accessible below/attached, and familiarize yourself with the article: "13 Reasons Why, and Its Unintended Consequences" by Brooke Fox, LCSW. Feel free to contact your child’s school counselor in order to obtain information and/or guidance, as well. Research indicates that talking about suicide with our kids does not increase the likelihood of suicide. Talking to your child about suicide gives him/her the sense that the topic is not "taboo" and opens up important lines of communication.
Below you'll find suicide prevention resources which provides several ways to "reach out" to trained mental health professionals. The SafeUT app allows users to anonymously submit a tip and/or speak directly with a crisis counselor affiliated with UNI (University Neuropsychiatric Institute – U of U Health). Each school in our district has promoted this valuable resource and encourages students and parents, alike, to download the app onto digital devices. The SafeUT app has literally saved lives in Utah!
See how the SafeUT app is being used in Weber School District
Here’s the link to the article:
"13 Reasons Why, and Its Unintended Consequences":
Check out these great resources related to suicide prevention:
We truly care about our students and are fully committed to the implementation of effective suicide prevention efforts in our district. We want each of our students to feel loved and supported as they progress through our schools and encounter the personal challenges related to this life. Addressing the needs of "the whole child" is foundational to The Weber Way.
Professionally,
Gina Butters
Weber School District
Student Services Director
5320 Adams Avenue Parkway
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For more on school readiness, visit attendanceworks.org and reachoutandread.org
Did You Know?
- Starting in kindergarten, too many absences can cause children to fall behind in school.
- Missing 10 percent (or about 18 days) can make it harder to learn to read.
- Students can still fall behind if they miss just a day or two days every few weeks.
- Being late to school may lead to poor attendance.
- Absences can affect the whole classroom if the teacher has to slow down learning to help children catch up.
Attending school regularly helps children feel better about school—and themselves. Start building this habit in preschool so they learn right away that going to school on time, every day is important. Good attendance will help children do well in high school, college, and at work.
Help Your Child Succeed in School:
Build the Habit of Good Attendance Early
School success goes hand in hand with good attendance!
What You Can Do
- Set a regular bed time and morning routine.
- Lay out clothes and pack backpacks the night before.
- Find out what day school starts and make sure your child has the required shots.
- Introduce your child to her teachers and classmates before school starts to help her transition.
- Don’t let your child stay home unless she is truly sick. Keep in mind complaints of a stomach ache or headache can be a sign of anxiety and not a reason to stay home.
- If your child seems anxious about going to school, talk to teachers, school counselors, or other parents for advice on how to make her feel comfortable and excited about learning.
- Develop back-up plans for getting to school if something comes up. Call on a family member, a neighbor, or another parent.
- Avoid medical appointments and extended trips when school is in session.
When Do Absences Become a Problem?
Chronic Absence - 18 or more days
Warning Signs - 10 to 17 days
Good Attendance - 9 or fewer absences
Note: These numbers assume a 180-day school year.
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