Notification of District-wide Start and End Times for Schools

Dear Team:

We are writing to inform you of the finalized school start and end times for the upcoming academic year. Given that this has been a topic of considerable interest and discussion in recent years, we wanted to ensure you had this information in advance, anticipating that questions may arise from members of our community.

We are solidifying a two-tier schedule where every school follows either the Tier 1 start and end times or the Tier 2 start and end times.  These tiers specify the bell schedule for each school as well as early dismissal times and Fridays as early dismissal days.  The two tiers’ bell schedules are presented below.

Bell Schedule Overview:

1. Tier 1: 8:00 AM – 2:30 PM
   Early Dismissal: 1:30 PM
   1. Schools:
      (18 Elementary) Ensign, Emerson, Rose Park, Liberty, Franklin, Meadowlark, North Star, Edison, Indian Hills, Washington, Nibley Park, Mountain View, Whittier, Newman, Parkview, Backman, Uintah, Escalante
      (5 Middle) Bryant, Clayton, Glendale, Hillside, Northwest
      
       
2. Tier 2: 8:45 AM – 3:15 PM
   Early Dismissal: 2:15 PM
   1. Schools:
      (5 Elementary) Bonneville, Wasatch, Beacon Heights, Dilworth, Highland Park
      (6 High Schools) East, Highland, West, SCORE, Innovations, Horizonte
      
       

Key Considerations for Implementation:

1. SLCSE-Bryant Middle School Schedule Adjustment:
   SLCSE-Bryant Middle School will transition to Tier 1. This change resolves a key audit finding related to wait times for students at West High School.
2. Universal Tier Assignment for All Schools:
   Regardless of current transportation needs, all schools will be assigned to either Tier 1 or Tier 2. This is essential, as transportation services must be available for any student who may require it, including those that may be subject to an Individualized Education Plan (IEP).
3. Aligned Early Dismissal Times:
   Early dismissal dates and times have been adjusted across schools to align with transportation schedules. This alignment will help minimize disruptions to instructional time, ensuring greater efficiency and continuity in the learning process.

We anticipate that seven schools will be adjusting their bell schedules for the upcoming year. SLCSE-Bryant Middle School will transition to the Tier 1 bell schedule, while Uintah, Bonneville, and Escalante will be placed on a designated tier. Meadowlark and North Star will have a revised early release time, and Rose Park Elementary will shift its early release day to Fridays instead of Wednesdays.

We trust that these adjustments will positively impact our schools and the wider community. If you have any questions or would like further clarification, please do not hesitate to reach out.