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Principal's Message

As we approach the middle of this school year we would like to take a moment and highlight some of the good things that have happened here at Matheson Junior High. First term grades were very impressive as 37 percent of the students earned higher than a 3.5 GPA and over 55 percent of the total student body earned above a 3.0 GPA. As students continue to focus on being prepared and focused in the classroom and on studying for 70, 80, and 90 minutes at home we see the level of academic achievement continue to rise.

School enrollment has gone from nearly 920 students last year to 1120 students this school year. The 200 additional students has been a challenge in a few structural and planning areas such as scheduling, class distribution, lunches, assemblies and others but the increase in students has also helped bolster many of our school programs such as elective classes and the honors program, providing more opportunity for all students. In seventh, eighth, and ninth grade, students are taking honors level classes in Math, Science, English, Social Studies, Art, Music, Technology, and World Languages. Over half of seventh grade students are enrolled in an honors class in at least one subject area. In ninth grade we have Honors Earth Systems for the first time and are continuing with the Advanced Algebra (Algebra 2) class, the enrollment for which went from 10 students last year to 30 students this year; and with several eighth grade students in Geometry this high level junior high class will continue strong. We are seeing students excel and take advantage of our great honors program in many other areas as well.

We want to also recognize the concern and generosity that our students have for others. We are always amazed at the compliments given about the kindness, behavior, and academic focus of Matheson students by the many visitors to our school. Recently the directors of the district CTE program and the principal and staff of the GTI came to Matheson for a career and technology presentation. Before leaving several of these individuals, including the director, gave a very sincere compliment to the Ninth Grade class for their behavior and efforts.

Just before the Thanksgiving break we concluded a canned food drive. For six days students brought food to be donated to the Utah Food Bank. We want to thank all students who participated in this campaign for their generosity. Upon receipt of our donation, city organizers of this food drive remarked that our donation was one of the largest from a school. We know that our students care about community and those around them.
We look forward to continuing this great school year that has started.