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Parents of students who walk to school are encouraged to show their students the suggested safest route and how to avoid problem areas prior to the beginning of the school year. We ask that parents remind children to follow local safety laws and ordinances. If students are on a bus route and miss the morning bus, it is strongly recommended that parents drive these students to school. If students miss the afternoon bus, they are required to call parents or specified neighbors for a ride home.
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AREA ONE
Students who live north of Sugar Factory Road will use the safest, most direct route from their home to 2200 West or 2700 West.
Students traveling to 2200 West will walk south on the west side of 2200 West to Sugar Factory Road. At Sugar Factory road and 2200 West students will follow directions of the crossing guards and continue to Westvale.
Students traveling to 2700 West will use the crosswalk in front of West Jordan High School and cross to the west side of 2700 West. Students will walk south on the west side of 2700 West to Haund Drive and follow directions of the crossing guards to the east side of 2700 West. They will walk south to Gardner Lane and proceed east on the north side of the road to Westvale.
Students are strongly encouraged to use the sidewalk. If students use the bike path, they are encouraged to stay close to the sidewalk.
AREA TWO
Students who live north of West Jordan City Park are encouraged to use the sidewalk on the south side of 7800 South to 2200 West. They will walk on the east side of 2200 West to Sugar Factory Road, where they will follow the directions of the crossing guard to cross Sugar Factory Road. They will continue south on the east side of 2200 West to Westvale.
Students who live south of Sugar Factory Road and between 2200 West and Redwood Road are encouraged to follow the safest, most direct route to 2200 West. Due to the impact of TRAX at the intersection of 2200 West and Sugar Factory Road, students will no longer be allowed to cross 2200 West. Instead, they will walk south on the east side of 2200 West to the intersection of Gardner Lane. A crossing guard will assist students in crossing 2200 West to Westvale.
Students living directly off of Gardner Lane (on Shulsen Lane or Redwood Road) will walk west on the north side of Gardner Lane to 2200 West. A crossing guard will assist them in crossing 2200 West to Westvale.
Students are strongly encouraged to use the sidewalk. If students use the bike path, they are encouraged to stay close to the sidewalk.
AREA THREE
Students living north of 9000 South with access to Gardner Lane are encouraged to follow the safest, most direct route to Gardner Lane. They will walk west on the south side of Gardner Lane toward 2200 West. Students will follow the directions of the crossing guards and then proceed to Westvale.
Students with access to 2200 West are encouraged to follow the safest, most direct route to 2200 West. Students will travel north on 2200 West to Gardner Lane. Students will follow the directions of the crossing guards and then proceed to Westvale.
Students living south of 9000 South should follow the safest, most direct route to 2200 West. Students living in Willow Cove apartments should exit the property to the south and walk west on the north side of 9400 South to 2200 West. All students will walk north on 2200 West to 9000 South. Crossing guards will assist students in crossing 9000 South. Students will continue north to Gardner Lane and follow directions of crossing guards to Westvale.
Students are strongly encouraged to use the sidewalk. If students use the bike path, they are encouraged to stay close to the sidewalk.
AREA FOUR
Students living in this area south of 9000 South should follow the safest, most direct route through the neighborhoods to 2700 West. They will walk north on 2700 West of 9000 South.
Following signal lights, students will cross 2700 West. Students will continue east on the south side of 9000 South to 2200 West. Crossing guards will assist students in crossing 9000 South. Students will continue north to Gardner Lane and follow directions of the crossing guards to Westvale.
Students are strongly encouraged to use the sidewalk. If students use the bike path, they are encouraged to stay close to the sidewalk.
Optional route: If parents choose, they may assist their student in crossing 9000 South to the northwest corner of the intersection. Students should continue north, on the west side of 2700 West, to Haun Drive and follow directions of the crossing guards to the east side of 2700 West. They will walk south to Gardner Lane and proceed east on the north side of the road to Westvale. Students should not travel on the east side of 2700 West to Gardner Lane as there is not a continuous sidewalk for safe travel.
AREA FIVE
Students living in the area between 2700 West and 3200 West and north of 9000 South should follow the safest, most direct route to 2700 West. They will walk north to Haun Drive where they will follow the directions of the crossing guard to the east side of 2700 West. They will walk south to Gardner Lane and proceed east on the north side of the road to Westvale.
Students living west of 3200 West should follow the safest, most direct route through the neighborhood to 3200 West. They will walk south on 3200 West to 9000 South and cross at the crosswalk, at the intersection of 3200 West and 9000 South, obeying the traffic light to safely cross. Students will then walk north on the east side of 3200 West to Haun Drive. Students should not cut through the neighborhoods as there are no sidewalks for safe travel. They will walk east on Haun Drive to 2700 West and follow directions of the crossing guards to the east side of 2700 West. They will walk south to Gardner Lane and proceed east on the north side of the road to Westvale.