Union Middle School Disclosure 2026-27
Welcome to Union Middle School!
Union MS Value Statement:
- Every Student can succeed.
- In Every Classroom we are valued and appreciated.
- Every Day we support each other in excellence.
School-Wide Weighted Grades:
Grades at Union Middle School will be determined by assessments and assignments weighted as follows:
- Assessments will be weighted as 75% of the overall grade (test, labs, projects, essays, etc.).
- Assignments will be weighted as 25% of the overall grade (homework and practice).
School-Wide Grading Scale:
A 94 – 100
A- 90 – 93
B+ 86 – 89
B 82 – 85
B- 78 – 81
C+ 74 – 77
C 70 – 73
C- 66 – 69
D+ 62 – 65
D 58 – 61
D- 54 – 57
F Below 54%
Stay Connected: Parents and guardians are highly encouraged to check Qmlative and Canvas regularly with their student to help them track due dates and monitor progress. Grades will be updated at least once per week in each class.
Late Work/Retake Policy
Union is committed to helping students achieve proficiency through opportunities to retake or resubmit work. To balance these these opportunities with steady academic progress and student responsibility, the following school-wide policies will be enforced:
- Students have 10 school days from the date a grade is entered in Qmlative to turn in late assignments and/or complete/retake assessments.
- End of Quarter Deadlines:
- October 14th
- January 8th
- March 12th
- May 21st
Absences: It is the student’s responsibility to get work missed from teachers and make arrangements to turn in missing work/assignments.
Schoolwide Expectations & Citizenship
School and classroom rules center on Union Bobcats showing RESPECT. RESPECT for SELF, OTHERS and PROPERTY.
Union Middle School supports the Canyons School District’s commitment to helping students become informed, successful, confident, and kind individuals. Our citizenship grading aligns with the CSD Portrait of a Canyons Scholar, focusing on five key attributes:
- Impactful Citizen
- Critical Thinker
- Innovator
- Resilient Learner
- Collaborator
Students will receive regular, rubric-based citizenship grades on these attributes throughout the school year.
Technology Use & Instructional Materials
Union prioritizes high-quality instruction, active student engagement, and meaningful learning experiences.
Technology is used as a tool to support instruction through district-approved devices and resources while balancing screen time with discussion, collaboration, hands-on learning, and independent practice. Students are expected to use technology, responsibly in accordance with the Canyons School District Acceptable Use Policy.
All instruction materials at UMS have been selected in accordance with CSD Instructional Materials Policy 600.2.
Attendance:
Attendance and punctuality are critical for academic success. Daily instruction including explanations, discussions and clarifications that take place in the classroom are invaluable components of a student’s
learning experience.
When a student is absent from school for one or more periods, a parent or guardian should call the Attendance Office (801)-826-7510 on the day of the absence (or contact the office vis Parent Square).
Attendance is an essential component to academic success. Attendance may impact the student’s citizenship grade.
Please note: Parent/Guardians must come into the main office to check their student outwith ID. We cannot allow students to be checked out over the phone.
Personal Electronic Devices
Personal electronic devices (i.e. cell phone, gaming devices, smart watches, tablet, earbuds/headphones, etc.) should not be used during the school day (Mon. – Thurs. 7:50 – 2:50 & Fri. 7:50 – 1:10), including lunch, passing time, and school sponsored activities (SB-069). All devices need to remain turned off and in the student’s backpack, locker or at home.
- 1st & 2nd Offense: Device will be turned in to the office for student to pick up after school (parent contact)
- 3rd Offense: Device will need to be picked up by the parent/guardian
- 4 or more: Parent/Guardian will need to meet with an administrator and student.
If a parent/guardian needs to communicate with their student, please contact the front office at 801.826.7500 or communicate through Parent Square with the Attendance Office, Teacher or Administrators.
UMS Student ID Badges
Students will be provided a lanyard and PBIS student ID card they must have throughout the day. This PBIS
student ID can be scanned for REWARDS points and is required for lunch. This practice also supports overall
school safety.
We expect students to demonstrate respect for themselves, respect for others, and respect for school
property. Any adult can/will reward students who demonstrate school behavior expectations by providing
PBIS Rewards Points. These points can be used at the Bobcat Market School store.
Skyward:
Skyward provides grade updates and report cards.
Canvas:
Canvas houses assignments, resources and assessments for each class.
Parent Square:
Parent Square is a communication app that is the primary platform for communication to the Union MS community.