How a Hawk SOARS:

Staying Prepared
On Time
Always Engaged in Learning
Respectful and Responsible
Safe

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School Policies and Procedures

Parents Are Always Welcome to Visit the School and Are Encouraged To Do So.  For the safety of our students and staff members, we ask that all visitors check in first at the Main Office.

Students not enrolled at Hunter Junior High will not be issued a visitor’s pass and are not allowed to be on campus during the school day.

Non-discrimination
It is the policy of Granite School District and Hunter Jr. High not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, or disability in any educational program or activity.

WEAPONS HOTLINE:  (801-481-7199)
All calls are confidential.
Please report any information you have concerning weapons at school.


Buses – Buses are for those of you who live two or more miles from the school. The bus is for your convenience. The driver is in charge and must have full cooperation from you. If you abuse the privilege of riding the bus, or have behaviors that endanger the lives of your fellow students, you will have your bus privilege revoked.

Granite District Regulations Governing Pupils Riding School Buses
Granite District Transportation – 385-646-4280

  1. Pupils shall be on time for the bus both morning & evening – in the morning, five (5) minutes before the bus is due but no earlier. Buses will leave school in the afternoon according to the following schedule: Junior High – 8 minutes after the bell.
  2. Pupils shall remain seated while the bus is in motion.
  3. The bus driver may assign pupils seats.
  4. The bus driver shall instruct pupils how to cross the road.
  5. Pupils shall not extend their hands, arms, or heads through bus windows.
  6. Pupils must have written permission from parent/guardian signed by the principal to leave the bus other than at home or school.
  7. Pupils should converse in normal tones; loud, vulgar language is prohibited.
  8. Pupils shall not open or close windows without permission of the driver.
  9. The emergency door shall be opened only in cases of emergency.
  10.  Pupils shall keep the bus clean and must refrain from damaging it.
  11. Pupils shall be courteous to the driver, fellow pupils and passers-by.
  12. For everyone’s safety no item shall be carried on the bus that could create a hazard to any passenger; including but not limited to; live animals, skateboards, skis, glass objects, etc.

Change of Address or Telephone –
Please notify the Counseling Center (385-646-5186) immediately if there is a change in address, telephone number (home or work), or emergency number. In case of an emergency we must have current information for parents and at least two (2) emergency contacts. Please furnish verification.

Grade Information

The following information service is available to access student grades and/or attendance data on the Internet. This service requires a student’s seven digit Granite District student number. You can link to this service using the "Grades" button near the top of this page or follow the procedures listed below:

On the Internet address line, type www.graniteschools.org
            Press ENTER
            Click PARENTS & STUDENTS from the top line
            Click STUDENT GRADE PROGRESS
            Type the student number
            Type the pin # or create a pin # (fill in all information to create a pin #)
            Click LOGIN
            Click COURSE PROGRESS
            Select correct TERM
            Click gets GRADES
            For a printed copy, Click PRINT

Lost & Found
All lost and found items are taken to the Counseling Center.  It’s a good idea to label your coat, books, backpack and other personal items with your full name, in case you lose them.

Telephone
Office telephones are to be used for official school business and emergencies only.  It is the goal at Hunter Junior High to have students engaged in learning.  We want students in class.  However, if there is an emergency and you need to use the phone, get a note from your teacher.  You must have a hall pass, note from your teacher and approval from the secretary in the Counseling Center.    You will not, as a rule, be called to the phone when classes are in session; however, emergency messages will be delivered promptly. A telephone is available in the main office until 4:00 pm. 

Counseling Center
The Counseling Center is where the counselors reside.  They are there to work with you through your junior high experience.  When you find that your schedule is incorrect, or you are having a conflict with a teacher or another student, or you have a problem you need some help in solving, your counselor is the person to see.  You will also get to know your counselor as he/she guides you through career exploration during the next three years.  There are three counselors, each assigned to a grade. Please check the Counseling Center tab under the Departments button above to view the current assignments.

Feeling a Quart Low? 
If you are sick and need to go home, ask for a hall pass from your teacher to go to the Counseling Center.  A secretary will contact a parent or guardian to get permission to release you.  You may not leave the building without checking out with the Counseling Center. 

Your Home Away from Home:  Your Locker! 
Every student has his own locker.  It is your responsibility to keep your locker clean.  If your locker is a mess, or if you’ve created a mess outside of your locker, a $5.00 cleaning fee may be assessed by our custodians which must be paid before you will be allowed to reuse the locker.  If you have any problems with your locker, report them to the Main Office.  Keep all of your books, coats, etc., in your own locker and DO NOT GIVE YOUR COMBINATION TO ANY OTHER PERSON!!  If your combination needs to be changed you may be assessed a $5.00 fine.  Periodically, your locker will be checked by the administration.  Lockers are not theft proof- DO NOT leave money or valuables in them.

Backpacks, Purses and Book Bags are to be Kept in the Locker.  They are not allowed in classrooms.

Granite District Rules Governing Use of School Lockers:
Lockers are installed for the convenience of students and are intended primarily as a place for hanging coats and storing individual school supplies.  It is not a safe and should not be regarded as such.  The acceptance of a combination implies the acceptance of the following agreement governing use of lockers:

  1. Lockers may be opened at will by the administration for the purpose of inspection.
  2. Lockers will be used only for the hanging of coats, or outer wear and storing of school material.
  3. No posters, pictures or other means of identification may be posted in the locker by students.
  4. Granite School District, or its agents, have no responsibility for any loss or damage which may result from use of this locker.
  5. Granite School District reserves for the right to terminate the use of lockers at any time.

Halt!  Who Goes There?
Students are not permitted in the halls during class periods unless they are accompanied by a teacher or are wearing a hall pass from an authorized person.  Students should use hall privileges infrequently and appropriately.

Tardy Policy
Hunter Junior School administration, faculty and staff all believe that the best place for students is in class and in class on time.  Classroom instruction is paramount to student success; therefore, missing classroom instruction due to tardiness is unacceptable.  In order to more effectively address student tardiness and support students in their academics, Hunter Junior High School has adopted the following Tardy Policy:

Student tardies accumulate on a school-wide basis, not as individual class tardies.  For example, if a student is late to two classes in one day, the 2nd tardy will result in lunch detention and a phone call home. We know, that as parents, your student ‘s attendance and school success is of the utmost importance.  We thank you in advance for your support.

Driver Education
Grades:          10th, 11th, 12th
Cost:               $100.00

State of Utah Requirements: A student must be 16 years old on or by June 30, 2008 for Spring Semester Driver Education. Actual Certificate of Completion (which allows a license) will only be given to those students with cumulative citizenship point average (CPA) of 2.0 or higher. Certificate of Completion will be held until the student attains a cumulative of 2.0 or higher. Students may take Driver’s Education only one semester during high school. If a student fails the class they may make up the failed class only during the summer sessions. These will be the only two opportunities a student has to pass Driver Education in the public schools.