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GSD adult education provides a hand up, not a hand out

August 2018Granite Schools

Lecturer speaks to community education students

Some weeks ago Granite Peaks Lifelong Learning welcomed dozens of adult students looking to learn about the next steps toward realizing their dreams. In partnership with education and community organizations, the event provided these individuals an opportunity to learn about enrolling in higher education courses and obtaining employment in the ...

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FAFSA Completion Open House events coming to high schools

September 2017Granite Schools

Photo of students completing FAFSA on computers

Why should you file the FAFSA? It’s the only way to apply for all federal and most states’ financial aid. Even if you have a full-ride scholarship or savings to help pay for college, filing the FAFSA is a good backup plan to cover unexpected college expenses. Beginning in October, the Utah Higher Education Assistance Authority is sponsoring ...

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Parent Empowerment Conferences

September 2017Granite Schools

Girl sitting on father's shoulders with text 'Parent Leadership & Empowerment Conference'

A child's first and most influential teacher is the parent. Parent Empowerment Conferences serve as 'one-stop-shops' for insights and information on current education topics and youth protection strategies. These presentations and discussions are valuable tools that can help you be a better informed parent. Workshop topics ...

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Tagged With: bullying prevention, college, conference, elementary, engagement, Featured, leadership, mental health, parent empowerment, parent involvement, plec, readiness, secondary, substance abuse, testing, youth protection

Granite Park is Utah’s only National AVID Demonstration School

December 2016Granite Schools

Granite Park studen taking notes

Administrators and faculty at Granite Park Junior High were elated to hear from the AVID “bigwigs” that the school’s status as a National Demonstration School (the only school in Utah to earn the distinction) will be renewed through 2019. AVID, an acronym for Advancement Via Individual Determination, is a national program designed to help ...

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Kearns Jr. counselor named Utah School Counselor of the Year

October 2016Granite Schools

Kearns Jr. High counselor Corianne Reynolds has been named the 2016 Junior High Utah School Counselor of the Year. Corianne has been serving as a counselor at Kearns Jr. High since 2007. She's involved with the school's AVID program, and is known for her thoughtful and caring approach to helping students succeed. We're very proud of Corianne and ...

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FAFSA Completion Open House events coming to high schools

January 2016Granite Schools

Photo of students completing FAFSA on computers

Why should you file the FAFSA? It's the only way to apply for all federal and most states' financial aid. Even if you have a full-ride scholarship or savings to help pay for college, filing the FAFSA is a good backup plan to cover unexpected college expenses. Beginning in February, the Utah Higher Education Assistance Authority is sponsoring ...

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Several GSD students named National Merit semi-finalists

October 2015Granite Schools

A handful of Granite District students are part of a select group of pupils nationwide who were named National Merit Scholarship semi-finalists. The program is a competition for recognition and scholarships that began in 1955. Students enter the National Merit Program by taking the Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying ...

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GSD students participate in pilot program with major aerospace companies

September 2015Granite Schools

Photo of Granger High student working with large machine

A new collaborative effort between Granite School District and several large companies and organizations is giving students a foot in the door to an expanding industry. Governor Gary Herbert recently announced the Utah Aerospace Pathways program – a new initiative being piloted this year that will allow students to get paid internships while in ...

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Congratulations to our Gates Millennium Scholarship recipients

May 2015Granite Schools

Portraits of three students with Gates Millennium Scholars logo

Three Granite School District students are among the prestigious Class of 2015 Gates Millennium Scholars. The award is given to 1,000 high schools seniors nationally out of tens of thousands of applicants. The scholarship can be used to pursue a degree in any undergraduate major and selected graduate programs at accredited colleges and ...

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Skyline student achieves top ACT score

February 2015Granite Schools

Photo of student who earned top ACT score

Juncen Wang of Skyline High School earned a composite score of 36 on a recent ACT test. Nationally, on average, less than one-tenth of 1 percent of students who take the ACT earn the top score. Among test takers from last year’s graduating class, only 1,407 of 1.85 million students achieved a score of 36. Although test scores are just one of ...

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