The latest report of Utah graduation rates shows a continuing upward trend of Granite School District graduation percentage points. Over the past several years Granite’s graduation rate has steadily increased. In less than 10 years the overall rate has gone up more than 10 points to 76 percent in 2018. Economically disadvantaged students, ...
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Board Report – October 2018
Administration Reports Representatives from Lewis Young Robertson & Burningham, Inc. presented a briefing on bond sales to the board. For more information, contact Business Services at 385-646-4594. Don Adams, Assistant Superintendent of Support Services, presented potential Skyline High rebuild site layout plans to the board. Board ...
Graduation rate continues to rise
The latest report of Utah graduation rates shows a continuing upward trend of Granite School District graduation percentage points. Over the past several years, Granite’s graduation rate has steadily increased from 63 percent in 2009 to 75 percent in 2017. Economically disadvantaged students, English language learners, and students with ...
Stalwart Granite Park student named Absolutely Incredible Kid
Two years ago Siaosi Heimuli’s life took a dramatic turn when his father died. His dad was his ‘biggest supporter,’ and the experience forced him to take big steps in realizing he had to let the past go and live for the future. Since his father’s passing, Siaosi has also experienced his mother being hospitalized and his brothers leaving to ...
FAFSA Completion Open House events coming to high schools
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 ...
Native American cultural night highlights educational gains, prepares families for the future
Utah graduation rates for American Indian students rose 4 percent from 2014 to 2015. The gain is great news, but there is still a lot of work to be done to help all Native American students be college and career ready. As part of ongoing efforts to further assist American Indian families, Granite School District and the Indian Education Title VII ...
Board Meeting Report – September 2015
Administrative Reports Don Adams, Assistant Superintendent of Support Services, gave a report on School Security Enhancements to the board. Mike Fraser, Assistant Superintendent of School Accountability Services, presented a report on Network Initiatives to the board. John Welburn, Assistant Superintendent of Educator Support & ...
Video: Congratulations, Class of 2015
Watch this short video clip of some of the graduation ceremonies celebrating the Granite School District Class of 2015. ...
February and March are FAFSA completion months
Completing the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) is the most important step to getting financial aid for college. Submitting the FAFSA is required for many scholarships and student loans. Students may complete the FAFSA online at https://fafsa.ed.gov on their own or with the help of their school counselor. Tax information from ...
September is Attendance Awareness Month
As many as 7.5 million U.S. students are chronically absent each year, meaning they miss 10 percent of the school year or nearly a month of school. Time away from school – whether excused, unexcused or for disciplinary reasons – reduces the likelihood that a student will graduate from high school. Chronic absenteeism contributes to the ...