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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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 ...
School & Family Magazine
Welcome to the latest issue of Granite School & Family Magazine. In this issue, you'll find information on CTE courses, boundary studies, smartphone and Internet safety, teacher of the year, and other great stories. ...
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 October, the Utah Higher Education Assistance Authority is sponsoring ...
Academic All-State awards pour in for Granite athletes
Spring sport Academic All-State teams have been announced and Granite had a great showing with 22 student athletes winning honors. Some special performances for the year: Taylorsville High student Marisa Hasebi was a three sport academic all-state recipient in Soccer, Basketball, and Track & Field. Kearns High student Tristin Evans ...
Academic All-State honorees for winter sports
The Utah High School Activities Association's Academic All-State Award is given to students who excel in the classroom as well as athletic competition. Individuals are selected for the award based on athletic ability and academic proficiency. Here’s the list of 2016-17 Granite School District recipients for winter sports: Drill Wendy Yu - ...
Board Report – December 2016
Administrative Reports Tammie Bostick-Cooper of Utah Clean Cities Coalition commended the board for Granite's efforts to be a 100 percent idle-free district. Larry Shumway of Art Works for Kids presented a report on the Beverley Taylor Sorenson Arts Learning Program in Granite schools. Representatives presented the board with original artwork ...
Drama productions in Granite School District
Theater productions in junior high schools and high schools have begun. Below is a rough list of drama productions in the district. Please note that some schools have not announced production names and dates. Check with individual schools for more details. Cottonwood High School Big Fish - November 17-19, 21, 2016 Broadway Review - January ...
These students were named Academic All-State athletes
The UHSAA’a Academic All-State Award is given to students who excel in the classroom as well as athletic competition. Individuals are selected for the award based on athletic ability and academic proficiency. Here’s the list of 2016 Granite School District recipients for fall sports: Boys’ Cross Country Jacob Garfield – Cottonwood High ...
Here are the winners from the annual SkillsUSA competition
The 2016 SkillsUSA competition was loaded with impressive displays of student ingenuity and knowledge. The annual contest allows students who are pursuing CTE courses to go head-to-head with peers from other high schools. This year's winners include: Automotive Technology - Overall High School Placement 1st Place - Hunter High 2nd Place - ...