Keeping track of how preteens and teens use smartphones is a difficult task, but the pitfalls of the digital age leave us no choice. The ease at which kids can be subjected to adult content, cyberbullying, illicit sharing of explicit photos, and direct communication with predators is alarming. Even ...
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Parent seminars on youth protection
Granite School District will host three parent seminars on youth protection during the school year. Each of the seminars will address the topics of mental health, substance abuse, bullying, and Internet safety. Please attend on the date and time that is most convenient for your ...
Staying up-to-date with your child’s online activity
With the widespread use of smartphones among preteens and teens, the district is finding a number of mobile apps that are a distraction in the classroom and are being used for cyberbullying, sexting and accessing pornography, all of which are prohibited in schools. New apps and technologies can ...
We need your feedback for Granite District’s new website
We are in the process of redesigning the Granite School District website, and we need your help to ensure that the new site effectively meets your needs. Please follow the link to complete a brief survey regarding what you feel needs to be changed with the website and ideas that you would like the ...
Beware of phishing scams and email threats
The Information Systems Department would like to remind you to be vigilant and cautious to avoid becoming the victim of a phishing scam. Although the district uses spam filters to curb unwanted email messages, it is impossible to block all potential threats and scams. It’s up to us to notice any ...
Information from parent seminars for at-risk behaviors available online
The Prevention & Student Placement Department has provided information from the recent parent seminars for at-risk behaviors on their Web page. Available resources include the seminar PowerPoint presentation and links to internal and external sites that address bullying, mental health, ...