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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Video: What parents should know about smartphone apps
With the widespread use of smartphones among teens and preteens, the district is finding a number of apps being used for cyberbullying, sexting and accessing pornography. While many apps are used for wholesome purposes, we strongly recommend that all parents be proactive in monitoring smartphone ...
Parent Seminars on Youth Protection
Granite School District is hosting multiple Parent Seminars on Youth Protection during the school year. These seminars will feature expert presentations on mental health, substance abuse, bullying, and Internet safety. You are welcome to attend any seminar that is most convenient to your location ...
District hosting multiple 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 ...
Whittier Elementary student named AAA Safety Patroller of the Year
Miguel Vergara has demonstrated exceptional leadership qualities, safety skills, and school citizenship during his time as a school safety patroller. His dedication to keeping his peers safe has earned him the award of Utah School Safety Patroller of the Year by AAA. Miguel received a customer ...
Photos: Celebrating students on World Autism Awareness Day
Whittier Elementary marked World Autism Awareness Day with special activities for parents and families of students diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder. As the school is a hub for special education in the District, administrators and teachers at Whittier wanted to bring greater awareness to ...
Popular smartphone apps every parent should know about
With the widespread use of smartphones among preteens and teens, schools are 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. We strongly recommend that all ...
West Kearns celebrates personal heroes to cap off Red Ribbon Week
Students and staff at West Kearns Elementary were eager to dress like their favorite superheroes Friday, but there was another aspect of the day that took precedence. As part of the school’s Red Ribbon Week, West Kearns staff invited students to submit nomination letters about their own personal ...
Parents should be aware of these popular apps
With the widespread use of smartphones among teens and preteens, the district is finding a number of mobile apps that are potentially problematic inside and outside the classroom. Many of these apps are being used for cyberbullying, sexting and accessing pornography, all of which are prohibited ...
Students and parents roll out the school year at skating activity
Wheels of all shapes and sizes were turning round-and-round at Gerald Wright Elementary during the school’s Family Skate Night. This rally of scooters, bicycles, roller skates, and skateboards provided an excellent opportunity for the Wright community to share positive experiences with the PTA and ...