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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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 ...
Gold Card offers senior citizens free or reduced admission to school events
Gold Cards are available to senior citizens and Granite District retirees, 65 years and older, who live within the school district boundaries. This card entitles eligible senior citizens to enjoy free or reduced admission to most school-sponsored activities, plays, musicals, performances, and athletic events held at Granite School District schools. ...
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 ...
Latest stories from the Senior Blog Corps: Friday Night Lights, Humane Society, and senior anxiety
Read up on the latest stories from Granite School District Senior Blogging Corps. A Friday Night Light: A Fan's Account Tonight I had the rare gap between major assignments and projects and I decided to spend my Friday at the Skyline vs. Corner Canyon game. I witnessed more than a good game of high school football … Senior Anxiety More ...
Community of Caring, homecoming, autumn, and more from the Senior Blog Corps
Catch up on the latest stories from the Granite School District Senior Blogging Corps. As the leaves turn red … - Stephanie W. Summer is over. School has started, and now Autumn is upon us. Friday nights are designated to Football games, and cheering for your team. The mountains are all changing colors, and I sit and watch them from my ...
The latest from the Senior Blog Corps: The Beginning of the End
Granite senior blogger Stephanie Whitlock finds herself at the beginning of her last year in high school, or as she puts it, “the End.” http://seniorbloggingcorps.org/2014/09/05/the-beginning-of-the-end/ For Tanner, the school year at Olympus High School doesn’t officially begin until a certain event takes ...
Students share their perspective on the Senior Blog Corps
The school year is officially underway, and a new group of student bloggers is ready to share thoughts, news and experiences. The Senior Blogging Corps is a Work-Based Learning project for high school students throughout the district to work within their school’s community to document the events, individuals and stories that shape the school ...