{"id":5,"date":"2014-07-15T20:17:19","date_gmt":"2014-07-15T20:17:19","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.graniteschools.org\/psp\/?page_id=5"},"modified":"2026-09-08T13:05:23","modified_gmt":"2026-09-08T19:05:23","slug":"prevention-student-placement","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.graniteschools.org\/ssp\/","title":{"rendered":"Student Services & Prevention"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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We promote student success through coordinated efforts that address unique educational needs and challenges of students and families. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

We oversee enrollment exceptions<\/a><\/em><\/strong>, prevention and intervention programs<\/a><\/em><\/strong>, and alternative school placements<\/a><\/em><\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

We collaborate with community coalitions and partner organizations, including local colleges and universities, Salt Lake County Youth Justice Coalition, Utah Juvenile Courts, Utah Juvenile Justice and Youth Services, and others to ensure comprehensive support for students and families.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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✉️ Contact us via Email<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n
📞 385-646-4660<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Jared Reynolds – Director<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Student Enrollment Exceptions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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School Choice Open Enrollment<\/summary>
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Parents applying for their student(s) to attend a district school other than the assigned boundary school can do so visiting this page.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For the 2027-2028 school year, the Early Application Window<\/strong> <\/em>will begin on Friday, November 13th, 2026 and will open at 8:00 am. The Early Window<\/em> will close on Friday, February 5th, 2027.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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<\/i><\/span> Tracy Baumgartner <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/i><\/span> 385-646-8377<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/i><\/span> tbaumgartner@graniteschools.org<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Foreign Exchange Program<\/summary>
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Granite School District does not accept F-1 Student Visas. We currently only accept J-1 Student Visas. Please visit this page for more information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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<\/i><\/span> Berenice Ayala <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/i><\/span> 385-646-4387<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/i><\/span> mbayala@graniteschools.org<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Guardianship and Missing Birth Certificate<\/summary>
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To receive help with guardianship issues to enroll a student in school, please visit this page for more information and options.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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<\/i><\/span> Marta Cooney <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/i><\/span> 385-646-4174<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/i><\/span> mncooney@graniteschools.org<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Proof of Residency<\/summary>
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For help with providing proof of residency please contact the registrar at the school.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Prevention & Intervention Programs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Absenteeism and Truancy<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n
Student Violence & Gang Activity<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n
Substance Abuse & Vaping<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n
Youth Court<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Prevention & Intervention Resources<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Bullying & Harassment<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n
S.H.A.R.P. Survey Information and Data<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n
Student & Family Self-Care<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Alternative School Options and Placements<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Granite Connection High School (Credit Recovery & Reengagement)<\/sup><\/em><\/sub><\/summary>
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Connection High School is the district’s alternative high school with a smaller student-teacher ratio focusing on helping students get back on track to graduation. Referrals to Connection High can only be made by a student’s home high school counselor.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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<\/i><\/span> Dave Beck – Principal<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/i><\/span> 385-646-5435<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/i><\/span> djbeck@graniteschools.org<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/i><\/span> 501 East 3900 South, SLC 84107<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n\n\n\n

YESS – Support for YIC (Youth-in-State-Care)<\/sup><\/em><\/sub><\/summary>
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Our Youth Education Success School supports all students in Granite District in care of the state. Students in state care are supported with mentors in their home schools or are provided the opportunity of attending smaller transition classrooms in several different locations.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Youth Education Coordinating Form (PDF)<\/strong> <\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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<\/i><\/span> Jason Rosvall – Principal\/Associate Director<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/i><\/span> 385-646-4680<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/i><\/span> jmrosvall@graniteschools.org<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/i><\/span> 3225 South 800 East, Millcreek 84106<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Granite Peaks Learning Center (Adult Education)<\/sup><\/sub><\/em><\/summary>
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Granite Peaks Learning Center helps adults earn their high school diploma through finishing credits or through GED study courses. Granite Peaks also provides English classes for adult learners. With experienced staff and partnerships with Work Force Services and other industries, Granite Peaks helps adults further their career path.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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<\/i><\/span> Jonny Matich – Principal\/Associate Director<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/i><\/span> 385-646-5447<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/i><\/span> jmatich@graniteschools.org<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/i><\/span> 501 East 3900 South, SLC 84107<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Home and Hospital (Students medically confided to their home or a hospital)<\/sup><\/sub><\/em><\/summary>
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Education provided by the school district for students who are temporarily medically confined to their home or a hospital, unable to attend school.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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<\/i><\/span> Nate Brannon – Administrator\/Counselor<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/i><\/span> 385-646-5596<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/i><\/span> nbrannon@graniteschools.org<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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<\/i><\/span> Linda Sorensen – Secretary<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/i><\/span> 385-646-4607<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/i><\/span>lksorensen@graniteschools.org<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Home School (Education provided by parents)<\/sup><\/sub><\/em><\/summary>
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Parents wanting a waiver to remove their student from public education for home school can send notification via email. Parents will receive a confirmation that we received and processed the request.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/i><\/span> Linda Sorensen<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/i><\/span> lksorensen@graniteschools.org<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/i><\/span> 385-646-4607<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Westbrook School (Grades 6-12 Safety Placements)<\/sup><\/sub><\/em><\/summary>
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Westbrook School serves as an alternative to long-term suspension or expulsion, and is a temporary placement program for students who have violated the district’s Safe School Policy or Drug & Alcohol Policy. A success plan is developed for each student to help them successfully return to a regular school after completing the criteria of their placement.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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<\/i><\/span> Carol Cabanillas – Principal\/Associate Director<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/i><\/span> 385-646-5590<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/i><\/span> ccabanillas@graniteschools.org<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/i><\/span> 3451 West 6200 South, Taylorsville 84129<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Turning Point (Grades K-5 Safety Placements)<\/sup><\/sub><\/em><\/summary>
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Turning Point is our elementary safe school placement for younger students who have violated the district’s Safe School Policy or Drug & Alcohol Policy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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<\/i><\/span> Carol Cabanillas – Administrator<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/i><\/span> 385-646-4660<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/i><\/span> ccabanillas@graniteschools.org<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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<\/i><\/span> Kim Massi – Teacher<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/i><\/span> 385-646-0160<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/i><\/span> kmassi@graniteschools.org<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Northpoint Center (Student Services Transition Classroom)<\/sup><\/sub><\/em><\/summary>
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Northpoint Center is a transition classroom for students who need a temporary placement until starting a new education success plan. This placement only comes from a school administrator after collaboration with Student Services. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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<\/i><\/span> Jared Reynolds – Administrator<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/i><\/span> 385-646-4660<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/i><\/span> jreynolds@graniteschools.org<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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<\/i><\/span> Jaime Hamilton – Coordinator<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/i><\/span> 385-646-0211<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Administrator Resources \/ Intranet Links<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Attendance Resources<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n
CSTAG Threat Assessment<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n
District Discipline Referrals<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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SHARP Survey Reports<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n
School Choice Open Enrollment<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n
School Positive Behavior Plans<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Student Services & Prevention Organizational Chart<\/summary>
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