Summer Parent Letter Summer 21

Parents/Guardians,

As Summer winds down and the new school year approaches, I wanted to take a minute to introduce myself and provide you with some information that will help you navigate the start of school at Bennion. I also want to extend a sincere welcome to all students. Junior high represents an amazing opportunity for students. For the first time, students have the ability to choose classes and explore interests that have the potential to turn into careers down the road. Our most successful students will be those who embrace this opportunity and utilize the expertise of our amazing faculty to guide the way.

Aside from providing critical information to help navigate the start of the year, I also wanted to take a second to introduce myself. My name is Jake Brown and I am the new principal at Bennion Jr. While I have spent the last four years as an assistant principal at Cyprus HS, I spent the eight years before that as a teacher and baseball coach at Taylorsville HS. To say I was excited when I heard I would be appointed the principal of Bennion Jr. is an understatement. I feel deeply connected to this community and I am thrilled to be returning. My excitement about this move has continued to grow as I have met the teachers and learned more about the school. It is easy to see why Bennion has such a strong reputation. I know I speak for our whole faculty when I say we are excited to welcome students back to school and we are committed to providing every opportunity for all students to pursue excellence at Bennion Jr.

Please read through the information below. You will be provided important information about registration and the start of the school year.

Let’s get started!

Below, you will find information and links to assist you in the registration and fee payment processes. You will also find information for the 6^th and 7^th grade orientations, both of which we strongly encourage students and parents to attend.

School Registration (currently enrolled in Granite School District)

Registration for the 2021-22 school year is now open. For all students currently enrolled in Granite School District, the web link below will guide you through the process.

https://www.graniteschools.org/studentlearning/school-registration/#parent-portal

If you are unable to complete the process independently for any reason, school staff will be available to assist on the dates and times listed below. This help can be accessed in the library at Bennion Junior High.

August 4^th 8:00am-2:30pm

August 5^th 12:00pm-2:30pm

School Registration (new to Granite School District)

All students who are new to Granite School District will need to make an appointment to meet face to face with a school counselor to complete the registration process. Appointments are available August 9^th, 10^th and 13^th and can be made through the main office at 385-646-5114.

Fee Payment

To access a student’s schedule, registration fees must be paid, or a fee waiver application must be approved. You can make a payment virtually through the link below, or you can pay in person in the main office.

https://webstores.activenetwork.com/school-software/bennion_junior_hijvi/

Fee waiver applications are available in the main office on paper only. To qualify, verification of one of the following must be submitted along with the fee waiver application.

Family receives TANF/FEP (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families or Family Employment Program), financial assistance or food stamps

Student receives Supplemental Security Income (SSI, QUALIFIED CHILD WITH DISABILITIES)

Student is in Foster Care (under Utah or local government supervision)

Student is in State Custody

Student is eligible based on family/household income verification.

Again, verification will need to be submitted along with the fee waiver to be approved.

Registration Completion

Once the required registration documents have been filled out and fees have been paid, students will be able to access their class schedule through the registration website. This could take up to 24 hours to process.

6^th & 7^th Grade Orientation

We will be offering an opportunity for 6^th and 7^th grade students and parents/guardians to familiarize themselves with Bennion Jr. before school starts. This will include a guided tour of the school and the opportunity to meet your teachers. We encourage all families to attend. Dates and times are listed below.

6^th Grade Orientation: August 11^th 3:30pm-6:00pm

7^th Grade Orientation: August 12^th 3:30pm-6:00pm

Other Important Information

School starts August 16^th at 7:40am

Bennion Jr. will be hosting a 7^th grade vaccination clinic (standard vaccinations, not related to the COVID vaccine) on August 12^th from 2:00pm-4:00pm.

Students will not be assigned lockers going forward. There are lockers available for students who can demonstrate extenuating circumstances that require additional storage options. Locker applications will be available in the front office beginning August 9^th.