{"id":4572,"date":"2021-07-01T15:44:46","date_gmt":"2021-07-01T21:44:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/schools.graniteschools.org\/cottonwood\/?page_id=4572"},"modified":"2026-07-27T15:33:58","modified_gmt":"2026-07-27T21:33:58","slug":"registration-3","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/schools.graniteschools.org\/cottonwood\/registration-3\/","title":{"rendered":"Registration"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Select &#8220;Registration&#8221; from the menu to view registration options.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Or, click on one of the following links:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1P_pdpy5OFz4aZpgcbGJO8c-9Go7E9eSj\/view?usp=sharing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">READ ME 2026-2027 Registration Letter (PDF)<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We are thrilled to welcome you back to school, condors!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There is a lot of important information to share before the first day, so we hope you\u2019ll read the following carefully.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The first day of school for students in 1st through 5th grade is Wednesday, August 12<sup>th<\/sup>. The first bell will ring at 8:35 a.m. and we need all condors in line ready to go inside and begin the best year yet!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>KINDERGARTEN<\/strong>: If you have a student entering kindergarten, please note that school officially begins for Kindergarten on Monday, August 17<sup>th<\/sup>. August 12, 13, and 14 are reserved for one-on-one assessments with your child\u2019s teacher. <strong>After<\/strong> you complete the registration process (starting July 31) and find out who your child\u2019s teacher will be, please sign up for an assessment appointment by visiting:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For Mrs. Trisha Bench: <a href=\"https:\/\/tinyurl.com\/Bench2627\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Schedule an appointment with Mrs. Bench<\/a> <br>For Mrs. Kristine Hyland: <a href=\"https:\/\/tinyurl.com\/Hyland2627\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Schedule an appointment with Mrs. Hyland<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Also, it is important to note that the first full week of kindergarten is on a shortened schedule to help with the transition to full-day. School will be from 8:35-1:15. There will be one bus at 1:15 that will bring bussed kindergarten students home. Be sure to notify your child\u2019s teacher during the assessment window if your child will be riding the bus, or how they will be picked up after school.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>REGISTRATION<\/strong> for the 2026-2027 school year opens July 31st. Parents will complete registration through their FOCUS parent portal account. (You will see it titled \u201cRe-Enrollment\u201d.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">*<strong>You need your child\u2019s student number to complete registration.<\/strong>* All returning students should know their number. It begins with a 9 or a 4. Feel free to give us a call in the office if you need help with this number, 385-646-4798. Kindergarten parents will need to call the office on or after July 27th to get that number, email our principal, Teri Cooper, or our school secretary, Kelly Franz. A link to these emails are found under the &#8220;directory&#8221; tab.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you have any questions regarding your FOCUS portal, please visit <a href=\"https:\/\/nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.graniteschools.org%2Finfosystems%2Fparent-portal-resources%2Fnew-school-information-system-parent-packet-july-2023%2F%23Create-Parent-Portal&amp;data=05%7C02%7Ctcooper%40graniteschools.org%7C48e4750e5c3c4cf2714c08dcad177a8a%7C2c45b243148f437d99d862605a32b840%7C0%7C0%7C638575563565147138%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=Eh5onk0vFwkFo3oHx3hawaEMnr35fjQMZtCEpcO4ij4%3D&amp;reserved=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Creating a Focus Account<\/a> or call the Granite District Help Desk, 385-646-2500.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you need assistance with the registration process, please visit <a href=\"https:\/\/nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.graniteschools.org%2Finfosystems%2Fparent-portal-resources%2Fnew-school-information-system-parent-packet-july-2023%2F%23Online-Registration%2C-Re-Enrollment&amp;data=05%7C02%7Ctcooper%40graniteschools.org%7C48e4750e5c3c4cf2714c08dcad177a8a%7C2c45b243148f437d99d862605a32b840%7C0%7C0%7C638575563565161084%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=rCf%2FO%2FhCgnPJKfbTcs9Qvp0LlQHbAoXuXRsckL92qdw%3D&amp;reserved=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Focus Information Packet<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Once registration is complete, you will have access to your student\u2019s schedule and teacher.<\/strong> We will not be giving out teacher assignments over the phone. You must successfully complete the registration process before your teacher is posted on your student&#8217;s schedule in Focus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We also hope you\u2019ll join us for MEET YOUR TEACHER! The date is still being decided up and will be announced soon. Come meet your teachers, walk the school, and see your classroom.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">NOTE: If you have specific concerns to address with your teacher, please schedule a one-on-one conference outside of the Meet Your Teacher school event.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our amazing PTA will also be at our Meet Your Teacher event with information on upcoming activities and ways to volunteer. Be sure to visit their table!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Don\u2019t forget to watch for our CW August Newsletter email as well which includes additional information about our amazing school and staff!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.graniteschools.org\/schoolleadership\/school-registration-information\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">GSD Enrollment and Registration Information<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.graniteschools.org\/psp\/open-enrollment\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Out of Boundary Enrollment Application<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.graniteschools.org\/infosystems\/parent-portal-resources\/#\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Portal\/Focus Set-Up, Registration Guidance, Help Guide<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Select &#8220;Registration&#8221; from the menu to view registration options. 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