The focus of Title I schools is to help students achieve proficiency on core standards, closing academic gaps that may exist. These efforts include providing targeted supports to at-risk students, building teachers' capacity through professional development, and strengthening parents' abilities in helping their children succeed.
An Introduction to Title I
- Answers to Commonly Asked Questions
- For other annual Title I parent information, Granite School District's parent engagement policy, a summary of Granite School District's Annual Title I Parent Meeting, and other information, please visit the Granite School District Title I website.
Parent Compact, Policy & Rights to Know
- Parent-School Learning Compact
- School Parent Engagement Policy
- Parents' Right to Know (opens the District's Title I website)
Other School Information
Parent-School Learning Compact
Granger Elementary seeks and appreciates feedback from parents regularly throughout the year. Community members are welcome to reach out to our principal Rachel Lowry
You can find a copy of the Parent-School Learning Compact here.
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Parent Engagement Policy
Granger Elementary Parent and Family Engagement Policy
Teachers and Staff at Granger Elementary respect parents as the first and most important teachers of their children. We strive to engage parents in their children\'s education in an ongoing manner. We have many diverse cultures, languages and individual student needs at Granger. We encourage parents and guardians to participate as school volunteers, work with PTA, and attend School Community Council meetings.
Communication is key between parents and teachers. We have a goal of all parents and guardians being connected with the classroom teacher through DoJo. Most school communications will be sent via DoJo. We also encourage parents and guardians to set up an email and register through the Granite District Portal to view grade progress and receive information from the district and the school.
Please be sure to join us at our annual Fall into Math night where you will be able to put together math activities to work with your student at home. Parents of Kindergarten and First Grade students can attend classes at the Family Center to show you how you may work with your student to increase their reading ability. Literacy Night in the spring and fall works with all parents on Literacy games and reading practices.
Parents have rights to provide input on school engagement practices and to be active participants and decision-makers in the development of school-wide initiatives through participating in school Parent Teacher Associations (PTA), attending School Community Council meetings, volunteering at the school, attending SEPs and evening events. You may also be able to participate in home visits with teachers. Home visits are optional for teachers and for families. Watch for an email and DoJo message in January inviting you to give feedback and suggest changes to school goals, this Engagement Policy, and the Parent-School Compact as a part of our Continual Improvement Plan going forward into the 2023-2024 school year.
Back to IndexSchool Annual Title I Meeting
Parent input is valued. Each year, a parent meeting is held where our school solicits input in the planning and implementation of school parent engagement activities.
- Date: Sept 19th-20th, 2023
- Time: 4:30-7:00 PM
- Location: Family Engagement Center (Library)
Annual Title I Meeting held Sept 19th-20th, 2023
At the meeting , Mrs. Lowry met with every family to discuss the following items:
- Parents were given a copy of the Parent-School Learning Compact and discussed opportunities for families to engage with the school.
- Parents were notified of their right to be involved and invited to be a part of the school improvement process throughout the year.
- On December 4th, 2023, the Title 1 presentation was shared digitally with all families via ClassDojo where they were provided with a brief overview of Title I in English and in Spanish. This presentation also outlines how our school participates with the program.
- Parents were given the opportunity to look at school data and give input on the Parent Engagement Policy as well as the Parent-School Learning Compact.
- Title I parent rights were reviewed
- Parents were invited to share their comments or feedback by reaching out to the principal and/or joining our Community Council meeting on December 12.
The Annual Title I Parent Meeting Presentation can be viewed here.
Granger Elementary school participates in Title I programming to increase student achievement by using resources to support the following categories:
1. Increasing the number of classroom teachers
2. Employment of a full time Licensed Clinical Social Worker
3. Increased number of hours and positions available for Para-educators
4. Time outside of the school day for teachers to examine student growth and performance
5. Family engagement and parent meetings
Contact the office (385)646-4852
Contact Mrs. Lowry\'s office (385)646-4854, Cell (801)8345176
Email rrlowry1@graniteschools.org
School Title I Goals
Each year, our school conducts a needs assessment, reviews student performance data, and solicits input from various stakeholders in order to develop a meaningful Title I Plan. This plan is data-driven, evidence-based, and responsive to findings from data reviews, needs assessment findings, and stakeholder input. The school comprehensive Title I plan articulates how evidence-based strategies, action steps and milestones will support the goals listed below.
Goal One
Granger will increase schoolwide proficiency on the 2024 RISE by 3% in ELA, and 5% in Math.
Goal Two
70% of students will achieve typical or above typical growth on their Acadience Math and Reading Pathways of Progress (POP) scores.
Goal Three
By the end of the 2023-2024 school year, there will be a 10% reduction in the overall number of students given major office referrals compared to the number that occurred during the 2022-2023 school year. (199 down to 179.)
Goal Four
During the 2023-2024 school year, daily student attendance will be at or above 90%
Goal Five
All teachers will work with coaches, grade level PLC’s, and administration to increase individual and collective team efficacy, as well as 90% of teachers will obtain an ESL endorsement.
Back to IndexSanctioned Status
December 20, 2023
Dear Parent or Guardian,
Granger Elementary is not in Sanctioned Status. Thank you for your help and hard work. Please continue to help us to improve by assisting your students as outlined below.
Parents can effectively assist student achievement improvement in the following ways:
• Communicating frequently with your student’s teachers
• Making sure your student attends school regularly
• Helping your student with homework
• Monitoring your student’s screen time
• Reading aloud to your student
• Volunteering in the classroom
• Participating in school decision-making
We want to request your help as the school addresses its academic needs and will invite parents to serve on the committee that will develop a school improvement plan.
Sincerely,
Rich K. Nye, Ph.D., Superintendent
Aaron R. Wilson, Ed.D., Title I Director
Rachel Lowry, Principal
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