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
At Granger Elementary, teachers and staff recognize parents and guardians as their children’s first and most important teachers. We are committed to fostering meaningful, ongoing partnerships with families to support student learning and success. Our school community represents a rich diversity of cultures, languages, and individual student needs, and we value the unique contributions of every family. Parents and guardians are encouraged to participate in school life by volunteering, collaborating with the Parent Teacher Association (PTA), and attending School Community Council meetings.
Effective communication between home and school is essential to student success. Our goal is for all parents and guardians to be connected with their child’s classroom teacher through ClassDojo. Most school communications will be shared via ClassDojo. In addition, families are encouraged to establish an email account and register through the Granite School District Portal to monitor student academic progress and receive important updates from both the district and the school.
Families are invited to participate in our monthly Family Engagement events throughout the school year. During these events, educators will share games, tools, resources, and strategies to help parents partner with the school in supporting their children’s academic goals at home. Parents and guardians of students in kindergarten through second grade will also have the opportunity to attend workshops twice each year focused on Take-Home Learning Kits. These workshops provide guidance on using literacy and math activities at home to reinforce classroom learning.
Granger Elementary values the input of parents and community members and regularly seeks feedback as part of our commitment to continuous improvement. Families are encouraged to share their ideas and perspectives on school engagement practices and to serve as active participants and decision-makers in the development of school-wide initiatives. Opportunities for involvement include participation in the PTA, attendance at School Community Council meetings, volunteering at the school, attending Student Education Plan (SEP) conferences, and joining school-sponsored evening events. Parents and community members will receive invitations to participate in stakeholder feedback surveys throughout the year via formal emails or ClassDojo messages. Families are also welcome to contact their child’s teacher or a member of the school administration at any time during the school year.
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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 15th and 16th, 2026
- Time: 2:00-7:30 PM
- Location: Family Engagement Center (Library)
Annual Title I Meeting held Sept 15th-16th, 2026
At the meeting, Mrs. Lowry met with parents 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 9th, 2025, 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 09.
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)834-5176
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.
Current School Plan (Google Sheet)
Academic Goal(s)
- Overall Literacy K-3: At least 54% of students will achieve proficient or above proficient on the End of Year Acadience Reading assessment.
For Kindergarten, at least 80% of students will achieve proficient or above proficient on the End of Year Acadience Reading assessment.
For 1st grade, at least 55% of students will achieve proficient or above proficient on the End of Year Acadience Reading assessment.
For 2nd grade, at least 45% of students will achieve proficient or above proficient on the End of Year Acadience Reading assessment.
For 3rd grade, at least 36% of students will achieve proficient or above proficient on the End of Year Acadience Reading assessment. - Overall Literacy 4-5: At least 18% of students will achieve proficient or above proficient on the RISE ELA assessment.
For 4th Grade: At least 20% of students will achieve proficient or above proficient on the RISE ELA assessment.
For 5th Grade: At least 16% of students will achieve proficient or above proficient on the RISE ELA assessment. - Overall Numeracy K-3: At least 58% of students will achieve proficient or above proficient on the End of Year Acadience math assessment.
For kindergarten, at least 80% of students will achieve proficient or above proficient on the End of Year Acadience Math assessment.
For 1st grade, at least 54% of students will achieve proficient or above proficient on the End of Year Acadience Math assessment.
For 2nd grade, at least 61% of students will achieve proficient or above proficient on the End of Year Acadience Math assessment.
For 3rd grade, at least 55% of students will achieve proficient or above proficient on the End of Year Acadience Math assessment. - Overall Numeracy 4-5: At least 21% of students will achieve proficient or above proficient on the RISE Math assessment.
For 4th Grade: At least 26% of students will achieve proficient or above proficient on the RISE Math assessment.
For 5th Grade: At least 12% of students will achieve proficient or above proficient on the RISE Math assessment. - WIDA: Based on the 2026 WIDA Access Exam, 26% of students will meet their WIDA Growth Target (English Learners Making Adequate Progress).
Social Skills and Dispositions Goal(s)
Students’ Self-Efficacy: By the end of the 2026-2027 school year, the percentage of students who report that they believe they can succeed in achieving academic outcomes will increase by 2% for an average of 49% compared to 47% in spring of 2026.
Student Attendance: During the 2026-2027 school year, daily student attendance will improve by 2% to 91% compared to average daily attendance of 89% in 2025-2026
Student Behaviors: By the end of the 2026-2027 school year, there will be a 3% reduction in the overall number of students receiving office referrals for a total of 144 students or less, compared to 148 students receiving office referrals during the 2025-2026 school year.
Talent Development Goal(s)
PLCs: 50% of PLCs are problem solving and responding to student learning by standard as opposed to collaborating or generally problem solving student learning.
Staff Trainings: For the professional learning events throughout the year, 90% of staff will report that the training was worthwhile and helped them improve their instructional practice.
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Sanctioned Status
2026-2027
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,
Benjamin Horsley, Superintendent
Joan Bramble, Ed.D., Title I Director
Rachel Lowry, Principal
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