School News

Please see the 2025-2026 Registration Information page. We’re excited for the upcoming year!

If your family qualifies for free and reduced lunch, you are elegible for this program. The Affordable Connectivity Program is a Government program that was created to help aide low income families afford an internet connection by providing up to $30 off their monthly internet billing.

Si su familia califica para almuerzo gratis o reducido, usted es elegible para este programa. El Programa de Conectividad Asequible es un programa gubernamental que se creó para ayudar a las familias de bajos ingresos a costear una conexión a Internet ofreciéndoles hasta $30 de descuento en su facturación mensual de Internet.

More information can be found at https://www.fcc.gov/acp
Puede encontrar más información en https://www.fcc.gov/acp

Late Open Enrollment has now begun. If you would like to go to West Lake STEM Jr. High, but you are not in our boundaries, you need to complete an Open Enrollment form. Since it is after the Early Open Enrollment deadline, you will be put on a waiting list and we will let you know in August, after the registration dates, if there will be space for you to attend.

School Choice Open Enrollment

Best of luck everyone! Go West Lake!

La inscripción abierta tardía ya ha comenzado. Si desea ir a West Lake STEM Jr. High, pero no se encuentra dentro de nuestros límites, debe completar un formulario de inscripción abierta. Dado que es después de la fecha límite de inscripción abierta temprana, se le pondrá en una lista de espera y le informaremos en agosto, después de las fechas de inscripción, si habrá espacio para que asista.

Online registration will be available starting July 29, 2024 at 8:00 AM.

Registration:

• Registration starts July 29th.
  • Everything should be done online through the Focus Portal at focus.graniteschools.org
  • You can download the Granite Schools Community App to complete the registration or do it on that website. 
  • Any student new to the West Lake boundary who didn’t attend West Lake or a designated feeder school last year (if you attended a charter school, were homeschooled, or have moved into the area over the summer) will need to complete the necessary steps on the Registration Tab and make an in-person appointment with our registrar.
    • You will also still create a Focus Portal Account first.
    • You will need to bring:
      • Birth Certificate
      • Proof of residence (a bill with your name and address on it)
      • Immunization records
      • I.D. (Driver’s license or government ID). 
• School Fees:
  • All student fees will be paid through the new Parent Portal in Focus. The basic fee will be charged to all student accounts by the first day of school.

Please Complete a Free/Reduced Lunch Application

• We really want EVERY family to fill out a Free/Reduced Lunch Application even if you think you may not qualify. It is easier to qualify for this than it is for a fee waiver. We also get Title 1 funding based on how many students are accepted. Please fill out the Free/Reduced Lunch Application!

Schedules and Class Changes:

• Schedules and Class Changes:
  • As soon as all required forms are completed, parents will be able to view their student’s schedule in the Focus portal.
  • All schedules will be available to students on Friday, August 9, 2024, by 8:00 AM.
  • We will also give you a printed copy on the first day of school. 
  • We will not be making class changes on the first two days unless there is a hole (blank class) in your schedule. Come to the office during that period.  
  • We ask that you go to your classes the first two days of school, then meet with your counselor if necessary changes need to be made. 

Student Walkthrough Nights:

• We will have two Student Walkthrough Nights. 
  • Monday, August 12th – 7th Grade
    • Last Names A-D (4:00-4:30)
    • Last Names E-H (4:30-5:00)
    • Last Names I-L (5:00-5:30)
    • Last Names M-P (5:30-6:00)
    • Last Names Q-T (6:00-6:30)
    • Last Names U-Z (6:30-7:00)
  • Tuesday, August 13th – 8th Grade
    • Last Names A-D (4:00-4:30)
    • Last Names E-H (4:30-5:00)
    • Last Names I-L (5:00-5:30)
    • Last Names M-P (5:30-6:00)
    • Last Names Q-T (6:00-6:30)
    • Last Names U-Z (6:30-7:00)

Student Handbook:

• Please review the Student Handbook. There is helpful information in the handbook. All students and parents are expected to know the content in the handbook and must abide by the rules and expectations.

Binders/Backpacks:

West Lake STEM will provide all students with one binder that has a zipper and strap. Students may not have a backpack. All students must use the binder. Please encourage students to limit how many items they have in their binder to keep it organized and able to store under their seats. Students may bring a small purse/bag if needed, however, most items can fit in the binder and there is a zipper pocket. If students lose or destroy their binder, they will be required to purchase a replacement binder.

Granite School District is hosting free lunches for children ages 0-18 (adult meals are $3.35 each) at various locations. Please see the attached flyer for more information. Please remember that all meals must be eaten onsite and cannot be taken home. To find additional meal locations and times, please visit https://www.fns.usda.gov/meals4kids for more information.

Parent Teacher Conferences will be held on September 20 at the Granger High School campus, and on September 21 at the West Lake STEM Taylorsville campus.

Please make an appointment for Parent Teacher Conferences on either day, as they will be on an appointiment basis.

Please sign up for breast cancer screening using one of the links below, depending on which date and location you are attendning Parent Teacher Conferences.

February 7th sign up link (at Granger High School): https://forms.gle/WaHVYxGZ6Rd5yTWt5

February 8th sign up link (at West Lake’s Campus in Taylorsville): https://forms.gle/m9gqLbuCua7rsDfLA