Principal’s Message and Mission Statement
Dear Parents and Community:
Granite Hills High School will focus on four main goals: Improving Student Achievement, Improving Client Services, Integrating Technology, and continuing to ensure School Safety. We are an official International Baccalaureate (IB) school. The International Baccalaureate program offers a range of study in six academic subject areas, the Theory of Knowledge, independent research and analysis in an extended essay, and a community service requirement. Many diverse and prestigious educational institutions worldwide recognize this program and the education provided. Additionally, a wide variety of Advanced Placement and honor courses are also available. Granite Hills provides intervention opportunities in the four CORE academic areas for students taught by credentialed teachers both before and after school. CAHSEE intervention classes are offered during the school day as well as before and after school. An Eagle Link class provides mentorship and guidance to 9th grade students. Students have many opportunities to be involved in extra-curricular activites and athletics. Our strong AVID program and AVID Site Team provide services for students wanting to attend a four-year university.
Students will complete STAR testing, International Baccalaureate and Advanced Placement testing during the month of May. Every year we increase the number of students taking the AP/IB exams and passing those exams. Granite Hills continues to improve overall student attendance every month because we know consistent attendance at school improves learning and grades for students.
Technology is infused in all curriculum areas and new classrooms being renovated are equipped with the latest technology equipment. A telephone is available in every classroom, and each staff member has an email account. In addition to improving and facilitating teacher/parent communication, these two features add to our overall school safety plan. Officer Sean Sayre continues as our School Resource Officer from the El Cajon Police Department.
The curricular and facilities improvements at Granite Hills during the last five years have greatly enhanced our program. As a result of Prop H, approximately half the buildings on campus will be modernized and renovated. A new Science building is scheduled to be built during the 2009-10 school year. Prop U will complete the renovation of the remaining buildings, build a Performing Arts building, and pool. We will continue to explore new programs and improve our curriculum through grant writing and visiting successful programs in other schools. We look forward to working with you to meet the educational needs of our community.
Goregette Torres
Principal
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