Students at Granite Hills are guided by specific rules and classroom expectations that promote respect, cooperation, courtesy and acceptance of others. The goal of Granite Hills discipline program is to ensure the safety of all students and promote the learning environment for all students. Parents and students are informed of school rules and discipline policies through the Student handbook, the PTSA newsletters, and the inserts included in the progress grading reports, which are mailed home approximately every six weeks. School rules and discipline policies are also posted on the school website.
Students are encouraged to participate in the school’s additional academic and extracurricular activities, which are an integral part of the educational program. These schoolwide and classroom incentives promote positive attitudes, encourage achievement, and aid in the prevention of behavioral problems. Extracurricular activities, clubs, and programs include: Academic League, ASB, Band, Colorguard, Big Brothers Big Sisters, California Scholarship Federation, Cheer, Choir, Clarion, Club AVID, Destination Imagination, Europe Club, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Fish/Red Sea, French Club, GHAW, Goodist Club, Green Club, GSA, Home Economics Club, Human Rights, Invisible Children, Japanese Animation Club, Key Club, Latter Day Saints Club, LEO’s, Mountain Bike Club, National Honor Society, Native American Club, Red Sea Christian Club, Reflections Literary Magazine, Rolling Eagles Auto Club, Satire Appreciation Club, Science Club, Si Se Puede, Surf Club, Touchdown Club, and Yearbook.
The school’s interscholastic athletic programs promote individual and team-oriented achievement and self-esteem through school-sponsored teams that compete with other schools in the area. Athletic programs include: Boy’s & Girl’s sports in Cross Country, Waterpolo, Golf, Volleyball, Tennis, Basketball, Soccer, Lacrosse, Swim, and Track and Field, as well as Football, Wrestling, Gymnastics, Field Hockey, Baseball and Softball. Granite Hills recognizes and celebrates the achievements and successes of students and staff on a regular basis. Students are recognized for their achievements during the annual Athletic Awards Evening and the Academic Awards Assembly, as well as through intercom announcements and Soaring Eagle nominations.
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School - 2009-10 |
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