Granite Bay HS now has an IB program that will be graduating it's first class of seniors -- go Class of 2010!
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Posted by a parent on 09/16/09
If I had to pick a school for my students now it would not be Granite Bay High School. The politics, the 'my way or the highway' attitude of the teachers, and the favortism given to the IB and AP students, typifies the Granite Bay 'bubble.' Don't get me wrong, my student is an acedemic achiever, but
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Posted by a parent on 06/12/09
I am very impressed with this school. It has a variety of programs for the gifted student as well as the challenged, and I have experience with both. The IB Program, AP Classes, and Honors classes will keep the brightest kids challenged. The tutoring center is a blessing for times when your child
... Read more needs extra help. There are classes organized to help your child learn at their speed. The outside activities and clubs are amazing and too numerous to list. The choir, band, team sports and the many clubs are all recommended and of good quality. This school offers a tremendous amount. I encourage all students to take advantage of everything it has to offer! Technology is used so that the child and the parent can keep track of academic progress as well as school social activities. Good communication from faculty is a major plus. Read less
Posted by a parent on 02/05/09
This school is great with a lot of great communicative and experienced teachers, successful sports teams(name a sport, we're good at it), technological programs and resources, different clubs, diverse electives and lots of school spirit and parental support. The school has adopted the IB program which
... Read more makes it one of the only 2 schools in the district to have bringing in even more bright students into its campus. The school boasts over 3 computer labs and an entire 'learning center' for classes to use throughout the day and students to visit afterschool for tutoring and studying. The school has a blocked schedule which may seem complicated to those that are unfamiliar with it, but with a blocked schedule, students in can take 2 consecutive math, foreign language, science, etc. classes in a year allowing them to progress further and take as many upper-level courses as possible to challenge. GBHS Rocks! Read less
Posted by a parent on 10/25/08
The school seems to be more about advertising the appearance of great education but not executing with effective teaching or administration. Examples: The school pushes an accelerated block system warning parents of dire consequences if their child is sick for more than a day since every day missed
... Read more is 'times 2' yet they delay the 'back to school' night for 3 weeks (x2=6 weeks) into the school year so parents are limited in ways to get involved in their child's life and success, or to address any problems or concerns about a class or teacher. Was this because they wanted to produce flashy video to ask for money? Second, the school points parents and students to supposedly a rich web site of resources; fact is the web site is often out of date, incomplete and so poorly organized one cannot find the gems in the clutter of content. Read less
Posted by a parent on 10/02/08
Granite Bay High only reaches out to the high achiever, normal and students who are struggling are swept under the rug.
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Posted by a parent on 04/05/08
I graduated Granite Bay and I think the academics are far superior than any other high school. I am breezing through my english classes and know, to some degree, what all of my current professors at Sac State introduce as 'new topics'. As for the social aspect it is easy to get caught up in the wrong
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Posted by a student on 11/05/07
I have had 3 children attend Granite Bay High School and have always been impressed with the teachers and challenging curriculum. All three children have been well prepared for the colleges they are currently attending. Thank you for all of your dedication to our students.
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Posted by a parent on 10/08/07
Academic Programs - Outstanding. Availability of Music/Art/Sports/Extracurricular - Outstanding. Parents are very involved.
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Posted by a parent on 05/11/06
I am so thankful my son attends such a superior high school. Not only the academic focus, but the true caring atmosphere is what I so appreciate. My son's first year has turned him around to focus on his future. Kudos to the team at Granite Bay High School!
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Granite Bay schools — Granite Bay High School is located at 1 Grizzly Way, Granite Bay CA 95746. 1 Grizzly Way is in the 95746 ZIP code in Granite Bay, CA The school district for Granite Bay High School is the Roseville Joint Union Hsd. Granite Bay High School is a Public school that serves grade levels 9 - 12.
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