WOULD you rather go to Granger High School or Utah International Charter School? Both schools differ in some ways, and since I have been to both, I can compare them based on my own experience. In my opinion, I would rather go to Granger because it has more opportunities, more classes to choose from, and more chances to meet different people.
First, here are a few things you should know about Utah International Charter School. The school building is small, and so are the gym, library, and classrooms, which usually have about 14 to 20 students. Because there are fewer students, it can be easier to pay attention and ask the teacher for help when you need it.
The school day starts around 8:30 a.m. and ends at 3:13 p.m., except on Fridays when school ends early at 12:31 p.m. The building is smaller than most high schools, so finding your classes is much easier because all the 11th- and 12th-grade classes are in the same hall. Once you get to class, you do not have to sign in on a screen—the teacher takes attendance directly. You also stay with the same group of people all day, which makes it easier to make friends.
Another good thing about UICS is that breakfast and lunch are free, and there are no class fees. You do not have to worry about paying for different classes or activities. The bathrooms are also big, which might not seem like much, but you don’t have to stand in line just to check yourself in the mirror or use the restroom.
The teachers and staff at UICS are supportive, kind, and funny, and they are strict about learning and staying focused in class. Students can sometimes be loud, but they are usually serious about their work and stay focused during class.
Meanwhile, Granger High School is much bigger and has many more students. School starts at 7:30 a.m. and ends at 2:10 p.m. Classes are bigger, the building is huge, and each classroom has more students. Granger also has A days and B days, which can take some time to get used to.
Since the building is huge, finding your classes can be difficult, especially when you are new. Even though this can be frustrating at first, it gets easier once you get used to it, and by the second week, you will remember all your classes and where to find them. At Granger, you also have to sign in on the kiosk, or you will be marked absent. You won’t be in class with the same students every period, and you won’t go to the same classes every day.
Breakfast, lunch, and most classes have fees, and since there are so many students, bathroom lines can be long.Despite all these changes, Granger is still my favorite choice because of how many different classes they offer. You get to try new things and meet so many different people every single day. Both schools have great things, but Granger fits my goals best because I want more choices and more opportunities for my future.
