This course lays the groundwork for the English classes that students willencounter throughout their time at Grant. Students wil learn how to read critically, write effectively,and communicate clearly. Students will read texts in a variety of forms, including short stories,poetry, nonfiction essays, and drama. Students wil read a variety of novels, some classics, and somecontemporary. Writing and speaking opportunities will include narrative writing, expository essays,an introduction to persuasion, dramatic performances, and oral presentations.

English 3-4is a rigorous course for students who are ready to engage in seriousand sustained study of literature and writing. Students will be asked to read materials as a class andindependently and to write fluently and analytically.Students read literature in a variety f forms such as short storis,dramas, novels, poetry, and esays.Students learn to read closely and understand the function and use of grammar. Multiple writingopportunities in different modes are given, emphasizing the writing process. Students will also write aresearch paper using MLA guidelines. Students are expected to participate in class discussions, workindependently and in groups, take notes in class and on readings, and give presentations to the class.This course is designed to prepare students for the dual credit junior and senior level courses.

In AP English Literature and Composition, students cultivate their understanding odiverse literature (short stories, poetry, novels, and plays) through reading and literary analysis. Any student who is energized by ideas in stories who wants to develop their ability to express multidimensional ideas in writing can succeed in AP Lit. Students in this class have the opportunity to challenge themselves to develop more complex context of literary works and to reflect on how this plays out in the world we live in. This class also helps students develop stamina and focus through extensive reading and writing, which can be beneficial for students hoping to continue their education in college. analysi of haracter, setting, structure, perspective, figurative anguage, and literary analysis in the

This dual-credit course provides high school English credit, as well as WR 121 credit through PCC. This class approaches traditional African-American and Black texts from a multicultural perspective, bringing into focus issues of place, diaspora, identity, resistance, and more. As we read, we tackle issues of linguistics, historical presence, education, social impact, and all types of culture -- whether it be Kendrick or Dubois and Danticat -- to understand how Black literature has evolved from the 17th century to the present day. Together, we will study authors, playwrights, poets, and artists such as Nella Larsen, Malcolm X, Ta-Nehisi Coates, Zora Neale Hurston, James Baldwin, Harriet Jacobs, Frederick Douglass, August Wilson, Toni Morrison, Angela Davis, Amiri Baraka, Jay Z, Dave Chappelle, and so many more. Students will develop critical reading habits and note taking strategies, engage in discussion, write critical and reflective essays, and lead our classin their own, self-designed, lessons. As we work, we will keep a focus on continuing to develop and produce college-level work. The reading and analysis is substantial, but together we work to hone our critical thinking, listening, reading, and writing skills so that we may approach literature - and the world -- in new, inventive, and thoughtful ways. --- --- ENGLISH REQUIRED COURSE - 12th (continued)

This dual-credit course provides high school English credit, as well as WR 121 credit through PCC. This class approaches traditional African-American and Black texts from a multicultural perspective, bringing into focus issues of place, diaspora, identity, resistance, and more. As we read, we tackle issues of linguistics, historical presence, education, social impact, and all types of culture -- whether it be Kendrick or Dubois and Danticat -- to understand how Black literature has evolved from the 17th century to the present day. Together, we will study authors, playwrights, poets, and artists such as Nella Larsen, Malcolm X, Ta-Nehisi Coates, Zora Neale Hurston, James Baldwin, Harriet Jacobs, Frederick Douglass, August Wilson, Toni Morrison, Angela Davis, Amiri Baraka, Jay Z, Dave Chappelle, and so many more. Students will develop critical reading habits and note taking strategies, engage in discussion, write critical and reflective essays, and lead our classin their own, self-designed, lessons. As we work, we will keep a focus on continuing to develop and produce college-level work. The reading and analysis is substantial, but together we work to hone our critical thinking, listening, reading, and writing skills so that we may approach literature - and the world -- in new, inventive, and thoughtful ways. --- --- ENGLISH REQUIRED COURSE - 12th (continued)

This dual-credit course provides high school English credit, as well as WR 121 credit through PCC. This coursefocuses on the roles that gender has played and continues to play in human societies.Using Critical Lenses we wil analyze literature, art, and media to analyze themes about gender, sex, sexuality, race, and class. We will closely read pivotal works of fiction, memoir, short stories, poetry, and non-fiction essays as we explore how our own lives are intersected and impacted by these identifiers. Additionally, we willinvestigate the historical and contemporary impact of feminist movements: local, national, and global. From suffrage to Steinem to riot grrl and beyond. We will speculate on, imagine, and write ourselves into a future in which all genders flourish. We will ask, wrestle with, and answer difficult questions such as: How do societies and cultures differ in their conceptions and performances of gender and gender roles? How is gender represented and shaped through literature, art, and media? What do we risk when we draw our genders outside the lines? (And so many more.) Students will develop their own inquiry questions, conduct research, and from them. Students will receive instructions on doing so in class. WR 121: English Composition produce a multimedia project of their choosing. Students must register with PCC to receive credit

AP English Language and Composition is an introductory college-level composition course. Students cultivate their understanding of writing and rhetorical arguments through reading, analyzing, and writing texts as they explore topics like rhetorical situation, claims and evidence, reasoning and organization, and style.

AP English Language and Composition is an introductory college-level composition course. Students cultivate their understanding of writing and rhetorical arguments through reading, analyzing, and writing texts as they explore topics like rhetorical situation, claims and evidence, reasoning and organization, and style.

Systematic English Language Development Instruction is a course for students whose first language is other than English to develop English proficiency. The class will draw from a repertoire of instructional routines and structured activities for oral, reading, and written language practice at students' respective proficiency levels. This course uses a student-centered approach in both planning and instruction and is geared towards authentic assessment and projects. The Mathemacs Department off ers courses that meet requirements for high school graduaon, entrance to Oregon --- cmathematics for graduation. State colleges require 2 years of mathematics beyond Algebra 1-2.

Algebra 1-2 is structured around problems and investigations that build the conceptualunderstanding of algebraic topics and an awareness of connections between the different ideas.There are strong threads woven throughout the course on multiple representations and the meaningof a solution. Students will be asked to justify their thinking, generalize relationships, makeconnections between ideas, and reverse thinking to solve problems.A major focus of Algebra 1-2 is to develop multiple strategies to solve problems and to recognizemultiple ways of understanding concepts. Topics included in the course are: simplifying algebraicexpressions, solving equations, problem solving, one and two variable statistics, functions (linear,quadratic, and exponential), systems of equations, inequalities, and sequences. Students will useavailable software to deepen their understanding of basic algebraic concepts and develop confidencein their ability to think mathematically as they work both individually and collaboratively.

This course provides strong preparation for further college courses as well as a working knowledge ofcollege level algebra and plane geometry. A strong foundation in algebra is the key to success in thiscourse. First semester focuses on the study of functions, including quadratics, and other polynomialfunctions, linear inequalities, and exponential functions. Second semester emphasizes trigonometry,including the unit circle, trigonometric functions, trig equations and applications, and triangletrigonometry. All students are expected to have their own graphing calculator which wil be used tovisualize and discover mathematical relationships.

This course provides strong preparation for further college courses as well as a working knowledge ofcollege level algebra and plane geometry. A strong foundation in algebra is the key to success in thiscourse. First semester focuses on the study of functions, including quadratics, and other polynomialfunctions, linear inequalities, and exponential functions. Second semester emphasizes trigonometry,including the unit circle, trigonometric functions, trig equations and applications, and triangletrigonometry. All students are expected to have their own graphing calculator which wil be used tovisualize and discover mathematical relationships.