Grant High School 2245 NE 36th Avenue Portland, OR 97214 Phone 503 916-5160 Fax 503 916-2695 CEEB #380880 www.granths.com Leadership Carol Campbell, Principal Claudia Ramos-Tetz,
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classes 2 days per week, and eight 43 minute classes 1 day per week
on an A/B block schedule (effective 2013-2014)
U.S Grant High School
2245 NE 36th Avenue
Portland, OR 97214
Phone 503 916-5160
Fax 503 916-2695
CEEB #380880 www.granths.com
Leadership
Carol Campbell, Principal
Claudia Ramos-Tetz, Vice Principal
Kristyn Westphal, Vice Principal
Counselors
Amanda Jordan
ajordan@pps.net
Megan Schlicker
mschlicker@pps.net
Catherine Smith
cksmith@pps.net
Tearale Triplett
ttriplett@pps.net
The Community
Portland Public Schools is an urban school
approximately 47,0000 students in 81
schools, it is the largest school district in the
Pacific Northwest
The School
U.S Grant High School is one of seven
comprehensive high schools in Portland
Public Schools We serve neighborhood
students and many transfer students grades
9–12 The population is diverse ethnically
and economically 22% of our students
qualify for free and reduced lunch Our
student body is talented, energetic, and
diverse, reflecting the strong extracurricular
programs at Grant, including a large and
competitive athletic program, the national
first place U.S Constitution Team, Model
United Nations, Black Student Union, and
over 45 school clubs and associations Grant
has a strong and committed faculty, which
has built upon a rich tradition of excellence
in instruction since 1924
School Demographics
2013-2014
Asian/Pacific Islander 5%
Academic Statistics Class of 2013
Average Unweighted GPA: 3.18 National Merit Semi-Finalists: 4 ACT Mean Composite Scores:
355 students took exam 04/2013 Grant High School 22.5 Oregon 21.5 National 20.9 Advanced Placement Testing:
In May of 2013, Grant students took a total of 372 Advanced Placement exams
in the following subjects: 2D & 3D Studio Art, Biology, Calculus BC, Chemistry, English Composition, Macroeconomics, U.S Government & Politics, Japanese, Physics C: Mechanical, U.S Government, Music Theory, Statistics, & U.S History
33 AP Scholars
10 AP Scholars with Honors
4 AP Scholars with Distinction
Grading Calculations
(GPA)
The GPA, computed at the end of the sixth semester, includes all subjects in which a student has received a letter grade The transcript reflects a standard and weighted GPA/Rank Weighted GPA is calculated by adding one point for each AP course completed (beginning 2nd semester 2009-10) Grant High School reports standard GPA and rank on the secondary school report If a student repeats a course (R), the GPA on the transcript is reflective of the higher grade earned
*NG, WX, I, P, and NP designations
are not calculated in the cumulative
GPA
**Students receiving a WF elected to drop the course after the first 3 weeks of the semester WF
designations are calculated in the
cumulative GPA
Graduation Requirements
2012–2013
Grant students are required to earn a minimum of 24 credits (0.5 credits for each semester course successfully passed), during grades 9 through 12 Courses required for graduation include:
Language Arts 4.0 credits Social Studies 3.0 credits Laboratory Science 3.0 credits Mathematics 3.0 credits World Language 2.0 credits Physical Education 1.0 credit Health Education 1.0 credit Electives* 7.0 credits
*1.0 of elective credit must be earned in fine arts, a 3rd year of a world language, or career & technical education
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Grant High School offers a comprehensive selection of courses
in the areas of Business Education, Mathematics, Performing &
Visual Arts, Science, Social Science, and World Languages
Students may challenge themselves by enrolling in Advanced
Placement and PSU Challenge courses in many subject areas A
variety of PSU and PCC courses are offered – see below From
2011-2013, students could enroll in a maximum of 3 AP and
advanced courses Limits are no longer imposed
Students who have exhausted curricular opportunities at Grant
may apply for academic study through Reed College’s Young
Scholar Program or the LINK program at PSU If selected,
students attend class on the respective college’s campus in
their specified field of study
Language Arts
English 1–2
Creative Writing
Film & Literature Social Science
Food & Culture Living in the U.S.A
Bridges to Adv Algebra/ US Government & Economics
Math Modeling/Int Algebra
Data Analysis & Statistics Latin 1-2
French 1st-5th Year
Forensic Science
Ecologically Sustainable Agriculture Upper Level Electives
Foundations of Physics & Chemistry Business Leadership
Advanced Placement & College-Level Courses
Grant High School encourages students to take advanced
courses when they feel prepared for the rigor and challenges
these courses offer Dual credit opportunities are identified as
PSU and/or College courses in the class title
(+Offered during select years)
AP Lang & Composition PSU Global City*
AP Macroeconomics+ PSU History of the US*
AP U.S History+ PSU Probability & Statistics*
PSU World Civilizations*
PSU English*
The Japanese Language & Cultural Studies Program awards credit
based on students' demonstrated language and cultural skills
determined by national standards The program offers learning
opportunities ranging from no prior Japanese language learning to
immersion, heritage, and significant in-country living experiences
Placement is based on student's proficiency level in reading, writing,
listening, and speaking Students at Beginners to Novice
level enroll in KISO Course offerings; Intermediate to
Advanced levels enroll in SOGO Course offerings.
Recent Graduating Classes 2011–2012
Approximately 82% of graduates have continued their education
*Data collected by National Student Clearinghouse
Post- Secondary Acceptance 2008- 2013
American University Pacific Lutheran University Arizona State University Pacific NW College of Art
Boston University Portland State University
California State University: Rhodes College Chico, Long Beach, Humboldt St Mary’s College of CA
Carnegie Mellon University Scripps College
City College of New York Southern Methodist Claremont McKenna College University Clark Atlanta University Spelman College
Cornish College of the Arts The Juilliard School
Florida Institute of Technology Columbia Franklin College, Switzerland University of California: George Washington University Berkeley, Davis, Los Georgetown University Angeles, Santa Barbara
Hamilton College University of Idaho
Johnson C Smith University University of Rochester
Lewis & Clark College University of Victoria
Loyola Marymount University University of Washington
Massachusetts Institute of Willamette University
Mount Holyoke College
Oberlin College Occidental College Oregon State University
Yale University