Announcements

Thu, 23 May 2013 13:15:59 -0700

Math Assessment
For incoming freshman

When: Saturday, June 1st, Time: 10:00 A.M.
Where: Grant Library

All 8th graders currently taking Algebra need to take this assessment. If the test has not been administered at your school, please come. The test should take under an hour.

New Course Offerings
Thanks to increased district funding to high schools!

We are very pleased to announce that, as a result of increased district funding to high schools, we have been able to both lower existing class sizes and offer additional courses for the 2013-2014 school year. In addition, we are now able to loosen the restrictions on students enrolling in more than 3 AP/dual-credit classes. Students are now able to forecast for up to four AP/dual-credit classes for the 2013-2014 school year. All Grant students recently received verification forms, listing courses for which they had already forecast, and providing course descriptions for the new course offerings.

If your student is interested in adding one of the new classes to his/her schedule, s/he will need a parent signature on the verification form. As with all courses, some may be more popular than others, and forecasting does not guarantee that students will be able to enroll in every class they have selected, but we will place as many students into each course as possible. Students are able to drop in to see counselors any day this week (their last opportunity will be this Friday, May 24th), to meet with counselors regarding course additions. Additional specific instructions are on the verification form your student received.

New courses available include:
Robotics & Coding, Computer Programming, Hip-Hop Dance, Sculpture, Printmaking, Women in the Arts, and Dual-Credit Anatomy & Physiology.
Students are able to enroll in up to eight classes and take more than one course in a given subject area (science, math, etc.). Please contact your counselor/your student's counselor if you have any questions.
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Dear Families of Incoming Freshman Students
We are so excited that your student will be joining us in Fall 2013.

We are also excited to be able to announce that the district reallocation of additional funds to high schools for 2013-2014 means that we are able to offer the opportunity for incoming freshmen to take up to eight classes.

As we build the schedule, counselors will use the first choice elective listed on the forecasting sheet as the students' eighth class choice. As is always true with building schedules, some classes may be more frequently requested than others, and there is a capacity limit on individual classes. We will place as many students into available electives as space will allow. Counselors will be able to assist with any questions you may have about individual student schedules after incoming freshmen receive schedules and counselor assignments in August.

We look forward to seeing your students soon.

Kristyn Westphal
VP, Grant High School
kwestphal@pps.net

Grant Foundation Update
Grant High School needs your help!

We must have more community donations in order to maintain the classes we have this year.

As you may be aware, the school budget scenario for next year is grim. While the current school budget represents a more stable level of funding, even with the recent changes the current level of school funding does not prevent teacher cuts at Grant, it only means cutting fewer staff. Seniority rules mean that our newest teachers are often the most vulnerable, including;
Jeremy Reinholt, our rising new Constitution Team teacher
John Eiseman, our new and fantastic Choir teacher
Kate Brandy, who is an amazing sophomore English teacher
and others. Foundation donations mean we can keep these fabulous teachers in their programs.

Grant High School needs a minimum of $250 - $500 per family to keep teachers next year. Of course, not everyone can give at that level, so we hope that those who are able to will give more than that. So far this year, we have raised $135,000, out of our goal of $250,000. Now we need everyone to pitch in and give as generously as they can by June 1. If you have employer match through your work, give that way too.

2 ways to give:
- Give on-line at www.allhandsraised.org, designate Grant HS.
- Or, drop off a check at the Grant main office, 2245 NE 36th Ave, 97212.

You can significantly and immediately impact the classes Grant can offer. Make a contribution today.

Mary Jaron Kelley and Madeline Kokes
Grant Foundation

The Wiz

When: Shows: May 16, 17, 18, 23 and 24 at 7:30 P.M.
Matinee: May 18, at 2:00 P.M.
Where: Grant H.S. Auditorium

Grant Performing Arts Department proudly presents The Wiz.
Tickets go on sale in box office at lunch starting Friday, May 10, from the office and at the door.

Grant Constitution Team Wins 26th Annual National "We the People" Competition in Washington, D.C.

Together with 1400 high schools students from 45 states and the District of Columbia, the Grant Constitution Team tested their knowledge of the U.S. Constitution and the Bill of Rights.
The team includes:

Leah Alpern	Ella Ben-Zaken	Alan Chan
Annelies Cowan	Jane Crabtree	Claire Eldredge-Burns
Nina Greene	Nate Grein	Morgan Grover
Ada Harris	Madeleine Kaczmarowski	Parkes Kendrick
James Knudsen	Kathleen Kohl	Miriam Kohn
Mac Larsen	Anna Learn	Lauren Meininger
Anayeli Nieves-Alvez	Emily Olson	Adam Penrose
Ricky Rojas-Echenique	Austin Shaff	Mariah Shriner
Gaelen Snell	Halley Steiner	Jake Stein-Ross
Jacob Sutter	Simon Swifter	Daniel Thatcher
Dylan Tingley	Emily Turner	Grace Williams
	Kendall Wynde

CONGRATULATIONS GENERALS!

Tentative Bell Schedule for Grant 2013-2014

Monday
1^st period	8:05	-	8:48	43 minutes
2^nd period	8:53	-	9:36	43 minutes
3^rd period	9:41	-	10:24	43 minutes
4^th period	10:29	-	11:12	43 minutes
Lunch	11:12	-	11:53	41 minutes
5^th period	11:58	-	12:41	43 minutes
6^th period	12:46	-	1:29	43 minutes
7^th period	1:34	-	2:17	43 minutes
8^th period	2:22	-	3:05	43 minutes
Tuesday/Wednesday
1^st/ 5^th period	8:05	-	9:25	80 minutes
2^nd / 6^th period	9:30	-	10:50	80 minutes
Lunch	10:50	-	11:30	40 minutes
3^rd / 7^th period	11:35	-	12:55	80 minutes
4^th / 8^th period	1:00	-	2:20	80 minutes
Tutorial	2:25	-	3:05	40 minutes
Thursday/Friday
1^st / 5^th period	8:05	-	9:35	90 minutes
2^nd / 6^th period	9:40	-	11:10	90 minutes
Lunch	11:10	-	11:50	40 minutes
3^rd / 7^th period	11:55	-	1:25	90 minutes
4^th / 8^th period (Announcements)	1:30	-	3:05	95 minutes

School Improvement Bond Program at Grant High School
Answers to just a few of the numerous questions regarding Grant High School's modernization plans.

Current and future Grant High School parents have various concerns about what is going to happen with the voter-approved bond monies here at Grant. The following are some of the projected dates for when these changes will occur.

Grant High School design activities are currently expected to begin in the summer of 2015. Design is a total of about 17 months, but it is the first 7 months where the entire community will be asked to participate in design workshops.
Grant High School modernization construction will begin June 2017 and be completed by September 2019.
If your child is going to be a freshman in September 2013, your child will graduate from Grant High School at 2245 NE 36th Avenue in June 2017.
If your child is going to be a freshman in September 2014, 2015 or 2016, your child will begin high school at Grant High School's current location, but begin their 2017-2018 school year at the interim site, which has yet to be determined. There will be a public conversation about interim site options during the early stages of the design activities. The interim site will be called Grant High School while Grant students are in attendance.
If your child is in the graduating class of 2018 or 2019, your child will complete their high school career at the interim location, which will be called Grant High School while your child is in attendance.
If your child is in the graduating class of 2020 or beyond, your child will graduate from the fully modernized Grant High School at 2245 NE 36th Avenue.

For further information, please contact the Office of School Modernization:
SchoolModerization@pps.net
Phone: 503-916-2000 ext.: 74 212

OAKS Testing Requirements
Dear Families:

We have been receiving some inquiries about opting out of OAKS testing. We want to make sure you are aware that students are required by the state to meet OAKS requirements in Reading, Writing, and Math (based on year of high school entry) in order to graduate. There are some alternate ways of meeting OAKS requirements; we are including them for your reference in the attached table.
View the Quick Guide to OAKS & Essential Skills Requirements (PDF)
View the OAKS Opt-Out Form (PDF)

Kristyn Westphal
VP, Grant High School
kwestphal@pps.net

Student Tutors in the Library!
Student Tutors in the Library: Have a math question? Need a little extra academic support? Student tutors are here to help!

Tutor	Courses	Period	Also available
Alanna Dixon	Alg 1-2, French 1-4	5	After School: Mon/Wed
Isaac Donnel	Math, Chemistry, Latin	4	Lunch: Mon/Wed
Kyleshia Ford	Algebra 1-4 and Geometry	5	Lunch: Thu
George Grenham	Math (all levels)	6	After School: Tue/Thu
Parkes Kendrick	Math (all levels) and French	6	Lunch: Mon/Tue
Sara Onitsuka	Alg 1-4, Geometry, Japanese, English, Biology 1-2	4	After School: Mon/Wed

Tutors can work with up to five students at a time. Tutoring help is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Date change for Prom
Attention Seniors When: Friday, May 31, 8:00 P.M. - 11:00 P.M.
Where: Tiffany Center

After our esteemed Grant Constitution Team won the State Competition last week we realized that Prom was on the same weekend that the Constitution Team would be gone in Washington D.C. competing at the national level. As a result of this conflict, we have changed the date of Prom to Friday May 31st. The Prom will still be held at the Tiffany Center in Downtown Portland and will run from 8:00 PM - 11:00 PM. Thank you for your understanding.

Regards,
Student Government

Parent Resource Sheet
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Announcements from the Principal

Mon, 08 Apr 2013 10:34:03 -0700

Grant High School Families
Important Dates
Monday April 15th: Superintendent Smith shares her proposed budget for 2013-14 at school board meeting. By attending the session you will make a statement that the Grant community cares and is listening. If you want to make a public comment at this meeting and have a direct voice at the session go to: SchoolBoard@pps.net.

Wednesday April 17th: Principal Orlen invites you to attend a meeting in the Grant High School Library to share her understanding of how Superintendent Smith’s proposed budget will impact our school for the 2013-14 school year.
Meeting time: 6:00 P.M.

Foundation House Parties - April 20^th

Any plans for Saturday, April 20th? Want to have great food, a good time AND help Grant High School create more teaching positions for the 2013-14 school year?

Come to one of our Grant Foundation House Parties! The house parties are a great example of how our community acts locally (in their own living rooms!) to help our students have more teachers and courses to choose from. We have 15 families who have volunteered to host these parties and I hope to see you attend at least one.

This is the largest fundraising event of this kind of the year. Last year we raised over $175,000! I cannot stress enough how crucial these funds will be for next year. Even if we reach our goal of raising $250,000, it will not compensate for all the years of cuts – but it will make an enormous difference! Help make that difference. It’s only something that can be done if everyone pitches in.

Don’t delay
In addition to knowing that you will have a good time and be in a position to join with neighbors, alumni and faculty to help our school, you will also have a great reply when you go shopping that morning and the check out person asks, “Do you have any interesting plans for the weekend?” See you at the party!

Special Announcements

Thu, 23 May 2013 14:36:35 -0700

General Store Intern Applications
Apply for next year!
Click on the position below if you wish to open the on-line application.

General Store Intern

Anne Berten
aberten@pps.net
Business Teacher
Grant High School
503-916-5160 ext. 75610

2013 All-Alumni Picnic

When: Sunday, July 28th
Where: Wilshire Park
- NE 33rd Avenue and NE Shaver Street

For more information, contact the Grant High School Alumni Association at grantalumni@AOL.com

Be sure to check out the class reunions page. There have been several updates and changes to a few reunions. Check to see if you have a reunion this year.
Click here to go to the Alumni page.

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