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WELCOME TO
ULYSSES S. GRANT
HIGH SCHOOL
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THE COLLEGE CHALLENGE
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THE COLLEGE CHALLENGE
14 POINTS THE UC’S CONSIDER
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GPA
Test scores
Number of & per formance in cour ses beyond A -G
Number of & per formance in UC approved honor s/AP/IB courses
ELC
Quality of senior year
Academic per formance relative to educational oppor tunities available in
the high school
Outstanding per formance in a par ticular subject area
Special projects in any academic field of study
Recent, marked improvement in academic per formance
Special talents, achievements, and awards
Special projects under taken in high school or during special events,
projects, or programs
Academic accomplishment in light of life experiences and special
circumstances
Susan Pendo, Senior Assistant Director
Location of secondar y school and residence
of Admissions at UC Berkeley
THE COLLEGE CHALLENGE
So if you’re planning to apply to UC’s in the fall, remember to:
 Apply broadly because as you can see, sometimes it
simply comes down to numbers, and you don’t want to be
left without options.
 Of fer every detail of information that can speak to the
14 factors. Don’t make evaluators guess. Context is
extremely important.
 All colleges are looking for students who are engaged,
who show not just participation but leadership, and who
are demonstrating innovation and sustained (ongoing)
involvement in their school and community.
--Tamika Lewis
LCSW, School Counselor
VALLEY PROMISE
A collaboration with CSUN, Valley
College, Grant HS, Madison MS,
and Millikan MS
ADMINISTRATION
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Pamela Damonte – Principal
Vatche Terzian – Assistant Principal
Michelle Keller – Assistant Principal
Rebecca McMurrin – Assistant Principal
Adriana Maldonado-Gómez – Assistant Principal
COUNSELING
 Amy Bazikian – Pupil Services and Attendance Counselor
 Jessica Chai – Humanitas and Center for Performing and
Visual Arts
 Rudy De La Torre – College Counselor
 Lara Keehne – Freshman Academy and ELD Program
 Karen Kolway – Business and Consumer Af fairs / Center for
Performing and Visual Arts
 Sonia Rozo – Magnet
 John Villafane – Social Justice and Center for Performing and
Visual Arts
PROGRAM COORDINATORS
 Karen Evens – School for Advanced Studies
 William Foster – Athletic Director
 Jordan Lessem – Testing Coordinator/Assistant Athletic
Director
 Elizabeth Onyango – Modified Consent Decree Coordinator
 María Ortiz – Title I Coordinator
 Lourdes Román – English Language Development Coordinator
 Erin Suess – Title III Instructional Coach
ADDITIONAL SUPPORT STAFF
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Jackie Sirounian – Of fice Manager
Stephanie Wasserman – School Nurse
Devin Ellison – Dean
Carlos Renderos – Dean
WHAT DO WE OFFER AT
GRANT HIGH SCHOOL?
ACADEMIC PROGRAMS
 College and Career Ready
 Personalization through Small Learning Communities
 A -G Courses for high school diploma and university
admissions
 18 unique AP Courses representing the A -G core disciplines
 College classes of fered on campus in collaboration with Los
Angeles Valley College
 Clubs, Activities, and Support and Intervention Programs
SCHOOL FOR ADVANCED STUDIES
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Program for Gifted and Talented Students
Accelerated student learning
Access to technology
Concurrent participation with Small Learning Communities
Access to all Honors, AP, and college courses
GRANT’S AP COURSES
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AP Art History
AP Biology
AP Calculus AB
AP Chemistry
AP Computer Science
AP English Language
AP English Literature
AP Environmental Science
AP Human Geography
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AP Music Theory
AP Physics
AP Psychology
AP Spanish Language
AP Spanish Literature
AP Statistics
AP Studio Art 2D
AP US History
AP World History
COLLEGE CLASSES OFFERED AT GRANT
 Intro to Administration of Justice
 Sociology 101
 Broadcasting: Fundamentals of Radio and Television
Broadcasting
 Chicano Studies 2: The Mexican - American in Contemporary
Society
 Health 11
 Communications 101
GRANT COLLEGE PARTNERSHIPS
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ETS CSUN
Upward Bound (LAVC)
Camp Med (UCLA/Focus on Children Now)
EAOP—UCLA
ACADEMIC INTERVENTION AND SUPPORT
 Math tutorial courses for Algebra 1 , Geometry, and Algebra 2
 Support courses for English Learners
 Specialized programs for students with Individualized
Education Plans
 After school tutorials
9 TH GRADE SAMPLE SCHEDULE
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English 9 or H English 9
CC Algebra 1 or CC Geometry
Marine Biology or AP Biology
PE
Health
World Language
Visual/Performing Art or other elective
Elective
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
 A – G: Must pass with a C or better
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Years of Social Studies
Years of English
Years of Math
Years of Lab Science (1 Life, 1 Physical)
Years Language other than English
Year Visual/Performing Art
Additional Advanced Course from A – G
 Additional Requirements
o 2 years of Physical Education
o 1 Semester of Health
o Total 210 Credits
o Pass CAHSEE ELA/Math
o Service Learning
o Select a career pathway
 Business and Consumer
Affairs
 Center for Performing and
Visual Arts
 Communications
Technology Magnet Center
 The Freshman Academy
 Humanitas
 Social Justice
SMALL
LEARNING
COMMUNITIES
COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGY MAGNET
CENTER
Fo r o v e r 2 0 ye a r s , t h e C o m m Te c h M a g n et a t G r a n t H i g h S c h o o l h a s s u c c e s sf ul l y
p r e p a r e d s t u d e n t s f o r h i g h e r a c a d e m i c s a n d c a r e e r s t h a t r e l y u p o n c r i t i ca l t h i n k i n g a n d
creative problem solving.
 Over 350 film awards and counting, including 10 CINE Golden Eagles. KNBC
News has dubbed the Grant Comm Tech Magnet as “The premier high school
filmmaking program in the countr y.”
 A T V news broadcast studio that air s regular news shows over the internet.
State-of-the -ar t equipment foster s in -front-of and behind the camera skills.
 A complete computer -based curriculum, of fering cour ses in New Media (word
processing, desktop publishing, presentations, audio and video editing), and
digital imaging using Adobe’s Photoshop, Illustrator, and Flash (animation)
sof tware. AP Computer Science is also available.
 A comprehensive Honor s and Advanced Placement academic program with
1 8 AP cour se of ferings.
 A rigorous and engaging curriculum in all subjects, at all grade levels.
 High acceptance rates to UCs, CSUs, and private colleges.
 An active Magnet Parent Associati on and Magnet Student Leader ship club
HUMANITAS
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Combine core subjects and electives (Common core)
Learning on multiple levels
Improving reading and writing
Activating whole-brain learning
Project-Based Learning
Making real life connections
FRESHMAN ACADEMY
 Our goal is to ensure a successful transition from middle school to high
school.
 Our teams of English, Math, Science, Social Science, Foreign Language,
and Physical Education teachers use instructional strategies and
resources based on research -based practices to ensure that students
have a successful 9th grade year and are able to matriculate to 10th
grade with enhanced academic and social skills.
 Our teachers collaborate with each other, with administrator s and with
parents to provide a nur turing environment and foster academic
success.
 Freshman can take two AP classes (AP Environmental Science & AP
Human Geography) which is not of fered at most other high schools.
 Dedicated staf f:
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Assistant Principal – Mrs. McMurrin
Lead teacher – Mr. Campos
Counselor – Mrs. Keehne
Dean – Mr. Ellison
BUSINESS AND CONSUMER AFFAIRS
 Business and Finance Pathway
 Business Management, Accounting 1AB, Business Law
 Partnerships with Junior Achievement, and PricewaterhouseCoopers
 New Agricultural Entrepreneurship
 Landscape Architecture 1/2
 Floral Design 1/2
 Interdisciplinary thematic units that link core subjects to our
business electives
 Product oriented curriculum
CENTER FOR PERFORMING AND VISUAL ARTS
 In CPVA, students explore and deepen their understanding of
the arts while preparing for future careers
 Standards-based academic courses that incorporate the arts
 Performing Arts Pathway
 Production & Managerial Arts Pathway
 Design, Visual, & Media Arts Pathway
 Field trips to museums, live performances, theatrical
productions
 CPVA sponsors events such as a fall play, the spring musical,
the chalk art festival, and concerts
SOCIAL JUSTICE
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Students in Social Justice focus on the themes of justice and the role of citizens
within local, state, and national government, as well as the global society.
Social Justice Programs
o Teen Court: A court where a presiding judge holds trials on the campus with
our students serving as jurors
o SHADES: Stopping Hate and Delinquency by Empowering Students
Environmental Technology: offers internships in “green jobs” for the future
Forensic Science: a specialized Social Justice course
EXTRACURRICULARS
AND ENRICHMENT
OPPORTUNITIES
ACADEMIC DECATHALON
 A ten-event scholastic competition for teams of high school
students
 Art History, Literature, Social Studies, Economics, Interview, Speech,
Essay, Math, Music, and Science
 Grant’s Aca Deca team advanced to the state competition
level in 2014 and 2015
ARC
 arc is a FREE out -of-school program available to all
Grant students funded through the state.
 We of fer classes ever y day of the school year, before
and af ter school, with some special weekend classes!
 arc reinforces academics by of fering classes like Credit
Recover y, Homework Help and ESL Tutoring. arc gives
students a chance to showcase their talents in classes
like Weight Training, Dance, Music Fundamentals, and
Color Guard. And we help show them life skills through
classes like Cooking and Driver's Ed.
 We of fer GOALS aimed at exposing students to
adventure and the outdoor s, while helping them become
confident, responsible, team players. Trips include rock
climbing, kayaking, mountain biking, hiking and
snorkeling to name a few !
LANCER SPORTS
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Volleyball
Basketball
Soccer
Cross Country
Track and Field
Baseball/Softball
Tennis
Football
Golf
Swim
Cheer
LEADERSHIP
 Senior Leadership
 Student Council
 Leadership students create a positive school environment for
all students
 Coordinate, lead, and execute spirit, school, and community
activities
 Leadership positions and experience for college applications
and resumés
2015 Student Council
LANCER CLUBS
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Dance Club
Latinos Unidos
American Cancer Society
Animal Lovers
Key Club
The Community Club
Vegetarian/Vegan Club
Future Doctors of America
The Gay -Straight Alliance
LANCER CLUBS
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Class of 2017
Direct Charity
Anime Club
The Duelist Club
Armenian Club
Grant Robotics Club
Jewish Student Union
Grant Girls Flag Football
Sign Language Club
Robotics
LANCER CLUBS
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League of Legends
College Run
Studio 401
G Factor
Chess Club
Magnet Leadership
Asian Culture Exploration Society
Armenian Charity Club
Breaking the Barriers
LANCER CLUBS
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God’s Property
Art Explorers
French Club
Humanitas Mentor Club
Environmental Club
Steering Committee Class of 2016
Alive Christian/Bible Club
Q&A