Grand River Technical School offers two high school English classes for Juniors and Seniors. A student must be enrolled in a vocational course to take English at GRTS. A passing grade in either course gives a student one English credit toward high school graduation.

COURSE RATIONAL

Proficiency in reading, writing, speaking, listening, critical thinking and understanding fiction and non-fiction empowers students to achieve life goals through individual efforts and resourcefulness.

COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

Communication Arts III AC is a year-long course designed to better prepare vocational students for post high work as students in technical schools, at community colleges, at four-year colleges or in the work force. Through this reading and writing intensive course, students can further develop communication skills needed to succeed in life. This course strengthens reading, writing, and communication skills through the use of fiction and non-fiction materials, group work, critical thinking, problem-solving, and verbal presentations.

Communication Arts IV AC is a year-long course designed to better prepare vocational students for post high work as students in technical schools, at community colleges, at four-year colleges or in the work force. Through this reading and writing intensive course, students can further develop communication skills. Specific skills taught include critical thinking, working in groups, analyzing, synthesizing, and evaluating problems, works of fiction and non fiction, verbal presentation and research.

GRADING SCALE
Grades for this course are determined by points earned during daily work, projects, tests, and quizzes. Students will also be graded on “employability”. This means that the student’s participation and behavior will figure into their overall grade.

The Grand River Technical School adheres to a policy of non-discrimination on the basis of
age, color, creed, handicap, marital or parental status, national origin, race, religion, or sex
in admissions, educational programs, activities, financial aid, and employment.

Public Notice
Nondiscrimination Statement
Chillicothe R-II School District

The Chillicothe R-II School District complies with all federal and state laws prohibiting discrimination, including Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1974 and the American Disabilities Act (ADA). It is the policy of the school district that no person, on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or handicap, shall be discriminated against in employment, educational programs and activities or admissions. Inquiries or complaints concerning the Chillicothe R-II School District’s compliance with the regulations implementing Title II, Title VI, Title IX, Section 504 or the American Disabilities Act (ADA) may be directed to: Superintendent Office, Chillicothe R-II School District, P.O. Box 530, Chillicothe, Missouri, 64601. (660-646-4566).

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