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Aristotle and Dante Dive into the Waters of the World (elizabeth ortega)

Holy Moly! The second book in the series is out! I taught Queer Latino Literature and we read “Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe” in both 2019 and 2020. The story continues and want to invite continued students who joined me in Queer Latino Literature and students who did not but are interested in catching up and want to go on the journey with us.

This class will center upon reading the book, “Aristotle and Dante Dive into the Waters of the World,” a novel by Benjamin Alire Sáenz. This piece of literature dives into Mexican-American culture, queerness, discovery, growing up, love, family and life in the 1980’s. We will explore these themes even deeper as we read through the novel. It has won numerous awards, including the Lambda Literary Award, the Stonewall Book Award, the Pura Belpre Narrative Medal for Latino fiction and several others.

“The highly anticipated sequel to the critically acclaimed, multiple award-winning novel Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe is an achingly romantic, tender tale sure to captivate.”

Each week there will be reading, note taking and a personal project throughout the term.

We’ll be engaging in discussion, reflection and presentations.

For families and students, take a look at the novel to decide if this class and reading this book is right for you.

Most of your work time will be "in class" during the allotted class time, however, should you need or want more time to complete your work you will be expected to use some "outside of class" time.

Soccer and Kick It (hannah and elizabeth)

Come kick it with us! In both meanings of the word! In this class, we head up to Yesler Terrace to kick a soccer ball and connect with each other. Whether you’ve played before or never at all – everyone is welcome.

There will be absolutely no "outside of class time" work in this class.
Outside work: No outside work

American History: An African American and Latinx History of the US (elizabeth ortega)

This is a continuation of the first term class. HOWEVER, if you are interested in joining you can!

I will catch you up on the format of the class, get you a book and you’ll be starting with the 1890’s to 1920’s and ending with the present. Just talk to me and you can join us on this very eye opening historical ride.

This class draws from the voices and life experiences of peoples from the African and Latinx Diasporas in the Americas, offering a different viewpoint and interpretation of United States history. The history will cover time from the American Revolution to the current day.

For many of us, history is often told from the perspective of those with more, or the most power, land, money and control. The book we’ll utilize intentionally centers African American, Latinx, and Indigenous struggle and collective power. We will explore personal narrative, primary sources, and outside resources to wrap our minds and hearts around big ideas like: What is democracy? What is freedom? How is equality and equity truly possible?

This brilliant piece of people’s history weaves in history of the “Global South” as it relates to the development and creation of “the Americas.”

This book is an important alternative history and an important high school and/or college level read.

There will be discussion, debate, and supplementary film pieces.

There will be a moderate amount of "outside of class time" work in this class.

Sex and Health Education (2nd Term) (elizabeth ortega)

All people deserve education, sexual health, and healthy relationships.

Relationships and sexuality are steps on a life long journey to learn about ourselves. Talking about sex and our bodies openly and honestly can be hard, but it doesn’t have to be. It can also be enlightening, informative, and exciting! We will do our best to include of a wide variety of genders, sexualities, experiences, and perspectives and focus on the real world and real life experiences.

We will utilize at least two different curriculum sources: Be Real. Be Ready., SFUSD’s (San Francisco Unified School District) comprehensive relationship and sexuality curriculum for high school students, and S.E.X., second edition: The All-You-Need-To-Know Sexuality Guide to Get You Through Your Teens and Twenties by Heather Corinna as well as various educational media pieces and articles.

I LOVE teaching sex and health education and can’t wait for this class! So come on in! We have many high schoolers this year! So, I hope to see a big fun class come together. If you have already taken high school Sex ED with me and want more of that experience you are welcome too! (A prior student took this class 4 years in a row!)

Most of your work time will be "in class" during the allotted class time, however, should you need or want more time to complete your work you will be expected to use some "outside of class" time.

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Aristotle and Dante Dive into the Waters of the World (elizabeth ortega)

Soccer and Kick It (hannah and elizabeth)

American History: An African American and Latinx History of the US (elizabeth ortega)

Sex and Health Education (2nd Term) (elizabeth ortega)

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