Newsletter: August 2019
Categories: GATE Newsletter • Tags: news
GATE Club Meetings
Categories: GATE Club • Tags: GATE Club, Getting Connected
What are you doing this summer?
Chaffey students were busy this summer! Check out their testimonials in this video. There are so many amazing summer opportunities for college-bound students. Check out the list below to find one that is right for you! Keep checking back for updates; I will add more as I find them! Click here for a printable PDF: Summer Opportunities CHICANO LATINO YOUTH LEADERSHIP PROJECT Leadership Sophomore or Junior Since its inception in 1982, the Chicano Latino Youth Leadership Project (CLYLP) has offered […]
Categories: Academic Opportunities, College Bound • Tags: College Ready, Getting Connected, pre-college opportunities, Summer
Course Spotlight: AP European History
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by Gerardo Hurtado, class of 2020 AP European History intimidates many incoming sophomores. But I will say that the course is immensely valuable in terms of academic skills; and further, I believe that it is nearly essential to future academic success. The course spans four centuries of European history and the development of wars, religion, and nations. It is relatively pain-free; each day, the teacher lectures for fifty minutes. We follow lecture notes, printed packets containing every detail (the bolded […]
Categories: Academic Opportunities, Advanced Placement • Tags: Student Post
Anatomy Honors – Student Testimonial
by Elina Shibata, Class of 2020 In Anatomy, you will learn the anatomical terms, chemistry, cell biology, histology, about the integumentary system, osteology, participate in dissection labs, etc. You will learn about systems and functions in depth and I like this class because it is very interactive and you are able to learn about everything in your body in depth. This class has increased my passion to pursue a career in the health field. Even if you are not looking […]
Categories: Academic Opportunities • Tags: Student Post
Beauty of Art History
Gift Nnamdi, Class of 2019 Behind every image is a complex story that shapes an artist’s intention and mirrors life in unexplainable ways. Whether it is appeasing gods through ritualistic activities, pleasing the church with commissions of majestic paintings of religious figures, or seeking abstract ways to deal with catastrophic wars, Art History is a discipline that transcends a scholar squarely into the political, sociological, and religious climate of various cultures. Art History is like studying a visual language that […]
Categories: Academic Opportunities, Advanced Placement • Tags: Student Post
Take opportunities when you can!
Blog post by Samantha Valverde, class of 2020 High School is like any other existing organization on Earth. It can either be identified as good or bad depending on the person you are taking to. If one makes the best out of high school and gets involved in extracurricular activities like sports, clubs, or programs and not just stay busy with classwork, high school can be one of the greatest experiences of one’s life. Although yes, high school can be […]
Categories: Tips, Tricks, and Life Hacks • Tags: Student Post
ACT and SAT Dates 2019-2020
Categories: College Bound
How much does college cost?
See the slideshow below to help you understand the costs of college and the ways that financial aid can help college be more affordable. This presentation includes a more detailed explanation of college costs, financial aid, and financial aid awards: Use the Net Price Calculator to estimate the cost of attending specific colleges. https://www.usnews.com/education/best-colleges/features/net-price-calculator Helpful article from Forbes: https://www.forbes.com/sites/troyonink/2017/01/08/2017-guide-to-college-financial-aid-the-fafsa-and-css-profile/#58376c4a4cd4
Categories: College Bound, Uncategorized
College Application Timeline
College Application Timeline
Categories: College Bound
AP/H Orientation Night Resources
We had a wonderful turn out at our first ever series of AP/H Orientation Nights. More than 550 parents and students attened over three nights! Many parents and students asked for information on specific resources, so here they are. We look forward to more information sessions next year, so let us know what types of workshops and activities that you would like us to host. Please contact Mrs. Brayer in SB02 or via School Loop email if you have any […]
Categories: Academic Opportunities, College Bound • Tags: College Ready, Getting Connected, Parent Connections
