Blog post by Arely Medina-Martinez, Class of 2024 A class that has been illuminating is my Peer Counseling class, which was created by students and teachers coming together to make a safe space for students who need it. I think the concept of it is incredible to have students who want to help, help other … Continue reading Course Spotlight: Peer Counseling
Course Spotlight: AP Calculus
Blog post by Yatziri Carmona, class of 2020 If you’re taking AP Calculus, you’ll raise a lot of eyebrows. It’s a course that not many have the opportunity to take. As a junior who made the choice to take AP Calculus, I honestly did not know what to anticipate. I realized too late what the … Continue reading Course Spotlight: AP Calculus
Course Spotlight: AP Environmental Science
Blog post by Courtney Pedersen, class of 2021 AP Environmental Science is an inspiring, challenging, and interesting class. While integrating rigorous courses and teaching key concepts to help students understand the real world, the class is full of exciting projects and information. We have discussed many different concepts in the environment including biogeochemical cycles, biodiversity, … Continue reading Course Spotlight: AP Environmental Science
Course Spotlight: AP Environmental Science (2021)
Blog post by Julia Walls, class of 2021 The thought of a third year of science may seem daunting to many oncoming juniors or seniors, especially if the science class is an AP or honors course. While it is a challenging course, I highly recommend that every student consider taking AP Environmental Science. Environmental Science … Continue reading Course Spotlight: AP Environmental Science (2021)
Course Spotlight: Engineering/Architectural Design Drafting-ROP
Student post by Nataly Segundo, class of 2021 The Engineering/Architectural Design ROP course is offered at Montclair High School on Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 3 to 5:30. In this course, you will be able to design, draw, create and build residential structures and small scale houses. This course gives each student the opportunity to learn … Continue reading Course Spotlight: Engineering/Architectural Design Drafting-ROP
Student Post: The Benefits of ROP for all students
Written by Fernanda Almaguer Vallejo, class of 2021 ROP is a great way to get ready for your future career and can help provide different career options for people who are undecided about their future career. ROP offers courses like healthcare occupations, medical assistant, criminal laws and justices, dental assistant, video game designs and many … Continue reading Student Post: The Benefits of ROP for all students
Course Spotlight: AP European History
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, … Continue reading Course Spotlight: AP European History
Course Spotlight: Honors Anatomy and Physiology
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 … Continue reading Course Spotlight: Honors Anatomy and Physiology
Course Spotlight: 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 … Continue reading Course Spotlight: Beauty of Art History
Course Spotlight: English III Honors
Student blog post by Uyen Huynh, Class of 2020 I believe that upcoming students should take honors to challenge themselves and to improve their skills in English. The students in English III Honors class do Daily Writing Assignments; this practice method helps students practice, review, and get help on English grammar and skills. The timed writes and the flip charts given … Continue reading Course Spotlight: English III Honors