Jade Mellin, Class of 2026 During my junior year, taking AP Spanish Literature was a meaningful experience because it helped me earn my Seal of Biliteracy while also exposing me to Spanish literature and culture in a deeper way. The class introduced me to a new side of the Spanish language, and although it was … Continue reading Course Spotlight: AP Spanish Literature
Course Spotlight: AP Economics
Adrian Linares, Class of 2026 AP Economics is a complicated AP course. It is not a class about memorization, like AP United States history. It shares more similarities to classes like AP Chemistry, where application is key. It can be described as an over-complication of common sense ideas—obviously people will buy less when prices go … Continue reading Course Spotlight: AP Economics
Course Spotlight: Game Design
Xavier Gonzalez, Class of 2026 Game Design helps students become immersed in using real code for the first time and a simpler version of code beforehand theses being Unity and Scratch. It teaches you the concept of actual game design, time balancing and imagination being the key to making your games more unique. Coding involves … Continue reading Course Spotlight: Game Design
Course Spotlight: Honors Anatomy & Physiology
Post by Genesis Dominguez, Class of 2026 I am currently taking Honors Anatomy and Physiology, which has many benefits, especially for students who want to go into the medical field, because it provides a strong foundation in understanding how the human body is structured and how it functions. Although the course includes a large amount … Continue reading Course Spotlight: Honors Anatomy & Physiology
Course Spotlights: Thoughts from a Senior
When Mr. Andrews asked Noah Acevedo, class of 2026, his thoughts on AP classes, here is what he shared: AP World History Learning focus: memorization, identifying patterns, cause and effect, continuity and change nteresting, follows history from 1250 CE to the present Explains the lingering effects of the past today, such as through Africa and … Continue reading Course Spotlights: Thoughts from a Senior
Student Post: The Value of Being a Scholar Athlete
Blog Post by Jade Rojas, Class of 2024 One should be involved in at least one high school activity, whether that be sports or clubs. I've always been on the more reserved side and was never too great at making friends, but high school has given me a way to step out of my comfort … Continue reading Student Post: The Value of Being a Scholar Athlete
Course Spotlight: Peer Counseling
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
Student Post: Drumline and Marching Band
Blog post by Jonel Rey, Class of 2024 As a junior at Chaffey High School and I can safely say high school was the place where I discovered my love and passion for marching band and drumline in general. Being introduced to the high school drum instructor and band director was one of the most … Continue reading Student Post: Drumline and Marching Band
Program Spotlight: Academic Decathlon
Blog post by Elena Trinh, class of 2020 The Academic Decathlon, otherwise known as simply AcaDec for short, is an annual academic competition that involves events where students compete in 7 subject tests, write an essay, perform a speech, and partake in an interview. While it may sound overwhelming at first, you are given 10 … Continue reading Program Spotlight: Academic Decathlon
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
Chaffey GATE Program 