Awesome Academics

Course Spotlight: English III Honors

30 Jan 2019 by HMB

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 to each student is what I consider valuable in this class.

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Course Spotlight: AP English Language and Composition

26 Jan 2019 by HMB

Student Blog Post by Jasmine Vasquez, Class of 2020 An AP or Honors course can seem intimidating or stressful for many people but there are many positive effects that not enough people talk about. While in high school, it is important to prepare ourselves for the advanced education that is expected in college. Chaffey High School provides many opportunities that allow students to enrich in experience, and taking an AP or Honors course is a beneficial option that will give […]

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Course Spotlight: AP Art History

26 Jan 2019 by HMB

Student Blog post by Alexander Soria, class of 2020 Throughout high school I have taken classes that everyone takes. The usual math, science, English, history, and foreign language. However, my junior year I set out to learn something new, while still working with the academic goals that I set out for myself. Therefore, I chose to take AP Art History, one of the classes that have taught me a lot. When people hear about this class, they think about just […]

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College and Career Connection: Seal of Biliteracy

13 Jan 2019 by HMB

Seal of Biliteracy A student who graduates from high school must have achieved a high level of literacy and fluency in one or more language(s) in addition to English to be awarded the SSB. The student must demonstrate: Completion of all English language arts requirements for graduation with an overall grade point average of 2.0 in those classes. Passage of the California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress (CAASPP) for English language arts, or any successor test, […]

Categories: Academic Opportunities, Advanced Placement, Spotlight on Courses • Tags: AP, Awesome Academics

Course Spotlight: Science

13 Jan 2019 by HMB

Science courses in high school can open your mind to deep questions of nature and intriguing technological advances. Science courses show us how mathematical principles work in the real world, foster a sense of reason and logic, and stimulate life-long curiosity. Read below about some excellent science experiences at Chaffey, and sign up for courses that will help you learn more about our world. Student testimonials: The Importance of AP Environmental Science: Blog post by Jennifer Hernandez, c/o 2019 […]

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College-Bound November To Do List

15 Nov 2018 by HMB

As we come to the end of first semester, it is important to check in with our long-term goals. A question that students and parent often ask is about what they should be doing to get ready for college. I hope that the checklist below can help you set priorities and stay on track!

Categories: College Bound • Tags: Awesome Academics, College Ready, pre-college opportunities

Honors Anatomy

19 Jan 2018 by HMB

Blog post by Cittlalik Melchor class of 2019 Bones. Integumentary system. Muscles. Nervous system. The various facts fascinate my brain, for an orthopedic surgeon I long to be. Attending class like no other, ready and prepared to learn. Anatomy has made me realize that I want job that I love and continue my studies further because I have found something that inspires me. Learning about how the body functions in its microscopic attributes and how these details are essential to know […]

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College-Bound Reading Lists

19 Dec 2017 by HMB

The more we read, the more we know! It sounds like a catch-phrase on a silly public service announcement, but it’s true. Students who read widely and deeply are better prepared for college and life. Though it can be difficult to find the time to read for pleasure, once you get in the habit of reading, you will discover the joy of imaginative escape. Don’t wait for a teacher or librarian to hand you a book; seek out your own […]

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AP Course Resources

29 Nov 2017 by HMB

The College Board administers the Advanced Placement Program internationally. All of the AP courses offered at Chaffey are aligned to the rigor and excellence established by the College Board guidelines. To help students prepare for AP level work and to help current AP students be successful, the College Board has innumerable resources.

Categories: Advanced Placement • Tags: AP, Awesome Academics, pre-college opportunities

The Importance of AP Environmental Science

28 Nov 2017 by HMB

Blog Post by Jennifer Hernandez, Class of 2019 Environmental Science is a field of study that allows people to learn about the environment and investigate solutions for the environmental issues of the planet. Anthropogenic activities, meaning derived from human activities, are the biggest damage to the Earth. Unmanaged construction, deforestation, overfishing, overgrazing, and the use of natural resources are activities that are

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