Tag: Awesome Academics

Honors Anatomy

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 in order to save lives inspires me. Having the opportunity to be in a course that exposes me and gives me a taste of a career that I would like to pursue and reassure myself of it is immensely fortunate.

 

College-Bound Reading Lists

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 reading adventures! To be well-rounded, read from a variety of genres (plays, novels, essays, etc.), multiple time periods (ancient, Renaissance, modern, etc.), and diverse cultures (American, Latin American, European, etc.).

The following lists can help you on your journey.   Continue reading “College-Bound Reading Lists” →

AP Course Resources

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. Continue reading “AP Course Resources” →

The Importance of AP Environmental Science

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 Continue reading “The Importance of AP Environmental Science” →

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