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: 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
Course Spotlight: AP English Language and Composition
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 … Continue reading Course Spotlight: AP English Language and Composition
Course Spotlight: AP Art History
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 … Continue reading Course Spotlight: AP Art History
College and Career Connection: Seal of Biliteracy
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 … Continue reading College and Career Connection: Seal of Biliteracy
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 … Continue reading Honors Anatomy
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 … Continue reading College-Bound Reading Lists
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 … Continue reading The Importance of AP Environmental Science
Chaffey GATE Program 