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 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
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
Program Spotlight: Link Crew
Blog post by Julissa Soto, class of 2021 Transitioning from middle school to high school can be difficult. The idea of being exposed to a new unknown experience is terrifying. With the help of Link Crew, the terrifying feeling is gone. Link crew is also a yearlong program that contributes to character development and understanding … Continue reading Program Spotlight: Link Crew
Club Spotlight: CHS Key Club
by Elina Shibata, class of 2020 Key Club is a international student led organization that encourages leadership through serving the community, emphasizing values such as leadership, character building, caring, and inclusiveness. There are 1000 clubs from different schools in more than 38 countries In Key Club, you may attend events where you make new friendships … Continue reading Club Spotlight: CHS Key Club
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
Program Spotlight: Swim
Blog post by Ahtziri Meneses, Class of 2021 The smell of chlorine and the excitement of the meet builds. Everyone is getting ready for events and the cheering begins as the swimmers are behind the block, ready to dive in. Swimming is a sport consisting of the strokes butterfly, backstroke, breaststroke, and freestyle. This sport … Continue reading Program Spotlight: Swim
Chaffey GATE Program 