Aaria Thomas

Students and staff reflect on how the recent switch to Administration 2 of AP exams will affect their preparation and readiness for the test as well as their safety in the pandemic.

With plans being made for returning back to school for a hybrid model, teachers have their own opinions on whether now is the right time to return in-person.

The survey was last given in spring of 2019.

Grind culture and its effects on students can be toxic and unhealthy.

During the COVID-19 pandemic, students have coped differently with online learning and quarantine depending on their sociability.

Christmas songs are tiring and hard to listen to year after year.

Coaches are gearing up for two sports seasons; they hope enough athletes show up.

WASC adjusts to the new reality of school and tries to make up work and move forward after the shift to remote learning.  

Students who hope to be recruited by colleges have to adjust their process as the pandemic affects tournaments and sports.

Small businesses and stores that are non-essential should remain closed as the health of the public is more important than the economy at the moment.  

The Graduate Profile will replace the district’s Strategic Plan as the guide for future education at the two schools.  

With junior prom canceled, students have to find ways to use the dresses they purchased.

Many students procrastinate their work, and attempts to fix this bad habit often fall short

Teachers look at the results of the assessment and begin discussions about incorporating Earth and Space science into the curriculum

Current students and alumni reflect on course selection and future applicability of class material

Difference between AP and Honors classes causes same-subject courses to seem like two extreme ends of the scale.

School remained in session this week while LGHS did not have classes Monday as the result of difficulties stemming from a power outage.

Saratoga High’s balance of races has flipped over the last 6 decades

Some teachers incorporate the online class into their teaching style, while others choose to continue teaching their classes without the new tool.

Armina Mayya won the Girl Scout Gold Award for creating an app to assist homeless people in locating shelters

Local students who have experienced mass shootings find their perception of these tragedies has shifted from detachment to fear and apprehension.

Reinstated creative writing class will play a significant role in the creation of the Soundings student magazine.

Social media serves as an easy way to digest news; however, it too often  puts out false or misleading information

When students are in high school, they should take the time to learn and become well rounded before forming strong political opinions.

Wu uses a more open class format with contributions from all students to teach them concepts and material from the books they read in class.

The school board uses surveys and input sessions to gather information from students and parents on what they think the next principal should be like.

Reporter explains the difficulty of the second half of the school year. 

Since last fall, the newly created District Wellness Committee has organized wellness programs and activities for all LGSUHSD staff.

Reporter and friend get into increasingly intense prank war with younger siblings.

The English Department searches for a new platform to teach grammar after longtime book is discontinued

After a year-long hiatus, HOSH uses Speak Up for Change to come back.

Fencers find ways to keep up with school work while navigating through practices and competitions.

Alternative Finals, such as group projects and performances, are becoming more and more common.

The outreach commision's responsibilities include creating a personal experience during Speak Up for Change, organizing school awareness events, and worked with Community Based Instruction (CBI) students to put on a Halloween dance.

New technology in classrooms from chromebook carts to interactive whiteboards allow teachers to be more flexible in their lessons.

Reporters argue that there is much more to be gained from visiting fictional worlds as opposed to Cliffnotes, citing research about how recreational reading relieves stress.

Academic tutors allow students to work one-to-one in smaller groups.

New murals near science buildings