Putting SHS science classes under the microscope February 13, 2024 — by Beverly Xu Note: Difficulty statistics were randomly sampled from students who may or may not have voluntarily taken the poll, based on the discretion of the teacher distributing it, and therefore may not be representative of all students. With the several science classes students have the option of taking each year, it’s important to know what each […] read more » Biology teacher recalls her past teaching experiences in the old science classrooms February 10, 2024 — by Kathy Wang Early in her teaching career here, Biology teacher Lisa Cochrum vividly recalls jumping over backpacks while shoving students out of her way, screaming “Fire! Fire, fire, fire!” as she sprinted towards a sudden eruption of blazing flames that two of her students had accidently started in one of their labs. “[When I reach the students] […] read more » Unprepared students suffer comprehension gaps after skipping math levels February 8, 2024 — by Skyler Mao and Andy Zhu In the past decade, the number of students skipping to higher level math classes at the school has spiked dramatically — a trend that math teachers say has hurt overall understanding of the subject, especially when combined with pandemic-related learning loss. According to the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) — an accrediting commission […] read more » Parenting advice from teens: I wish… February 6, 2024 — by Anika Kapasi and Jane Lee Editor’s note: In order to elicit more honest responses, all sources were granted anonymity and are referred to by grade level and gender. Students started with two words — “I wish” — to convey how their ideal parenting styles were different from the one their parents’ raised them with. The Falcon recently explored these differences […] read more » Spanish teacher balances teaching and co-running startup Mexican food restaurant February 6, 2024 — by Kathy Wang and Andy Zhu In recent months, Spanish teacher Stephany Marks has added something new to her daily plate of preparing for classes and grading: helping run Kito’s Taco Shop, a restaurant in Marin County that she co-owns with her boyfriend Tommy Guerrero and best friend Billy Vela. At times, she has been making the 1.5-hour commute to the […] read more » The Tarbox and Torrens Show: using photoshop to provide comic relief for the staff February 3, 2024 — by Sam Bai When Media Arts Program teacher Joel Tarbox first came to the school nine years ago, he met Matt Torrens, then a 11th grade MAP and history teacher. Their sarcastic sense of humor matched immediately, and thus a simpatico relationship began. Nearly a decade later, one tradition in their friendship remains as strong as ever — […] read more » Gish Jen’s ‘Thank You, Mr. Nixon’: encapsulating a 50-year legacy in 272 pages February 1, 2024 — by Leyna Chan Rating: 5/5 Falcons “‘But the old people are hard to change their minds.” “It is hard to change the minds of the old,” corrected Duncan automatically. “It is hard to change the minds of the old,” repeated William. “It is hard to change the minds of the old.’” (Jen). I couldn’t erase that short snippet […] read more » 49 Saratoga students qualify for national math competition, AIME January 31, 2024 — by Ruiyan Zhu This year, 59 students from the Los-Gatos Saratoga Unified School District (LGSUHSD) have qualified for the American Invitational Math Competition (AIME); the test will be given on Feb. 1. Of the 59 students who qualified, 49 are Saratoga High School students and 10 are from Los Gatos. Qualifying students scored approximately in the top 5% […] read more » AMC 12A test leak underscores new era of low-risk, high-reward cheating January 30, 2024 — by Florence Hu and Alan Cai It was lunchtime on Nov. 4 at the Berkeley Math Tournament (BMT), a competition where 700 of the most promising young mathematicians participate as teams through four rounds of group and individual tests. Each test seeks to assess the team’s deep understanding, general knowledge, speed and strategy. Most participants also planned to take the American […] read more » Science teachers reflect on their shared chemistry and long friendship January 25, 2024 — by Jex Sammael Popov The bond that science teachers Kristen Thomson and Lisa Cochrum share is legendary in the science wing. Their names go together like peanut butter with jelly or macaroni with cheese. Known for their opposite personalities, the pair nonetheless share a strong, nearly 24-year friendship that has included numerous trips together all over the world. “We […] read more » firstprevious...23456...1020304050...nextlast
Biology teacher recalls her past teaching experiences in the old science classrooms February 10, 2024 — by Kathy Wang Early in her teaching career here, Biology teacher Lisa Cochrum vividly recalls jumping over backpacks while shoving students out of her way, screaming “Fire! Fire, fire, fire!” as she sprinted towards a sudden eruption of blazing flames that two of her students had accidently started in one of their labs. “[When I reach the students] […] read more » Unprepared students suffer comprehension gaps after skipping math levels February 8, 2024 — by Skyler Mao and Andy Zhu In the past decade, the number of students skipping to higher level math classes at the school has spiked dramatically — a trend that math teachers say has hurt overall understanding of the subject, especially when combined with pandemic-related learning loss. According to the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) — an accrediting commission […] read more » Parenting advice from teens: I wish… February 6, 2024 — by Anika Kapasi and Jane Lee Editor’s note: In order to elicit more honest responses, all sources were granted anonymity and are referred to by grade level and gender. Students started with two words — “I wish” — to convey how their ideal parenting styles were different from the one their parents’ raised them with. The Falcon recently explored these differences […] read more » Spanish teacher balances teaching and co-running startup Mexican food restaurant February 6, 2024 — by Kathy Wang and Andy Zhu In recent months, Spanish teacher Stephany Marks has added something new to her daily plate of preparing for classes and grading: helping run Kito’s Taco Shop, a restaurant in Marin County that she co-owns with her boyfriend Tommy Guerrero and best friend Billy Vela. At times, she has been making the 1.5-hour commute to the […] read more » The Tarbox and Torrens Show: using photoshop to provide comic relief for the staff February 3, 2024 — by Sam Bai When Media Arts Program teacher Joel Tarbox first came to the school nine years ago, he met Matt Torrens, then a 11th grade MAP and history teacher. Their sarcastic sense of humor matched immediately, and thus a simpatico relationship began. Nearly a decade later, one tradition in their friendship remains as strong as ever — […] read more » Gish Jen’s ‘Thank You, Mr. Nixon’: encapsulating a 50-year legacy in 272 pages February 1, 2024 — by Leyna Chan Rating: 5/5 Falcons “‘But the old people are hard to change their minds.” “It is hard to change the minds of the old,” corrected Duncan automatically. “It is hard to change the minds of the old,” repeated William. “It is hard to change the minds of the old.’” (Jen). I couldn’t erase that short snippet […] read more » 49 Saratoga students qualify for national math competition, AIME January 31, 2024 — by Ruiyan Zhu This year, 59 students from the Los-Gatos Saratoga Unified School District (LGSUHSD) have qualified for the American Invitational Math Competition (AIME); the test will be given on Feb. 1. Of the 59 students who qualified, 49 are Saratoga High School students and 10 are from Los Gatos. Qualifying students scored approximately in the top 5% […] read more » AMC 12A test leak underscores new era of low-risk, high-reward cheating January 30, 2024 — by Florence Hu and Alan Cai It was lunchtime on Nov. 4 at the Berkeley Math Tournament (BMT), a competition where 700 of the most promising young mathematicians participate as teams through four rounds of group and individual tests. Each test seeks to assess the team’s deep understanding, general knowledge, speed and strategy. Most participants also planned to take the American […] read more » Science teachers reflect on their shared chemistry and long friendship January 25, 2024 — by Jex Sammael Popov The bond that science teachers Kristen Thomson and Lisa Cochrum share is legendary in the science wing. Their names go together like peanut butter with jelly or macaroni with cheese. Known for their opposite personalities, the pair nonetheless share a strong, nearly 24-year friendship that has included numerous trips together all over the world. “We […] read more » firstprevious...23456...1020304050...nextlast
Unprepared students suffer comprehension gaps after skipping math levels February 8, 2024 — by Skyler Mao and Andy Zhu In the past decade, the number of students skipping to higher level math classes at the school has spiked dramatically — a trend that math teachers say has hurt overall understanding of the subject, especially when combined with pandemic-related learning loss. According to the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) — an accrediting commission […] read more » Parenting advice from teens: I wish… February 6, 2024 — by Anika Kapasi and Jane Lee Editor’s note: In order to elicit more honest responses, all sources were granted anonymity and are referred to by grade level and gender. Students started with two words — “I wish” — to convey how their ideal parenting styles were different from the one their parents’ raised them with. The Falcon recently explored these differences […] read more » Spanish teacher balances teaching and co-running startup Mexican food restaurant February 6, 2024 — by Kathy Wang and Andy Zhu In recent months, Spanish teacher Stephany Marks has added something new to her daily plate of preparing for classes and grading: helping run Kito’s Taco Shop, a restaurant in Marin County that she co-owns with her boyfriend Tommy Guerrero and best friend Billy Vela. At times, she has been making the 1.5-hour commute to the […] read more » The Tarbox and Torrens Show: using photoshop to provide comic relief for the staff February 3, 2024 — by Sam Bai When Media Arts Program teacher Joel Tarbox first came to the school nine years ago, he met Matt Torrens, then a 11th grade MAP and history teacher. Their sarcastic sense of humor matched immediately, and thus a simpatico relationship began. Nearly a decade later, one tradition in their friendship remains as strong as ever — […] read more » Gish Jen’s ‘Thank You, Mr. Nixon’: encapsulating a 50-year legacy in 272 pages February 1, 2024 — by Leyna Chan Rating: 5/5 Falcons “‘But the old people are hard to change their minds.” “It is hard to change the minds of the old,” corrected Duncan automatically. “It is hard to change the minds of the old,” repeated William. “It is hard to change the minds of the old.’” (Jen). I couldn’t erase that short snippet […] read more » 49 Saratoga students qualify for national math competition, AIME January 31, 2024 — by Ruiyan Zhu This year, 59 students from the Los-Gatos Saratoga Unified School District (LGSUHSD) have qualified for the American Invitational Math Competition (AIME); the test will be given on Feb. 1. Of the 59 students who qualified, 49 are Saratoga High School students and 10 are from Los Gatos. Qualifying students scored approximately in the top 5% […] read more » AMC 12A test leak underscores new era of low-risk, high-reward cheating January 30, 2024 — by Florence Hu and Alan Cai It was lunchtime on Nov. 4 at the Berkeley Math Tournament (BMT), a competition where 700 of the most promising young mathematicians participate as teams through four rounds of group and individual tests. Each test seeks to assess the team’s deep understanding, general knowledge, speed and strategy. Most participants also planned to take the American […] read more » Science teachers reflect on their shared chemistry and long friendship January 25, 2024 — by Jex Sammael Popov The bond that science teachers Kristen Thomson and Lisa Cochrum share is legendary in the science wing. Their names go together like peanut butter with jelly or macaroni with cheese. Known for their opposite personalities, the pair nonetheless share a strong, nearly 24-year friendship that has included numerous trips together all over the world. “We […] read more » firstprevious...23456...1020304050...nextlast
Parenting advice from teens: I wish… February 6, 2024 — by Anika Kapasi and Jane Lee Editor’s note: In order to elicit more honest responses, all sources were granted anonymity and are referred to by grade level and gender. Students started with two words — “I wish” — to convey how their ideal parenting styles were different from the one their parents’ raised them with. The Falcon recently explored these differences […] read more » Spanish teacher balances teaching and co-running startup Mexican food restaurant February 6, 2024 — by Kathy Wang and Andy Zhu In recent months, Spanish teacher Stephany Marks has added something new to her daily plate of preparing for classes and grading: helping run Kito’s Taco Shop, a restaurant in Marin County that she co-owns with her boyfriend Tommy Guerrero and best friend Billy Vela. At times, she has been making the 1.5-hour commute to the […] read more » The Tarbox and Torrens Show: using photoshop to provide comic relief for the staff February 3, 2024 — by Sam Bai When Media Arts Program teacher Joel Tarbox first came to the school nine years ago, he met Matt Torrens, then a 11th grade MAP and history teacher. Their sarcastic sense of humor matched immediately, and thus a simpatico relationship began. Nearly a decade later, one tradition in their friendship remains as strong as ever — […] read more » Gish Jen’s ‘Thank You, Mr. Nixon’: encapsulating a 50-year legacy in 272 pages February 1, 2024 — by Leyna Chan Rating: 5/5 Falcons “‘But the old people are hard to change their minds.” “It is hard to change the minds of the old,” corrected Duncan automatically. “It is hard to change the minds of the old,” repeated William. “It is hard to change the minds of the old.’” (Jen). I couldn’t erase that short snippet […] read more » 49 Saratoga students qualify for national math competition, AIME January 31, 2024 — by Ruiyan Zhu This year, 59 students from the Los-Gatos Saratoga Unified School District (LGSUHSD) have qualified for the American Invitational Math Competition (AIME); the test will be given on Feb. 1. Of the 59 students who qualified, 49 are Saratoga High School students and 10 are from Los Gatos. Qualifying students scored approximately in the top 5% […] read more » AMC 12A test leak underscores new era of low-risk, high-reward cheating January 30, 2024 — by Florence Hu and Alan Cai It was lunchtime on Nov. 4 at the Berkeley Math Tournament (BMT), a competition where 700 of the most promising young mathematicians participate as teams through four rounds of group and individual tests. Each test seeks to assess the team’s deep understanding, general knowledge, speed and strategy. Most participants also planned to take the American […] read more » Science teachers reflect on their shared chemistry and long friendship January 25, 2024 — by Jex Sammael Popov The bond that science teachers Kristen Thomson and Lisa Cochrum share is legendary in the science wing. Their names go together like peanut butter with jelly or macaroni with cheese. Known for their opposite personalities, the pair nonetheless share a strong, nearly 24-year friendship that has included numerous trips together all over the world. “We […] read more » firstprevious...23456...1020304050...nextlast
Spanish teacher balances teaching and co-running startup Mexican food restaurant February 6, 2024 — by Kathy Wang and Andy Zhu In recent months, Spanish teacher Stephany Marks has added something new to her daily plate of preparing for classes and grading: helping run Kito’s Taco Shop, a restaurant in Marin County that she co-owns with her boyfriend Tommy Guerrero and best friend Billy Vela. At times, she has been making the 1.5-hour commute to the […] read more » The Tarbox and Torrens Show: using photoshop to provide comic relief for the staff February 3, 2024 — by Sam Bai When Media Arts Program teacher Joel Tarbox first came to the school nine years ago, he met Matt Torrens, then a 11th grade MAP and history teacher. Their sarcastic sense of humor matched immediately, and thus a simpatico relationship began. Nearly a decade later, one tradition in their friendship remains as strong as ever — […] read more » Gish Jen’s ‘Thank You, Mr. Nixon’: encapsulating a 50-year legacy in 272 pages February 1, 2024 — by Leyna Chan Rating: 5/5 Falcons “‘But the old people are hard to change their minds.” “It is hard to change the minds of the old,” corrected Duncan automatically. “It is hard to change the minds of the old,” repeated William. “It is hard to change the minds of the old.’” (Jen). I couldn’t erase that short snippet […] read more » 49 Saratoga students qualify for national math competition, AIME January 31, 2024 — by Ruiyan Zhu This year, 59 students from the Los-Gatos Saratoga Unified School District (LGSUHSD) have qualified for the American Invitational Math Competition (AIME); the test will be given on Feb. 1. Of the 59 students who qualified, 49 are Saratoga High School students and 10 are from Los Gatos. Qualifying students scored approximately in the top 5% […] read more » AMC 12A test leak underscores new era of low-risk, high-reward cheating January 30, 2024 — by Florence Hu and Alan Cai It was lunchtime on Nov. 4 at the Berkeley Math Tournament (BMT), a competition where 700 of the most promising young mathematicians participate as teams through four rounds of group and individual tests. Each test seeks to assess the team’s deep understanding, general knowledge, speed and strategy. Most participants also planned to take the American […] read more » Science teachers reflect on their shared chemistry and long friendship January 25, 2024 — by Jex Sammael Popov The bond that science teachers Kristen Thomson and Lisa Cochrum share is legendary in the science wing. Their names go together like peanut butter with jelly or macaroni with cheese. Known for their opposite personalities, the pair nonetheless share a strong, nearly 24-year friendship that has included numerous trips together all over the world. “We […] read more » firstprevious...23456...1020304050...nextlast
The Tarbox and Torrens Show: using photoshop to provide comic relief for the staff February 3, 2024 — by Sam Bai When Media Arts Program teacher Joel Tarbox first came to the school nine years ago, he met Matt Torrens, then a 11th grade MAP and history teacher. Their sarcastic sense of humor matched immediately, and thus a simpatico relationship began. Nearly a decade later, one tradition in their friendship remains as strong as ever — […] read more » Gish Jen’s ‘Thank You, Mr. Nixon’: encapsulating a 50-year legacy in 272 pages February 1, 2024 — by Leyna Chan Rating: 5/5 Falcons “‘But the old people are hard to change their minds.” “It is hard to change the minds of the old,” corrected Duncan automatically. “It is hard to change the minds of the old,” repeated William. “It is hard to change the minds of the old.’” (Jen). I couldn’t erase that short snippet […] read more » 49 Saratoga students qualify for national math competition, AIME January 31, 2024 — by Ruiyan Zhu This year, 59 students from the Los-Gatos Saratoga Unified School District (LGSUHSD) have qualified for the American Invitational Math Competition (AIME); the test will be given on Feb. 1. Of the 59 students who qualified, 49 are Saratoga High School students and 10 are from Los Gatos. Qualifying students scored approximately in the top 5% […] read more » AMC 12A test leak underscores new era of low-risk, high-reward cheating January 30, 2024 — by Florence Hu and Alan Cai It was lunchtime on Nov. 4 at the Berkeley Math Tournament (BMT), a competition where 700 of the most promising young mathematicians participate as teams through four rounds of group and individual tests. Each test seeks to assess the team’s deep understanding, general knowledge, speed and strategy. Most participants also planned to take the American […] read more » Science teachers reflect on their shared chemistry and long friendship January 25, 2024 — by Jex Sammael Popov The bond that science teachers Kristen Thomson and Lisa Cochrum share is legendary in the science wing. Their names go together like peanut butter with jelly or macaroni with cheese. Known for their opposite personalities, the pair nonetheless share a strong, nearly 24-year friendship that has included numerous trips together all over the world. “We […] read more » firstprevious...23456...1020304050...nextlast
Gish Jen’s ‘Thank You, Mr. Nixon’: encapsulating a 50-year legacy in 272 pages February 1, 2024 — by Leyna Chan Rating: 5/5 Falcons “‘But the old people are hard to change their minds.” “It is hard to change the minds of the old,” corrected Duncan automatically. “It is hard to change the minds of the old,” repeated William. “It is hard to change the minds of the old.’” (Jen). I couldn’t erase that short snippet […] read more » 49 Saratoga students qualify for national math competition, AIME January 31, 2024 — by Ruiyan Zhu This year, 59 students from the Los-Gatos Saratoga Unified School District (LGSUHSD) have qualified for the American Invitational Math Competition (AIME); the test will be given on Feb. 1. Of the 59 students who qualified, 49 are Saratoga High School students and 10 are from Los Gatos. Qualifying students scored approximately in the top 5% […] read more » AMC 12A test leak underscores new era of low-risk, high-reward cheating January 30, 2024 — by Florence Hu and Alan Cai It was lunchtime on Nov. 4 at the Berkeley Math Tournament (BMT), a competition where 700 of the most promising young mathematicians participate as teams through four rounds of group and individual tests. Each test seeks to assess the team’s deep understanding, general knowledge, speed and strategy. Most participants also planned to take the American […] read more » Science teachers reflect on their shared chemistry and long friendship January 25, 2024 — by Jex Sammael Popov The bond that science teachers Kristen Thomson and Lisa Cochrum share is legendary in the science wing. Their names go together like peanut butter with jelly or macaroni with cheese. Known for their opposite personalities, the pair nonetheless share a strong, nearly 24-year friendship that has included numerous trips together all over the world. “We […] read more » firstprevious...23456...1020304050...nextlast
49 Saratoga students qualify for national math competition, AIME January 31, 2024 — by Ruiyan Zhu This year, 59 students from the Los-Gatos Saratoga Unified School District (LGSUHSD) have qualified for the American Invitational Math Competition (AIME); the test will be given on Feb. 1. Of the 59 students who qualified, 49 are Saratoga High School students and 10 are from Los Gatos. Qualifying students scored approximately in the top 5% […] read more » AMC 12A test leak underscores new era of low-risk, high-reward cheating January 30, 2024 — by Florence Hu and Alan Cai It was lunchtime on Nov. 4 at the Berkeley Math Tournament (BMT), a competition where 700 of the most promising young mathematicians participate as teams through four rounds of group and individual tests. Each test seeks to assess the team’s deep understanding, general knowledge, speed and strategy. Most participants also planned to take the American […] read more » Science teachers reflect on their shared chemistry and long friendship January 25, 2024 — by Jex Sammael Popov The bond that science teachers Kristen Thomson and Lisa Cochrum share is legendary in the science wing. Their names go together like peanut butter with jelly or macaroni with cheese. Known for their opposite personalities, the pair nonetheless share a strong, nearly 24-year friendship that has included numerous trips together all over the world. “We […] read more » firstprevious...23456...1020304050...nextlast
AMC 12A test leak underscores new era of low-risk, high-reward cheating January 30, 2024 — by Florence Hu and Alan Cai It was lunchtime on Nov. 4 at the Berkeley Math Tournament (BMT), a competition where 700 of the most promising young mathematicians participate as teams through four rounds of group and individual tests. Each test seeks to assess the team’s deep understanding, general knowledge, speed and strategy. Most participants also planned to take the American […] read more » Science teachers reflect on their shared chemistry and long friendship January 25, 2024 — by Jex Sammael Popov The bond that science teachers Kristen Thomson and Lisa Cochrum share is legendary in the science wing. Their names go together like peanut butter with jelly or macaroni with cheese. Known for their opposite personalities, the pair nonetheless share a strong, nearly 24-year friendship that has included numerous trips together all over the world. “We […] read more » firstprevious...23456...1020304050...nextlast
Science teachers reflect on their shared chemistry and long friendship January 25, 2024 — by Jex Sammael Popov The bond that science teachers Kristen Thomson and Lisa Cochrum share is legendary in the science wing. Their names go together like peanut butter with jelly or macaroni with cheese. Known for their opposite personalities, the pair nonetheless share a strong, nearly 24-year friendship that has included numerous trips together all over the world. “We […] read more » firstprevious...23456...1020304050...nextlast