Spirit commission pilots genderless Homecoming court " September 9, 2021 — by Ariel Zhou and Sanjoli Gupta The school is changing its customary Homecoming court elections of a Homecoming king and queen to a genderless process, honoring two students of any gender as Homecoming monarchs and, in the case of princes and princesses, Homecoming royalties. Some students interviewed by The Falcon said they agree that this change will promote a more inclusive […] read more »
After 30 years in multiple roles, assistant principal Kerry Mohnike retires " September 8, 2021 — by Jonny Luo and Shreya Rallabandi When assistant principal Kerry Mohnike started teaching here 30 years ago, much of present-day Saratoga High did not exist. There was no state-of-the-art science wing. There was no football stadium, let alone lights on its field. The McAfee Center was not yet built, and there was no blackbox theater. Many of the trees on the […] read more »
School outlines COVID-19 protocols and expectations " September 5, 2021 — by Lynn Dai and Shaan Sridhar When students returned to in-person instruction on Aug. 12, over 60 percent of them had not been on campus in the past year — or ever. Many were unfamiliar with the protocols put in place during the phased reopening at the end of last semester, only some of which still remain. Now, in response to […] read more »
Back to School Night goes virtual for the second year in a row " August 31, 2021 — by Nilay Mishra While in-person school is in full swing this fall, Back to School Night will be taking place on Sept. 1 in an online format, limiting parents to meeting teachers virtually in a series of Zoom and Google Meet meetings. Back to School Night will start at 5:30 p.m. During the first 25 minutes, all parents […] read more »
Students given option to change letter grades from ‘20-’21 to Pass or No Pass " August 27, 2021 — by Selina Chen When the school transitioned into remote learning during the 2020 spring semester, the district gave students the option to choose Credit or No Credit grades, although the change had to be made for either all courses or none. With the passage of Assembly Bill No. 104 on July 1, students could also choose to change […] read more »
Students and teachers adapt to new AP testing format " June 5, 2021 — by Nilay Mishra Students and teachers alike reflect on the changes that the College Board has made to the AP exam, and what it means for them. read more »
Benefit fashion commission successfully distributes magazines " June 5, 2021 — by Audrey Mah The Benefit commission raised around $1,000 for the Felton Fire Protection District through their first magazine fundraiser event. read more »
Students take advantage of reopening summer programs June 5, 2021 — by Jonathan Li Vaccine distribution and decreasing COVID-19 cases have allowed summer programs to restart, both in-person and online. read more »
Yoga for All club provides de-stressing exercises " May 28, 2021 — by Ethan Lin and Joann Zhang Filling in the free time on Wednesdays, the Yoga for All club hosts weekly yoga classes for… well, all! Students work with teachers to bring the SKY breathing curriculum — a breathing and meditative program which incorporates life values into breathing techniques — to the school. read more »
Music program wraps up remote year with ending concert and senior night " May 21, 2021 — by Esther Luan Production of concert videos poses challenges, but students display incredible leadership and flexibility. read more »