Brown bag lunches help staff understand different cultures December 3, 2010 — by Cecilia Hollenhorst Gaining a new appreciation for cultural diversity is even easier for staff members this year with the addition of a Brown Bag Lunch speaker series. According to assistant principal Brian Safine, the program is “a series of conversations between staff and groups of parents in the community” which finds different parents with specific ethnic backgrounds who are willing to discuss their culture with teachers during lunch. read more » Even in a bad economy, parents continue to pay UC and private school costs December 3, 2010 — by Olivia Chock Despite the downtrodden economy, most Saratoga High parents are still finding a way to pay for their students’ four-year college tuition to increasingly expensive UCs and private colleges. “I don’t think the cost of college tuition is a huge factor,” parent Ananya Mishra said. “If my child gets into a top college that hundreds of other students are rejected to, we’ll find a way to pay for it.” read more » Two teachers give birth within same week December 3, 2010 — by Shivani Chadha The fall season is an exciting one for two teachers who recently gave birth. Between the end of October and beginning of November, guidance counselor Frances Saiki gave birth to a baby girl, Mirai Faith Saiki, and math teacher Jennifer Mantle welcomed a boy, Dylan Mantle, into the world. read more » Finals restricted to designated week November 30, 2010 — by Samika Kumar Though students will take all finals before winter break next year, principal Jeff Anderson has directed that teachers only give their finals during the designated week in January this school year. read more » P.E. teachers’ six-week fitness program for adults proves successful and enjoyable November 30, 2010 — by Samika Kumar Four Indian mothers lifting weights to the rhythm of Indian music under the supervision of athletic director Peter Jordan is the last sight a student would expect to see while passing by the weight room on a Monday evening. Yet this six-week adult fitness program has found its niche on Mondays and Wednesdays, mornings and evenings, for almost a dozen grown-ups. read more » Simulation allows students to learn how today’s leaders operate at national conferences November 30, 2010 — by Deborah Soung Amid the quiet chatter in teacher Matt Torrens’s room during tutorial on Nov. 17, about a dozen world geography students fiddled nervously with their placards, which displayed the names of countries, and shuffled their neatly typed notes. read more » Board approves schedule for next year that moves finals before winter break November 23, 2010 — by Michael Lee The Board of Trustees approved a new calendar on Nov. 16 for the 2011-12 school year. Exams will take place during the week of Dec. 19, 2011, completing the first semester just before the holiday break (Dec. 26-Jan. 6). read more » Freshman finds new passion in diving after injuries end her gynastics career November 18, 2010 — by Giulia Curcelli Two years ago on a sunny March afternoon, the emergency room at Good Samaritan Hospital was the last place Maya Srinivasan thought she would find herself. Srinivasan had been a level nine gymnast—one of the top 60 gymnasts in the nation—and with the possibility of going to the Olympics only two levels away, her dreams were in sight. But that morning, her hands slipped off the bar. read more » APES students visit recycling plant November 18, 2010 — by Vivian LeTran Senior Walter Hsiang stood on the narrow railway, looking down at the multitude of machines sorting the mixed, everyday trash, into plastic, aluminum and other categories. On Nov. 10, AP Environmental Science students Hsiang and junior Mac Hyde, joined APES teacher Kristen Thomson, four students from the Environmental Science class at Los Gatos High School, Los Gatos teacher Amelia DeLaPaz and district superintendent Cary Matsuoka for a field trip to Green Waste Recycling Center in order to see how recycling works in San Jose. read more » Senior class pumps up school spirit November 18, 2010 — by Roy Bisht and Dylan Jew The Saratoga-Los Gatos football game on Oct. 22 was one of the most exciting events in years. With packed bleachers and a roaring crowd, the atmosphere at the game was electric. In front of the bleachers, a group of bare-chested, red-emblazoned students led the crowd in cheering by chanting and yelling, encouraging fans to get into the game. read more » firstprevious...1020304050...331332333334335...340350360370380...nextlast
Even in a bad economy, parents continue to pay UC and private school costs December 3, 2010 — by Olivia Chock Despite the downtrodden economy, most Saratoga High parents are still finding a way to pay for their students’ four-year college tuition to increasingly expensive UCs and private colleges. “I don’t think the cost of college tuition is a huge factor,” parent Ananya Mishra said. “If my child gets into a top college that hundreds of other students are rejected to, we’ll find a way to pay for it.” read more » Two teachers give birth within same week December 3, 2010 — by Shivani Chadha The fall season is an exciting one for two teachers who recently gave birth. Between the end of October and beginning of November, guidance counselor Frances Saiki gave birth to a baby girl, Mirai Faith Saiki, and math teacher Jennifer Mantle welcomed a boy, Dylan Mantle, into the world. read more » Finals restricted to designated week November 30, 2010 — by Samika Kumar Though students will take all finals before winter break next year, principal Jeff Anderson has directed that teachers only give their finals during the designated week in January this school year. read more » P.E. teachers’ six-week fitness program for adults proves successful and enjoyable November 30, 2010 — by Samika Kumar Four Indian mothers lifting weights to the rhythm of Indian music under the supervision of athletic director Peter Jordan is the last sight a student would expect to see while passing by the weight room on a Monday evening. Yet this six-week adult fitness program has found its niche on Mondays and Wednesdays, mornings and evenings, for almost a dozen grown-ups. read more » Simulation allows students to learn how today’s leaders operate at national conferences November 30, 2010 — by Deborah Soung Amid the quiet chatter in teacher Matt Torrens’s room during tutorial on Nov. 17, about a dozen world geography students fiddled nervously with their placards, which displayed the names of countries, and shuffled their neatly typed notes. read more » Board approves schedule for next year that moves finals before winter break November 23, 2010 — by Michael Lee The Board of Trustees approved a new calendar on Nov. 16 for the 2011-12 school year. Exams will take place during the week of Dec. 19, 2011, completing the first semester just before the holiday break (Dec. 26-Jan. 6). read more » Freshman finds new passion in diving after injuries end her gynastics career November 18, 2010 — by Giulia Curcelli Two years ago on a sunny March afternoon, the emergency room at Good Samaritan Hospital was the last place Maya Srinivasan thought she would find herself. Srinivasan had been a level nine gymnast—one of the top 60 gymnasts in the nation—and with the possibility of going to the Olympics only two levels away, her dreams were in sight. But that morning, her hands slipped off the bar. read more » APES students visit recycling plant November 18, 2010 — by Vivian LeTran Senior Walter Hsiang stood on the narrow railway, looking down at the multitude of machines sorting the mixed, everyday trash, into plastic, aluminum and other categories. On Nov. 10, AP Environmental Science students Hsiang and junior Mac Hyde, joined APES teacher Kristen Thomson, four students from the Environmental Science class at Los Gatos High School, Los Gatos teacher Amelia DeLaPaz and district superintendent Cary Matsuoka for a field trip to Green Waste Recycling Center in order to see how recycling works in San Jose. read more » Senior class pumps up school spirit November 18, 2010 — by Roy Bisht and Dylan Jew The Saratoga-Los Gatos football game on Oct. 22 was one of the most exciting events in years. With packed bleachers and a roaring crowd, the atmosphere at the game was electric. In front of the bleachers, a group of bare-chested, red-emblazoned students led the crowd in cheering by chanting and yelling, encouraging fans to get into the game. read more » firstprevious...1020304050...331332333334335...340350360370380...nextlast
Two teachers give birth within same week December 3, 2010 — by Shivani Chadha The fall season is an exciting one for two teachers who recently gave birth. Between the end of October and beginning of November, guidance counselor Frances Saiki gave birth to a baby girl, Mirai Faith Saiki, and math teacher Jennifer Mantle welcomed a boy, Dylan Mantle, into the world. read more » Finals restricted to designated week November 30, 2010 — by Samika Kumar Though students will take all finals before winter break next year, principal Jeff Anderson has directed that teachers only give their finals during the designated week in January this school year. read more » P.E. teachers’ six-week fitness program for adults proves successful and enjoyable November 30, 2010 — by Samika Kumar Four Indian mothers lifting weights to the rhythm of Indian music under the supervision of athletic director Peter Jordan is the last sight a student would expect to see while passing by the weight room on a Monday evening. Yet this six-week adult fitness program has found its niche on Mondays and Wednesdays, mornings and evenings, for almost a dozen grown-ups. read more » Simulation allows students to learn how today’s leaders operate at national conferences November 30, 2010 — by Deborah Soung Amid the quiet chatter in teacher Matt Torrens’s room during tutorial on Nov. 17, about a dozen world geography students fiddled nervously with their placards, which displayed the names of countries, and shuffled their neatly typed notes. read more » Board approves schedule for next year that moves finals before winter break November 23, 2010 — by Michael Lee The Board of Trustees approved a new calendar on Nov. 16 for the 2011-12 school year. Exams will take place during the week of Dec. 19, 2011, completing the first semester just before the holiday break (Dec. 26-Jan. 6). read more » Freshman finds new passion in diving after injuries end her gynastics career November 18, 2010 — by Giulia Curcelli Two years ago on a sunny March afternoon, the emergency room at Good Samaritan Hospital was the last place Maya Srinivasan thought she would find herself. Srinivasan had been a level nine gymnast—one of the top 60 gymnasts in the nation—and with the possibility of going to the Olympics only two levels away, her dreams were in sight. But that morning, her hands slipped off the bar. read more » APES students visit recycling plant November 18, 2010 — by Vivian LeTran Senior Walter Hsiang stood on the narrow railway, looking down at the multitude of machines sorting the mixed, everyday trash, into plastic, aluminum and other categories. On Nov. 10, AP Environmental Science students Hsiang and junior Mac Hyde, joined APES teacher Kristen Thomson, four students from the Environmental Science class at Los Gatos High School, Los Gatos teacher Amelia DeLaPaz and district superintendent Cary Matsuoka for a field trip to Green Waste Recycling Center in order to see how recycling works in San Jose. read more » Senior class pumps up school spirit November 18, 2010 — by Roy Bisht and Dylan Jew The Saratoga-Los Gatos football game on Oct. 22 was one of the most exciting events in years. With packed bleachers and a roaring crowd, the atmosphere at the game was electric. In front of the bleachers, a group of bare-chested, red-emblazoned students led the crowd in cheering by chanting and yelling, encouraging fans to get into the game. read more » firstprevious...1020304050...331332333334335...340350360370380...nextlast
Finals restricted to designated week November 30, 2010 — by Samika Kumar Though students will take all finals before winter break next year, principal Jeff Anderson has directed that teachers only give their finals during the designated week in January this school year. read more » P.E. teachers’ six-week fitness program for adults proves successful and enjoyable November 30, 2010 — by Samika Kumar Four Indian mothers lifting weights to the rhythm of Indian music under the supervision of athletic director Peter Jordan is the last sight a student would expect to see while passing by the weight room on a Monday evening. Yet this six-week adult fitness program has found its niche on Mondays and Wednesdays, mornings and evenings, for almost a dozen grown-ups. read more » Simulation allows students to learn how today’s leaders operate at national conferences November 30, 2010 — by Deborah Soung Amid the quiet chatter in teacher Matt Torrens’s room during tutorial on Nov. 17, about a dozen world geography students fiddled nervously with their placards, which displayed the names of countries, and shuffled their neatly typed notes. read more » Board approves schedule for next year that moves finals before winter break November 23, 2010 — by Michael Lee The Board of Trustees approved a new calendar on Nov. 16 for the 2011-12 school year. Exams will take place during the week of Dec. 19, 2011, completing the first semester just before the holiday break (Dec. 26-Jan. 6). read more » Freshman finds new passion in diving after injuries end her gynastics career November 18, 2010 — by Giulia Curcelli Two years ago on a sunny March afternoon, the emergency room at Good Samaritan Hospital was the last place Maya Srinivasan thought she would find herself. Srinivasan had been a level nine gymnast—one of the top 60 gymnasts in the nation—and with the possibility of going to the Olympics only two levels away, her dreams were in sight. But that morning, her hands slipped off the bar. read more » APES students visit recycling plant November 18, 2010 — by Vivian LeTran Senior Walter Hsiang stood on the narrow railway, looking down at the multitude of machines sorting the mixed, everyday trash, into plastic, aluminum and other categories. On Nov. 10, AP Environmental Science students Hsiang and junior Mac Hyde, joined APES teacher Kristen Thomson, four students from the Environmental Science class at Los Gatos High School, Los Gatos teacher Amelia DeLaPaz and district superintendent Cary Matsuoka for a field trip to Green Waste Recycling Center in order to see how recycling works in San Jose. read more » Senior class pumps up school spirit November 18, 2010 — by Roy Bisht and Dylan Jew The Saratoga-Los Gatos football game on Oct. 22 was one of the most exciting events in years. With packed bleachers and a roaring crowd, the atmosphere at the game was electric. In front of the bleachers, a group of bare-chested, red-emblazoned students led the crowd in cheering by chanting and yelling, encouraging fans to get into the game. read more » firstprevious...1020304050...331332333334335...340350360370380...nextlast
P.E. teachers’ six-week fitness program for adults proves successful and enjoyable November 30, 2010 — by Samika Kumar Four Indian mothers lifting weights to the rhythm of Indian music under the supervision of athletic director Peter Jordan is the last sight a student would expect to see while passing by the weight room on a Monday evening. Yet this six-week adult fitness program has found its niche on Mondays and Wednesdays, mornings and evenings, for almost a dozen grown-ups. read more » Simulation allows students to learn how today’s leaders operate at national conferences November 30, 2010 — by Deborah Soung Amid the quiet chatter in teacher Matt Torrens’s room during tutorial on Nov. 17, about a dozen world geography students fiddled nervously with their placards, which displayed the names of countries, and shuffled their neatly typed notes. read more » Board approves schedule for next year that moves finals before winter break November 23, 2010 — by Michael Lee The Board of Trustees approved a new calendar on Nov. 16 for the 2011-12 school year. Exams will take place during the week of Dec. 19, 2011, completing the first semester just before the holiday break (Dec. 26-Jan. 6). read more » Freshman finds new passion in diving after injuries end her gynastics career November 18, 2010 — by Giulia Curcelli Two years ago on a sunny March afternoon, the emergency room at Good Samaritan Hospital was the last place Maya Srinivasan thought she would find herself. Srinivasan had been a level nine gymnast—one of the top 60 gymnasts in the nation—and with the possibility of going to the Olympics only two levels away, her dreams were in sight. But that morning, her hands slipped off the bar. read more » APES students visit recycling plant November 18, 2010 — by Vivian LeTran Senior Walter Hsiang stood on the narrow railway, looking down at the multitude of machines sorting the mixed, everyday trash, into plastic, aluminum and other categories. On Nov. 10, AP Environmental Science students Hsiang and junior Mac Hyde, joined APES teacher Kristen Thomson, four students from the Environmental Science class at Los Gatos High School, Los Gatos teacher Amelia DeLaPaz and district superintendent Cary Matsuoka for a field trip to Green Waste Recycling Center in order to see how recycling works in San Jose. read more » Senior class pumps up school spirit November 18, 2010 — by Roy Bisht and Dylan Jew The Saratoga-Los Gatos football game on Oct. 22 was one of the most exciting events in years. With packed bleachers and a roaring crowd, the atmosphere at the game was electric. In front of the bleachers, a group of bare-chested, red-emblazoned students led the crowd in cheering by chanting and yelling, encouraging fans to get into the game. read more » firstprevious...1020304050...331332333334335...340350360370380...nextlast
Simulation allows students to learn how today’s leaders operate at national conferences November 30, 2010 — by Deborah Soung Amid the quiet chatter in teacher Matt Torrens’s room during tutorial on Nov. 17, about a dozen world geography students fiddled nervously with their placards, which displayed the names of countries, and shuffled their neatly typed notes. read more » Board approves schedule for next year that moves finals before winter break November 23, 2010 — by Michael Lee The Board of Trustees approved a new calendar on Nov. 16 for the 2011-12 school year. Exams will take place during the week of Dec. 19, 2011, completing the first semester just before the holiday break (Dec. 26-Jan. 6). read more » Freshman finds new passion in diving after injuries end her gynastics career November 18, 2010 — by Giulia Curcelli Two years ago on a sunny March afternoon, the emergency room at Good Samaritan Hospital was the last place Maya Srinivasan thought she would find herself. Srinivasan had been a level nine gymnast—one of the top 60 gymnasts in the nation—and with the possibility of going to the Olympics only two levels away, her dreams were in sight. But that morning, her hands slipped off the bar. read more » APES students visit recycling plant November 18, 2010 — by Vivian LeTran Senior Walter Hsiang stood on the narrow railway, looking down at the multitude of machines sorting the mixed, everyday trash, into plastic, aluminum and other categories. On Nov. 10, AP Environmental Science students Hsiang and junior Mac Hyde, joined APES teacher Kristen Thomson, four students from the Environmental Science class at Los Gatos High School, Los Gatos teacher Amelia DeLaPaz and district superintendent Cary Matsuoka for a field trip to Green Waste Recycling Center in order to see how recycling works in San Jose. read more » Senior class pumps up school spirit November 18, 2010 — by Roy Bisht and Dylan Jew The Saratoga-Los Gatos football game on Oct. 22 was one of the most exciting events in years. With packed bleachers and a roaring crowd, the atmosphere at the game was electric. In front of the bleachers, a group of bare-chested, red-emblazoned students led the crowd in cheering by chanting and yelling, encouraging fans to get into the game. read more » firstprevious...1020304050...331332333334335...340350360370380...nextlast
Board approves schedule for next year that moves finals before winter break November 23, 2010 — by Michael Lee The Board of Trustees approved a new calendar on Nov. 16 for the 2011-12 school year. Exams will take place during the week of Dec. 19, 2011, completing the first semester just before the holiday break (Dec. 26-Jan. 6). read more » Freshman finds new passion in diving after injuries end her gynastics career November 18, 2010 — by Giulia Curcelli Two years ago on a sunny March afternoon, the emergency room at Good Samaritan Hospital was the last place Maya Srinivasan thought she would find herself. Srinivasan had been a level nine gymnast—one of the top 60 gymnasts in the nation—and with the possibility of going to the Olympics only two levels away, her dreams were in sight. But that morning, her hands slipped off the bar. read more » APES students visit recycling plant November 18, 2010 — by Vivian LeTran Senior Walter Hsiang stood on the narrow railway, looking down at the multitude of machines sorting the mixed, everyday trash, into plastic, aluminum and other categories. On Nov. 10, AP Environmental Science students Hsiang and junior Mac Hyde, joined APES teacher Kristen Thomson, four students from the Environmental Science class at Los Gatos High School, Los Gatos teacher Amelia DeLaPaz and district superintendent Cary Matsuoka for a field trip to Green Waste Recycling Center in order to see how recycling works in San Jose. read more » Senior class pumps up school spirit November 18, 2010 — by Roy Bisht and Dylan Jew The Saratoga-Los Gatos football game on Oct. 22 was one of the most exciting events in years. With packed bleachers and a roaring crowd, the atmosphere at the game was electric. In front of the bleachers, a group of bare-chested, red-emblazoned students led the crowd in cheering by chanting and yelling, encouraging fans to get into the game. read more » firstprevious...1020304050...331332333334335...340350360370380...nextlast
Freshman finds new passion in diving after injuries end her gynastics career November 18, 2010 — by Giulia Curcelli Two years ago on a sunny March afternoon, the emergency room at Good Samaritan Hospital was the last place Maya Srinivasan thought she would find herself. Srinivasan had been a level nine gymnast—one of the top 60 gymnasts in the nation—and with the possibility of going to the Olympics only two levels away, her dreams were in sight. But that morning, her hands slipped off the bar. read more » APES students visit recycling plant November 18, 2010 — by Vivian LeTran Senior Walter Hsiang stood on the narrow railway, looking down at the multitude of machines sorting the mixed, everyday trash, into plastic, aluminum and other categories. On Nov. 10, AP Environmental Science students Hsiang and junior Mac Hyde, joined APES teacher Kristen Thomson, four students from the Environmental Science class at Los Gatos High School, Los Gatos teacher Amelia DeLaPaz and district superintendent Cary Matsuoka for a field trip to Green Waste Recycling Center in order to see how recycling works in San Jose. read more » Senior class pumps up school spirit November 18, 2010 — by Roy Bisht and Dylan Jew The Saratoga-Los Gatos football game on Oct. 22 was one of the most exciting events in years. With packed bleachers and a roaring crowd, the atmosphere at the game was electric. In front of the bleachers, a group of bare-chested, red-emblazoned students led the crowd in cheering by chanting and yelling, encouraging fans to get into the game. read more » firstprevious...1020304050...331332333334335...340350360370380...nextlast
APES students visit recycling plant November 18, 2010 — by Vivian LeTran Senior Walter Hsiang stood on the narrow railway, looking down at the multitude of machines sorting the mixed, everyday trash, into plastic, aluminum and other categories. On Nov. 10, AP Environmental Science students Hsiang and junior Mac Hyde, joined APES teacher Kristen Thomson, four students from the Environmental Science class at Los Gatos High School, Los Gatos teacher Amelia DeLaPaz and district superintendent Cary Matsuoka for a field trip to Green Waste Recycling Center in order to see how recycling works in San Jose. read more » Senior class pumps up school spirit November 18, 2010 — by Roy Bisht and Dylan Jew The Saratoga-Los Gatos football game on Oct. 22 was one of the most exciting events in years. With packed bleachers and a roaring crowd, the atmosphere at the game was electric. In front of the bleachers, a group of bare-chested, red-emblazoned students led the crowd in cheering by chanting and yelling, encouraging fans to get into the game. read more » firstprevious...1020304050...331332333334335...340350360370380...nextlast
Senior class pumps up school spirit November 18, 2010 — by Roy Bisht and Dylan Jew The Saratoga-Los Gatos football game on Oct. 22 was one of the most exciting events in years. With packed bleachers and a roaring crowd, the atmosphere at the game was electric. In front of the bleachers, a group of bare-chested, red-emblazoned students led the crowd in cheering by chanting and yelling, encouraging fans to get into the game. read more » firstprevious...1020304050...331332333334335...340350360370380...nextlast