ASB to reduce number of clubs September 17, 2008 — by Anna Shen Saratoga High currently offers 76 clubs, half of which may be cut this year if everything goes according to plan. Due to the numerous inactive clubs, the Associated Student Body (ASB) reached a conclusion to reduce the number of clubs after Club Day. The ASB’s goal is to consolidate and minimize clubs, especially those that have disintegrated or become inactive since their time of formation, according to ASB president Ketaki Shriram. The ASB refused to comment on specific clubs they plan to cut. read more » Teachers now required to take CTEL classes September 16, 2008 — by Mabel Hsu and Apeksha Sharma Students at Saratoga High: There are more of you than you think. This year, many teachers at SHS are students once again. As of January 2008, the state of California required teachers to hold the California Teachers of English Learners (CTEL) certification. Teachers have the option of passing either three tests or completing four graduate level courses—either online or in a weekly class that last until mid April. English teacher Cathy Head became aware of the certification three years ago but did not know that it would be required of all teachers at the time. read more » Parents attend Back to School Night September 16, 2008 — by Shannon Galvin Saratoga parents got to go back to high school and follow in the steps of their sons and daughters at the annual Back-to-School Night on Sept. 10. Parents spent 10 minutes in each period getting to know the teachers that their children will be with this school year. The school holds this well-attended event every year to open communication between parents and teachers and to let parents become familiar with how teachers operate their class and the expectations involved. read more » Teachers now required to take CTEL classes September 16, 2008 — by Mabel Hsu and Apeksha Sharma Students at Saratoga High: There are more of you than you think. This year, many teachers at SHS are students once again. As of January 2008, the state of California required teachers to hold the California Teachers of English Learners (CTEL) certification. Teachers have the option of passing either three tests or completing four graduate level courses—either online or in a weekly class that last until mid April. read more » School sees increase in number of National Merit semifinalists September 16, 2008 — by Synthia Ling This year, 32 seniors qualified as semifinalists for the National Merit Scholarship Program, an academic competition for recognition and scholarships, by scoring among the top 1% nationally on the PSAT. read more » Hyde teaches new leadership class September 15, 2008 — by Nathan Kim and Brian Tsai In response to the sometimes apathetic and negative attitudes at Saratoga High, assistant principal Karen Hyde is teaching a new leadership class this year. Senior Paul Stavropoulos first introduced the idea to Hyde last year after hearing some students' take on the school. "There's a lot of gossip that always goes around about how the students don't really like Saratoga [High], or there are [always] things they can fix," said Stavropoulos. "Our goal would be to make [school] a place where our students could feel not only comfortable and accepted in but somewhere they can also have fun and some spirit." read more » Olympic-themed rally kicks up school spirit September 15, 2008 — by Kelly Lamble Anxious but excited for their first rally, the freshman class filed into the auditorium on Sept. 5, taking their place in the bleachers under the green banner. The sophomores in white, juniors in blue and seniors in red followed suit as Rihanna blasted from the stereo. The Olympic-themed rally got underway with a dance from the rally commission. Seniors Mat Spencer, Michael Guercio and Joey Avery as well as sophomore Aaditya Dev, sashayed around the gym floor bare-chested in Chinese rice farmer hats and red shorts. Meanwhile, seniors Katie Gasik and Laura Ruddy, and juniors Melissa Archer and Chelsea Sabella mimicked geishas in black leotards with gold fringe skirts and twirling ribbons. read more » Lunch prices increase September 15, 2008 — by Umadevi Sambasivam Prices have gone up all over the place lately including at the school’s cafeteria. Gatorade has gone from $1.25 to $1.50. Cookies jumped $1 to $1.50. Sandwiches and wraps increased from $2.50 to $3. Last year, pizza was $2, and it is now $2.50. read more » School now using video cameras in parking lots, football field. September 15, 2008 — by Vijay Menon and Saniha Shankar When students walk into the school’s parking lot, they see a familiar scene of cars and students with backpacks. What they may not realize is that they are being watched over by something unprecedented—video cameras. For the first time at Saratoga High, video cameras are recording what goes on in the front and back parking lot, football field and swimming pool. Administrators said they took this step based on recommendations from the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) accreditation last year. read more » New elections method runs successfully September 15, 2008 — by Albert Gu By now, most upperclassmen are used to having class interrupted once or twice a year to vote for elections. However, this system may change soon if the election commission’s new idea works. read more » firstprevious...1020304050...385386387388389...nextlast
Teachers now required to take CTEL classes September 16, 2008 — by Mabel Hsu and Apeksha Sharma Students at Saratoga High: There are more of you than you think. This year, many teachers at SHS are students once again. As of January 2008, the state of California required teachers to hold the California Teachers of English Learners (CTEL) certification. Teachers have the option of passing either three tests or completing four graduate level courses—either online or in a weekly class that last until mid April. English teacher Cathy Head became aware of the certification three years ago but did not know that it would be required of all teachers at the time. read more » Parents attend Back to School Night September 16, 2008 — by Shannon Galvin Saratoga parents got to go back to high school and follow in the steps of their sons and daughters at the annual Back-to-School Night on Sept. 10. Parents spent 10 minutes in each period getting to know the teachers that their children will be with this school year. The school holds this well-attended event every year to open communication between parents and teachers and to let parents become familiar with how teachers operate their class and the expectations involved. read more » Teachers now required to take CTEL classes September 16, 2008 — by Mabel Hsu and Apeksha Sharma Students at Saratoga High: There are more of you than you think. This year, many teachers at SHS are students once again. As of January 2008, the state of California required teachers to hold the California Teachers of English Learners (CTEL) certification. Teachers have the option of passing either three tests or completing four graduate level courses—either online or in a weekly class that last until mid April. read more » School sees increase in number of National Merit semifinalists September 16, 2008 — by Synthia Ling This year, 32 seniors qualified as semifinalists for the National Merit Scholarship Program, an academic competition for recognition and scholarships, by scoring among the top 1% nationally on the PSAT. read more » Hyde teaches new leadership class September 15, 2008 — by Nathan Kim and Brian Tsai In response to the sometimes apathetic and negative attitudes at Saratoga High, assistant principal Karen Hyde is teaching a new leadership class this year. Senior Paul Stavropoulos first introduced the idea to Hyde last year after hearing some students' take on the school. "There's a lot of gossip that always goes around about how the students don't really like Saratoga [High], or there are [always] things they can fix," said Stavropoulos. "Our goal would be to make [school] a place where our students could feel not only comfortable and accepted in but somewhere they can also have fun and some spirit." read more » Olympic-themed rally kicks up school spirit September 15, 2008 — by Kelly Lamble Anxious but excited for their first rally, the freshman class filed into the auditorium on Sept. 5, taking their place in the bleachers under the green banner. The sophomores in white, juniors in blue and seniors in red followed suit as Rihanna blasted from the stereo. The Olympic-themed rally got underway with a dance from the rally commission. Seniors Mat Spencer, Michael Guercio and Joey Avery as well as sophomore Aaditya Dev, sashayed around the gym floor bare-chested in Chinese rice farmer hats and red shorts. Meanwhile, seniors Katie Gasik and Laura Ruddy, and juniors Melissa Archer and Chelsea Sabella mimicked geishas in black leotards with gold fringe skirts and twirling ribbons. read more » Lunch prices increase September 15, 2008 — by Umadevi Sambasivam Prices have gone up all over the place lately including at the school’s cafeteria. Gatorade has gone from $1.25 to $1.50. Cookies jumped $1 to $1.50. Sandwiches and wraps increased from $2.50 to $3. Last year, pizza was $2, and it is now $2.50. read more » School now using video cameras in parking lots, football field. September 15, 2008 — by Vijay Menon and Saniha Shankar When students walk into the school’s parking lot, they see a familiar scene of cars and students with backpacks. What they may not realize is that they are being watched over by something unprecedented—video cameras. For the first time at Saratoga High, video cameras are recording what goes on in the front and back parking lot, football field and swimming pool. Administrators said they took this step based on recommendations from the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) accreditation last year. read more » New elections method runs successfully September 15, 2008 — by Albert Gu By now, most upperclassmen are used to having class interrupted once or twice a year to vote for elections. However, this system may change soon if the election commission’s new idea works. read more » firstprevious...1020304050...385386387388389...nextlast
Parents attend Back to School Night September 16, 2008 — by Shannon Galvin Saratoga parents got to go back to high school and follow in the steps of their sons and daughters at the annual Back-to-School Night on Sept. 10. Parents spent 10 minutes in each period getting to know the teachers that their children will be with this school year. The school holds this well-attended event every year to open communication between parents and teachers and to let parents become familiar with how teachers operate their class and the expectations involved. read more » Teachers now required to take CTEL classes September 16, 2008 — by Mabel Hsu and Apeksha Sharma Students at Saratoga High: There are more of you than you think. This year, many teachers at SHS are students once again. As of January 2008, the state of California required teachers to hold the California Teachers of English Learners (CTEL) certification. Teachers have the option of passing either three tests or completing four graduate level courses—either online or in a weekly class that last until mid April. read more » School sees increase in number of National Merit semifinalists September 16, 2008 — by Synthia Ling This year, 32 seniors qualified as semifinalists for the National Merit Scholarship Program, an academic competition for recognition and scholarships, by scoring among the top 1% nationally on the PSAT. read more » Hyde teaches new leadership class September 15, 2008 — by Nathan Kim and Brian Tsai In response to the sometimes apathetic and negative attitudes at Saratoga High, assistant principal Karen Hyde is teaching a new leadership class this year. Senior Paul Stavropoulos first introduced the idea to Hyde last year after hearing some students' take on the school. "There's a lot of gossip that always goes around about how the students don't really like Saratoga [High], or there are [always] things they can fix," said Stavropoulos. "Our goal would be to make [school] a place where our students could feel not only comfortable and accepted in but somewhere they can also have fun and some spirit." read more » Olympic-themed rally kicks up school spirit September 15, 2008 — by Kelly Lamble Anxious but excited for their first rally, the freshman class filed into the auditorium on Sept. 5, taking their place in the bleachers under the green banner. The sophomores in white, juniors in blue and seniors in red followed suit as Rihanna blasted from the stereo. The Olympic-themed rally got underway with a dance from the rally commission. Seniors Mat Spencer, Michael Guercio and Joey Avery as well as sophomore Aaditya Dev, sashayed around the gym floor bare-chested in Chinese rice farmer hats and red shorts. Meanwhile, seniors Katie Gasik and Laura Ruddy, and juniors Melissa Archer and Chelsea Sabella mimicked geishas in black leotards with gold fringe skirts and twirling ribbons. read more » Lunch prices increase September 15, 2008 — by Umadevi Sambasivam Prices have gone up all over the place lately including at the school’s cafeteria. Gatorade has gone from $1.25 to $1.50. Cookies jumped $1 to $1.50. Sandwiches and wraps increased from $2.50 to $3. Last year, pizza was $2, and it is now $2.50. read more » School now using video cameras in parking lots, football field. September 15, 2008 — by Vijay Menon and Saniha Shankar When students walk into the school’s parking lot, they see a familiar scene of cars and students with backpacks. What they may not realize is that they are being watched over by something unprecedented—video cameras. For the first time at Saratoga High, video cameras are recording what goes on in the front and back parking lot, football field and swimming pool. Administrators said they took this step based on recommendations from the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) accreditation last year. read more » New elections method runs successfully September 15, 2008 — by Albert Gu By now, most upperclassmen are used to having class interrupted once or twice a year to vote for elections. However, this system may change soon if the election commission’s new idea works. read more » firstprevious...1020304050...385386387388389...nextlast
Teachers now required to take CTEL classes September 16, 2008 — by Mabel Hsu and Apeksha Sharma Students at Saratoga High: There are more of you than you think. This year, many teachers at SHS are students once again. As of January 2008, the state of California required teachers to hold the California Teachers of English Learners (CTEL) certification. Teachers have the option of passing either three tests or completing four graduate level courses—either online or in a weekly class that last until mid April. read more » School sees increase in number of National Merit semifinalists September 16, 2008 — by Synthia Ling This year, 32 seniors qualified as semifinalists for the National Merit Scholarship Program, an academic competition for recognition and scholarships, by scoring among the top 1% nationally on the PSAT. read more » Hyde teaches new leadership class September 15, 2008 — by Nathan Kim and Brian Tsai In response to the sometimes apathetic and negative attitudes at Saratoga High, assistant principal Karen Hyde is teaching a new leadership class this year. Senior Paul Stavropoulos first introduced the idea to Hyde last year after hearing some students' take on the school. "There's a lot of gossip that always goes around about how the students don't really like Saratoga [High], or there are [always] things they can fix," said Stavropoulos. "Our goal would be to make [school] a place where our students could feel not only comfortable and accepted in but somewhere they can also have fun and some spirit." read more » Olympic-themed rally kicks up school spirit September 15, 2008 — by Kelly Lamble Anxious but excited for their first rally, the freshman class filed into the auditorium on Sept. 5, taking their place in the bleachers under the green banner. The sophomores in white, juniors in blue and seniors in red followed suit as Rihanna blasted from the stereo. The Olympic-themed rally got underway with a dance from the rally commission. Seniors Mat Spencer, Michael Guercio and Joey Avery as well as sophomore Aaditya Dev, sashayed around the gym floor bare-chested in Chinese rice farmer hats and red shorts. Meanwhile, seniors Katie Gasik and Laura Ruddy, and juniors Melissa Archer and Chelsea Sabella mimicked geishas in black leotards with gold fringe skirts and twirling ribbons. read more » Lunch prices increase September 15, 2008 — by Umadevi Sambasivam Prices have gone up all over the place lately including at the school’s cafeteria. Gatorade has gone from $1.25 to $1.50. Cookies jumped $1 to $1.50. Sandwiches and wraps increased from $2.50 to $3. Last year, pizza was $2, and it is now $2.50. read more » School now using video cameras in parking lots, football field. September 15, 2008 — by Vijay Menon and Saniha Shankar When students walk into the school’s parking lot, they see a familiar scene of cars and students with backpacks. What they may not realize is that they are being watched over by something unprecedented—video cameras. For the first time at Saratoga High, video cameras are recording what goes on in the front and back parking lot, football field and swimming pool. Administrators said they took this step based on recommendations from the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) accreditation last year. read more » New elections method runs successfully September 15, 2008 — by Albert Gu By now, most upperclassmen are used to having class interrupted once or twice a year to vote for elections. However, this system may change soon if the election commission’s new idea works. read more » firstprevious...1020304050...385386387388389...nextlast
School sees increase in number of National Merit semifinalists September 16, 2008 — by Synthia Ling This year, 32 seniors qualified as semifinalists for the National Merit Scholarship Program, an academic competition for recognition and scholarships, by scoring among the top 1% nationally on the PSAT. read more » Hyde teaches new leadership class September 15, 2008 — by Nathan Kim and Brian Tsai In response to the sometimes apathetic and negative attitudes at Saratoga High, assistant principal Karen Hyde is teaching a new leadership class this year. Senior Paul Stavropoulos first introduced the idea to Hyde last year after hearing some students' take on the school. "There's a lot of gossip that always goes around about how the students don't really like Saratoga [High], or there are [always] things they can fix," said Stavropoulos. "Our goal would be to make [school] a place where our students could feel not only comfortable and accepted in but somewhere they can also have fun and some spirit." read more » Olympic-themed rally kicks up school spirit September 15, 2008 — by Kelly Lamble Anxious but excited for their first rally, the freshman class filed into the auditorium on Sept. 5, taking their place in the bleachers under the green banner. The sophomores in white, juniors in blue and seniors in red followed suit as Rihanna blasted from the stereo. The Olympic-themed rally got underway with a dance from the rally commission. Seniors Mat Spencer, Michael Guercio and Joey Avery as well as sophomore Aaditya Dev, sashayed around the gym floor bare-chested in Chinese rice farmer hats and red shorts. Meanwhile, seniors Katie Gasik and Laura Ruddy, and juniors Melissa Archer and Chelsea Sabella mimicked geishas in black leotards with gold fringe skirts and twirling ribbons. read more » Lunch prices increase September 15, 2008 — by Umadevi Sambasivam Prices have gone up all over the place lately including at the school’s cafeteria. Gatorade has gone from $1.25 to $1.50. Cookies jumped $1 to $1.50. Sandwiches and wraps increased from $2.50 to $3. Last year, pizza was $2, and it is now $2.50. read more » School now using video cameras in parking lots, football field. September 15, 2008 — by Vijay Menon and Saniha Shankar When students walk into the school’s parking lot, they see a familiar scene of cars and students with backpacks. What they may not realize is that they are being watched over by something unprecedented—video cameras. For the first time at Saratoga High, video cameras are recording what goes on in the front and back parking lot, football field and swimming pool. Administrators said they took this step based on recommendations from the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) accreditation last year. read more » New elections method runs successfully September 15, 2008 — by Albert Gu By now, most upperclassmen are used to having class interrupted once or twice a year to vote for elections. However, this system may change soon if the election commission’s new idea works. read more » firstprevious...1020304050...385386387388389...nextlast
Hyde teaches new leadership class September 15, 2008 — by Nathan Kim and Brian Tsai In response to the sometimes apathetic and negative attitudes at Saratoga High, assistant principal Karen Hyde is teaching a new leadership class this year. Senior Paul Stavropoulos first introduced the idea to Hyde last year after hearing some students' take on the school. "There's a lot of gossip that always goes around about how the students don't really like Saratoga [High], or there are [always] things they can fix," said Stavropoulos. "Our goal would be to make [school] a place where our students could feel not only comfortable and accepted in but somewhere they can also have fun and some spirit." read more » Olympic-themed rally kicks up school spirit September 15, 2008 — by Kelly Lamble Anxious but excited for their first rally, the freshman class filed into the auditorium on Sept. 5, taking their place in the bleachers under the green banner. The sophomores in white, juniors in blue and seniors in red followed suit as Rihanna blasted from the stereo. The Olympic-themed rally got underway with a dance from the rally commission. Seniors Mat Spencer, Michael Guercio and Joey Avery as well as sophomore Aaditya Dev, sashayed around the gym floor bare-chested in Chinese rice farmer hats and red shorts. Meanwhile, seniors Katie Gasik and Laura Ruddy, and juniors Melissa Archer and Chelsea Sabella mimicked geishas in black leotards with gold fringe skirts and twirling ribbons. read more » Lunch prices increase September 15, 2008 — by Umadevi Sambasivam Prices have gone up all over the place lately including at the school’s cafeteria. Gatorade has gone from $1.25 to $1.50. Cookies jumped $1 to $1.50. Sandwiches and wraps increased from $2.50 to $3. Last year, pizza was $2, and it is now $2.50. read more » School now using video cameras in parking lots, football field. September 15, 2008 — by Vijay Menon and Saniha Shankar When students walk into the school’s parking lot, they see a familiar scene of cars and students with backpacks. What they may not realize is that they are being watched over by something unprecedented—video cameras. For the first time at Saratoga High, video cameras are recording what goes on in the front and back parking lot, football field and swimming pool. Administrators said they took this step based on recommendations from the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) accreditation last year. read more » New elections method runs successfully September 15, 2008 — by Albert Gu By now, most upperclassmen are used to having class interrupted once or twice a year to vote for elections. However, this system may change soon if the election commission’s new idea works. read more » firstprevious...1020304050...385386387388389...nextlast
Olympic-themed rally kicks up school spirit September 15, 2008 — by Kelly Lamble Anxious but excited for their first rally, the freshman class filed into the auditorium on Sept. 5, taking their place in the bleachers under the green banner. The sophomores in white, juniors in blue and seniors in red followed suit as Rihanna blasted from the stereo. The Olympic-themed rally got underway with a dance from the rally commission. Seniors Mat Spencer, Michael Guercio and Joey Avery as well as sophomore Aaditya Dev, sashayed around the gym floor bare-chested in Chinese rice farmer hats and red shorts. Meanwhile, seniors Katie Gasik and Laura Ruddy, and juniors Melissa Archer and Chelsea Sabella mimicked geishas in black leotards with gold fringe skirts and twirling ribbons. read more » Lunch prices increase September 15, 2008 — by Umadevi Sambasivam Prices have gone up all over the place lately including at the school’s cafeteria. Gatorade has gone from $1.25 to $1.50. Cookies jumped $1 to $1.50. Sandwiches and wraps increased from $2.50 to $3. Last year, pizza was $2, and it is now $2.50. read more » School now using video cameras in parking lots, football field. September 15, 2008 — by Vijay Menon and Saniha Shankar When students walk into the school’s parking lot, they see a familiar scene of cars and students with backpacks. What they may not realize is that they are being watched over by something unprecedented—video cameras. For the first time at Saratoga High, video cameras are recording what goes on in the front and back parking lot, football field and swimming pool. Administrators said they took this step based on recommendations from the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) accreditation last year. read more » New elections method runs successfully September 15, 2008 — by Albert Gu By now, most upperclassmen are used to having class interrupted once or twice a year to vote for elections. However, this system may change soon if the election commission’s new idea works. read more » firstprevious...1020304050...385386387388389...nextlast
Lunch prices increase September 15, 2008 — by Umadevi Sambasivam Prices have gone up all over the place lately including at the school’s cafeteria. Gatorade has gone from $1.25 to $1.50. Cookies jumped $1 to $1.50. Sandwiches and wraps increased from $2.50 to $3. Last year, pizza was $2, and it is now $2.50. read more » School now using video cameras in parking lots, football field. September 15, 2008 — by Vijay Menon and Saniha Shankar When students walk into the school’s parking lot, they see a familiar scene of cars and students with backpacks. What they may not realize is that they are being watched over by something unprecedented—video cameras. For the first time at Saratoga High, video cameras are recording what goes on in the front and back parking lot, football field and swimming pool. Administrators said they took this step based on recommendations from the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) accreditation last year. read more » New elections method runs successfully September 15, 2008 — by Albert Gu By now, most upperclassmen are used to having class interrupted once or twice a year to vote for elections. However, this system may change soon if the election commission’s new idea works. read more » firstprevious...1020304050...385386387388389...nextlast
School now using video cameras in parking lots, football field. September 15, 2008 — by Vijay Menon and Saniha Shankar When students walk into the school’s parking lot, they see a familiar scene of cars and students with backpacks. What they may not realize is that they are being watched over by something unprecedented—video cameras. For the first time at Saratoga High, video cameras are recording what goes on in the front and back parking lot, football field and swimming pool. Administrators said they took this step based on recommendations from the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) accreditation last year. read more » New elections method runs successfully September 15, 2008 — by Albert Gu By now, most upperclassmen are used to having class interrupted once or twice a year to vote for elections. However, this system may change soon if the election commission’s new idea works. read more » firstprevious...1020304050...385386387388389...nextlast
New elections method runs successfully September 15, 2008 — by Albert Gu By now, most upperclassmen are used to having class interrupted once or twice a year to vote for elections. However, this system may change soon if the election commission’s new idea works. read more » firstprevious...1020304050...385386387388389...nextlast