Cafeteria adopts safety procedures to keep students and staff safe September 9, 2021 — by Jonny Luo, Shannon Ma and Minsui Tang As the cafeteria reopened this year at full capacity during the pandemic, new safety policies and procedures have been put in place. District cafeteria head Pam Carlino has introduced a system that has 12 cafeteria employees, not including herself, rotating between the Saratoga and Los Gatos campuses. That way, if one cohort comes in contact […] read more » Robotics members excited by new facilities funded by Measure E September 9, 2021 — by Atrey Desai and Hannah Lee After entering the robotics room on a rainy day in December 2019, team members were unsurprised to see the pool of water that had collected in the middle of the floor. For years, leaky roofs, a lack of space and poor insulation, among other problems, were unfixed due to a lack of funding — until […] read more » AP Physics C students dive into school year with advanced concepts and labs September 9, 2021 — by Sam Bai and Nicole Lu As senior Jocelyn Li walked into class on Aug. 27, she saw AP Physics C teacher Matthew Welander preparing for a projectile motion experiment. Li was eager to finally perform in-person science labs using the PASCO SPARKvue software — a data collection and visualization application — and a Mini Launcher, a highly accurate metal sphere […] read more » 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 » firstprevious...1020304050...5455565758...708090100110...nextlast
Robotics members excited by new facilities funded by Measure E September 9, 2021 — by Atrey Desai and Hannah Lee After entering the robotics room on a rainy day in December 2019, team members were unsurprised to see the pool of water that had collected in the middle of the floor. For years, leaky roofs, a lack of space and poor insulation, among other problems, were unfixed due to a lack of funding — until […] read more » AP Physics C students dive into school year with advanced concepts and labs September 9, 2021 — by Sam Bai and Nicole Lu As senior Jocelyn Li walked into class on Aug. 27, she saw AP Physics C teacher Matthew Welander preparing for a projectile motion experiment. Li was eager to finally perform in-person science labs using the PASCO SPARKvue software — a data collection and visualization application — and a Mini Launcher, a highly accurate metal sphere […] read more » 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 » firstprevious...1020304050...5455565758...708090100110...nextlast
AP Physics C students dive into school year with advanced concepts and labs September 9, 2021 — by Sam Bai and Nicole Lu As senior Jocelyn Li walked into class on Aug. 27, she saw AP Physics C teacher Matthew Welander preparing for a projectile motion experiment. Li was eager to finally perform in-person science labs using the PASCO SPARKvue software — a data collection and visualization application — and a Mini Launcher, a highly accurate metal sphere […] read more » 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 » firstprevious...1020304050...5455565758...708090100110...nextlast
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 » firstprevious...1020304050...5455565758...708090100110...nextlast
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 » firstprevious...1020304050...5455565758...708090100110...nextlast
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 » firstprevious...1020304050...5455565758...708090100110...nextlast
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 » firstprevious...1020304050...5455565758...708090100110...nextlast
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 » firstprevious...1020304050...5455565758...708090100110...nextlast
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 » firstprevious...1020304050...5455565758...708090100110...nextlast
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 » firstprevious...1020304050...5455565758...708090100110...nextlast