DAILY BULLETIN: PLEASE READ IN HOMEROOM CLASS AND POST
MIRA COSTA HIGH
Vision Statement
“Mira Costa is a community of learners where each member has the
opportunity to achieve academic, creative, personal, and social excellence.”
Wednesday, September 12, 2018 5th Period Drill Schedule
Period 0 7:00-7:55
Period 1 8:00-8:53
Period 2 8:59-9:52
Snack 9:52-10:05
Period 3 10:11-11:04
Period 4 11:10-12:03
Lunch 12:03-12:33
Period 5/Drill 12:39-1:56
Period 6 2:02-2:55
CALENDAR
TODAY 9/12 – 5th Period Drill Schedule (No Office Hours)
THU 9/13 – Back to School Night at 6 pm in the Auditorium
FRI 9/14 – Minimum Day Schedule
WED 9/19 – No School
THU 9/20 – Principal’s Tour at 9 am in the Admin Office (sign up online); 12th Grade Parent Night at 7 pm in the Small Theater
FRI 9/21 – Hall of Fame Day (see website for schedule); PTSA Tailgate party at 5 pm at Waller Stadium
FACULTY
· Please excuse the following students this week:
o TODAY 9/12 – Girls’ Tennis team (all levels) at 1:00 pm
o THU 9/13 – Football (F/S) at 1:05 pm; Girls’ Volleyball (all levels) at 1:15 pm
STUDENT INFO
· Link Leaders: Make sure you come to TODAY’s mandatory lunch meeting in the Small Theatre to vote for homecoming nominees and receive important information for the year!
· We have a few Prom 2018 Photos at the front desk in the Office. If you did not receive your pictures, come by to pick them up! Tell your graduated friends, as well.
· Are you interested in visiting one of the most fascinating places on Earth? Then come to an informational meeting in Room 73 at lunch for our trip to Peru during Ski Week 2019!
· Come see the first art show of the year. AP Studio Art presents “Mom and Dad Liked It.” The show is open TODAY through Sept. 21 in the Gallery, Room 60.
· COSTA RICA Spring Break 2019 meeting at lunch TODAY in Room 72 with The Geczis. Pura Vida!
· Attention Seniors: If you have a current parking permit/tag, you must park ONLY in unmarked spots in the student lot. Students who park in staff spots will be ticketed and called out of class to move their vehicles. If you do not have a parking permit, you may not park in any of the campus lots.
CLUBS AND ORGANIZATIONS
· Interested in Women Empowerment? Join S Club every Monday in Room 16 for easy community service hours and a key way to spice up college resumes!
· Come to the Support Our Students Club on Thursday at lunch in Room 234 to make care packages for sick/injured Costa students!
· Come to room 21 during lunch on Thursday to become a part of the Disaster Relief Club. We will be discussing volunteer opportunities for the upcoming semester and voting to fill the cabinet chairs.
· Returning NHS members: There will be a brief informational meeting in the MPR on 9/20 to address procedural changes and new requirements for the club enacted this year.
· Come to Drama Club every Wednesday (TODAY) at lunch in Room 1 to learn all about upcoming events in the MCHS Drama/Tech Department!
· Math Club meetings are held every Tuesday at lunch. Come to Room 131 if you want to improve your skills, learn new concepts, and compete against other mathletes! All levels of math are welcome.
· Chemistry Club: Are you interested in science and do you want to participate in science extracurricular activities? Well, this is the club for you! Stop by Room 342 at lunch on Friday!
COLLEGE AND CAREER CENTER
· Schedule a one-on-one appointment with one of our credentialed college counselors. Call 310-318-7337 ext. 5253 or email [email protected].
· College Representative Visits In The CCC – If visit is during class please get teacher permission to attend. This is an opportunity to learn about your schools of interest and meet the admission counselors. View all visits and sign-up to attend on NAVIANCE. Please bring your school ID.
o TODAY, 9/12 – Dartmouth College at 8:00am, Marymount CA University at 9:00am, Marist College at 10:23am, University of Pittsburgh at 11:25am, University of Richmond at 11:25am, Syracuse University at 2:00pm.
o Thursday, 9/13 – University of Notre Dame at 8:00am, University of Tulsa at 9:00am, Arizona State University at 10:23am, Willamette University at 2:00pm.
o Friday, 9/14 – Washington University in St. Louis at 8:00am, University of South Carolina at 8:42am, Oberlin College at 9:26am, The Evergreen State College at 10:21am, Dominican University of California at 11:03am, Sonoma State University at 11:45am.
· SENIORS – Visit the CCC for College Application Assistance:
o College Personal Statement Revision – Please bring in a hard-copy of your essay if you would like feedback from one of the counselors. Typically essays are completed within 2-3 business days.
o Walk-in Wednesdays for help with applications, essay revisions and to have your questions answered! No appointment necessary. Walk-In Hours are on Wednesdays, from 3PM to 5PM.
· Local Events: For a list of local college events please visit the MCHS Website, click on the “College” tab, select “College and Career Center” and “Events and Auditions.”
· Testing
Revolution Prep is offering a FREE full-length SAT and ACT practice on campus Saturday, 9/29/2018
Time: SAT – 9am to 1:15pm, ACT – 9am to 1pm; SAT – Room 14 and ACT – Room 16
Essay: Optional (students not staying for the essay will be dismissed about 45 minutes earlier)
Bring: Calculator, #2 pencils, snack, water and a cell phone (The students will download a phone app and score their tests on site)
Register via this link: https://www.revolutionprep.com/partners/61/
Test Prep Resources are listed on the MCHS website-College Tab-Testing or use the link: http://www.miracostahigh.org/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=349909&type=d&pREC_ID=759631
· SoCal Roc is now enrolling for the fall 2018 semester. Classes began Monday, Sept. 10. Come to the CCC to sign up and learn more about the classes we offer.