Daily Bulletin » Tuesday, March 17, 2015

Tuesday, March 17, 2015

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.”

 

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Tuesday, March 17, 2015                                                                                                                           REGULAR SCHEDULE   217/41,814

CAHSEE English Testing Schedule

Classes start @ 10:48 am for grades 9, 11 & 12; zero period does NOT meet.

Period 0

Does not meet

CAHSEE English Exam

(sophmores only)

8:00

10:42

Period 1

10:48

11:19

Period 2

11:25

11:57

Period 3

12:03

12:34

Lunch

12:34

1:04

Period 4

1:10

1:41

Period 5

1:47

2:18

Period 6

2:24

2:55

 

STUDENT INFO           

  • How many of you need some guidance through the summer reading selections? Sign up for Summer Reading: A Study of the Selected Literature. This course will improve your reading & writing and hones skills needed for success in the upcoming year. Class is Tuesdays & Thursdays from 8:00 – 10:00 am for three weeks. For more information, come to Room 18.
  • Due to the fact that there was no school yesterday, Mar. 16, the cheaper ticket prices for Sadie Hawkins will be honored through TODAY. The price will change Weds, 3/18/15.                                      
  • Call for Art! The 15th Annual All Media Art Show will be held April 14-23 at the Manhattan Beach Creative Arts Center. A reception will be held on April 17 from 5-7 pm with live music & refreshments. All students & mediums are welcome – drawing, painting, mixed media, ceramics, photography, fashion, etc. Cash prizes will be awarded at the reception! Enter your work before April 3 in Rm. 62.
  • Waivers are now available for 2015-16 scheduling for students who do not qualify for upper level courses based upon prerequisites. Students who do not meet prerequisites based upon grades from Semester 1 - 2014-15 or a prior semester MUST submit Waiver Form 1 by March 23 in order to be considered for approval to enroll in courses for the 2015-16 school year. Forms are available on the Mira Costa website and in the Guidance Office.
  • Improve your SAT scores! Sign up for the last SAT Savvy Prep session for the June 6 test. 18 hours of instruction plus four practice tests. And…it is here at Mira Costa with actual teachers. For more info: satsavvy.info or Rm. 18, Rm. 331 or the CCC.

CLUBS/ORGANIZATIONS

  • Want free pizza and prizes? Come out to the Teen Driving Contest in the Mustang Mall TODAY at lunch.
  • Come to the Jewish Cultural Club in Room 207 at lunch TODAY! All are welcome.
  • The Geeks meet in the Library workroom during lunch TODAY. Also, stop by if you need help with any tech issues.
  • Science Olympiad will have a leadership-only meeting on Wednesday, 3/18 during lunch.

SENIORS

  • Applications to speak at graduation are now available. Pick one up in Room 15 or the office. Applications are due by 3/27/15.

COLLEGE AND CAREER CENTER

  • College visits in the CCC – The Evergreen State College, Mar. 19 at 12:20 pm; Hollins University,     Mar. 24 at 9:00 am; DePaul University, Mar. 30 at 12:20 pm; Washington State University, Apr. 1 at 12:20 pm; Northeastern University; April 13 at 11:25 am; UC Riverside, Apr. 15 at 10:23 am. Sign up on Naviance.
  • El Camino bound students – After you take your assessment tests, your next step towards priority registration is to meet with an ECC Counselor. There will be an ECC Counselor available in the CCC to meet with you on Thursdays from 12:20 – 2:00 pm. Sign up for your appointment in the CCC now.
  • Testing Information

- Free New SAT (class of 2017), Current SAT, ACT, PSAT tests will be offered by C2 Education on  March 21 at 9 am and 1 pm. Seating is limited, register online at C2educate.com/spring-break/

- Free New SAT (class of 2017), will be offered by The Princeton Review at Mira Costa High School on April 18 from 9 am – 1:30 pm.  Register online at PrincetonReview.com/Events or call 800-273-8439. Event ID#233313.

- Interested in taking the Practice ACT at Mira Costa on May 9? Register in the CCC during lunchtime starting March 23. Registration is $10 during the week of March 23. Late registration is $15 during the week of March 30. Cash only! We will not be accepting checks. There are limited spots so first come, first served!