Vision Statement
“Mira Costa is a community of learners where each member has the
opportunity to achieve academic, creative, personal, and social excellence.”
DAILY BULLETIN
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Monday, February 1, 2016 Regular Schedule
STUDENT INFO
· MCHS Aquatics Junior Lifeguard Conditioning Program: Training to pass the Jr. Lifeguard Swim Test & conditioning workouts for returning JGs. Sign up by March 14 – space is limited. Three sessions at Mira Costa pool:
Session 1: 3/21 – 4/14 (M/T/Th, excluding April 4, 5, 7) 5:30 – 6:30 pm
Session 2: 4/18 – 5/5 (M/T/Th) 5:30 – 6:30 pm
Session 3: 5/9 – 5/26 (M/T/Th) 4:00 – 5:00 pm
All participants must be at least 9 years old by July 1, 2016, and are expected to have mastered basic swimming skills. Classes taught by MCHS Aquatics student athletes. This is a fundraiser for the MCHS Aquatics Bossters. Go to mustangaquatics.org or email Joe Anderson at [email protected] or call 310-252-7236 for more information.
· AP Students: Don’t forget to sign up at the student store TODAY at lunch only to register to take your AP exams. Please bring your completed blue worksheet and a pen to complete the actual registration form. Checks ($97 for each exam) should be made payable to MCHS.
CLUBS/ORGANIZATIONS
· Do you like anime? Or do you want to learn more/get involved in the anime community? If so, go to Anime Club in Room 205 on Mondays (TODAY).
· Hola, Costa. Feb. 3 is Club Day. Come out and support Cultures Unite. We will be selling Taco Bell.
· Come to Cultures Unite every Monday (TODAY) in room 52 to learn about some amazing cultures at Costa.
· Girls Who Code meets TODAY in Room 116 from 3 to 4 pm!
COLLEGE AND CAREER CENTER
- College Fair – Torrance – North High School is hosting a College Fair on Saturday, Feb. 20, 10 am – 2 pm. The fair is free featuring representatives from many colleges, universities, trade schools and the military. Financial information will be available. North High School, 3620 W. 182nd St., Torrance.
- SoCal Roc – Class schedules are available in the CCC. Sign up in the CCC to meet with the SoCal Roc Counselor or drop in on Mondays (TODAY) during snack.
TESTING
· Freshman, Sophomores, Juniors & Parents -- Come to an informative presentation in the CCC on February 3rd during morning office hours (9:27am), reviewing the ins and outs of the SAT, ACT and PSAT presented by Applerouth. Students, sign-up on Naviance so we can get a head count (under “upcoming college visits”). All grade levels and parents are welcome to attend.
· PJ TEST PREP is offering free practice SAT, New SAT, and ACT tests on March 5, 10:00 am – 2:oo pm at the Hermosa Beach Holiday Inn Express. Results, free test strategy tips and information about the new SAT will be available following the test at 2:30 pm for students and/or parents. Please RSVP at www.pjtestprep.com/rsvp. Questions? Contact [email protected] or call 310-529-7285.
SENIORS
· El Camino Assessment Testing at MCHS -- If you have applied to El Camino College, you have an opportunity to complete your assessment testing at MCHS. Testing will take place on Thursday, Feb. 11 at 10:00 am – 12:30 pm in Room 241. Reserve your spot on Naviance; seating is limited.
Please bring your El Camino Student ID.
· The new FAFSA is now available online at fafsa.ed.gov.