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
PLEASE READ IN HOMEROOM CLASS AND POST
Monday, April 11, 2016 Regular Schedule
STUDENT INFO
· Spring Spirit Wear orders are being taken now through April 15 in the Student Store. Don’t miss this opportunity to get your favorite Mustang Gear. You can also order at our new ASB Web Store. Check out the MCHS Website for more details.
· Incoming juniors and seniors finalizing classes with your counselor for next year: Honors Earth Science through UCLA is the class for you! Located right here at Mira Costa, Room 238, it is the only Dual Credit class (high school and college credit*) at Mira Costa. The transcript can earn you credit to another college, even if you do not go to UCLA. No AP exam. Four major fields of study are Astronomy, Oceanography, Meteorology and Geology. GPA boost! See Mr. Kurz, UCLA Instructor, in Room 238 or email [email protected] for more details. *College credit is optional
· If you would like to partake in La Vista’s annual photo contest, submit your work to [email protected] with your name, grade and photo titles. Please submit by April 13.
SPORTS
· Mira Costa Hockey: The Mira Costa hockey team beat Redondo 7-0. Goals were scored by Wyatt Light with three; Austin Bowkus, Roberto Kampfner, Johnathan Kingsley and Sebastian Wallace each with one. Donovan Henry and Kian Arnold earned the shutout. Come out to cheer on the team on April 12 at 7:45 pm against Beverly Hills and on April 14 at 7:30 pm against Manhattan Beach.
CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS
· A report of child abuse is made every ten seconds. Come get involved in the Guardian Society to help prevent child abuse. Meet in Room 23 every Friday at lunch.
· Come one, come all! Latino Scholars Union is more than just a club, it’s a community. We meet Tuesdays at lunch in Room 73. LSU welcomes all Mira Costa students; you do not have to be Hispanic or Latino to join!
· 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).
COLLEGE AND CAREER CENTER
- Visits – UC Riverside on Apr. 13 at 9:27 am (AM Office Hours); El Camino College Registration Workshop on Apr. 13 at 12:26 pm (PM Office Hours); Macquerie University (Australia) on April 18 at 12:20 pm; Santa Monica College on April 20 at 12:30 pm; Kansas State University on Apr. 29 at 12:20 pm. Please sign up on Naviance.
- Which College Is Your Best Investment Seminar: Wednesday, April 13 during morning office hours (9:27 – 10:24 am). With rising college costs and student debt, it is important for you to get started off on the right financial path when making your college choice. This seminar will help give you guidance on weighing the costs and benefits of your college options to help you make an informed decision. Both students and parents are welcome.
TESTING/WORKSHOPS
· C2 Educate is offering 9 different mock AP Tests that students can take before May AP test days. Subjects include Chemistry, U.S. History, Language & Composition, Calculus AB, Biology, World History, U.S. Government & Politics, Physics 1, and Psychology. Sign-up at https://www.c2educate.com/lasrm.
· Applerouth Tutoring is offering an SAT prep class at MCHS that will lead directly into the June 4 official SAT date. You will receive a 12-hour, structured review of major SAT concepts and strategies. Test guides and session notes are provided to help simplify the studying process. Additionally, after each mock test, you will receive a detailed results analysis to help you chart your own unique course towards mastering the test.
Class Schedule:
Mock New SAT Saturday, April 23 9:00 am - 1:00 pm; Session 1 Saturday, April 30 9:00 am – 12:00 pm; Session 2 Saturday, May 7 9:00am - 12:00 pm; Session 3 Saturday, May 14 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Mock New SAT Saturday, May 21 9:00 am - 1:00 pm; Session 4 Saturday, May 28 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Price is $499. To sign up use event link: https://www.applerouth.com/signup/?groupid=2616.
SENIORS
· El Camino bound students – After you take your assessment test, your next step towards priority registration is to meet with an ECC Counselor. During the month of March there will be an ECC Counselor available in the CCC to meet with you on Thursdays from 12:20 – 2:40 pm. Sign up for your appointment in the CCC now. *ECC Registration Workshop on Apr. 13 during PM Office Hours (12:26 pm). Sign up on Naviance.