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
Tuesday, October 4, 2016 Regular Schedule
STUDENT INFO
· Hey Mustangs! The Skechers Pier to Pier Friendship Walk is coming up, and we need your help! Make sure to go to skechersfriendshipwalk.com to register and join the MCHS walk team, or come to Room 115 on Thursday 10/6 to sign up!
· Mental Health Awareness Week is October 3rd – 8th! Wear purple on Wednesday to show support and come to Headstrong Club Tuesdays (TODAY) at lunch in Room 21 to learn more!
· Lions, Tigers and Sharks? (oh my)… Discover South Africa over Spring Break 2018. Informational meeting for students and parents TODAY, Oct. 4 at 7 pm in Room 232 (math/science bldg.) See Mr. Cox in Room 410 during lunch or email [email protected] for more info on this life-changing adventure.
· It’s time for our California Scholarship Federation membership drive. If you are a Sophomore, Junior or Senior who had excellent grades in June, you may be eligible. The membership drive continues through Oct. 7. Applications can be found in Room 243. If you don’t know what CSF is, then come to lab Room 243 in the science building at snack or lunch during the two-week membership drive to get more information. Sorry, freshmen will not be eligible until they have received their first semester high school grades.
CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS
· Wanna learn how to code and create awesome games with friends? Come check out Python Gaming and Coding Club! Our first informational meeting is Monday, Oct. 10 during lunch in Room 52.
· Latino Scholars Union meets TODAY in Room 73. Everyone is welcome!
· Come to Reflections on Mondays in Room 207. We publish your poetry and photography.
· Headstrong Club is every Tuesday at lunch in Room 21! Come help us raise awareness for Mental Health, get involved in creating Costa’s stress plan, and meet supportive and amazing people!
· Come to Chess Club to play chess or just hang out every Thursday at lunch in Room 14, across from the Library.
COLLEGE AND CAREER CENTER
College Visits – Please sign up on Naviance If visit is during class, please ask your teacher for permission to attend.
TODAY, 10/4 – University of Oklahoma at 8:00am, University of Illinois at 8:00am, University of Massachusetts –Amherst at 9:00am, Point Loma Nazarene at 10:23am, Georgia Institute of Technology at 11:25am, Loyola University-New Orleans at 12:20pm, Butler University at 1:00pm, Belmont University at 2:00pm.
Wednesday, 10/5 – University of Georgia at 8:00am, Seattle University at 9:00am, Trinity College – Hartford, CT at 11:25am, Hobart & William Smith Colleges at 12:20 pm, University of Delaware at 12:20pm, Colby College at 1:00pm, Salve Regina University at 1:00pm, Whitman College at 2:00pm, American University in Rome at 3:00pm, Macquarie University-Australia at 3:00pm.
Thursday, 10/6 – University of Kansas at 8:00am, Olin College of Engineering at 9:00am, Emory University at 10:23am, U.S. Marine Scholarship Opportunities at 12:20pm, Northern Arizona University at 1:00pm, University of Vermont at 2:00pm.
Friday, 10/7 – Fordham University at 8:00am, USC at 9:00am, Wesleyan University at 10:23am, Vanderbilt University at 11:25am, Bowdoin College at 1:00pm, Cornell College at 3:00pm.
CCC Updates
*The CCC is now open from 8am until 7pm. We hope you’ll take advantage of the extra hours and our extended services!
*College Application Workshop Wednesdays from 2:00-7:00pm. Walk in and work on your college applications and personal statements with support from a CCC counselor. Bring a device or reserve one in the CCC.
Check out all upcoming CCC Events on the MCHS Website→College Tab→CCC Calendar or use this link: http://www.miracostahigh.org/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=75171&type=d&pREC_ID=calendar
Local college events are listed on the MCHS website→College Tab→Events and Auditions or use the link: http://www.miracostahigh.org/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=349748&type=d&pREC_ID=759344
Test Prep Resources: Kaplan Test Prep is presenting a free mock ACT at the MCHS auditorium on Saturday, October 8 at 9:00am-12:30pm. Please register by Wednesday, October 5. Online registration – use this link: http://bit.ly/mchsmockact Bring a snack, calculator and two #2 pencils. You MUST BRING YOUR FULLY-CHARGED MOBILE DEVICE!