Teachers decide to remove homeroom period
By Robin Janotta News Editor Mira Costa teachers voted June 9 to remove the homeroom period from the master schedule next year. Last June, Costa teachers voted to add the period, but due to unpopularity […]
Administration
Administration implements new STAR testing schedule and senior seminars
The new and condensed Standardized Testing And Reporting schedule implemented this year was considered successful and efficient by school administrators. It included senior seminars and a trip to Six Flags Magic Mountain for seniors. […]
Principal Julie Ruisinger announces resignation
Principal Julie Ruisinger is resigning at the end of the school year in order to take a principalship of a district continuation school in Texas. […]
Costa’s ethics policy needs to be more specific
Friday, April 30, 2010 By Rachel Bracker Editor-in-Chief Some stunts that students pull demonstrate a lack of respect for the learning process, such as bringing notes into an exam or looking at other students’ work. […]
Staff Editorial: Administrators need to involve students before making changes
Change is inevitable, but should always be done thoughtfully. Mira Costa administrators need to consider student opinion more seriously when implementing change. […]
Administration revokes schedule policy
The Mira Costa administration revoked a new policy that prevented students from taking two classes within the same department, effective today, because the Manhattan Beach Unified School District school board decided to provide funding for two new class sections for the upcoming year. […]
Homeroom lacks purpose, objectives and student support
Friday, April 9, 2010 By David Copeland Sports Editor One of the largest schedule changes to Mira Costa in years may also be one of the administration’s biggest mistakes. Starting second semester this year, Costa […]
Administration changes STAR schedule
The annual Standardized Testing and Reporting Tests will take place on May 18, 19 and 20, with two sections of testing the first day and two sections on the second day. On the third day, sophomores will take the two-hour life science test.
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Changing Costa’s master schedule would create unneeded problems.
This article is part of a PRO/CON opinion piece on potential changes to Mira Costa’s master schedule. To view the opposing side, see here. Friday, February 26, 2010 Jason Boxer Opinion Editor Mira Costa High […]
Costa’s entire schedule needs changes, especially concerning winter break.
This article is part of a PRO/CON opinion piece on potential changes to Mira Costa’s master schedule. To view the opposing side, see here. Friday, February 26, 2010 By Rachel Bracker Editor-in-Chief The MBUSD academic […]