Finals schedule should also account for zero period
By Chloe Newton Staff Writer The average zero period student wakes up at 6:00 a.m. every morning in order to arrive at school by 7:00 a.m. Waking up this early to get to school is […]
Opinion
Completion of campus construction will prove beneficial to students
By Parnia Mazhar Staff Writer Parts of Costa’s campus have been under construction for the past four years as part of the Measure BB project, causing inconveniences for students and staff. The completion of this […]
Students should not be able to take outside classes to boost their GPA
By Isabelle Chiu Staff Writer Private, alternative schools such as Halstrom and Fusion Academy do not completely prepare students for the future. Students should not be permitted to take outside courses that offer one-on-one teaching […]
Teachers should not change their way of teaching due to the new Common Core Standards
By Tommy Kelleher Staff Writer On the website for Common Core State Standards, there is a handy section of myths vs. facts about Common Core. One of these myths is that it is a curriculum, […]
CASHEE testing for sophomores accurately represents their graduation potential
By Anna Real Staff Writer The California High School Exit Exam is a helpful test that is required to take in order to graduate. The test was designed by the California Department of Education and […]
The blocking of apps on campus is a neccessary measure to ensure technological safety
By Justin Reed Staff Writer Mira Costa has supported the use of personal devices on campus but this also comes with the ability for them to decide what is allowed on the schools Wi-Fi. Since […]
Mid-Way Day proves to be effective once again during the 2015 school year
By Hogan Webb Staff Writer Mira Costa has a large student population, and many of the kids have hidden talents and hobbies. Midway day gives students an excellent opportunity to let their peers and teachers […]
The Health textbook is an unrealistic learning tool
By Tommy Kelleher Contributing Writer From car crashes, to felonies, to violent episodes and even deaths, the chapters on alcohol and soft drug use in Mira Costa’s health textbook “Lifetime Health” are meant to rouse […]
Finals for seniors should be optional
By Isabelle Chiu Staff Writer Although finals are essential to assess students’ knowledge, finals in the second semester should be made optional for seniors who have already achieved academic excellence, a 3.75 grade point average […]
No-cut sports prevent Mira Costa Athletics from achieving its full potential, should be re-evaluated
By Hogan Webb Staff Writer High School sports are taken very seriously these day, and the number of sports teams that let everyone participate are decreasing. Coaches can’t have kids on the team who aren’t […]