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MIRA COSTA HIGH
Vision Statement
“Mira Costa is a community of learners where each member has the
opportunity to achieve academic, creative, personal, and social excellence.”
Thursday, September 13, 2018 Regular Schedule
CALENDAR
TODAY 9/13 – Back to School Night at 6 pm in the Auditorium
FRI 9/14 – Minimum Day Schedule
WED 9/19 – No School
THU 9/20 – Principal’s Tour at 9 am in the Admin Office (sign up online); 12th Grade Parent Night at 7 pm in the Small Theater
FRI 9/21 – Hall of Fame Day (see website for schedule); PTSA Tailgate party at 5 pm at Waller Stadium
FACULTY
· Please excuse the following students this week:
o TODAY 9/13 – Football (F/S) at 1:05 pm; Girls’ Volleyball (all levels) at 1:15 pm
STUDENT INFO
· We have a few Prom 2018 Photos at the front desk in the Office. If you did not receive your pictures, come by to pick them up! Tell your graduated friends, as well.
· Come see the first art show of the year. AP Studio Art presents “Mom and Dad Liked It.” The show is open TODAY through Sept. 21 in the Gallery, Room 60.
CLUBS AND ORGANIZATIONS
· 663 million people in the world live without clean water. Come to Charity Water Club on Mondays in Room 102 to change this. First meeting is on 9/17. There will be cookies!
· Do you want to learn about Filipino culture, language and food? If so, come to Filipino Club every Thursday (TODAY) in Mr. Nodado’s Room 342 to learn about the Philippines and eat Filipino food. Everyone is welcome!
· Interested in Women Empowerment? Join S Club every Monday in Room 16 for easy community service hours and a key way to spice up college resumes!
· Come to the Support Our Students Club TODAY at lunch in Room 234 to make care packages for sick/injured Costa students!
· Come to room 21 during lunch TODAY to become a part of the Disaster Relief Club. We will be discussing volunteer opportunities for the upcoming semester and voting to fill the cabinet chairs.
· Returning NHS members: There will be a brief informational meeting in the MPR on 9/20 to address procedural changes and new requirements for the club enacted this year.
· Math Club meetings are held every Tuesday at lunch. Come to Room 131 if you want to improve your skills, learn new concepts, and compete against other mathletes! All levels of math are welcome.
· Chemistry Club: Are you interested in science and do you want to participate in science extracurricular activities? Well, this is the club for you! Stop by Room 342 at lunch on Friday!
COLLEGE AND CAREER CENTER
· Schedule a one-on-one appointment with one of our credentialed college counselors. Call 310-318-7337 ext. 5253 or email [email protected].
· College Representative Visits In The CCC – If visit is during class please get teacher permission to attend. This is an opportunity to learn about your schools of interest and meet the admission counselors. View all visits and sign-up to attend on NAVIANCE. Please bring your school ID.
o TODAY, 9/13 – University of Notre Dame at 8:00am, University of Tulsa at 9:00am, Arizona State University at 10:23am, Willamette University at 2:00pm.
o Friday, 9/14 – Washington University in St. Louis at 8:00am, University of South Carolina at 8:42am, Oberlin College at 9:26am, The Evergreen State College at 10:21am, Dominican University of California at 11:03am, Sonoma State University at 11:45am.
· SENIORS – Visit the CCC for College Application Assistance:
o College Personal Statement Revision – Please bring in a hard-copy of your essay if you would like feedback from one of the counselors. Typically essays are completed within 2-3 business days.
o Walk-in Wednesdays for help with applications, essay revisions and to have your questions answered! No appointment necessary. Walk-In Hours are on Wednesdays, from 3PM to 5PM.
· Local Events For a list of local college events please visit the MCHS Website, click on the “College” tab, select “College and Career Center” and “Events and Auditions.”
· Testing
o Revolution Prep is offering a FREE full-length SAT and ACT practice on campus Saturday, 9/29/2018
Time: SAT – 9am to 1:15pm, ACT – 9am to 1pm; SAT – Room 14 and ACT – Room 16
Essay: Optional (students not staying for the essay will be dismissed about 45 minutes earlier)
Bring: Calculator, #2 pencils, snack, water and a cell phone (The students will download a phone app and score their tests on site)
Register via this link: https://www.revolutionprep.com/partners/61/
o Princeton Review is offering a FREE practice test on campus -
Time: Saturday morning, October 20 from 9 am – 12:45 pm in Room 14.
Register via this link: ACT Free Practice Test at Mira Costa High
o Test Prep Resources are listed on the MCHS website-College Tab-Testing or use the link: http://www.miracostahigh.org/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=349909&type=d&pREC_ID=759631
· SoCal Roc is now enrolling for the fall 2018 semester. Classes began Monday, Sept. 10. Come to the CCC to sign up and learn more about the classes we offer.