DAILY BULLETIN: PLEASE READ IN HOMEROOM CLASS AND POST
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.”
Monday, September 17, 2018 Regular Schedule
CALENDAR
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
WED 9/26 – Office Hours Schedule; College Knowledge Night in the CCC
THU 9/27 – Make-up Picture Day from 7:30 am – 2:00 pm in the Auditorium Lobby
FRI 9/28 – Green & Gold Day; Movie Night in the Mustang Mall from 9 to 11 pm
FACULTY
· Costa Staff: Please remember that the side entrance gates must stay locked during the school day. If you unlock a gate, lock it up behind you. Thank you.
STUDENT INFO
· Attention Freshmen interested in ASB: Election packets are due by 2 pm on Tuesday, Sept. 18. Campaigning will begin Thursday morning, Sept. 20.
· The fall California Scholarship Federation (CSF) Membership Drive begins TODAY and will end on Friday, Sept. 28. Membership is open to 10th, 11th and 12th grade students who are eligible, based on their excellent grades received in June. To find out if you are eligible, come to Room 243 during the membership drive at snack, lunch or PM Office Hours for more information. Sorry freshmen, you will be eligible for associate membership in February.
CLUBS AND ORGANIZATIONS
· Mira Costa Gender Sexuality Alliance meets every Thursday at lunch in Room 23. Meet a group of loving and supporting people, engage in activist work to help make campus a more accepting environment, and raise funds for various charities and organizations.
· Join us in Room 207 for Creative Writing Club: a chance to compose poems, play with language, and meet interesting people! Mondays (TODAY) at lunch.
· Interested in becoming a staff member on Mira Costa’s Literary Magazine, PaperCut? Come join us in Room 207 Mondays (TODAY) at lunch!
· 663 million people in the world live without clean water. Come to Charity Water Club on Mondays (TODAY) in Room 102 to change this. First meeting is on 9/17. There will be cookies!
· Interested in Women Empowerment? Join S Club every Monday (TODAY) in Room 16 for easy community service hours and a key way to spice up college resumes!
· 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.
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, 9/17 – University of Illinois at 8:00am, American University of Paris at 9:00am, Auburn University at 10:23am, Villanova University at 2:00pm.
o Tuesday, 9/18 – The New School (Parsons) at 8:00am, Pepperdine University at 9:00am, Columbia University Dual BA Program at 10:23am, Penn State University at 11:25am, Muhlenberg College at 12:20pm, University of Colorado/Boulder at 1:00 pm, St. John’s University at 2:00pm.
o Thursday, 9/20 – Tufts University at 8:00am, Azusa Pacific University at 1:00pm
o Friday, 9/21 – Lynn University at 12:00pm (lunch)
· 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.