By Thomas Cho, Los Angeles Center for Enriched Studies, Grade 10 May 31, 2011 The Intel ISEF is the world’s largest international pre-college science competition and this year, Los Angeles proudly hosted the conference. More than 1,500 high school students arrived from all over the United States as well as international regions. JSRHi. The JSR…
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Student sisters, turned entrepreneurs, open online boutique
By Stacey Lee, Woodbridge High School, Grade 12 May 23, 2011 Senior Corliss Mejia and her sister sophomore Camille Mejia launched their business brainchild—an online fashion boutique called Newport Madison on May 8, 2011. JSRHi. The JSR program coordinator manages this website.More Posts – Website Follow Me:
“America’s Next Great Restaurant” finalist, Stephenie Park, inspires Asian-Americans
By Jenny Yeona Choi, Los Osos High School, Grade 11 May 23, 2011 America’s Next Great Restaurant (ANGR) is a NBC reality television show that allows contestants to pitch their own restaurant idea and the winner is given the opportunity to open restaurants in Los Angeles, New York, and Minneapolis. Stephenie Park, a 28-year-old attorney,…
Student Battles Lou Gehrig’s disease, inspires peers
By Gloria Kim, South Pasadena High School, Grade 10 May 16, 2011 Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a disease that usually develops among adults past age 40. But at South Pasadena High School, it has affected an eighteen year-old senior. JSRHi. The JSR program coordinator manages this website.More Posts – Website Follow Me:
Children Become Teenagers Sooner Than Expected
By Mary Park, El Diamonte High School, Grade 11 March 7, 2011 Growing up is not an option. Along with adulthood come business, and the burden of paying bills. If any adult were asked if they could revisit their childhood, most of them would say yes. Surprisingly, this is the opposite for children. Most children…
Election Day: 2011-12 Cerritos High ASB Cabinet
By Sarah Kim, Cerritos High School, Grade 10 June 20, 2011 During the month of May, elections were held for Cerritos High School’s ASB cabinet. Equipped with posters, signs, and pickets, for two weeks nominees campaigned in order to win the favor of voters. JSRHi. The JSR program coordinator manages this website.More Posts – Website…
Students React to UCs dropping SAT Test Requirements
By Woojin Park, North Hollywood High School, Grade 10 June 16, 2011 On the morning of June 4th, 2011, students began to flock to their SAT testing centers to test their knowledge in various fields. Many of these students were present to take the SAT Subject Tests, a series of tests created to challenge students…
학교 수행평가, 이젠 점수에서 벗어나세요.
고서현 고양외고 3학년 녹음이 우거지기 시작하는 5월, 고양외국어고등학교(이하 고양외고) 곳곳에서 보이는 학생들의 창의적인 작품들이 주목받기 시작하며 고양외고만의 독특한 수행평가들이 새삼 관심을 받고 있다. 단순히 학생들 간의 점수를 가르려는 목적이 아닌, 마음으로 사회를 느끼게 하고 학생 스스로 사회에 문제를 제기하게끔 함으로써 학생들을 진정한 글로벌 리더로 키우려는 선생님들의 노고가 모여 고안해낸 수행평가인 만큼 그 결실도 알차다. JSRHi….
Cypress High stages pre-prom drunk driving accident
By Diane Kim, Cypress High School, Grade 11 May 31, 2011 On May 19, Cypress High School juniors and seniors gathered around a mock auto accident scene in the school parking lot for an event known as “Every 15 Minutes.” Two cars were overturned and five students were positioned to appear as though injured or…
Merit Pay: A Controversy in California
By Jihwan Chang, Westlake High School, Grade 10 May 31, 2011 California is in a tough situation with students. For the past 20 years, students have been declining in performance while teachers have been gaining increased salaries. With money being tight for the California Education Budget, a widespread yet controversial issue is brought up more…