Carlmont takes actions to improve attendance rates
Ethan Man, Staff Writer
October 12, 2019
New California education laws have altered Carlmont's attendance policies, making it harder for students to get excused absences. In addition to these new policies, Carlmont installed a new scanning system to better track attendance. If a student has three or more unexcused absences, they are considered...
Positivity 101 Club strengthens mindsets
Elena Chawla, Staff Writer
October 11, 2019
Members of the Positivity 101 Club enjoy making creative arts and crafts, helping them cope with the vast amount of school-induced stress in their lives. A small group of girls in the Positivity 101 Club gathered for an enjoyable lunch with their friends while decorating glass jars. The girls wrote ...
Incoming freshmen preview Carlmont through shadowing program
October 11, 2019
As the school year progresses, many eighth-graders look to high school students to set an example of what they can expect in their upcoming freshman year. On Oct. 1, Carlmont High School began individual shadowing. Shadowing is an opportunity for eighth-graders to tour high schools. By shadowing, the incoming freshmen can understand what different high schools a...
Dress code prepares students for the future
Camille Kay, Staff Writer
October 10, 2019
Carlmont's dress code guides students in following business attire and sets boundaries for students as well. Carlmont creates a welcoming atmosphere for students to express themselves while encouraging appropriate attire at the same time. Carlmont also focuses on teaching what clothing is academically...
Argument Club encourages freedom of expression
October 8, 2019
Carlmont’s Argument Club creates a comfortable and welcoming environment where students are encouraged to develop and argue their perspectives. Students from different grades and social groups all gather at E6 during lunch each Monday for Argument Club to freely express their opinions. Although...
Swing Club jumps into the new school year
Sophia Deynega and Sophia Morgan
October 7, 2019
Swing Club practices are in full swing in preparation for Heritage Fair. Club members express their passion for swing dance by practicing at Carlmont every Saturday in a social environment. During the two hours of practice, the members enjoy creating friendships with fellow students as well as lear...
Math contest participation multiplies
Owen Finigan, Staff Writer
October 6, 2019
Attendance skyrocketed for the first Carlmont math contest of the year, as students rushed to find an open class to participate in the contest. Students flocked to math classrooms in the E and D halls, running from their third-period classes as soon as the lunch bell rang to get into the quickly ...
College and Career Center guides students
Calista Shohet, Staff Writer
October 3, 2019
As students become more invested in their future pathways, the Carlmont College and Career Center helps take action. Located in B hall, the center provides opportunities for students to explore what they want to do after high school. There are many resources, including college application guidance ...
Students reflect on the first month of the new school year
Mari Ramirez, Staff Writer
October 3, 2019
Going back to school from summer break is not always easy, and many factors go into how smooth or difficult that transition can be. Now that school has been in session for about a month, it's essential to reflect on this transition. “Overall, I think coming back the first month of school has...
Students reveal the hidden importance of the PSAT
October 2, 2019
The school-mandated PSAT is coming fast, but not all students deal with it the same way. On Oct. 16, sophomores and juniors will be participating in the Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude Test, widely known as the PSAT. While some students believe that it does not affect them, others believe it is an essential aspect of doing well on the SAT and in college admissions. “I don’...
Student Store enhances Carlmont’s sense of community
Cooper Perez, Staff Writer
October 2, 2019
For years, ice creams and popsicles from the Student Store have cooled students down at lunch and after school. The Parent Teacher Student Association, or PTSA, runs the Student Store. Parents of Carlmont students volunteer each day to run the store, which entails managing the selling of goods to st...
ASB’s Do Something commission prepares to save lives
Nicole Coleman, Staff Writer
October 2, 2019
ASB students are working non-stop to plan the most successful blood drive that Carlmont has ever had. For the past month, the students in the Do Something commission have been working to plan a blood drive that could potentially save the lives of hundreds of people around the country. For some...
Sabrina Lo, Staff Writer
As students and parents pass through the office, they are greeted by the friendly faces of the secretaries. But, they do so much more than make people feel welcome. With...
Ethan Torban, Staff Writer
WARNING: This following article contains minor spoilers for the game "Jedi: Fallen Order." "Jedi: Fallen Order" has just reinvented the video game genre for years to come....
Emma Romanowsky, Highlander Editor-in-Chief
As the temperature continues to drop, so does body image. The holidays are notoriously associated with massive feasts, over-the-top sales, and the excess of consumption....
Leanna Gower, Staff Writer
As finals are just around the corner, students find themselves struggling to study for their upcoming exams. Many are overloaded with assignments leading up to review week,...
Ailee Lim, Staff Writer
The Hillsdale mall is currently adding new restaurants, an outside area, and a bowling alley. The Cinépolis movie theater, which was only recently integrated, sets itself...
Izzy Wilson, Staff Writer
Leadership. Confidence. Teamwork. Competition. These are all essential attributes that are necessary for everyday life. The Carlmont JV boys soccer team exemplified...
Adila Azizali, Staff Writer
Religion is a sensitive topic to touch on. Due to the different views and opinions based on the subject, it is adequately discussed. High school students have reached the...
Carlmont constructed a $6.7 million lab building in 2011. The goal? To introduce possibilities for students. Since 2002, Carlmont has been offering biotechnology courses....
Isabella Wesson, Staff Writer
Carlmont girls JV basketball suffered their first loss of the season against Saint Francis High School on Dec. 4. The match was one of three in the Mountain View tournament,...
Zachary Khouri, Scot Scoop Editor
Last Friday, I had the pleasure of laying back in my chair and snacking on popcorn while I watched Rian Johnson’s “Knives Out” in theaters. I have much to say about...