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The student news site of Carlmont High School in Belmont, California.

Scot Scoop News

The student news site of Carlmont High School in Belmont, California.

Scot Scoop News

The student news site of Carlmont High School in Belmont, California.

Scot Scoop News

Andrew Shao

Andrew Shao, Staff Writer

A sophomore at Carlmont, Andrew Shao is a member and the editor of Carlmont Key Club and plays JV Lacrosse in addition to writing for Scot Scoop. He is passionate about aviation and involves himself in gliding in his free time. Andrew’s favorite news organization is The Onion.

Twitter: @shaozedong

All content by Andrew Shao
Work permits issued by the school and Sequoia Union High School District (SUHSD) are required for students seeking formal employment.

Working Carlmont students prepare for summer

Andrew Shao, Staff Writer May 14, 2019

As the 2018-2019 school year comes to an end, many Carlmont students prepare for another summer of work and internships, while some debate whether or not to invest their time in the coming vacation with...

Many people defend gun ownership because of its association with hunting for sport.

Opinion: Guns need regulation, not banishment

Andrew Shao, Staff Writer April 20, 2019

Don’t ban guns. Legal firearm regulation in America must be improved, but the right to individual ownership of firearms must also never be wholly compromised or banned. Firearm ownership is too significant...

Cindy Shusterman supervises her AP Seminar class currently engaged in group work.

New AP Research course opens for next year

Andrew Shao, Staff Writer March 16, 2019

The new AP Capstone diploma program will enter its second year at Carlmont and begin its second successive course, AP Research, for the first time ever in the next 2019–2020 school year. AP Capstone’s...

A kitchen classroom in Japan.

Carlmont plans new culinary arts pathway

Andrew Shao, Staff Writer February 26, 2019

State funding applications for a new classroom construction project sent out by the Carlmont administration are pending review as the school continues plans to develop a new CTE Food Service and Hospitality...

California Clubhouse in San Carlos. The nonprofit organization is the only one like it in San Mateo County.

California Clubhouse brings hope to mentally ill

Andrew Shao, Staff Writer November 10, 2018

California Clubhouse in San Carlos provides a unique opportunity for those in the local community living with mental illness to seek help and support. The facility, one of many Clubhouses existing around...

One of Surf Air's fleet of Pilatus PC-12 aircraft departs from San Carlos Airport.

Surf Air noisily returns to San Carlos Airport

Andrew Shao, Staff Writer October 25, 2018

Surf Air operations have returned to San Carlos Airport after a months-long hiatus from the area, according to San Mateo County Airports Assistant Manager Chris Peter. The company is locally notorious...

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