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

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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

Emma Wu

Emma Wu, Staff Writer

Emma Wu (Class of 2026) is a sophomore who enjoys playing the violin, traveling, and painting. She is a campus writer who focuses on local events and is excited to expand her knowledge of the culture and people around the Bay Area. You can find her hanging out with her friends, going to an orchestra rehearsal, or planning her next trip.

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With AP tests lurking closer, students begin to study and prepare for the upcoming exam, reviewing material and different concepts they learned throughout the year. "The big struggle with it, especially with AP classes, is the sheer volume of topics that need to be reviewed," said Michael O'Neall, an AP Environmental Science teacher.

Students study and prepare as AP tests loom closer

Emma Wu, Staff Writer May 8, 2024

As the school year comes to an end and students begin to chatter excitedly about summer break plans, Advanced Placement (AP) tests loom ahead. Emails of information and test dates, as well as study resources,...

As counselor meetings commence for course selection, students plan the classes they wish to take. "I would recommend them to talk to teachers and get a sense of whether the teacher would recommend a class for the student or not," said Carlmont counselor Andrew Kahn.

Upcoming school year offers new classes to students

Emma Wu, Staff Writer March 15, 2024

As students start receiving emails in their inboxes about upcoming counselor meetings to select classes for the next year, word of new class offerings at Carlmont breezes through the halls. With various...

Students camp out in the library to study for the upcoming exams, as work piles up and teachers begin finalizing grades. "I'm stressed that I'll do poorly on the final and there's nothing I can do about it," said sophomore Lyra Cunningham.

Students and teachers alike prepare for finals week

Emma Wu, Staff Writer December 3, 2023

As excitement about ice skating, hot chocolate, and winter break buzzes around the campus, the end of the semester is creeping up on students; everyone is scrambling to prepare for review week and the...

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