San Carlos Camp Fair offers one-stop shopping for busy parents

Audrey Boyce, Staff Writer

March 7, 2019

San Carlos held their second annual Camp Fair, a showcase for local summer programs. It was an opportunity for parents, children, and teens looking for summer jobs to talk directly to the camp directors and ask questions that could not be answered online or in a pamphlet. The event was held inside the San Carlos You...

Parents attend Spring Sport Parent Night

Nihal Karim, Staff Writer

February 13, 2019

As the spring sports season begins, it attracts not only students, but also parents. On a late Tuesday afternoon, the Stogner Gym welcomed parents of Carlmont athletes for an informational Spring Sports Parent Night. During the event, parents were provided with information about Carlmont’s overall...

Teenagers need understanding, not fixing

Maddy Ting, Staff Writer

January 31, 2019

"I hate you!" Her words echo down the hallway, followed by the slam of a bedroom door and the distinctive click of a lock. Her parents are left gaping at the barrier between them and their teen child, wondering, “Where did we go wrong?” Does this sound familiar? This is how the media ...

Editorial: Black Friday sales should only be on Friday

Editorial Staff, Site Editors

November 23, 2018

Black Friday used to be a one-day event where shoppers would rush into stores to buy as many discounted items as possible within the 24 hours. Now, most stores give shoppers the luxury to start shopping on Thanksgiving, the Thursday before Black Friday. Black Friday is a day in which many stores...

Back to School Night provides a connection between parents and teachers

Charlie McBrian, Staff Writer

October 16, 2018

The halls were packed with scores of confused parents who rushed to get across the school as their kids had done every day for the past few months. Yes, this was the night: Back to School Night. “In recent years Carlmont has attempted to make it more of a community event,” Vice Principal Jenn...

Parent Education Night teaches anxiety management

Charlie McBrian, Staff Writer

November 11, 2017

Over 300 parents, students, and Parent Teacher Student Association (PTSA) members poured into the Carlmont Performing Arts Center on Thursday, Nov. 9 for Parent Education Night. Parent Education Night is a district-wide program meant to tell parents and students about a variety of issues students...

Parents donate glasses for eclipse viewing

Riley Collins, Staff Writer

August 24, 2017

Riley Collins reports on students from Carlmont High School while they safely watch the eclipse.

Parents and students explore new classes and clubs

Rachel Skrenta, Staff Writer

March 18, 2017

Although high school is intended for students, parents began to flood the halls and classrooms of Carlmont instead. Teachers welcomed visitors into their classrooms on March 16, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. during this year’s Open House. History teacher Jayson Waller said, “Open House is important because it’s one of the two scho...

Assembly speaker educates on “How to Raise an Adult”

Sophie Penn, ScotCenter Editor-in-Chief

March 25, 2016

On Monday, author Julie Lythcott-Haims came to Carlmont High School to speak at a school-wide assembly. She addressed topics of overprotective parents, unnecessary stress about college, and the importance of following one's passion.

Clube greet parents on Open House Night

Izzy Mitchell, Staff Writer

January 15, 2016

Izzy Mitchell showcases two clubs as they greet parents on Open House Night.

Teen Agree: Should parents be allowed to track their child?

December 15, 2011

[media-credit name="Eye Phone Group, LLC" align="alignnone" width="256"][/media-credit]Teen Agree is a new app for the iPhone and Android that allows parents to enforce driving rules for their children without being directly with them. The app uses GPS technology to let the parents see where their child i...