Pilot schedules for 2019-2020 school year determined
Andrew Shao, Staff Writer
February 1, 2019
Two pilot schedules have been chosen and finalized to be implemented in the following 2019–2020 school year at Carlmont High School, one for each semester. The pilot project, developed by the Bell Schedule Committee and headed by Instructional Vice Principal Jennifer Cho, aims to test the effecti...
Block schedule leaves students restless
Sadie Lyman, Staff Writer
April 20, 2018
The block schedule weeks that took place between March 20 and April 19 have prompted many different opinions from students. Carlmont made a temporary change in its schedule due to required testing for juniors and seniors. Instead of having the usual fifty-minute period, classes were stretched to an hour and...
Carlmont’s path to a new schedule is blocked
Andrea Butler, Staff Writer
February 6, 2018
Imagine having two days a week when you can put off half of your homework until the next day. Imagine only going to half of your classes and therefore having more time to do activities after school. Two to five days a week of block schedule could better the lives of students and teachers, or it could...
SamTrans schedule changes could impact students
Emma Romanowsky, Staff Writer
January 17, 2018
The SamTrans system provides fundamental transportation services to the Bay Area in the form of trains, accessible services for the disabled, and buses. In an attempt to improve and simplify service, several SamTrans bus routes and schedules are being modified effective Jan. 21. “The merged routes ...
Carlmont reacts to changes in final exam schedule
Connor Lin, Staff Writer
December 3, 2017
As the Carlmont community wraps up its first semester of the 2017-2018 school year, students and staff members will have to adapt to a change in the final exam schedule. For both semesters this school year, there will be a minimum day schedule in the morning on Monday, followed by a lunch period and ...
Block schedule provides new opportunities
Sarah Cheung, Scot Scoop Editor
April 26, 2017
On April 26 and April 27, the Carlmont schedule will be switched to a block schedule due to standardized testing. This change was made to allow sophomores and juniors to complete their CAASPP (California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress) testing in English, science, and math. The te...
Carlmont reacts to new late start schedule
Connor Lin, Staff Writer
August 22, 2016
With first period beginning at 8:57 a.m. on regular days and at 9:43 a.m. on Wednesdays, many Carlmont students start their days approximately an hour later than in previous school years. This new schedule forces students with six classes to begin their school days much later than they are accust...
Smarter Balanced testing disrupts class
Jackson Monge, Staff Writer
April 22, 2016
Aside from heralding the beginning of spring, April is the harbinger of the Smarter Balanced assessments. Sophomores are tested in biology and juniors in English. This is part of the results of the No Child Left Behind Act, which passed in Congress and was signed into law by President George W. Bush....
Block schedule: fact or myth?
Alyssa Fagel, Highlander Editor
May 2, 2014
Following the temporary block schedule brought on by the Smarter Balance testing on April 28 and 29, many Carlmont students have began pondering the idea of a permanent block schedule. Sophomore Sage Shamsai said, “I think block schedule is good because it gives you more time to absorb the information....
Block schedule: to praise or forget
Mia Hogan, Staff Writer
March 20, 2014
This week all Sequoia High School Union District sophomores with a few upperclassman took the California High School Exit Exam (CAHSEE) leading to a block schedule on March 18 and 19. To graduate high school and receive a diploma, all students are required to pass this test. The CAHSEE evaluates st...
Students enjoy CAHSEE schedule
Kian Karamdashti, ScotCenter Sports
March 20, 2014
Driving by Carlmont High School on the mornings of March 18 and 19, one would probably be confused by the lack of cars filling the street. Local San Carlos resident Kian Seddighnezad, who was driving by on his way to school, was puzzled by the lack of traffic. "I was pleasantly surprised as I was...
Mixed report card for new finals schedule
Josh Fagel, Staff Writer
December 12, 2013
An onslaught of whining and cheering has stormed the Carlmont campus in reaction to the new finals schedule. Last year, after a regular school day on Monday, students took finals on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, with three finals on Tuesday for students with seven periods. This semester, finals week w...
Adila Azizali, Staff Writer
Carlmont DECA is a club that arranges students into their future ideals of business, management, and marketing finance. The purpose of the club is to guide students in competing...
Joshua Baxter, Staff Writer
Friday's game of Carlmont at Menlo was something never seen before. Not only was it Menlo's homecoming game, but it was also the first time in Menlo football history that...
Cambell Kirk and Daniela Torrey
Behind the face of every Friday night football game is a dedicated team of students that work tirelessly to ensure that the game is enjoyable for all. Friday night football...
Ethan Man, Staff Writer
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...
Tripp Garrish, Staff Writer
The JV Carlmont girls volleyball team fended off a dynamic Aragon team in dramatic fashion to advance to 8-1 in league play. After defeating the Dons 2-1 on Oct. 10,...
Elena Chawla, Staff Writer
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...
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...
Eoin Cunningham explores why mascots are one of the most pointless parts of American culture.
Cori Nicholson, Staff Writer
Music, lights, and delicious smells lured thousands into FoodieLand's Night Market. From Oct. 4 to Oct. 6, FoodieLand held its third event of this year at...
Ari Ravi, Staff Writer
The Carlmont girls freshman volleyball team defeated Hillsdale in a quick two-set victory. The Scots played on Oct. 8 at their home court. They started the game with an...