Softball defeats Buena Park High School, 14-1
By Katie von Behren Staff Writer The Mira Costa girls softball team played against Buena Park High School on March 7 in an away match. The Mustangs won 14-1 in the non-league game and now […]
Month: March 2013
Photos: Student teacher Lindsey
By: Geoffrey St. John [nggallery id=45] Student-teacher Lindsey Bullock is spending her year working with Mr. Kelley’s Algebra 3/4 and 3/4 with Trigonometry classes. Bullock aspires to be a full time math teacher as soon […]
Mira Costa High School administration is considering implementing a new online health class
By Oliver Gable Contributing Writer The Mira Costa High School administration is considering implementing a new online health class as a substitute to the semester long class currently offered. The course may be available to […]
Transcript fees need to be dropped to keep Costa consistent
Staff Editorial In a public school setting, creating an education that comes at as low a cost as possible to students should always be the goal. While Manhattan Beach Unified School District and Mira Costa […]
Costa coaching evaluation process needs fresh perspective
Staff Editorial In light of recent controversial coaching staff decisions, Mira Costa’s current system of dealing with athletic staff issues and replacements needs revisions in order to properly assess complaints against coaches and protect Costa’s […]
Excellent teachers prepare kids for future education
By Alec Lautanen Editor-in-Chief There is no question that the transition from high school to college education presents a completely different learning environment. Some students greet the new experience qualified and thrive, while others start […]
Would more online classes improve learning at Costa?
By Brady Currey Contributing Writer Although the idea of padding one’s transcript with classes that can be taken online sounds tempting, Mira Costa’s strict online class policy of rarely allowing online credit should not be […]
Costa adopts new curriculum standards
In response to the Common Core State Curriculum Standards California adopted on March 7 of last year, Mira Costa will begin its transition to new standards to teach their students. […]
Choirs to showcase cathedral songs
Mira Costa’s Advanced Women’s Chorale and Vocal Ensemble will be performing “The Cathedral Concert” on Sunday at 7 p.m. in the Costa auditorium lobby. […]
Students visit Eastern Europe for cultural experience
Over this year’s ski week, Costa teachers Andy Caine, Nicole Wachell and Quincy Howerton took 31 students to Eastern Europe to learn the history of the area. […]