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Costa should address ADHD medication abuse

February 27, 2015 La Vista 0

by Corey Vikser Staff Writer In schools nationwide, more and more students are being prescribed with legal stimulants for treatment of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. The increased accessibility of these ‘mental stimulants’ has sprung a […]

Con: Weighting is unnecessary for student success

February 27, 2015 La Vista 0

Showing weighted grade point averages has never been a Costa policy in the past, and the school has some of the highest college acceptance rates in the state. Mira Costa should not begin to show weighted GPAs now, because they put an unneeded focus on Advanced Placement classes without increasing a student’s chances of being admitted to a college. […]

Pro: Weighting grades properly rewards students

February 27, 2015 La Vista 0

By Isabelle Chiu Staff Writer Mira Costa’s current grade point average calculation system punishes hard-working students in Advanced Placement courses as it does not allow their hard work to distinguish them from other students. Students […]

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