Common Core standards change testing schedule
The Ed Council voted Tuesday on three different schedule proposals for Common Core testing, which, given the proposals, will now occur on May 14-21 from 8:00 am to 12:40 pm for Costa Juniors.
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Month: April 2015
Local bands play together at All District Band Concert
The Manhattan Beach Unified School District bands played in the All District Band Festival on Feb. 12 in the Costa Auditorium.
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Zimberg and Alonso will venture into new environments through Global Works
As the temperature rises in the South Bay and the school year is approaching its last few months, many Costa students are organizing their extravagant plans for the summer vacation. As many choose to stay near the beach for July, junior Amanda Zimberg and sophomore Nick Alonso will utilize their time out of the classroom to explore the world […]
Alternative schools effectively utilize flexible teaching
By Corey Vikser Staff Writer Alternative schools such as Halstrom and Fusion Academy offer personalized education that helps students succeed while providing preparation for college and career skill building. In the past decade, many new, […]
Choir to perform at ACDA choir conference
The Mira Costa Vocal Ensemble is currently in Salt Lake City, Utah to perform at the National American Choral Directors Association’s biannual choir conference on Wednesday, February 25.
This year, the ACDA chose over 30 choirs from the all across America to perform. […]
Video – Max Tullio: Paint to Production
In the seventh grade, he decided that he wanted to be a filmmaker. Like most jovial hobbies, his family and acquaintances thought it would pass over as a phase; it never did. Now, after having […]
Badminton falls to Cerritos 11-10
The Costa Badminton team played a tough Cerritos team on April 1, at the Manhattan Beach Badminton Club, and fell 11-10 after a valiant effort to turn the game around. The Mustangs fought back, but it was not enough to rally. […]
Badminton wins 20-1 against Loara High in first match of the season
The badminton team started the year out strong, winning a decisive 20-1 victory in their season debut against Loara High School, confirming Mira Costa’s badminton presence for the year.
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Boys volleyball defeats Morningside 3-0 in third Bay League match of the season
The Mira Costa Boys volleyball team won Tuesday’s home conference match against the Morningside Monarchs with a final score of 3-0.
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“Better Call Saul” is the perfect prequel to “Breaking Bad”
Saul Goodman goes from saving drug dealers in “Breaking Bad” back six years to his unsuccessful legal career as James McGill, where even teenagers attempt to take advantage of him. […]