The Comet News

One more week...

So, how was preview day?

"Preview Day" begins this week. Students will have an opportunity to receive their classes, textbooks, lockers, uniforms, etc.

The following are the days for each class. Last names A-L should arrive by 9 am, and last names M-Z should arrive by 1 pm

Seniors (Class of 2014): Wednesday, July 31
Juniors (Class of 2015): Thursday, August 1
Sophomores (Class of 2016): Friday, August 2
Freshmen (Class of 2017): Friday, August 9

An animated description of WESM's 2013-2014 dress code policy....


http://goanimate.com/videos/0-pdB58GSSsw?utm_source=embed&uid=0OzwEPDkWQY4

WESM Dress Code This video describes the dress code at the Westchester Enriched Sciences Magnets

"We are Trayvon Martin."

Pride shown through social media for Westchester High's 2013 graduates Westchester Enriched Sciences Magnets

Westchester High School Graduation 2013 Westchester High School Graduation 2013

"'It's a self-sustaining aquaponic garden,' said Jordan Keligond, a sophomore at Westchester Enriched Sciences Magnet High School, as if it were as common as a toaster. The waste gives off nitrogen for the lettuce to grow, and in turn, the plants provide filtered water back to the fish..."

L.A. students tackle social problems for Aspen Ideas Festival A plastic drink dispenser filled with a brilliant green liquid sat on the classroom counter, but no one dared take a sip. The murky water contained goldfish, and a small hose carried its waste into a container full of leafy greens.

"Elias Miles comes to SMMUSD from Westchester Enriched Science Magnets, where he had been serving as Assistant Principal/Instructional Specialist. As Assistant Principal, Mr. Miles co-wrote the school-board-adopted plan to transform Westchester into three science-themed magnets, resulting in a 42-point API gain…"

Samohi Gets Three New Administrators Santa Monica High School will welcome three new House Principals to help with academic and extracurricular activities for the next school year.

You know it's the last week of school when (fill in the blank)...

This is the Summer Reading for all incoming AP Language students...