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La Salle High School Receives Inaugural Charter for the Science National Honor Society
La Salle High School of Pasadena is a charter member of the Science National Honor Society. La Salle is one of the first ten high schools in California to receive this distinction. The Science National Honor Society recognizes students who have demonstrated a proficiency in the pursuit of educational excellence in the field of science. [...]
La Cañada High School Ranks within Top 100 US High Schools for Math and Science
La Canada High School ranked among the top 100 U.S. high schools as measured by performance on Advanced Placement math and science tests in U.S. News & World Report’s first-ever rankings for Best High Schools for Math and Science in its September 27, 2011 issue. The school achieved the 24th highest ranking in California and [...]
Examples of Excellence at Marshall Fundamental High School
Congratulations to their 7 (yes, seven) National Merit Commended Scholars: Dan Bar-Sever, Samuel Greaves, Lydia Kim, Christopher Laborde, Noah Mulfinger, Emma Present and Breeana Rimbach. Excellent work, to all of you!
St. Francis’ Freshman Entrance Examination and Application Deadline – January 21, 2012
St. Francis High School invites you to take the Freshman Entrance Examination on Saturday, January 21, 2012 at 8:30 am. The school will be hosting the Scholastic Testing Service’s High School Placement Test (HSPT). The HSPT is one of the factors used in evaluating a student for admission. Saturday, January 21, 2012 is also the [...]
St. Francis High School: Leadership Experience – Saturday, March 31, 2012
The St. Francis Student Council is inviting all 7th grade boys to the third annual leadership seminar at St. Francis High School. This is a great opportunity to develop as a leader in all facets of school and become better acquainted with St. Francis High School and the many programs it offers. The seminar will start at 9:00 AM – [...]
Polytechnic School: Class of 2022 Goes to Trial
Second graders recently took over a courtroom at the Alhambra courthouse for an introduction to the legal system and a mock trial. Poly parent Judge Samantha Jessner, members of the District Attorneys and Public Defenders offices, and the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department explained what they do and their respective roles in their justice system. [...]
Marshall has the “Most Valuable Student”
Recently the Pasadena Elks Club held their “Most Valuable Student” Awards. Of the 6 finalists from the Pasadena area, 4 are from Marshall. This award is presented to the top 3 male and top 3 female seniors in the Pasadena area. Marshall took 4 of the 6 top prizes: Ariel Wood (1st place, $1500), Taylor Lichfield [...]
South Pasadena High School: Scholarship Opportunity
The Los Angeles Federal Credit Union (LAFCU) offers the “Jack C. Mathews College Scholarship Fund” to help offset the increasing cost of education amidst a challenging economy. This scholarship honors Mr. Mathews who retired from the LAFCU Board in 2011 after 34 years of dedicated service. If a student is a LAFCU member and currently
St. Francis High School Team Brobot and Robot “Sista” Ready for Robotics Competition.
The St. Francis High School Robotics Team, also known as “Team BROBOT,” demonstrated its robot’s full capabilities to an awestruck student body at a sports rally this past Friday. The team affectionately named this year’s robot “SISTA” after the school’s beloved librarian, Sister Barbarine Houdek, because she ardently supports the program and generously provides space
Polytechnic School: Kindergarten Multicultural Celebration
Kindergarteners have been busy learning about the world, discovering the continents, and appreciating both similarities and differences in cultures. As Mem Fox writes in her book, Whoever You Are, “Children all over the world may be different in some ways. But inside, they are just like you.” So began the Multicultural Celebration, where the children
Marshall Fundamental High School: “1st Prize Individual Performance Category” 2012 History Day LA Competition
Marshall’s historical tradition of excellence continues…Competing in this year’s History Day LA competition on March 10, 6th grade Marshall student Maya Rosental-Saporito took first prize in the Individual Performance category, and first prize overall for the junior division for her performance “The Little Rock Make History for Me” which connects the events at Central High
Blair High School: Follow Up On Acceptance Letters By Registering Your Student Now
Acceptance letters have been sent to families who applied through the Open Enrollment process for a permit for their student to attend Blair. Congratulations on your acceptance, and we look forward to your student joining us at Blair. To accept this space at Blair, you must now promptly complete the process of enrolling your student.
PUSD Hosts Informational Cafes for Parents of Students Entering Kindergarten, Middle and High School
Making the transition from preschool to kindergarten, elementary to middle school and middle to high school is a daunting prospect for most parents as children’s developmental and academic needs change. To help parents navigate school level transitions successfully, the Pasadena Unified School District (PUSD) is offering a series of informational cafés in English and Spanish
St. Francis Academic Decathlon Team Crowned State Medium School Champion
This past weekend the St. Francis High School Academic Decathlon Team competed in the 33rd Annual California Academic Decathlon in Sacramento, California. The team earned a spot in this prestigious state competition by finishing first at the Southern California Private Schools Academic Decathlon (SCPAD) regional competition earlier in the year at Alemany High School. The